09-05-2021, 10:29 PM | #1 |
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Thinkware U1000 camera system
I am thinking about getting this camera system for my car. So far in 5 months its been hit twice...yes twice. Both times I could wheel out the marks, but want added protection. I'm wondering where all of the fuse boxes are at.... I know of the one in the engine compartment and there's one in the trunk. Is there one on the side of the dash or under the passenger front kick-plate? I need a fuse that's got constant power to power the parking sensor. I can get an OBDII, which I'll do if the only constant power supply is in the trunk.
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09-05-2021, 11:19 PM | #2 |
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This doesn't directly answer your question, but have you looked into battery packs to run your camera in parking mode? I have a BlackVue camera and I know they also make a battery pack that will run it for up to 20 hours without touching the car's battery. They ARE pricey, but they can either be hardwired or connected w/ the cigarette lighter to recharge the battery while the car is running so you don't accidentally drain the car. Thinkview may make a similar system, and though I have not tried it myself, I've seen comments online saying that the Blackvue batteries should work with anything as long as you can connect it to the battery. I admittedly have no idea how hard that is to accomplish...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZ64ZK3...v_ov_lig_dp_it Anyway, good luck in finding something that works, sorry your Camaro keeps getting dinged...
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09-05-2021, 11:41 PM | #3 |
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I'm sorry to hear about your accidents, a dash cam is definitely a wise investment these days. Don't you want a dual channel system? That way you'll have rear protection as well, and since you need to run a wire from front to back anyway, it's okay to hook the system up to the rear fuse box.
This is what I did on both my Camaro (Blackvue DR900S-2CH) and my wife's SUV (Blackvue DR750S-2CH), and installation wasn't a major pain in either case. Here are two threads I posted in with some installation details on my 2018. I'm not sure if the fuse layout is the same with 2019+ model years, probably not, but these are still good starting points: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...3#post10235463 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...7#post10254807
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09-06-2021, 01:41 PM | #4 | |
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The Thinkware U1000 is a dual system and actually tests out better then the Blackvue in picture quality when trying to catch a moving license plate number from the side. I was going to buy the battery system but I've never had luck with batteries lasting more then a fee months with anything. (This is why I'm so skeptical of EVs!!) That being said the battery that is available actually fits both the Thinkware and the Blackvue. |
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09-06-2021, 11:27 PM | #5 | |
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A quick overview video I put together of my Thinkware u1000 dual channel setup on my 21 Camaro I also run the thinkware RADAR and iVOLT battery pack (installed in my glove box). Video is not a full install video but I point out where I run everything and how I have it hooked up and what not. I will post an updated video sometime in the near future of some camera footage in 2k/4k, sadly when I tossed this video together and uploaded it the video quality got downsized to 1080. I usually run my front camera at 2k/60fps (instead of 4k/30fps so as to capture plates and what not in motion a little better) and rear at 2k/30fps.
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09-06-2021, 11:29 PM | #6 |
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09-07-2021, 10:19 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for the info. I appreciate all the links and videos.
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10-04-2021, 09:36 PM | #9 |
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I have the U1000 without the RADAR or battery pack and haven't had issues. I set mine to turn off after 3 hrs unless I know imma be parked somewhere longer which normally isn't the case but when I have allowed it to stay on I haven't had battery issues.
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10-11-2021, 08:57 AM | #10 |
Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2021
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I just finished installing the BlackVue DR750X-2CH Plus camera system on my 2019 Camaro Convertible this past week. BlackVue has made some image improvements with the plus models, see their website for details.
I used the Thinkware iVolt Mini external dash cam (BAB-50) battery pack and get 14 hours of parking time from the battery. I hardwired it to the fuse box in the trunk. So far, so good! |
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