Installing a Blackvue in a 2016 Explorer

[shoebox303]

Hi guys,

Anyone running a Blackview DR650GW-2CH in a 2016 Explorer? I'd love some advice on hardwiring (I also got the Power Magic Pro), using add-a-fuse devices, hiding wires, etc, etc. Thanks for any help!

NFI: Here's the device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MC56AXM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[matt88]

I tapped the switched 12V on the auto-dim mirror. It is a true ACC switched 12V source. I used two 1/4" length blade connectors that are wedged into the back of the molex connector. You could also splice the connector for a more permanent install.

I'm feeding it to a small 12V/5VDC@3A buck converter that I mounted to the back of the mirror with 3M double-sided adhesive. From the converter, it powers my Mini 0805 dash cam. The 0805 has a built in battery for soft shutdowns.

After reducing the converter's cable length, the total wiring length is under 1 foot, and the whole system is removable in under 2 minutes (minus the leftover adhesive)

Parts list:
Mini 0805 dash camera: http://amzn.com/B0144G99O8
Micro SD Card: http://amzn.com/B010Q588D4
12V/5V converter: http://amzn.com/B00QTJWRFW
Long Spade connector to tap power (or similar): http://amzn.com/B005HQ4QTI

 

[613GT500]

I tapped the switched 12V on the auto-dim mirror. It is a true ACC switched 12V source. I used two 1/4" length blade connectors that are wedged into the back of the molex connector. You could also splice the connector for a more permanent install.

I'm feeding it to a small 12V/5VDC@3A buck converter that I mounted to the back of the mirror with 3M double-sided adhesive. From the converter, it powers my Mini 0805 dash cam. The 0805 has a built in battery for soft shutdowns.

After reducing the converter's cable length, the total wiring length is under 1 foot, and the whole system is removable in under 2 minutes (minus the leftover adhesive)

Parts list:
Mini 0805 dash camera: http://amzn.com/B0144G99O8
Micro SD Card: http://amzn.com/B010Q588D4
12V/5V converter: http://amzn.com/B00QTJWRFW
Long Spade connector to tap power (or similar): http://amzn.com/B005HQ4QTI

Thanks for this, as I also want to hardwire right at the rearview mirror also.

 

[matt88]

This is the pinout for the rear-view mirror connector for a 2012 Explorer. The 2016 has more wires, but the original pins are still the same: you want 1 and 4.

 

[Jibs]

I tapped the switched 12V on the auto-dim mirror. It is a true ACC switched 12V source. I used two 1/4" length blade connectors that are wedged into the back of the molex connector. You could also splice the connector for a more permanent install.

I'm feeding it to a small 12V/5VDC@3A buck converter that I mounted to the back of the mirror with 3M double-sided adhesive. From the converter, it powers my Mini 0805 dash cam. The 0805 has a built in battery for soft shutdowns.

After reducing the converter's cable length, the total wiring length is under 1 foot, and the whole system is removable in under 2 minutes (minus the leftover adhesive)

Parts list:
Mini 0805 dash camera: http://amzn.com/B0144G99O8
Micro SD Card: http://amzn.com/B010Q588D4
12V/5V converter: http://amzn.com/B00QTJWRFW
Long Spade connector to tap power (or similar): http://amzn.com/B005HQ4QTI

Do you have a pic of the final install? Apparently Santa is dropping one down my chimney this month

 

[Newbrunny2]

How did your install go? How did you hide the wires for the back camera? Did you end up taking the rear hatch panel off? Have one of these n the way and planning my install. Any feedback and tips would be appreciated.

Hi guys,

Anyone running a Blackview DR650GW-2CH in a 2016 Explorer? I'd love some advice on hardwiring (I also got the Power Magic Pro), using add-a-fuse devices, hiding wires, etc, etc. Thanks for any help!

NFI: Here's the device: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MC56AXM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[shoebox303]

How did your install go? How did you hide the wires for the back camera? Did you end up taking the rear hatch panel off? Have one of these n the way and planning my install. Any feedback and tips would be appreciated.

I haven't gotten around to it yet. Probably not until January. So, I guess I'll turn your question around and ask YOU for any feedback and tips!

 

[Stingray314]

Being a newbie here...why would you want to install this feature? Blackvue...I mean.

 

[Newbrunny2]

I am sure I will be able to tell you what not to do.

I haven't gotten around to it yet. Probably not until January. So, I guess I'll turn your question around and ask YOU for any feedback and tips!

 

[e2tials]

I actually have Inavi QXD950 view hard wired for 3 months but forgot which fuses I connected....