Under dash power supply?

[Deleted User]

There was a thread a good while back, about installing dashcams.

One of the posters linked to a power supply, fitted with two USB sockets, which you install under the dashboard.

I've tried searching, but I can't find the right thread.

Does anyone have a link to either the thread, or the power supply?

I seem to remember the items was on Amazon.

wgl2014

Generally you can just get a hardwire kit that goes from the dash cam to a piggyback fuse.

Like this SHISHUO Dash Cam Hardwire Kit - Mini USB and Micro USB Port 3.5m Cable with LP Mini/Mini/ATO/Micro2 Fuse, 12V to 24V Input, 5V Output for Dash Cam GPS Sat-Nav with Battery Drain Protection https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F71RBR8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xaz-BbQXQM39K

neilmcl

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

There was a thread a good while back, about installing dashcams.

One of the posters linked to a power supply, fitted with two USB sockets, which you install under the dashboard.

I've tried searching, but I can't find the right thread.

Does anyone have a link to either the thread, or the power supply?

I seem to remember the items was on Amazon.

You sure it wasn't just a standard 12v socket under the dashboard?

Mine has a 12v socket under the glove compartment that I connect my dash cam to via a double USB charge port, similar to this - http://amzn.eu/d/fbo5GOV

Norman_Castle

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-to-5V-3A-Dual-2-USB-Power-Supply-Adaptor-DC-Converter-Connector-Charger-UK/153098944526?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D52543%26meid%3Dccfd4572556b484695896689c8c6a1d1%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dag%26sd%3D142651199085%26itm%3D153098944526&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851


Lots of options on ebay, example above. Search for 12v to 5v usb.

[Deleted User]

That's the kind of thing I'm looking for Norman, thanks. :T

What I want to do is wire my two dash-cams to a permanent live supply (my cigarette light socket is switched vie the ignition switch), through a console mounted switch, so I can have the dash-cams operating while parked in a car park.

It'll also free up my cigarette lighter socket, so I can use it for my Sat-nav.

I've tried using one of those twin adaptors, but it keeps creeping out of the lighter socket, and turning off the dash-cams and sat-nav. :mad:

Richard53

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

What I want to do is wire my two dash-cams to a permanent live supply (my cigarette light socket is switched vie the ignition switch)

If it's a Ford, you may well be able to make it permanent live if you wish. ISTR it was a matter of moving a fuse in the fuse box so that the supply changed from switched live to permanent. True for a 2006 Mondeo, maybe others, worth checking?

[Deleted User]

I've ordered one of those PSUs linked to by Norman Castle, and some piggyback fuse holders.

All I need to do now, is find somewhere to install a switch to power the PSU on and off.

Does anyone know if there are any spare switch locations, on a mk7 Fiesta?

[Deleted User]

Richard53 wrote: »

If it's a Ford, you may well be able to make it permanent live if you wish.

Unfortunately, that won't solve the shortage of lighter sockets.

A PSU will also make the installation neater, by eliminating the wires going the lighter socket.