Wiring a dashcam?

[missionale]

do this - so much easier
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/installing-accessory-power-cord-to-dash-rail.79822/

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[Heimkehr]

do this - so much easier
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/installing-accessory-power-cord-to-dash-rail.79822/

Done and done.

 

[jaymz]

do this - so much easier
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/installing-accessory-power-cord-to-dash-rail.79822/

Not practical for those of us that have dash cams mounted near the rear view mirror.

 

[Yzfguy]

Not practical for those of us that have dash cams mounted near the rear view mirror.

Yes, mine is up by the mirror, and that wouldn't help. I did realize, thanks to you guys, that I do need a converter from 12v to 5 v.
I am way too drunk to comprehend anything right now, but I'm leaning toward just leaving this friggin thing plugged in and looking at the wire I didn't mean to sound like a dick on here, and I really do appreciate the input. I'm sorry for causing any aggravation and I definitely don't like peanut butter whiskey anymore.

 

[Mx5red]

Yes, mine is up by the mirror, and that wouldn't help. I did realize, thanks to you guys, that I do need a converter from 12v to 5 v.
I am way too drunk to comprehend anything right now, but I'm leaning toward just leaving this friggin thing plugged in and looking at the wire I didn't mean to sound like a dick on here, and I really do appreciate the input. I'm sorry for causing any aggravation and I definitely don't like peanut butter whiskey anymore.

Sorry brother. Hopefully you got some good ideas, sometimes the more things people show me the more confused I get and the harder it is to know what I want?.
I would add the quadratec harness for an easy power source, it took me 10-15 mins; wire that to a simple usb or 12v outlet like these:
12v usb outlet

Then, you can just plug in the usb cord you already have. This is similar to your idea but it would be switched power (instead of the battery) and uhh a little more conventional.
If your cam took 12v power instead of the usb then it may be a little more straight forward tapping into mirror power or something.
Good luck!

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

Yes, mine is up by the mirror, and that wouldn't help. I did realize, thanks to you guys, that I do need a converter from 12v to 5 v.
I am way too drunk to comprehend anything right now, but I'm leaning toward just leaving this friggin thing plugged in and looking at the wire I didn't mean to sound like a dick on here, and I really do appreciate the input. I'm sorry for causing any aggravation and I definitely don't like peanut butter whiskey anymore.

Peanut Butter Whiskey??.. and here I was, thinking that the most disgusting liquor was Fireball !!!! LMAO !!!

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