USB Plug for Nextbase Dash Cam (6 Viewers)

[MichaelT]

Looking to wire my nextbase dash cam in. I've installed a USB socket for the SAT nav so thought I'd plug in there rather than direct to a piggy back fuse.

Currently it has a cigarette plug on so thought I'd try just changing to a USB plug so looking for one I can wire myself.

 

[U.Toadifact]

If you read the installation instructions carefully you should see that Nextbase do not recommend using a usb socket for power. I think it is because 12v is needed as opposed to the 5v available at a usb feed.

 

[pappajohn]

Just buy a USB to USB lead.
Wiring a USB plug in place of a cig lighter plug will be near on impossible.

Just read the post above.
Cut the plug off and wire to a 12v supply.

 

[yorkiebar]

If you read the installation instructions carefully you should see that Nextbase do not recommend using a usb socket for power. I think it is because 12v is needed as opposed to the 5v available at a usb feed.

Every dashcam I've seen has a 5v usb power input

 

[ramsthom]

Run my Nextbase in the car off a usb connection.

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[Cal54]

I’ve just purchased a Nextbase dash cam and have also ordered the hardwire kit. I know nothing about the power gubbins so will be getting a professional to wire it in. Don’t want to use the cig socket as the sat nag uses that and I don’t want to have a bulky double adapter.

 

[Gellyneck]

Be aware different usb output sockets can supply different amperage outputs so you'll need to take this into consideration. Does the socket provide sufficient?

 

[daveclare]

I used one is these kits from evilbay. Still working fine three years later with the nextbase. The difficult bit was threading the wire through to the screen area, from the fuses under the steering wheel. But it didn't take long to fit.

 

[MichaelT]

Be aware different usb output sockets can supply different amperage outputs so you'll need to take this into consideration. Does the socket provide sufficient?

It's on a 5a fuse, I looked at the hardwire kit and that had 2a I think.

 

[CAB96]

It's on a 5a fuse, I looked at the hardwire kit and that had 2a I think.

Yes, but USB is 5v, not 12v, so needs higher amps for the same power.

It may be fine, have you tried it on USB?

My Garmin satnav has a dashcam built in, USB will run the sat nav but there's not enough power to run the camera.

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[Gellyneck]

It's on a 5a fuse, I looked at the hardwire kit and that had 2a I think.

But the amperage output is determined by the USB socket with them ranging from somewhere around 1A to 3.2A. If it's one of the lower output ones it may not deliver enough to run the dashcam.

 

[MichaelT]

Yes, but USB is 5v, not 12v, so needs higher amps for the same power.

It may be fine, have you tried it on USB?

My Garmin satnav has a dashcam built in, USB will run the sat nav but there's not enough power to run the camera.

Haven't tried it as I was look8ng for suggestions of a suitable wireable USB plug.

 

[MichaelT]

But the amperage output is determined by the USB socket with them ranging from somewhere around 1A to 3.2A. If it's one of the lower output ones it may not deliver enough to run the dashcam.

It's 4.2a but I'm using one socket for the sat nag

 

[BusyBuilder]

I used same ebay hard wire set, and yes it took longer taking the dash apart to thread the wires through to fuse box by driver. Took me a bit to find the right fuse that was ignition switched but gotthere in the end with piggyback fuse.

 

[Gellyneck]

It's 4.2a but I'm using one socket for the sat nag

If it's a total of 4.2A (it will be if it's fused at 5A) with two outputs sometimes they're split 2.1A and 2.1A but others are are 3.1A and 1.1A.

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[Cal54]

Thanks for the comments re the hard wiring kit. Has confirmed it isn’t something I could do myself!! I also got mine from FleaBay along with the reconditioned dash cam as recommended by Wombles.

 

[oldiesontour]

I fitted a usb socket where the rear view mirror would be..powered from the interior light very easy job and if I remember correctly it's a 2.1 a twin outlet powers nextbase fine

 

[Orion]

My Nextbase powered base is fitted to the redundant mirror boss on the windscreen. It was a really simple job to run the wire down to the fuse box on the lower driver’s side. Pushed an electrician’s fishing rod (straightened coat hanger will do) up the inside of the A pillar cover after removing the right lower plastic cover, attached the wire, and pulled it down. The run along the top of the windscreen was eased under the lip of the top lining, so nothing is visible.

 

[Richard n Ann]

I made a ball clamp for mine out of stainless steel, 2 bolts & a wingnut.

 

[MichaelT]

But the amperage output is determined by the USB socket with them ranging from somewhere around 1A to 3.2A. If it's one of the lower output ones it may not deliver enough to run the dashcam.

I've ordered a wireable USB plug now. Looking at the kits they are 2a so I think it will work. Watch this space.

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[Lenny HB]

When I had a Next base I just used a standard USB lead to 12v to USB supply mounted under the dash. Done the same with my KB camera in the new van.

 

[MichaelT]

When I had a Next base I just used a standard USB lead to 12v to USB supply mounted under the dash. Done the same with my KB camera in the new van.

How did you getbwires through, can't seem to be able to see how the dash comes off?

 

[Lenny HB]

How did you getbwires through, can't seem to be able to see how the dash comes off?

It was easy there is a gap along the top of the screen and down beside the back of the A pillar carefully a razor sharp aluminium down there, guess how I found out. Then along the side of the dash you can tuck it out of view. Then removed the base the monitor sits on and the speaker to get the cable through. Mounted my USB supply on the back of the panel the step switch is in.

 

[MichaelT]

It was easy there is a gap along the top of the screen and down beside the back of the A pillar carefully a razor sharp aluminium down there, guess how I found out. Then along the side of the dash you can tuck it out of view. Then removed the base the monitor sits on and the speaker to get the cable through. Mounted my USB supply on the back of the panel the step switch is in.

Can you send a pic when you get a chance please. Was going to mount at bottom of screen but it has to go quite high due to the wipers so top would be better.