Autovox V5PRO 1080P

From the brand AUTO VOX 1.Ture-wireless solar powered reversing camera kit 2.Wireless reversing camera kit 3.Rearview mirror dash cam New Releases Solar Powered Reversing Camera Wireless reversing camera kit Review: Good value for money - works brilliantly - Reason for buying: I purchased a VW Transporter panel van with no rear windows and no rear-view mirror. I also required a Dash Cam having had one in each of previous three vehicles. Delivery: I purchased an Auto-Vox V5 Pro Mirror Dash Cam from desertcart UK; it was delivered the next day using desertcart Prime. Packaging: The packaging it was contained in was up-market and sturdy looking, protecting the mirror, camera and fittings completely. Build Quality: While unboxing it was very noticeable the mirror, camera, etc. were well built with a high-end finish. Instructions: The instruction book was a little small for me. However, I was able to download an electronic copy from Auto-Vox’s web site. I watched several ‘Youtube’ videos where people had fitted the same mirror and where people gave advice on selecting the correct fuse to connect to. Service: My van uses different fuses to those contained within the packaging. The instruction book states who to contact at Auto-Vox to receive the correct fuse taps. I emailed Auto-Vox giving my Purchase Order Number and type of fuse required; they where delivered the next day. Installation: Installation took 4 hours start to finish, prior to fitting I carried out a test connection of all the parts including connecting the feed wires to the fuse box, the mirror came to life and worked faultlessly. I unplugged everything, then began installation, referring back to the instruction book between stages. Ease of use: I’ve used the mirror dash cam for a couple of days, it has a clear, bright image even at night. The on-mirror menu system is intuitive when setting up for first use. Satisfaction: It is a great product; support from Auto-Vox was first-class; it was easy to fit; it works just as advertised; I am extremely happy with my purchase. Review: Excellent dashcam for Ford Transit Jumbo with exceptional customer service - I bought this dash cam as I wanted a reversing camera for a Ford Transit Jumbo, and after all the research I decided to go for this instead of one of the cheapy brake light reversing cameras with a stuck on TFT screen on the dash or over the mirror. I'm really glad I did, this camera is awesome. My transit doesn't have a factory installed rear view mirror (pointless as normally there is a bulkhead behind you so you wouldn't see anything) so I wanted something where the mirror doubles up as the screen, i.e. only having one thing so it looks neat and tidy. The kit arrived very well packed in a study box not dissimilar to an Apple product, and had all the wires inside and a useful instruction manual for mounting as well as operation of the camera. I've never installed a dashcam or any other camera like this before so that was handy, as initially seeing all the wires and connectors was a bit confusing. But did some research, watched a couple of videos on installing, and cracked on. I chose not to use the mounting bracket for the brake light on the rear, as on my transit it is low down and on one of the side doors. Instead I mounted it just below the third rear brake light, and drilled a small hole into the van to the side of it for the wires, then ran it all the way down the side channel, up around the driver door, and down the A pillar, through the steering wheel cavity (had to remove the cup holder for access) and then into the fuse box there. Was very happy to find that the length of wire for the reversing camera was enough to reach the connections at the front in my Jumbo which is around 7m long, so that was great. For tapping into the reverse lights, I ran the wire down the back door pillar, and this one was a little short. So I just butt connected a small extension to reach the floor of the van where the access for the cables is and joined it in there. Tips for install: - Make sure you have the right size fuse and fuse tap adapters! I was just about to start my install then realised that my van uses mini blade fuses, but the kit comes supplied with micro. I messaged Autovox and had a very quick reply from Lily, who was great, and gave me the option to either have them send me the correct one for my van at no cost, or I could buy my own and they would reimburse if it wasn't too expensive. True to their word, I bought one from another seller on desertcart as I wanted it next day, messaged Lily with the details, and Autovox refunded me the cost of that additional purchase. Incredible customer service, going above and beyond what was unexpected. - Find some good spots in your fuse box. The hardwire kit needs two, one that has constant power and one that is switched power. The fuse taps take up some space so you might not be able to get two right next to each other. And don't piggy back off anything important, like air-bags etc. I piggy backed off an interior light fuse for one, and the other was spare on my van. Your manual should tell you what is what. - If you don't already have a mirror, you'll need to glue on the blank mirror button (which they include in the kit, as well as adapters for most vehicles) so that you can then slide on the Autovox mirror. This was the hardest part of the install for me, as I kept glueing it, only to find it falling off the next day with the mirror on the floor! This was after leaving it over night to cure before adding the weight of the screen as well. I was originally trying to adhere it with some 3M VHB tape, then after that some 3M very low temperature VHB (as I was doing this in the dead of winter, which didn't help- had a radiator on in the van to keep the ambient temperature warm enough for the adhesive!). Both of those fell off, in the end I went for some EvoStik rear view mirror glue which has done the job, and the camera has now been up for weeks, and on drives, with no problem, woohoo! What I like about this camera: - Having an OEM looking install is great, I'm really happy I didn't go for one of the stick on square lcd screens you see everywhere on eBay - The driving mode is really good, when I'm driving I can now use the rear view mirror as an actual rear view mirror, through the live camera feed to the back. This has made a big change driving in the van seeing what's behind me, as I can't see out the back normally - The reverse detection is really fast and works great. And what I didn't realise until testing it, was that the camera can change it's angle. So in reversing mode, I have it pointing slightly further down at the ground, whereas normal driving is further up looking out at the road. You can use two fingers on the screen to swipe and change the angle up and down, and it remembers the position. - The LCD is easy to use and is touch screen - It has impact detection, so when the vehicle is off, if something slams into it it wakes up and starts recording. I've tested that working by turning down the sensitivity and slamming the doors hard, which triggers it - Bit daft, but I quite like the cheery jingle when the unit powers up and shuts down! - The quality is good at 1080p. In low light it gets a bit grainier of course, but that's expected All in all this is a great camera, really happy with my choice. There is a few things that could make it even better, but no biggie: - The reverse light trigger cable could be a little longer, so it's usable as is for large vans - It would be good if it was made a bit clearer the different fuse taps options on the description, though really that was my fault for not checking It's a bit more expensive than the other cameras out there, but was pretty much the only OEM style one I could find. Fingers crossed it stays working well! I've added a few pics of what it looks like in the front, mounted on the back in the custom way I did it, and an example from the kit itself from the front and back. If you know what you're doing installing this, it is great.