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Dash Cam on GoPro mount

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by cameron172, Sep 27, 2020.

  1. Sep 27, 2020 at 6:24 AM
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    cameron172

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    Has anyone been able to figure out how to mount a dash cam to the GoPro windshield mount on some Gen3s? I’m looking at getting a Garmin dash cam soon and wondering if it’s possible to mount it to my unused GoPro mount?

    Also if you have recommendations for dash cams too, that’d be great!
     
  2. Sep 27, 2020 at 6:30 AM
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  4. Sep 27, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    That’s an even better solution than what I was imagining!
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    I've switched out the USB cable to a shorter version and routed the cable somewhat better but this is my dashcam on a GoPro mount.

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  6. Oct 1, 2020 at 10:05 AM
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    Clean setup. Where did you get your mount for that dash cam?
     
  7. Oct 1, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    I used these mounts(see below)and removed the thumb screws for a clean look and used the flat mount that came with the camera. It's a bit of a hodge podge of parts but it gives you some customization.

    I might relocate this to the other side if the mirror but it works well as is especially since I have to stow it when parked in the sun or it will fry the camera.

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  8. Oct 1, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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    I have a Blackview 580 mounted in mine. Check shapeways for already existing mounts you can just purchase.
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    Thank you gentleman.
     
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    I took a dremmel to the camera connector until it fit into GOPRO mount. No prob
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    where is your windshield cun cover from?
     
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