Looking for some ideas / options for powering my front dash cam with hidden wiring that will be mounted near the rear view mirror. I had everything torn apart tonight to install my stereo, but was having issues fishing wiring down through the A pillar cover to the interior fuse box, and didn't like the idea of leaving the fuse panel cover off to do an add-a-fuse anyway since it's so close to the driver's left foot (wet feet, water, electricity).
I ended up 3D printing that to give USB power and power for the V1 Radar detector if I want it. I like hardwired, but I hate the wire if the device isn't in the car. This just gets mounted to the windshield and looks factory-ish with no cords hanging down when nothings in the car. As far as wire running, I went down the passengers A pillar, and taped into the factory "cig lighter" for now. More details on this can be found here: The Hi C gets a Cam Upgrade … well camera. – Most Designs
I'm trying to wire my dash cam as well. There are plenty of wires to tap into, but they are really thin and I don't want too much stress by the amperage to make things go wrong. There's no thick meaty cables up there that I can rely on to be able to handle the excess load. Yes, I could fish the wire all the way back down and tap into the utility plug, but that's a long Trek for the wire and I'm trying to avoid it. I have no problems feeding another wire up there off a different source but I don't know what I should tap. Also, my 2019 Prius does not seem to have a fuse panel in the usual location right by the hood release. Yay fun times
