Dashcam security

[Susexlad]

I'm thinking of buying a Nextbase 402G.

Does having a dashcam stuck on the windscreen make the car more likely to be broken into ?

Do some people remove their dashcam and if so how easy it it with this particular model and
does it wear out the mounting ?

Thanks

 

[russ331]

I'm thinking of buying a Nextbase 402G...

Welcome to DCT. If you're spending in the region of £130 on a dashcam, do yourself a favour & buy one that uses a capacitor, not a LiPo battery that will inevitably fail after the Guarantee expires.

A small, discreet dashcam won't be noticed by thieves, so no need to dismount it when parked. An example of a small, discreet capacitor-based dashcam is the SGZC12RC.

 

[Susexlad]

Thanks for the helpful advice. I'll certainly have a look at that model, it looks really neat.

 

[MiiHere]

I'm thinking of buying a Nextbase 402G.

Does having a dashcam stuck on the windscreen make the car more likely to be broken into ?

Do some people remove their dashcam and if so how easy it it with this particular model and
does it wear out the mounting ?

Thanks

I think factors like location and type of car play a part as to why folks break into them, but I agree, if you buy something small, it's less likely to be the cause as to why someone would break in.

 

[Mufti]

If someone looks into your vehicle and sees a power outlet with an adapter plugged in they might be more inclined to look a little harder. Having everythig tucked away and out of sight might not warrant a second look.

 

[Deleted member 46308]

If someone looks into your vehicle and sees a power outlet with an adapter plugged in they might be more inclined to look a little harder. Having everythig tucked away and out of sight might not warrant a second look.

+1

 

[sludgeguts]

Welcome to DCT. If you're spending in the region of £130 on a dashcam, do yourself a favour & buy one that uses a capacitor, not a LiPo battery that will inevitably fail after the Guarantee expires.

A small, discreet dashcam won't be noticed by thieves, so no need to dismount it when parked. An example of a small, discreet capacitor-based dashcam is the SGZC12RC.

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That cam would be far more stealthy if the lens were mounted at the end