VanKo
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After much research and deliberation, I think I’ve found a solution to my application. I have a Chevy Express cargo van with no rear windows. I want front and rear HD (1080 is good for me) cameras with a 2 channel dashcam. I also want a cam covering me and the window (for traffic stops as I’ve mentioned here before) but I’m going to use a second camera for that. My main priority is front and rear coverage.
I’m looking at the Blueskysea DV988 and the Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO with X2WRC323 rear waterproof camera. The challenge in mounting is that the rear camera needs to go inside the plastic trim on the back of the van. Mounting in the license plate frame is too low and requires too much cable to make it to the front regardless of how carefully I run it and I want the camera up higher anyway. My plan is to cut a hole in the plastic only big enough to accommodate the camera, adjust it to the proper angle, and then secure it. I will then seal around the camera so water does not get inside the trim. This keeps it up high, prevents damage to the camera, and keeps it mostly out of sight. I have added gotten measurements from both cameras and also from the trim on the van. It appears that I can make this work with some ingenuity and creativity although it will be a tight fit. I’ve added some pics so you can see what I’m working with. The camera on the right (blue box) is just a backup camera that’s tied into the head unit. The red box is where I want to mount the camera for recording. The two pics with the tape measure are the inside of the plastic trim where the camera would be mounted. (Sorry about the mm/inch combination, I use both when building).
DV988:
Camera size without mount: 28mm W x 34mm L
Camera size with mount: 51mm H x 48mm L x 34mm W
Street Guardian X2WRC323:
Camera size without mount (based on caliper pics from SG): 50mm L x 30mm H (including cable connection)
I’m leaning towards the Street Guardian because I don’t use Amazon so with the DV988, I have to wait a long time for shipping from China and with the extension cables, this setup will be more expensive(even though I really like Blueskysea and had a great experience with several G1Wc units). Also with the SG, I can take it out of my van and use it in a rental car with a suction cup mount. However, I’m still considering both cameras. You guys have been a huge help thus far, so I welcome any feedback you have on this project.
I’m looking at the Blueskysea DV988 and the Street Guardian SGGCX2PRO with X2WRC323 rear waterproof camera. The challenge in mounting is that the rear camera needs to go inside the plastic trim on the back of the van. Mounting in the license plate frame is too low and requires too much cable to make it to the front regardless of how carefully I run it and I want the camera up higher anyway. My plan is to cut a hole in the plastic only big enough to accommodate the camera, adjust it to the proper angle, and then secure it. I will then seal around the camera so water does not get inside the trim. This keeps it up high, prevents damage to the camera, and keeps it mostly out of sight. I have added gotten measurements from both cameras and also from the trim on the van. It appears that I can make this work with some ingenuity and creativity although it will be a tight fit. I’ve added some pics so you can see what I’m working with. The camera on the right (blue box) is just a backup camera that’s tied into the head unit. The red box is where I want to mount the camera for recording. The two pics with the tape measure are the inside of the plastic trim where the camera would be mounted. (Sorry about the mm/inch combination, I use both when building).
DV988:
Camera size without mount: 28mm W x 34mm L
Camera size with mount: 51mm H x 48mm L x 34mm W
Street Guardian X2WRC323:
Camera size without mount (based on caliper pics from SG): 50mm L x 30mm H (including cable connection)
I’m leaning towards the Street Guardian because I don’t use Amazon so with the DV988, I have to wait a long time for shipping from China and with the extension cables, this setup will be more expensive(even though I really like Blueskysea and had a great experience with several G1Wc units). Also with the SG, I can take it out of my van and use it in a rental car with a suction cup mount. However, I’m still considering both cameras. You guys have been a huge help thus far, so I welcome any feedback you have on this project.
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