Install an auxiliary battery for dash cam

[dimeloco]

Bought a cheap($80) lifepo4 30Ah battery just to power the VIOFO mini. From testing it the battery last a whole week in parking mode before it need to be charged again.

 

[kamkar]

Hehe nice.

If i was to get a sudden need for long duration parking guard, then for sure a battery to just run dashcamera would be the path i went down.

 

[hydrolic11]

Bought a cheap($80) lifepo4 30Ah battery just to power the VIOFO mini. From testing it the battery last a whole week in parking mode before it need to be charged again.
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Great job! I was thinking of doing something similar. Do you mind posting which parts you used, and how you got it working please? Thank you!

 

[dimeloco]

Great job! I was thinking of doing something similar. Do you mind posting which parts you used, and how you got it working please? Thank you!

I wired the battery to the 12-volt socket in the trunk with that ebay adapter. Then, I wired an 18 gauge positive line all the way behind the front dash where all your fuses would be so the line can be connected to the small 6-way fuse box. That way you can connect the hardwire kit 12v line to it.

12v Socket connector - https://www.ebay.com/itm/373831418952
Fuse Box - https://www.ebay.com/itm/265165168376
18 Gauge wire - https://www.amazon.com/gp/B000HACYOS