SawMaster
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Slowpoke me, I finally got around to taking my cam install pics. Unlike the others you will see on this thread, this is an old workvan where even a bullethole through both sides would not adversely affect it's value, so that gives me lots of room to be imaginative, and I think you'll agree that I have done just that Feel free to scowl, chuckle, laugh, cry, or whatever- just know these mounts are rock-solid and trouble-free, and were made from what I had on hand.
Here's my Mobius mounted under a home-built overhead console. The mount itself is a 1/4-20 carriage bolt through a slightly enlarged hole. I rounded off the tip of the threads to not damage the mounting bracket, which simply threads on till it bottoms out. The tension of the top nut allows it to be swiveled left and right using the wrench/lever which is locked to the shaft with the lower nut. No strain on anything to turn it 90 deg either way with the wrench. I wanted this feature so that I could adjust the view to either side if necessary without chancing damage to the USB connector. I will put some black heat-shrink on the bolt, paint the wrench/lever black, and run the power cable down from above this week when I have more work to do up there. Unseen above this are 2 transcievers, one detachable WX/AM/FM reciever, 2 speakers, a 30A cigarette lighter outlet, and storage on both sides which makes service work something I put off till I have enough to do to make the dis-assembly worthwhile It's still a work in progress.
Here's my G1Wc mount, made from a plastic electrical outlet wall box mounted to a block of wood which screws straight into the dash. The "Micro-bungee" retainer band is a hair tie, like used to keep a ponytail together. Sawing, drilling, carving, and heating the box to make bends got it to take form easily, and it has space for airflow to help keep the cam cool. Flat black spray paint makes it look a little nicer. Knowing how hot that spot gets in the sun and how visible it is I always removed the cam unless driving. I had originally planned an install where the Mobius is but with the power cable exiting the top it would have needed a 90 degree cable end which I do not have. The switch to a Mobius ended that line of thought. Save for the sun's heat, this is actually a great location for a dashcam in a raised vehicle like my van, and with the home-made mount nobody would have a clue what it is with the cam removed
I took some outside pics but the sun's glare rendered them almost worthless. Once I remove the G1Wc mount, raise the Mobius slightly hiding the power cable, then paint the sun-visor mount black so it all blends together this will be a pretty discreet install, passing the above-average scrutiny. I'm happy with it and the price of "free" is unbeatable. It won't win a beauty contest but this ain't a Ferrari either so I don't think that matters!
Phil
Here's my Mobius mounted under a home-built overhead console. The mount itself is a 1/4-20 carriage bolt through a slightly enlarged hole. I rounded off the tip of the threads to not damage the mounting bracket, which simply threads on till it bottoms out. The tension of the top nut allows it to be swiveled left and right using the wrench/lever which is locked to the shaft with the lower nut. No strain on anything to turn it 90 deg either way with the wrench. I wanted this feature so that I could adjust the view to either side if necessary without chancing damage to the USB connector. I will put some black heat-shrink on the bolt, paint the wrench/lever black, and run the power cable down from above this week when I have more work to do up there. Unseen above this are 2 transcievers, one detachable WX/AM/FM reciever, 2 speakers, a 30A cigarette lighter outlet, and storage on both sides which makes service work something I put off till I have enough to do to make the dis-assembly worthwhile It's still a work in progress.
Here's my G1Wc mount, made from a plastic electrical outlet wall box mounted to a block of wood which screws straight into the dash. The "Micro-bungee" retainer band is a hair tie, like used to keep a ponytail together. Sawing, drilling, carving, and heating the box to make bends got it to take form easily, and it has space for airflow to help keep the cam cool. Flat black spray paint makes it look a little nicer. Knowing how hot that spot gets in the sun and how visible it is I always removed the cam unless driving. I had originally planned an install where the Mobius is but with the power cable exiting the top it would have needed a 90 degree cable end which I do not have. The switch to a Mobius ended that line of thought. Save for the sun's heat, this is actually a great location for a dashcam in a raised vehicle like my van, and with the home-made mount nobody would have a clue what it is with the cam removed
I took some outside pics but the sun's glare rendered them almost worthless. Once I remove the G1Wc mount, raise the Mobius slightly hiding the power cable, then paint the sun-visor mount black so it all blends together this will be a pretty discreet install, passing the above-average scrutiny. I'm happy with it and the price of "free" is unbeatable. It won't win a beauty contest but this ain't a Ferrari either so I don't think that matters!
Phil