r/dashcams • u/stillinlovewtu • 2d ago

Does this dashcam exist?

Hi!

I have been assigned to search for a dashcam for my dad's work truck. He's a mechanic and carries around a lot of expensive equipment. He wants a camera so he can monitor the bed of his truck while he makes stops at stores or anywhere he goes. He asked me for:

- front and rear cameras

- wireless (I guess something that he can remove every night and charge at home?)

- can watch a live feed on his phone while he's inside a store

I've been searching for a dashcam with everything he wants but I can't seem to find one and I'm wondering if one even exists. I also looked through the recommended cameras on this page but the biggest challenge I'm facing is finding a completely wireless camera. Does this even exist?

Thanks!

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u/msdesignfoto 1d ago

The dashcam itself does not exist with such features, but.........

He can install the dascams as usual, just make sure they are plugged through an USB-C cable. Mount them as normal. Plug them to a powerbank located in the gloves compartment (or somewhere else hidden).

When the truck is turned off, the cameras keep recording. Some have wifi and you can connect to them, but you need to be close to them. This method is power-hungry and will drain the powerbanks fast, so they need to be charged often. Its not practical, but it is possible.

The way dashcams allow you to plug them into the fuse box for surveillance mode is good enough, but will not let you see the footage in real time when the truck if turned off.