Nextbase - 322GW

I’ve have a 322GW for 4 or so years now… it’s fine but definitely isn’t I would rush back if it failed

I too have a Nextbase 322GW with rear facing camera that gets really hot when it works, the internal battery is flat, & it freezes. It’s only a few months old. I sent them an email, no response, looks like it’s going back, pile of crap, might look at a road angel but that said I might not bother as Nextbase have put me off.

May I ask that what sd card are you using for the 322GW? My 322GW occasionally turn on and off, sometime I have to manually turn it on. It is becase I am using SanDisk SD card and the video are fine. I am thinking it is issue of dash cam or sd card.

I'm currently using a Nextbase 522GW in my main car, with the ball rear cam. It works, but it has a tendency to get quite hot and the other day (car was reading mid 20 degrees) when it turned on it had an SD card error. It needed to cool down before it would work again, and that's started happening intermittently even when its not hot. Although the NB app, on paper, has everything you need its terrible and slow. I've been looking to move away from Nextbase for my other car (which has a 322GW in it, which stopped working in less than a year of use). Playback is OK, but I think the quality of the image could be better. Also the G meter is really sensitive even when turned down to low. With it on it locks/saves a clip when it things something has happened, but was triggering just going around my local small roundabout that had a slight pothole in it which caused a little bump...

Nextbase 322 it's not too expensive, you can connect it to your phone via Bluetooth to download video and it has the option of a rear facing camera if you want. The video also has the likes of your speed, time, date and location along the bottom as well

I had a nextbase 322gw in my old car and had zero issues and the quality was great. Surprising to see so many negative comments on the brand. Like an absolute idiot I forgot to remove it from my car when I sold it 🫠

I have the cheaper Nextbase 322GW and that’s great too. Having one with built in GPS can be handy of you stay within speed limits because it can overprint the edge of the image with the speed you were travelling at.

Nextbase 322gw or 422gw with rear cam, decent cameras and you can get them pretty cheap 2nd hand

Had no problems with nextbase 322GW with rear camera as well on two cars. Fully fitted by RS connect.

no I dont plan on getting another nextbase in the future but happened to get a free replacement about 2 weeks ago. So when that kicks the bucket, I plan on getting a viofo or blackvue but need to save up for that. I have a 322GW with a rear cam installed...it's only 1080p but coz of that it struggles with numberplates that are far. Also, not sure if it's because of the rate it records, but I see it struggles to see variable speed limit signs. you can make them out when reviewing the footage, but takes effort (I got the initial 322GW camera end of August last year, and it failed two weeks ago and luckily had the reciept)

I have that one from costco, the 322GW. It's actually a really good dash cam and not too expensive. The piqo one is also great, my son uses it in his car and it just gives a bit extra piece of mind when he's driving with his friends.

[Halfords Dash Cams](https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/?srule=price_increase_rule&start=24&sz=24) 39 results (so looking around result No.19). Sort by Price low to high. Result: [Nextbase 320XR+ Front and Rear Dash Cam Bundle with 32GB SD Card](https://www.halfords.com/technology/dash-cams/nextbase-320xrplus-front-and-rear-dash-cam-bundle-with-32gb-sd-card-508646.html?stockInventory=undefined&plpPlacement=21) Which is a model or two up from the 322GW I got for my dad for Christmas a couple of years ago (that he's perfectly happy with). So no, it's not "terrible advice" at all really - is it? Don't let that get in the way of your "comedic" reference to a show that ended 30 years ago though. "🤣"

+1 on the nextbase being a good option. I have a 322GW and it has a strong magnetic connection to the base, and the base is permanently mounted to the windscreen behind the mirror with a strong adhesive patch. There is a very long 12v cigarette-plug cable that can be router through the headlining, or you can use a hardwire kit (can't remember if that's separately available or part of the kit). To clarify, it is only 'hardwired' if it is connected directly in the fuse box, or somehow to the battery itself. If it is plugged in, e.g. via a 12v socket, then it is not considered to be hardwired. On that logic, I would not consider plugging it in via the OBD port to be hardwired either, but the difference is that most modern cars turn off the power to at least the front 12V sockets when the car is off/parked. OBD and hardwiring can provide constant power even when the car is off/parked. I would either reflect on if it is really necessary to remove the dash cam every time, or get one like the nextbase so you can leave the base and wiring but just take the dashcam with you.

I would avoid nextbase personally - owned one for 2 1/2 years. Whilst the video and night quality is decent, the app is awful - it struggles to work and makes things very difficult to locate and view. After the first year the software started becoming consistently unreliable. My camera randomly stops recording, locks you out from controlling and restarts the camera and needs to be manually started most of the time, and keeps resetting the date so the files aren't in order (had a clip i wanted to look at that evening and when I got home I found it had already been overwritten as it had an early date on). For the price I wouldn't expect these issues and I don't have much faith that it will be recording when I need it most, and that's kind of what you need a dash cam for...

Yeah I heard they don't last the longest, but I guess mine hasn't "just stopped working" like a lot of the reviews I saw so I'm not in the worst situation at least. I'm away from my car currently but it's either a 322gw or 422gw I had mine fit professionally for £70 I believe. Went direct with nextbase as I got a better offer than Halfords. Would probably recommend the fitting if you're not handy as it keeps it looks tidy and ensures it works with start stop etc. Seems you were given a couple of other brands, personally would check those out instead. Saved a few of those comments myself as I'll be looking to get another when this becomes unbearable!

Nextbase cameras are very hit and miss. I love my 522GW but had lots of issues with the 322GW not recording properly. App is not amazing but I have used the Viofo one too and they are not good either. Dash cam apps just suck in general. As for fitting, its not overly hard but can be a bit fiddly, to make it look neat without having cables everywhere. Not sure I would trust Halfords as most people I know have had bad experiences with their 'specialists' even for something as trivial as a dash cam fitting. Also if you are getting a front and rear camera, 32GB SD card is way too small, especially if you want to record at a higher res or framerate which will fill it up very quickly. Ideally you want a 128GB one.

Toyota branded Nextbase unit, installed by dealer. Quality is only average but the install is very neat (no visible wires at all) and the camera easily clips in and out. There's a Toyota Dashcam app to view it or you can take out the SD card or the whole camera and connect to pc.