Vantrue - E1 Lite

I couldn’t get the same VanTrue came to power on with the usb c ports. Did you?

Power at the ports, but cam won’t power up.

Vantrue e1 lite because it's tiny so it hides away like it's not even there

Any of the VanTrue dash cams. I can definitely vouch for it. I currently have a vantrue element 1 lite.

There are a few companies out there who specialize in accessory mounts. Bulletpoint comes to mind first, but ultimately all of them cost a premium penny and the Amazon available knockoffs match knockoff quality; cheap. As a video camera operator I feel that I have a small edge in the fact that I know many of the vehicle specific accessory mounts available are based off of a common articulating arm structure used in the video field. I have come up with a MUCH cheaper and just as sturdy solution which anyone who owns a 2025 BS will be interested in wanting to know about. *(sorry 2024 and older's as there is no accessory tray in yours, however Bulletpoint does have a solution for you starting at $83 all the way up to $137.)* In the attached photo is my phone and dash cam mount combo that I put together for my 2025 Outer Banks which both will plug right into the available USB-C ports within the tray area (GREAT cable management especially for the dash cam) Some of you might be interested in the dual combination while some may just want one or the other so I’m going to give an itemized breakdown of both together, and separately. **FOR THE ENTIRE PHONE/DASH CAM SETUP:** (2) Male to Female thread adapter (the accessory tray holes take a M6-1mm fine thread, while everything else attached from there is 1/4" 20 coarse... YOU NEED THESE) [https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305](https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305) (2) SmallRig 5.5 inch articulating arms: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z) (1) DEKEENSTAR MagSafe 1/4" screw-in phone mount (it comes with MagSafe magnet adhesive rings if you don't have a MagSafe ready case: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2C4YS9N?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2C4YS9N?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_1) (1) 1/4" Hot Shoe adapter (to create a larger surface area for the dash cam to sit on: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGLMVX2J?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGLMVX2J?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_2) DIYMAG 150lb strength magnets: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDR3Y5ZY?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_4](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDR3Y5ZY?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_4) E6000 glue: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP3X9WE?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_3](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP3X9WE?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_3) ***GRAND TOTAL: $90.70*** **FOR JUST THE PHONE MOUNT SIDE:** (1) Male to Female thread adapter (the accessory tray holes take a M6-1mm fine thread, while everything else attached from there is 1/4" 20 coarse... YOU NEED THIS) [https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305](https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305) (1) SmallRig 5.5 inch articulating arm: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z) (1) DEKEENSTAR MagSafe 1/4" screw-in phone mount (it comes with MagSafe magnet adhesive rings if you don't have a MagSafe ready case: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2C4YS9N?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2C4YS9N?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_1) ***GRAND TOTAL: $42.06*** **FOR JUST THE DASH CAM SIDE:** (1) Male to Female thread adapter (the accessory tray holes take a M6-1mm fine thread, while everything else attached from there is 1/4" 20 coarse... YOU NEED THIS) [https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305](https://www.mcmaster.com/91645A305) (1) SmallRig 5.5 inch articulating arm: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076KDD8MY?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z) (1) 1/4" Hot Shoe adapter (to create a larger surface area for the dash cam to sit on: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGLMVX2J?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_2](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGLMVX2J?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_2) DIYMAG 150lb strength magnets: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDR3Y5ZY?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_4](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDR3Y5ZY?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_4) E6000 glue: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP3X9WE?psc=1&ref\_=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_ud\_ct\_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z\_3](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JP3X9WE?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ct_PVA4DGAVEXK69ZA5H82Z_3) ***GRAND TOTAL: $48.64*** I am not including the price of the dash cam in the lists above since everyone's cams choices are different, however this is the link to the one I am using which has an option to "flip" the image orientation 180 degrees which is GREAT since this camera is mounted upside-down: [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGGGG4VW/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_title\_4?smid=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BGGGG4VW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1TZNKUKE5JK9T&psc=1) *The photo I included will make the "put-together" of this project very self explanatory, however if you decide to get the Vantrue camera (or any camera with an adhesive mount), I strongly advise applying the E6000 glue to the sticky adhesive and then applying the magnet to that. This way if you ever want to remove the magnet you can simply take some fishing line and remove the adhesive and not risk breaking the camera base. Then you can re-apply new adhesive to the base and move on with life.* I hope my DIY project helps others. =)

I just got my short cables in and you are correct, the cam will not power up from the accessory tray USB-C port. Interestingly, it will also not power up in the lower console USB-C port either but it WILL power up with the old school USB port (and obviously the 12V Port). In a perfect world, it would be great to power it up with the accessory tray port, I instead routed my powering path to the 12V port in the lower console area. There’s really no clever tuck away options based on how the BS is constructed, however in the attached photo this is the path of least resistance, and it’s a heck of a lot easier to do this than attaching the camera to the top of center of the windshield and running the cable through the headliner and down only to still face the same lack of tucking options towards the 12V port. https://preview.redd.it/pmjddw1lnqie1.jpeg?width=1936&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f3d234d7d9cf2ff55340336f805dabb418740da3

I got the Vantrue brand dashcam. They seemed to think as a photographer with this one as you can buy a polarizing filter for it to make sure whatever it’s recording is clean without glare. Also it was featured on the very popular YouTube channel “Unbox Therapy” with good praises which really helped legitimize my decision. Here is the link to the one they featured which is the one I bought. (You can find the filter from there) https://a.co/d/3HLvRy7

I personally like both of my Vantrue dash cams. I have the N2 Pro and E1 Lite. The newer cameras are compatible with the Vantrue app. I just recommend not using a SanDisk SD, go with either their own SD or Samsung. I have the Samsung Pro Endurance.

I have an older Vantrue with the GPS base, records forwards, in cabin and rear, and can select which configuration you'd like. Zero complaints over 4 years.