Vantrue - N4 Pro

I have the Vantrue N4 Pro in my Tacoma and an N4 (non Pro) in my wife's 2025 Nissan Leaf. The Pro has wifi capabilities in which you can access the footage via the app. The whole setup is pretty easy, and I wired both vehicles using The Dongar adapters that connect at the rear view mirror (most newish cars have power of some sort in the mirror). YouTube was a good resource for the truck, but hardly nothing for the Leaf, so I had to put on the ol thinking cap. No need to do a hard wire if you don't want to, and it looks clean with no wires hanging. The Dongar usually runs about $30, just make sure you know what pin type you need. Even running the wires under the overhead liner for the rear camera is super easy.

I have the Vantrue N4 Pro in my Tacoma and an N4 (non Pro) in my wife's 2025 Nissan Leaf. The Pro has wifi capabilities in which you can access the footage via the app. The whole setup is pretty easy, and I wired both vehicles using The Dongar adapters that connect at the rear view mirror (most newish cars have power of some sort in the mirror). YouTube was a good resource for the truck, but hardly nothing for the Leaf, so I had to put on the ol thinking cap. No need to do a hard wire if you don't want to, and it looks clean with no wires hanging. The Dongar usually runs about $30, just make sure you know what pin type you need. Even running the wires under the overhead liner for the rear camera is super easy.

my dad got us all vantrue n4 pros, and theyre solid

I’ve been using the Vantrue N4 Pro 4K 3 Channel Dash Cam for a few years and have faced no issues whatsoever. It actually saved me recently from a hit and run with the parking mode, lady scratched the hell out of my door and it got her license plate. Only flaw is that it doesn’t upload to a cloud, to get the footage on it you either need to take out the SD card or be within a 6 food radius of it to access the files through the app on your phone.

Have a vantrue N4 Pro on 1 car and a redtiger in another. No complaints on either.

Vantrue N4 Pro, hardwired. It can capture three views; front, rear, and passenger cabin. Best image quality bar none, day or night.

Vantru N4 pro… 3 channel recording…

I have a Vantrue N4pro and Viofo A229. Genuinely this post is so great to create visibility to the general audience of how useful a dashcam really is. I hope it goes to someone who really needs it. A dashcam is truly a need with how driving has gotten.

1) Viofo A129 Pro 2) 70mai A800 SE 3) Vantrue N4 Pro 4) Qubo Hero Pro I have these 4 in my cars. My favorite app to use is Qubo, it’s very user friendly and it’s a breeze to set up and get it running. My favorite image quality is Vantrue, it’s pristine and read things super clear, day and night. My best VFM has to be 70mai tho because the Vantrue is nice but pricey and 70mai does 90% of the stuff for a fraction of the cost. Hope this helps ☺️ Edit: I would also suggest getting front and back. It’s more peace of mind. You’ll have more evidence and more angles covered.

Im using a Vantrue N4 Pro, works great. Has and has good video, IMO

I use a Vantrue N4 Pro with a hardwire kit. I've been satisfied with it.

I think I can say most cameras, even if they have Wi-Fi, still can be controlled and used completely "locally". For instance my Vantrue N4 Pro has every setting locally And can be completely used without Wi-Fi, but for instance, if you're trying to get video off, you could use the app and Wi-Fi to make it easier. So I would not necessarily discount Wi-Fi dashcams just because they are not going to use Wi-Fi/App

I use the Vantrue N4 Pro. Love it! I drive a Tesla, but like the crispy 4k quality of the road and 2k inside the cabin. I haven’t installed the third camera yet but it’s great to have audio inside the cabin, and the crispy road footage as a backup in case some shenanigans happens. Definitely recommend that one. I also backup every day to Google Drive also on a rotating quarterly basis. I then offload the footage to my hard drives for safekeeping at the end of every month.

I drove Uber last year. Honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it. You could probably make more walking dogs, like thirty to forty bucks a walk. I used a Vantrue N4 Pro back then. It’s in my dad car now.

Vantrue n4 pro, pretty pricey, but it’s very good. Great image quality and night vision

It says it does, but can’t seem to make it work. I believe you have to hardwire into the car in order for parking mode to work. I only have it connected to the center console charging port.

I also use the Vantrue N4 Pro. As mentioned above, it has three cameras that provide great coverage. I drive a lot at night, and the interior camera does a great job capturing clear footage, also you can easily link it to the app via wifi, and exporting video is quick and hassle free.

Consider getting at least a 3 channel dash cam, like the Vantrue N4 Pro. It has an interior camera that can capture both inside the car and the side windows, which help cover the sides of your vehicle. 2 channel setup could work, but it usually only covers the front and rear, so if someone approaches from the side, it likely won’t catch it.

The title might spark some debate (just joking), but I’ve been using the Vantrue N4 Pro for a while now. It’s a 3 ch dash cam with a small screen, and so far, it’s still working great.

Haven’t had anyone throw up in my car (thankfully), but I did have a drunk passenger pass out and refuse to get out once. Luckily his friend was with him and ended up dragging him out of the car. If your budget allows, I’d definitely say go for the upgrade. I’m using the Vantrue N4 Pro right now — it has an interior cam and the front cam has a screen that shows live footage. I actually mounted it in a spot that’s pretty noticeable, and ever since then, passengers have been weirdly polite.

I drive for Uber too and use the Vantrue N4 Pro, I love it. The front cam is 4K, and the interior cam is 2K, which is perfect for rideshare. It’s a bit pricey, but it goes on sale pretty often.

I have vantrue in both my chargers. I have the N4 pro in my cat, and the N1 in my wife’s plum. Both have survived the last couple years HOWEVER both of them are garage kept… Except at work both sit outside

Vantrue n4 pro + hardwiring kit

I've had great experiences with Thinkware and Viofo. Thinkware is much more expensive than Viofo. Vantrue is great as well, the N4 Pro is just super large.

I had apemans. While they are starter cameras, for $50 they were good enough to hold me over until I got a new car. They are better than nothing.🤷🏼‍♂️ Now I have my new car. At 500 miles I got a vantrue n4 pro 3 channels. I just wish that the cam to phone interface was better.

I love my vantrue n4 pro. Relatively small foot print for both the cameras. Relatively easy to download/format the card from the app. There's a learning curve, most of the settings are from the phone, but some fine tuning is required to do on the front camera. Can read a liscene plate at about 40 feet, daytime front camera.

Love my vantrue n4 pro.

It's best to get an actual dash cam. I tried using GoPros for dash cams and they suck. They overheat during the spring and summer due to direct sun exposure and placement away from front vents. This was with GoPro 9, 10, and 11, and DJI Osmo Action 2 which had similar issues; settings were 4K and 30fps. You also need to remember to turn them on, which seems like it would be easy to do, but it's easy to forget. I did a ton of research, reading and watching reviews online, and the dashcam that I got for my wife and myself is the Vantrue N4 Pro; it's a 3 camera, 4K front + 1080p + 1080p inside cabin and rear setup. The front cam utilizes the Sony Starvis 2 sensor, which is a 4K sensor that's larger in size than previous gen and can clearly pick up license plates at a close distance, and also offers better image capture at night. I would NOT pick up a dash cam that doesn't have the Sony Starvis 2 sensor, as smaller, lower 1080p front resolution, and previous gen sensors can have a difficult time capturing license plates clearly, and an even more difficult time recording at night. It's normally around $380, but you can find it on sale for around $250 on Amazon. Use something like camelcamelcamel to track prices and get it once the price curve hits a trough. Hope this information was helpful.

Sold my 4Runner, now have a Sierra AT4 pickup. I got the Vantrue N4 Pro. 4K front / 1080P rear / 1080P cabin. I got the add-on kit that power line runs to the OBD instead of hard wiring.

Vantrue N4 Pro with the STARVIS 2 sensor with HDR. The sensor is the important bit, and the starvis can make out numberplates, whereas most others can't.

I’ve been rocking a vantrue n4 pro for two years now and it’s still going strong, no glitches, no BS, just keeps chugging along. I’m thinking maybe it’s a location thing? I’m in San Diego, where the weather’s chill, no crazy heatwaves or arctic freezes to mess with the hardware. Guessing that might’ve saved mine from an early grave. Where you at?

Vantrue N4 Pro 3-Channel dash cam with the hard wiring kit. I've got one in my truck and both the video quality and field of view are amazing. I think they actually have a new model of this cam out that's even better too.

Vantrue N4 Pro’s been solid for me. Clear 4K up front, covers rear and cabin, great night video and 24/7 parking if hardwired. Not bulky, just works.

N4 pro has treated me well. Also good if you have a prime

Vantrue N4 Pro. I had similar issues with a cheaper cam before, and this one’s been super solid. Front, rear, and cabin recording, reliable 24/7 parking mode with motion detection (just need the hardwire kit), and no overheating so far.

I have a Vantrue N4 Pro 3 channel camera system for both my car and my wife's. The install took about an hour with tucking the cables and wiring it into the fuse panel for power when the car is parked. They are awesome to have and even my immediate family members liked them so they purchased it and had it installed as well. You will need a $5 tool from an auto parts store to locate a proper fuse to wire it to and having a coat hanger to get it thru the dash is helpful.

Vantrue N4 Pro, no complaints.

I am doing this now for my dad’s SUV. Hard wired into the fuse box and all wires are hidden. I went with Nexus 4 pro S.

I have two, one Vantrue N4 Pro and a Vantrue N2X. Haven't had them long so can't testify about longevity but quality seems solid. Video quality is top notch. If these fail me in any way I'll probably go Blackvue.

The Vantrue N4 Pro has a rear mounted cam that plugs into the side of the front cam and has the option to not only turn off the screen, but also turn off the LED operation indicator light. I do not know if this also turns off the rear camera blinking LED. I got used to the blink and most of the time don't notice it. I'd turn it off but it's the only way to instantly observe if the camera is still working or not without handling buttons.

The important thing is to have one. When you start researching them, you’ll see enthusiasts on YouTube worrying about every little detail of resolution, how far away you can see license plates at night, how many cams it has, etc. Sure, that stuff is all nice, but it also tends to make you upscale your purchase to cover every possibility, and I’ve had friends who never made a decision because it all just seemed too hard. Don’t let the number of choices, and opinions, make you fear making a mistake. If you stick with the main brands, you really won’t go wrong. On features, just think about what you really need. In the end, its primary purpose is to document what happens and they all do that. Even a front-only camera documents a rear-end collision because it shows the impact and whether you were moving or stationary and proves you weren’t backing up. Would you like to have a rear camera? Of course. Would it be useful to resolve that license plate? Absolutely. If you can afford it, you may be happy to have those features one day, but one without will still do that job. Work within your budget, read reviews and get the best one you can afford without breaking the bank. Then install it and don’t read any more reviews. There is always something newer and better coming out. For what it’s worth, I have a Vantrue N4 Pro 3 and my wife has a Thinkware Q800Pro. The Thinkware model is pretty lions in the tooth by now, but it’s worked well, and the Vantrue is newer and also works well.

Vantrue N4 Pro. Only one (last year at least) that does simultaneous dual exposure recording you can read license plates at night. Anything else is a toy that will get you a recording of what happened but you won't be able to read the license plate to track them down.

Amén. The only option that does the dual exposure recording so you can read license plates at night. Have it in both our VWs.

You might wanna check out the Vantrue N4 Pro. I’ve been using it on both a van and a pickup. Solid front, rear, and interior coverage. Great image quality and it works well even for bigger vehicles like the Sprinter. No issues with rear view either.

I have a Vantrue n4pro and gotta say it’s quite good.

Skip the [Magellan DR50 ](https://amzn.to/4mYbDVN)for now. While the specs (4K IMX678 front, 2K rear) look great on paper, Magellan is a navigation brand and the dashcam community has almost no long-term reliability experience with it. Early reports also suggest a potential for lagging/overheating in warm weather, which is the last thing you want. Your requirement for the absolute best night vision (4K with the IMX678) under a $300 budget leads you straight to the [Vantrue N4 Pro](https://amzn.to/4mVACZP) (they have a prime sale right now). The N4 Pro is a proven 3-channel system that uses the superior Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 sensor for the critical 4K front camera, giving you the best chance of capturing plate details on those poorly lit roads. The whole kit regularly drops into the $250 - $300 range during Prime Day sales. It is generally very reliable, uses supercapacitors for heat resistance, and offers high-speed Wi-Fi to easily pull clips without removing the SD card. Get the N4 Pro and use the Prime Day savings to buy the necessary hardwire kit for parking mode.

Safety tips: Try to drive as much as possible during the day. The later it gets, the more likely you’ll encounter unreliable people (like drunk, etc.) As for dashcam, I use the Vantrue N4 Pro. It has front, interior, and rear camera, and the front camera has a screen so you can watch the footage in real time. Most passengers tend to act friendlier once they see the camera, which is an added bonus!

Yeah, overheating is super common. One thing I’ll say for sure don’t get a dash cam that runs on a lithium battery. I had one before, and eventually the battery started to swell up from the heat. If I hadn’t caught it in time, I swear it could’ve popped right over my head. Go for one with a supercapacitor instead. Way safer, especially in hot weather. I’ve been using the Vantrue N4 Pro for about a year and a half now. Never really “maintained” it or anything just letting it do its thing. When it dies, I’ll replace it. Simple as that.

Dash cam usually need to be wired for power, even if they have wifi, so they’re not truly wireless. Bluetooth isn’t common either since most connect to your phone through wifi. Vantrue N4 Pro is good choice. It has three cams, a 4k front cam, and great night vision for the inside. It’s a bit on the pricey side, but definitely worth it.

Vantrue N4 Pro. It’s got excellent night vision with the Sony STARVIS 2 sensor, super clear even in low light. Covers front, rear, and inside, and overall image quality is solid. Perfect for early morning or dark hour commutes, and yeah, it’s on Amazon too.

Use Vantrue N4 Pro. Covers front, rear, and interior, so you get the full picture if anything happens. Great night vision too.

I live in Utah and it's ridiculously hot during summer, my Vantrue N4 Pro perform like a beast.

I have the Vantrue N4pro and it can either be just a running dash cam powered by DC port or it can be 24 hour monitoring with a wire kit that uses either fuse box location. Its pretty easy to use and save/edit video as well. Also it has front rear and inside cams.

People keep mentioning the fitcamx because it looks oem. However, it struggles with license plate captures. It overexposes a lot during sunny days so it's shiny and makes license plates hard to read at times. Also blurry footage at night. It does a good job capturing video if all you care about i seeing the accident, but the purpose of the camera is to provide it to police and insurance. Its useless if the driver drives off and you can't even report the license plate. [This](https://youtu.be/UZrd7uc7iXM?si=gis3AtzA-oXhCsp1) video does a good job showing halos around lights at night. License plates are unreadable unless close up. Id recommend Viofo 229 plus/pro or the Vantrue n4 pro Edit* the fitcamx also lacks GPS meaning it cant show your car speed or location other things that may help corroborate your story in the event of an accident.

I have the Vantrue Pro N4 and I have had the N2 in the past. The N4 has a rear facing camera as well. Even if you dont do ride share the way people drive it helps prove without a doubt who was at fault.

I have the Vantrue N4 pro which has the cabin facing. They now have the N5 pro which has a cabin front and rear facing camera. So records from the front and the back of their heads. LOL

I have the Vantrue N4 pro which has the cabin facing. They now have the N5 pro which has a cabin front and rear facing camera. So records from the front and the back of their heads. LOL

Vantrue Pro 4 and I think they have a 5 version out now.

I ordered this bag boy before ever driving and I'm glad I did. It's a little pricey, but well worth it considering the features. https://a.co/d/0tqbwND It's 3 channel (front, cabin, rear cam) and all three are decent quality even at night. Audio is pretty fair too.

Thinkware u3000 is the better choice if you're not using cloud services. Viofo has ongoing SDcard corruption issues, and currently has a bug where event video gets lost. Rove and Vantrue aren't great, and if you have problems getting support and replacements from Canada is a hassle.

I tend to keep an eye on what the market is doing and consider upgrading when something better is available. I have a FitCamX because they sell mounts to fit particular makes/models and it was really easy to install. I keep hoping that someone will come out with a 4 channel that will cover the left and right wings but otherwise, 4k cameras are going to be around for a while I think. My dashcam is 18 months old and still going strong. We have strong summers and winters but not crazy bad. I wouldn't look at a year replacement as a terrible thing although I probably would pick something different if it didn't last as long as I wish it did. When I recently had to recommend a dashcam for a different car that wasn't part of FitCamX's models, I sat and watched [The Hookup](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HswpRHu_X-k&t=32s) dashcam lineup video with the person and added my thoughts to the pluses and minuses. I thought the VanTrue N4 Pro was a great choice and helped install it. I'm more interested in their 4 channel model but I can see where the 3 channel inside the vehicle camera would be great for a 20 something who might have to deal with someone lying about them being on their phone while driving.

I have a Vantrue N4 Pro 3 channel camera on mine. It actually came in handy when my car got hit while parked. I showed it to my insurance company and there were no questioning from their end. I was glad I installed it when I did.

I own a Vantrue N4 Pro 3 channel camera on mine. I hooked it on my GR using the Hachi Electronics harness. So far no issues and it already saved me once a few weeks ago when some dude ended up ramming into my car with his Vespa at 5am.

I have one. I tow a 40 foot 5th wheel, and i have it to produce evidence when I plow into the guy ahead of me because he cut in front of me leaving no stopping distance before he decided to slam on his brakes to try and get one more lane over to the right. People do incredibly stupid things when I'm towing, and I'd like to have the proof if/ when something bad happens.

Vantrue N4 Pro 4K 3 Channel Dash... [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3M7HPRT?ref=ppx\_pop\_mob\_ap\_share](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3M7HPRT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share) https://preview.redd.it/uiowwebomtpf1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c33b758a65eaa6c68dc43963f28fb4906d17d82f

It has a rear camera that is useless with the trailer behind me, but I'm pretty happy with the setup. There are cheaper ones out there for sure, but i usually buy once and cry once.

I have an N4 Pro that I bought in January 2024 and already it’s broken, would not recommend it. The hardwiring kit that came with my order didn’t work so they sent a replacement and that one didn’t work either. Had to use a non Vantrue brand hardwiring kit and it worked. Then just last week the camera stopped turning on, tried unplugging it from the hardwiring and used the lighter port plug instead, still not working. Did everything customer support suggested and still not working. They said it’s a hardware issue. Have seen many other people face similar issues with Vantrue being unreliable.

I’d go with the Vantrue N4 Pro. Super clear 4K front cam plus rear and cabin views. Built-in GPS, great for long drives. I’ve been using it and it’s solid for road trip recording.

Vantrue N4 Pro work well for Uber driving.

Me and my wife have the Vantrue N4 Pro . It works great. I never had any issues, and installation was super easy. I have a GMC Sierra and used the hardwire kit Vantrue sells on their website. I can connect my phone to it seamlessly to view and download footage. Never had an issue or with quality or the hard wire kit draining my battery. This was the first dash cam I ever installed, and after watching a YouTube video, I was able to do it all on my one in under 30 minutes. My wife has a 2024 GMC Arcadia, and we haven't done a hard wire kit on her car as it's so new. Her vehicles dash came gets it's power from the car charging port. Edit: The dashcam has been installed on my truck for a little over 1 and a half years. Wife's cam has been installed for roughly 4 months.

I have had the Vantrue N4 for 3+ years now and it’s been great. I would go with the N4 Pro nowadays though because it offers wireless connectivity on top of the SD card. The other brand I’d consider is Viofo. When I was looking I weighed how many cameras (channels) it had and at what resolution in each mode. I went with 3 cameras. I also looked at the sensors (many are the same) and their angles. G-shock sensor was a must and thus it needed to be hard wired (which is relatively easy). I also wanted an SD card over a cellular connection, ideally I’d rather have both, but nowadays I would look more at one that has both the SD card and WiFi connectivity.

I have had the Vantrue N4 for 3+ years now and it’s been great. I would go with the N4 Pro nowadays though because it offers wireless connectivity on top of the SD card. The other brand I’d consider is Viofo. When I was looking I weighed how many cameras (channels) it had and at what resolution in each mode. I went with 3 cameras. I also looked at the sensors (many are the same) and their angles. G-shock sensor was a must and thus it needed to be hard wired (which is relatively easy). I also wanted an SD card over a cellular connection, ideally I’d rather have both, but nowadays I would look more at one that has both the SD card and WiFi connectivity.

I’ve had the N4 for over 3 years with no major issues at all.

I think having clear video and a wide view is really important for dashcams, so I eventually got a vantrue n4 pro. Not sure if it’s the best, but I’m very satisfied with the video quality.

It’s got 360° coverage and also records audio, so it can get everything about my car

I just bought and installed the Vantrue N4 Pro: https://a.co/d/h9qR0T4 I also got the OBD port power cord: https://a.co/d/ar5dNB4 I’m happy with it so far, especially the power cord - it is designed to draw power for parking mode but turn off if the battery voltage drops below a preset level (and it has three levels to choose from). Running the cable for the rear camera did suck, especially getting it through the rubber boot to the hatch, but I’m glad I took the time to get it super tidy.

I’d say go for the Vantrue N4 Pro. Easy plug-in, works great even with tints, and covers front and rear solid. Been using it myself, no complaints.

I'm considering the [Vantrue N4 Pro](https://www.vantrue.net/product/n4pro) with hardwire kit (for parking mode). Front, rear, and interior cameras. I used an older Vantrue for years and it worked well. The Viofo and Wolfbox seem too big for me. I'd like it hidden away. The Fitcamx is a clever design for the front, but the resolutions aren't as good from what I've read.

Vantrue N4 pro. It has front, rear and inside camera view, and the video quality is great. Ive had it for 2 years now, and love it. 

Vantrue N4 Pro has a 4K + HDR front cam, 1080p interior and rear cams, and solid night vision. With parking mode enabled (hardwire kit required), it covers most situations. Just grab a 128GB or larger SD card, and you should be good to go. As for the app reviews, it seems like a common issue across the industry..... Honestly, unless you’re frequently downloading videos, you won’t be using the app much after the initial setup.

💯 great quality A little spendy but on sale regularly

Viofo is a good brand as others have recommended. I personally didn’t like the look of it so I got a Vantrue N4 Pro on a good sale for my 2025 Outback. No complaints so far. Blackvue is nice, but seems over-priced.

Viofo is good brand. I personally didn’t like the look of it so I got a Vantrue N4 Pro for my 2025 Outback. No complaints so far.

I’ve been happy with my Vantrue N4Pro.

I have a Vantrue N4Pro

Totally agree with these points! Especially the second one. I had an accident once when a car with no tail lights was parked in the middle of the highway at night. I hit them, but thankfully the dash cam recorded everything. I was pretty lucky. Now, I’ve got the Vantrue N4 Pro in my car for peace of mind.

I like the offerings from Van True. Have the N4 Pro and N5 - no complaints and they work great.

Vantrue is good, I have an N4 pro if you’d like it? They use a Sony sensor in their upper ranges

Got many dashcams, Vantrue quality stuck out Th best esp with that starvis sensor, some other cams have the same sensor but their processing isn’t as good as vantrues

I just installed a VanTrue N4 Pro. It has a cabin camera but I keep it off so that the refresh rate of the front and rear are higher. My only complaint is that when I'm off-roading the shock sensors cause it to take a ton of pictures, even in its least sensitive mode.

Clarity is my top priority. My vantrue n4ps has solid night vision, and it once caught a plate in a parking garage after someone scraped my car, which made finding them easy.

101% yes. Vantrue N2 for budget or Vantrue N4+ for quality/features

I do uber and live in Texas so I had bought a vantrue n4 3ch back in 2020. The cam lasted me a little over 2 years before it started to crap out on me. When it started to go it would just bootloop or the screen would stay black. I don't know if it was the heat or that the camera would run 6-8 hours daily that killed it. Right now I am running a Viofo a229 pro on one of my vehicles and so far it's been working good. I like that it has 3 separate cameras that way if the main one breaks I can just buy that one and connect the others without having to buy the full set again.

VanTrue N4 4K 3-channel. Have had mine for a few years here now and zero issues.

Also chiming in on VanTrue. I've used the N4 4K 3-channel dashcam for about 4-5 years now. Not a single issue, even the suction cup stays on in the intense heat.

Also using vantrue (n4 i think), and I'm very happy with the performance.

Not worth it. Get a high end 4k dash cam. I have a 3 channel dash cam (vantrue n4, 3 channel) that was $350-400 NEW. Put in the time and labor to hardwire it ($90) and you have something WAY less expensive than the dealership charge. F that. Buy aftermarket and get what you need, a 3 channel dash cam. Saved my buttore than once.

I have the vantrue n4 with gps. Bought the dongle so I wired it into my fuse box. All wires hidden. Records when people wall up to the car. Has a forward facing/inward facing and a usb ran to the rear for the 3rd camera.

Yup I just tucked it up in there. Power cord on one end that goes to the dashcam and a fuse dongle on the other that plugs directly into the fuse box. Yup it's a good thing to have.

My Vantrue N4 probably took 5 minutes to read the instructions and connect up the hardwire kit, then 10 minutes to carefully route the wire from the top of the windshield along the roof liner, then a-pillar and down into the fuse box under my steering wheel. I was shocked at how easy it was to tuck the cables.

I got a “Vantrue N4”. It was around $180 when I bought it two years ago. Super easy to install myself, even to hard wire into the car wasn’t difficult although you can just plug it into your cig lighter port if you prefer. The quality of the video is incredible. I haven’t needed to use it for insurance purposes yet but I have caught a bunch of great footage of moronic drivers lol

Phoenix here… I got a good deal on a Vantrue N4 so I went with it. So far, so good after a few months. They sell a heavy duty adhesive based mount for like $6 if the suction cup mount fails. The main selling point for me was that it uses a capacitor instead of a battery. That is supposed to be crucial for high heat areas. There are other models that have capacitors so that is where I would start the search.

I’m in Phoenix and have a VanTrue N4. I’ve only had it a few months so I haven’t been able to torture it yet but the main reason I got it (besides that I got a really good deal on it lol) was because it doesn’t have a battery but uses a capacitor instead. A model with a capacitor is a must for extreme heat from what I’ve read.

Hijacking this comment so I don't have to make yet another dash cam post. Just bought the Vantrue N4. It comes with a 20ft cable for the rear cam. Am I good with that, or do I need to grab a 30ft?

I have the N4. 3 cameras, one facing forward, inside cabin with audio and rear facing. I have a tesla now so i only use it for inside cabin footage.

Vantrue. I have the N4. It's so good I bought one for my parents.

I quite like Vantru. Been using the N4 for 3 years

I mean it depends on your budget. I have the Vantru N4. Been great over rthe last 3 years

Vantru N4, going on two years now. No problems

24 Forester. I have a Vantrue N4. Placed right behind mirror under eyesight and it causes no issues. I used a dongar adapter to pull power from the rear view mirror.

I have the Vantrue N4 with the new sensor connected to the ASC port via hachi electronics’ pnp harness. Self installed front and back cams in about 20 minutes. I love the entire setup. Highly recommend.

Vantrue N4 is excellent

Have a Vantrue N4 too - more than 1 1/2 years too - no issues at all! Installed it myself. Very satisfied with it.

Asking for recs in subs will be largely anecdotal, I suggest you use https://redditrecs.com/dash-cam/ to make your decision. I had Vantrue N4 (#7 on list) and while it was great when it worked, it did indeed brick itself after 2 years of use, and it’s a known problem. I’m now using VIOFO (#2 on list) and I like it so far, and I love the fact that I can pull footage off the SD card straight to my phone instead of having to insert the SD card in the PC an extracting it. I also purchased Dongar Dashcam Power Adapter, which lets your power your dashcam via your rear view mirror without having to route USB cables everywhere. Only cable that’s really visible is the rear camera thats stuck on my back window.

I've got a VanTrue N4. It has a rear camera, internal as well you can turn on or off with microphone, it's decent. It's like $250 or there abouts.

I use the Vantrue N4 with a Dongar adapter connected to the Homelink port on my CX-30 TPP. Previously, I had it connected to the USB port in the armrest, but the camera would stay on even after the car was turned off, which will drain the battery over time.

I have a Vantrue N4 3 channel.

I love my vantrue n4

I have a vantrue N4 that I hardwired myself, and it works great.

Can't go wrong with that one.

Vantrue 3 channel. Would reccomemd you get something that is more wifi based -the subscription if thats even an option anymore

I went with a vantrue 3-channel, feels like it covers all the basics I need for daily driving.

Vantrue 4K front, cabin and back of car. Reaaaally great camera with all the angles covered

Most dashcams with “GPS” feature show speed. [Vantrue has some good 2 channel and 3 channel cams](https://www.reddit.com/r/dashcams/s/65SdNGK6Jc) tried and tested. Same with VIOFO, Garmin, and blackvue. Stay away from Pruveeo.

Vantrue or VIOFO. They both use the Sony Starvis image sensor and have great quality. The cameras are pretty set and forget if you opt for the hardwire kit. It will turn on and off with the car and start recording as soon as it starts up. The included power adapter does the same thing if your power port in your car turns off with the ignition.

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.

I have a vantrue that captures front and cabin. I got it when i was driving my Crosstrek and could see my dogs in the back and it could see out the rear window. I really didn’t want to wire a rear one, not as straight forward as the windshield. Anyway, it’s 2k front and rear or 4k front only and has captured a lot of cool shit. Accidents, wildlife trying to commit suicide and it’s kinda fun to check footage after some spirited driving. I got my daughter the newer model that connects via WiFi and she loves it.

Front/rear facing Van True dash cam is what I used driving Uber on our ‘21 Sienna. Added one lookin out the back after being tailgated by a Peterbilt on I-80 in Pennsylvania. All I could see was chrome in the rear view mirror at 75mph. Easy enough to install and hide power supply cables. (Picture resolution roughly the equivalent of an iPhone 11)

Vantru and Blackvue are highly rated. I have one in one one of my cars but not the other.