Vantrue - S1 Pro

I put this in both of our Crosstreks. It was $170 then and the best value I could find in a starvis2 device. Install was pretty easy with a car kit the only tricky part is getting the wire to the rear cam, which requires removing a couple of plastic trim parts and routing the cable around the rubber sheath for the washer tube. I tried fishing it through, but there's not enough space in there there's a few yr vids out there to help ... Also, they show you having to take off the door seal to run to the fire box? I didn't need to do that. Just pop off the trim price next to the fire box and bobs yer uncle .

Oops ... Vantrue S1 Pro 2.7K Front and Rear 5G WiFi Dual Dash Cam, STARVIS 2 HDR Night Vision, LTE Support, 1440P 60FPS Hidden Dash Camera for Cars, GPS, Voice Control, 24/7 Parking Mode, Support 512GB Max https://a.co/d/aZZkpUh

Sorry to hear about the hit-and-run. If you’re looking for a solid front and rear dashcam, there are a few I’d recommend depending on your budget. The [Vantrue S1 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL4FQBQV?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.3UCUZXBWNKI81&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.3UCUZXBWNKI81_1732288237677) is a great option. It records in 2.7K with 60FPS, so the footage is super smooth, and it has excellent night vision with STARVIS 2. Plus, it’s compact, so you can keep the setup neat without wires everywhere. If you’re looking for something with more coverage, the [Vantrue N5](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C58H2CSP?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.1O2OERVMKZ8RI&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.1O2OERVMKZ8RI_1732288213098) is a beast. It’s got 360° recording, so it covers the front, rear, inside, and the sides. perfect if you’re worried about incidents from all angles. It also has buffered parking mode, which is clutch for catching hit-and-runs. For something simpler and budget-friendly, the [Nexar Beam](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09K4FDK81?ref=t_ac_view_request_product_image&campaignId=amzn1.campaign.ZS6K0GD8WBCY&linkCode=tr1&tag=mounirab960e-20&linkId=amzn1.campaign.ZS6K0GD8WBCY_1732288185444) is a solid pick. It’s easy to use with an app, has unlimited cloud storage, and still gets the job done for front and rear footage. Hope that helps! Let me know if you want more details on any of these.

Personally, I recommend the Vantrue S1 Pro. [Here's some footage I uploaded with the device.](https://youtu.be/P7v_1vJ7OK0) Edit: I'm sorry OP, I'm not sure why the video isn't uploading in higher quality.

https://preview.redd.it/5i0gyrco4jke1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d7cb51774cf12227e526030a05a3bb78e9830797 Here’s the dashcam next to my rearview mirror. Ran it through the headliner -> through the weather stripping -> behind the glovebox -> into the power outlet inside the center console. The rear camera is the same, but after routing it through the weather stripping I routed it underneath the plastic on the floor.

I recommend passing on this and trying out a Vantrue camera first. I got the Vantrue S1 Pro for about $150. Came with both front and rear cameras and has been awesome so far. You can get a clean install by routing it through your headliner, front door pillar, weatherstripping and then into a power adapter in the center console storage cigarette lighter.

I bought the Vantrue S1 pro. It has parking mode capability, but I have not hooked it up yet.

I just got a Vantrue N5. Love it. Great quality. But if that's too expensive. The Vantrue S1 pro is also pretty good

I’m using the Vantrue S1 Pro

25 Forester cameras are tight up against the windshield. I suspect they will have less potential issues than earlier versions. I'll be installing a Vantrue s1 pro in my wifes this weekend, and plan to place it on the right hand side of the rear view mirror, and otherwise follow the same install I did on my Impreza. In my Impreza, I dropped the headliner (which is a lot of work... all door weatherstripping, seat belts, pillar plastics, some other door trims... theres a lot), ran the wiring for the rear camera through the tube in the hatch and above headliner on the "top-side" of the curtain airbags with other wiring. Brought it behind the eyesight module and with the mirror wiring. From base of the front camera back up into the headliner, up around to the left side a pillar down to fuse panel. It was a solid 6 hours of work, but I've had no issues with it interfering with my older eyesight system.

I have a Vantrue Pro Dual hardwired in with the GPS mount and I love it. Warning with the 24 the fuse panel is buried passenger side behind the right side panel. You have to remove a few pieces of trim and the body clips are cheaply made as usual. Use removal tools and be careful. The next issue is the fuse panel is very small, not labeled and sealed water tight so you have to cut yourself a small path for the leads. Wires are completely hidden and the playback ia high def, and tracks my location / speed. You get what you pay for so remember that if you go cheap. With a big memory card this thing holds a ton of data. Has a switch to power down if its in park mode and the battery drops below a certain voltage. I bought one after I got hit by a car on my Harley in a hit and run, and then I ran accidents here in my area and found that a large majority are hit and run. Ive also had someone try to lie when I was T boned years and years ago.

I have a Vantrue Dashcam Front+Back and I‘ve let the dealer install it. Works like a charm.

I'm happy with my Vantrue Pro

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.