Look for FitDVR if it's possible, it's basically a rear view mirror tap if you have an auto-dimming mirror (most do). That doesn't require any fuse panel work and basically turns on when you turn on the vehicle. Add in your choice of dash cam, I'm using a WolfBox 850 at the moment, but there are others and better out there.
I hardwired a Wolfbox G850 12" dashcam mirror in my 03 Element. Only complaint is the visors hit the mirrors. Currently looking to install the 10" Wolfbox or possible moving it all to the radio as its display is going out.
I installed and hardwired a Wolfbox G850 dash cam rear view mirror myself and I know nothing about electrical. It took a long time but I am glad I did it myself. There was no shortage of videos and I even sent pics of my fusebox to Wolfbox and they told me which slots to use. Now that I want to change it up, I don't have to guess which panels to pull up, etc. I totally understand not wanting to waste a day installing it though.
Battery definitely drains if you I don't drive it everyday, so I'm on the hunt for a new battery. Other than that, I have 0 complaints. Self installed. Took 15 minutes. It's mainly just tucking the wire.
Gotta for $120, but I found it on sale for about $80 on Amazon. You can avoid the parasitic drain if you hardwire it vs plugging if into the cigarette port.
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