CLEAN & SIMPLE DASHCAM INSTALL on a Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2

I found the absolute best way to make your dashcam install clean, simple and ALMOST wire free. Links down 👇 here 👇 for everything used & mentioned.
What I used:
👉 MIOFIVE 4K DASHCAM - amzn.to/3EoIM8L
👉 DASHCAM Power Adapter (DODGE/RAM/GRAND CHEROKEE) - amzn.to/3i1909X or bit.ly/44O3U3E
👉 SHORT MiniUSB Cables - amzn.to/3gturA4
MIOFIVE 4K Front & Rear DASHCAM:
👉 amzn.to/3XjfS1K
Power Adapters for Other Makes & Models:
👉 dongar.tech/pa...
Part #s Just in case: (You're welcome.)
👉 Upper Mirror Cover - 5VT47DX9AB
👉 Lower Mirror Cover - 68306587AB
👉 Larger Lower Mirror Cover - 68306543AA
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[@dakotarising3490]

Excellent video, I bought all 3 parts…Love the minimal wires concept. Thank you Vlad

[@christosvolikakis1523]

Holy hell, what a great tutorial! I’ve been scouring the Internet for information on dash cams for the same year Jeep, and finally found a no fluff, straightforward video that is going to save me loads of time and money! These are the kind of channels I would support with Patreon subscriptions. Good job buddy. I’ll be trying this install on the Jeep. Sorry thieves and bad drivers

[@thisguyvlad17]

Much appreciated thank you!

[@MrBowmanmt]

I guess I answered my own question, I just went outside and checked my 21 Grand Cherokee Laredo e and it does not have a power rear view mirror. There is some kind of a box next to it I wonder if I could tap into that. What do you think

[@stingygunner]

Did you try this?

[@MrBowmanmt]

@@stingygunner nope

[@DevilDog0351]

Quick Question. Connecting it to the rear view mirror, will the dashcam stay on all the time or just when the SUV is started?

[@davidfranco1475]

Very interested in knowing this as well

[@arab_nationyemen8034]

Hey what’s up how’s where the led tail lights with the led reverse lights working. ???

[@jungminlee2386]

I didn't know that you can bring the power from the mirror. Cool!!! Any chance to think rear dash cam installation?

[@thisguyvlad17]

I thought about it, but wanted something quick & easy that everyone could do. I might upgrade down the road to a front & rear setup. Here's a link to a front & rear dashcam that I would run. amzn.to/3XlD3ci

[@memento2864]

Hi, Do you have an easy solution to wire also the rear cam?

[@jungminlee2386]

@@memento2864 I haven’t tried yet but, I did install my wife’s Volvo XC90 with rear one via the rubber tube of the tail gate. It was super annoying to get rubber things to be original place. Thus, I don’t consider mine until now.

[@alnyc4213]

Thats only why the car is running. Any trick to have power for parking mode?

[@thisguyvlad17]

LIVE parking mode, you would have to connect to a constant 12V source that's with all cameras. The camera I use, records when the accelerometer is triggered by a hit or bump.

[@patrickgorski9550]

Yes thank you!!!

[@hj7993]

Would you please look also for rear dashcam installation with the same neat method.

[@choicelettuce]

Will this method work on a 2015 Grand Cherokee?

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yeah, I don't see why not. As long as you have a powered mirror, then you should be good.

[@rjsilva08]

Sadly I don't think my mirror has that cord. It's a 2021 Jeep GC Laredo e

[@DanielA-nv1gq]

Is. That will work with jeep grand Cherokee 2023 summit ?

[@thisguyvlad17]

As long as its a WK2 or it looks like mine, then the same setup will work.

[@AutomotiveCentral_AC]

Question: I m wanting to know if I have to turn off my dashcam every time I get out of the car and then turn it back on when I get back in or does it cut power from this adapter when you shut off the car and then it powers back on when I start the car?

[@thisguyvlad17]

No, it goes into standby/parking mode when you turn off the car. Then turns on when yhe car turns on.

[@AutomotiveCentral_AC]

@@thisguyvlad17 Okay thank you for clarifying that. Video was awesome!!!

[@mistercheezle]

@@thisguyvlad17 I connected my Vantrue camera exactly how you showed into my 2016 Grand Cherokee but it still powers off when I exit the car and never goes into park mode to record. Any issues with the park mode for you?

[@deafrainbowboy75]

❤I’d love it I need one 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 so simple for me so ever best for productivity and great quality I like that one

[@jonfrigillana5535]

Been looking for ways to make my 2020 Jeep GC Trailhawk my own, your channel is great man, hope to see more! I saw your previous lighting video but was wondering if the Morimoto XB LEDs were something you would consider, I certainly love the look of them.

[@ShannonLooper]

Do you have an easy way to tap into non-switched power so I can leave my cam on in 'parked monitoring mode'? I got a Wolfbox G900. The power cables that came with it have a voltage converter in a small box, and it will auto shut off the dashcam if the supply voltage gets too low. It's small enough I can stick to the windshield behind the mirror. I just need "always on" 12 volts up around the mirror. Maybe there is non-switched power in the upper console?

[@dallon507]

Will this record when the car is off and locked? This is what I’m looking for. New car, bad drivers out there in parking lots. Also jerks that randomly key paint or door jam.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yes it will. It has internal power from a super capacitor and has a built in G-sensor with different sensitivity levels and when triggered it will record for 1 min.

[@mistercheezle]

@@thisguyvlad17do only certain cameras work with this install for park mode? My Vantrue has park mode on but the power from the rear window usb goes off when I exit the car. I have a 75th anniversary edition Jeep grand Cherokee.

[@TheChadPhillips]

This is brilliant! To echo another comment I've seen in here, is there a minimal wire approach to a rear dash cam you could work out? Will be the deciding factor of whether or not I get a professional to install or take it on myself. Thanks again mate!

[@patrickramsey7854]

Hello I have a jeep grand Cherokee 2010 it’s 16 pin connector on the rear view mirror any ideas or help would be greatly appreciated

[@StangDadGT]

Well made video!

[@thisguyvlad17]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@my3sonsnh]

Damn that was simple... and now I know how to (carefully) take off the mirror! ;-)

[@TjMag974]

due to my stupidity i bought the dongar for kia they looked the same and i didnt realize there was a difference. dont be me buy the correct dongar for the correct car

[@KweenIndy3]

Thanks for this video ive have had a dashcam for a while but have this long ass cord running down the side. This dongle should be good. 👍🏽

[@thisguyvlad17]

Exactly, why I wanted a cleaner solution.

[@mv0697]

You have to stop posting awesome upgrades .. I’m going broke 😂😂😂

[@cekernisan]

Hey Vlad! This may be worth mentioning. Mine has a slighly different plastic case because of a few more options in my 21 overland but all is able to happen without removing the mirror. Same steps but slightly less actions. Thx again for this.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yeah I know, there's 3 different variants. Thank you. The one I have is the most common amongst GCs, so I didn't mention it. Process is pretty much the same.

[@KhalilSecurity]

Wow very clean setup very well done

[@hj7993]

Woow. Thanks man for this tip. I was excluding installing dashcam because of the hassle of running cable to cigarette lighter socket. This clean and neat method is something else 👍.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Glad it helped!

[@Dahomie420]

Do you think this would work on a jeep gladiator with the sensor box?

[@dc2blair]

Love this idea, was literally about to start hunting down fuseboxes in the new car (2016). Slight confusion as your amazon link goes to a Type-H plug, and your box in the video says Type-D plug ?

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yeah, that happens. Use the Type-D plug, I'll try to update the link and see if it fixes it. Thank you!

[@crambo617]

Just bought a 2021 GC Freedom Edition. This is exactly what i needed! Youve got some great content here my man. Keep it up!

[@thisguyvlad17]

Thanks Paul! I will keep at it for sure!

[@mv0697]

I’m missing a step .. the replacement cord I never seen you connect it

[@jakubzzzzzzz2505]

Hello, super guide, will the plug-in fit GC 2014? European version? Jeep from Poland.✌️

[@thisguyvlad17]

It should, check the connector on your mirror before you buy the plug.

[@idontneedanameleavemealone]

Anyone knows if there's an adapter for Audi q5?

[@bongjoonchi]

Do you have an alternate option for power adopter? Currently its out of stock from both Amazon and the website. Thank you

[@howboutdemnoles]

Fantastic video! By the way, if this video thing doesn't work out for you you could always get a job in radio with that strong voice!

[@thisguyvlad17]

Much appreciated! Thank you.

[@michaelgowan3401]

Hey Vlad, really like your video …at 3:23, could you please provide the link for the cable matters combo-pack for the USB to right angle Micro USB, as I am having trouble finding this? Thanks!

[@thisguyvlad17]

amzn.to/43TXHU3

[@MrJFuchu]

Great video.. Motivated me to purchase all items mentioned and I did the same setup for my Jeep Grand Cherokee but for some reason the camera will not power on.. Any thoughts.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Same camera? Is it not powering up at all with the Jeep?

[@MrJFuchu]

Yes.. Miofive 4k Dashcam.. I purchased all 3 items as you described.. When connecting the adapter the rearview mirror is powered but nothing that I connect to the USB port powers on. Only thing I don't have on my jeep now is the Auxiliary Battery but I don't think that should be an issue.

[@thisguyvlad17]

@@MrJFuchu so the camera powers on with a different usb port? It might be the adapter, another subscriber had the same issue. You might have a bad one or the incorrect type make sure yours is a TYPE-D.

[@MrJFuchu]

Perhaps I need a tester to verify if the USB adapter is receiving any sort of power or may need to return the item back to Amazon.. What a bummer 😢

[@thisguyvlad17]

@@MrJFuchu Plug the adapter into the mirror and see if it will charge your phone.

[@itzreece6347]

This seems to be a pretty good camera but wish it had the rear cam also.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Reece there's another camera in my description that uses the same image sensor and processor that is Front & Rear.

[@richardconley5965]

I've learned that an SD card will actually "wear out" after many many re-writes. It happened to me. Over time the camera gets many many hours of use and apparently that was the reason my SD card stopped working - it wore out. I replaced the SD card with a new one and the footage rolls on.

[@thisguyvlad17]

The dashcam I used does not use an SD card. It has built-in storage like cellphones do.

[@rigobertogarza7945]

what fi you have adaptive cruise control? would it mess anything up when taking off the mirror or are there any extra steps you must take?

[@thisguyvlad17]

Cruise control sensor/module is in the lower fascia. So it shouldn't effect anything, another subscriber did his without issue.

[@Auxbeam]

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[@sds8080]

Thanks for the video Question... I have 2015 jeep grand cherokee- what year is yours? On Amazon it says 2017+ is compatible and if anyone here installed on 2015 and can help me confirm compatibility that'd be greatly appreciated 👍

[@sabre364]

Is the mirror power always on, or only switched by ignition? This is a great video, thanks.

[@thisguyvlad17]

I didn't check prior, but I'm assuming it's with the ignition for sure ACC & RUN. Thank you!

[@sabre364]

@@thisguyvlad17 Thanks - makes sense, I can't see them wiring the auto-dim for non-ignition power. This really helps with getting a dashcam, I've been holding off because I didn't feel like snaking wires all over the place.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Glad I could help!

[@reginasletvold129]

So will not be recording when car is parked and off? For people hit and running you in parking lot?

[@thisguyvlad17]

It has a built in G Sensor & battery, so if your car gets hit in a parking lot. The dashcam turns on and starts recording the event.

[@drondo615]

Does this work for 2016?

[@mattba]

Great video thanks, I'll be going this route rather than running all the cables. I purchased the Vanture Cam which includes a separate rearview cam. Do you know if there is a similar option to wire from the brake light? Although perhaps that won't work as I think maybe it needs to cable to record to the main cam.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yeah, rear cam has to run to the front cam.

[@mattba]

@@thisguyvlad17 I just got in the USB dongle/tap and installed my dashcam, it's working great! As I saw you mentioned in another comment this works with the WK2 models with the CC cams too, as my 2021 WK2 Limited X - 80th Anniversary has. Thanks so much for you simple solution and video! I was dreading doing all the wiring, haha

[@ronronronny]

Hi.. i have a jeep GC limited 2012.. are you able to give me a link where to buy the power adapter? Thanks

[@thisguyvlad17]

Sure here it is: amzn.to/3i1909X

[@ronronronny]

@@thisguyvlad17 thanks.. love your video..

[@jamierichardson46]

Just FYI, I did not have any success with my Jeep Grand Cherokee L Limited 2023. I do not have powered mirror (e.g. auto dimming). I do have the 10 pin connector but it had nothing connected to it. I plugged in the adapter and never had any power even with the vehicle running. So instead I just ran a power wire from the center console around the passenger side trim

[@burningdust]

Just had a mio5 dual F&R installed in my 2018 GMC canyon, used the optional hardwire harness, worked like a charm. The parking feature is a nice perk. Hired a pro installer to put it in, well worth it IMO. Took the guy an hour, can't see any wires anywhere. No need to mess around with the camera, it does its thing automatically. The video quality off this camera is excellent.

[@cekernisan]

Thanks for this vid! I was also on the market for a cam and was hoping to avoid running the wires. Could you kindly share the link of your usb cable?

[@thisguyvlad17]

I completely forgot to add those. Thank you and here's the link amzn.to/3GAXbkN

[@cekernisan]

@@thisguyvlad17 thx a lot. Great video! Clean, detailed but not too much and easy to get. Appreciate it.

[@duxf4n897]

Is there a resistor or someway that changes or steps down the voltage on the USB to RJ11 adapter cable, or does it pass the supplied voltage straight through? I want to use this for a Radar Detector and 12VDC is required.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Yeah, you can definitely use this for your radar detector. Many subscribers/viewers have done that. I plan on adding a radar detector as well since getting 2 speeding tickets in a month. Haha

[@duxf4n897]

@@thisguyvlad17 I received confirmation from tech support that the Dongar adapter does step the voltage down and is not compatible with my radar detector. However it may work with newer models not requiring 12vdc. I hope this info helps the community.

[@thisguyvlad17]

That's great information thank you! I'm still waiting for a reply from them.

[@jeremygalloway1348]

What if im watching at night?

[@stephen9993]

Back making these wonderful videos. Nice and short

[@thisguyvlad17]

More to come!

[@jasonlong8625]

Did you have any problems with auto features like hi/lo beam and wipers? Great content, you got my sub! 👍

[@georgehumberto8159]

Excellent! Mi hermano!

[@thisguyvlad17]

Gracias mi amigo!

I also made the mistake of attaching the camera directly. What was the purpose of the static film? Duh I feel dumb. Thanks for help

[@dc2blair]

Finally got around to getting this connector, man what a pain in the rear. Our jeep came with some camera and a rain sensor on this housing, was hardly any room in there, ended up with the usb on the outside of the casing. Something to keep in mind if you also have some extra features.

[@ItsGabbGabb]

I’m going to try this method out. I did NOT want to go through the engine fuse box and figure how to wire it through the interior to install it on the wind shield. See how difficult that already sounds?

[@attilaid2169]

shouldn't the lower image quality give you a higher frame rate? 4k/30, 3k/60, etc

[@Kermit_Savage]

Where you placed the camera in front of the rain sensor , does it affect the rain sensor in any way ?

[@gmalagon8488]

They’re sold out for the Jeep Grand Cherokee:(

[@thisguyvlad17]

Just saw this too. Hopefully, they will restock soon.

[@TedCorriveau]

Saw this. Idea and just had to do it. Bought the camera then tried to find the adapter is “current unavailable “. Anyone know if an alternative? Says Type D correct?

[@garybillburg]

Did you only install the front dash cam?

[@allenfrazier6364]

🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@leonardorivera2324]

When are the new vids coming

[@thisguyvlad17]

Working on them.

[@jose2410]

Great video vlad thanks for the info

[@thisguyvlad17]

Any time!

[@marcusjaybrode2129]

Thanks for this. 👏

[@thisguyvlad17]

Your welcome.

[@racheldreifus723]

Wow quick and easy install!! Nice!

[@thisguyvlad17]

It sure is!

[@MrBowmanmt]

I have a 21 Grand Cherokee Laredo e Is that a powered mirror?

[@Japplesnap]

But my dash cam also has parking mode recording, so i need not just switched, but also constant power.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Most dashcams that have parking mode use a internal battery or capacitor when the vehicle is off. The dashcam turns on when the motion G sensor is triggered, then it starts recording. With this dashcam you can use a hardwire kit and when the vehicle is off, the dashcam enters time-lapse mode where it is continuously recording.

[@KY-qw3rh]

What other dash cams you recomment with front/rear 4k👀

[@ShannonLooper]

@@thisguyvlad17 If I leave my Wolfbox G900 plugged in to a non-switched 12v socket, like inside the center console under the armrest, it will kill the battery between Friday night and Monday morning. :)

[@nopenope1958]

Love your channel brother. My hawk got tboned on rainbow about a year ago. Now have a high altitude.

[@thisguyvlad17]

Thank you! That sucks, the blue GC met the same demise 6 months ago. Now, we have this Black Limited.