Dashcam Mirror Replacement Install [2023+ Canyon & Colorado]

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Even though our 2023 Canyon AT4 has the technology package with all the cameras I wasn't able to see as well as I wanted while backing up.
Backing up a trailer was difficult with the rear camera being located on the tailgate. Any time I had the tailgate down I lost the use of that camera as well...
A couple years ago I installed Dashcam mirror from Wolfbox for my other car and loved the camera but always hated how I had it set up.
This video will walk you through the steps I took to install the larger, higher resolution mirror dashcam in the Canyon. This should help us be able to backup more safely and now we have a front and rear facing dash cam should we ever get into an accident.
I cheaped out and bought an off brand hardwire kit that would cut the power to the mirror every time the start stop feature kicked the truck back on. I subsequently bought the one Wolfbox offers and have not had a single issue. I have linked the Wolfbox one below.
Below I have sourced links for the parts and tools used in this video. Amazon offers a commission to me every time you click. This is 100% free to you and as a result you get to help fund me bringing you guys this great content. Thanks
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Wolfbox Hardwire Kit ~ amzn.to/44n77sf
Wolfbox OEM Hardmount Bracket ~ amzn.to/3JKUvla
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[@crazyleoz2318]

Awesome video! GM should have added a SD card slot to the infotainment screen allowing owners to record the factory cameras. Such a missed opportunity!

[@BadlandIndustries]

That would have been super cool

[@Downtimelost]

I need this for my spare tire swing out when I get one ! 🔥🔥

[@BadlandIndustries]

That would be a great spot for it since the tailgate one would be blocked.

[@kritonman1]

Hey bud, i just installed this in my 2024 Colorado bison. I kind of needed to because that baby has the spare 35” tire in the bed and can’t see. This thing makes a heck of a difference. I did install the gps because it would be a great way to fight a ticket. That was a bit finicky. But the hardest part was reading those instructions on the tiny manual that came with the mirror and the wiring. So small. Took me a bit to realize that this needs a tap into the battery as well as the aux fuze. In the bison almost every fuze is used. It’s nuts but i love it.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Yea the tire placement is kinda a joke.

[@patmacfarlane8104]

Nice - I added one to a mini van and it works great when the van is full of stuff.

[@MarkBuchanan3D]

Great video and super helpful. Somehow I missed that you bought the hardwire kit from Wolfbox (Duh!) and I spent a bunch of time trying to figure out why my mirror would not power up when I cut the end off the supplied 12v cigarette lighter cable and tried to hook it to a power source tapped from the fuse as you demonstrated. My bad! I do think it would have been helpful in the video to emphasize that. Although I watched it many times, I still somehow missed that. I ended up buying a stepdown dc/dc converter to 5v and will try that hoping it will work. I should have dug deeper into the wolfbox spec sheet to find the operating voltage, again my bad. Thanks for the great videos!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Just buy the $20 hardwire kit bud. The cig socket has the 12v converter inside of it. Hope you didn't fry the mirror putting 12v thru the usb

[@MarkBuchanan3D]

@@BadlandIndustries The mirror is working fine. Thanks for the help

[@onsightwoodworks]

Thanks for this video! I just picked up a 3rd gen as well, and found this video on accident as that exact dash cam is what I was researching on! 🤙🏽 this sold me and helped with a idea of any issues I might have hiding the wires as install. Thanks again

[@BadlandIndustries]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@ryanhoy6695]

I bought one a few months ago. Really like it.

[@derektrevino3925]

Dude! That is awesome! Now I just need to buy and have you come install it!!😂😂

[@BadlandIndustries]

Hopefully this video has given you the confidence to install it yourself. Lol

[@rizkybiss]

I have a simular dash cam on my H3 and love it. Way better than looking out the rear mirror.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Right. No headrests to looks past just wide open view.

[@Wingrider1996]

Thanks for this video. Since you went with the 12" mirror do you have any interference with the sun visors?

[@BadlandIndustries]

I was initially concerned about this too. You have to get it centered but they both pass by without issue.

[@aguerrero81]

I just got my 2024 Colorado ZR2 and love your videos man! Awesome job! I was looking thru your videos looking for one on how to wire the rear camera, but all the way back of the truck from the cabin. I have a rooftop tent over the bed and can't use the 3rd brake light to mount the camera same as you. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Can you not mount it under the RTT?

[@aguerrero81]

@@BadlandIndustries I could, but not sure how to run the wire from the cabin to the tent without leaving the cable exposed 🤔

[@BadlandIndustries]

@aguerrero81 there's some pretty significant holes under the rails you might be able to use and run up the rack to the tent. Maybe magnet mount the camera to be able to move it

[@aguerrero81]

Could you please share what your fuse 15 and 19 are? My 19 is one of the littlest ones and says engine control module, 15 says miscellaneous 3

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@aguerrero81 I'd have to look through the schematics. I don't know what they are offhand.

[@kritonman1]

This video was amazing i just purchased a Colorado bison and has the 35” tire in the bed and that completely blocks the rear window and Chevy never put a digital mirror this will solve the problem immediately. If i use you links is there some code that you get credit for sending me there? A way to help you for helping me

[@BadlandIndustries]

Yessir, the amazon links make me a couple of cents every time you guys buy. I honestly enjoy making content and parts to help you guys get the most out of your truck. I'm glad this video was helpful!

[@saram5817]

really like this as I am struggling with this minimal view in the OEM rear view. now that youve had it for a while, do you notice any lag from real world view to the cameras view?

[@BadlandIndustries]

No discernable lag at all

[@saram5817]

@@BadlandIndustries I was so close to buying it today, but started reading amazon reviews on it and I've seen quite a few complaints with the rear camera not lasting past a year. have you had any issues with it so far? really looking to have a similar setup to yours because I struggle to see behind me while I have my tonneau cover fully folded

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@saram5817 I have a g890 and g900 for a long while now.

[@Wingrider1996]

What oem mirror mount did you get for your Canyon? Wolfbox doesn't list one for the Canyon or Colorado. Thanks

[@BadlandIndustries]

All OEM mirror wedges are universal. Use the link I provided you. That's the exact one I purchased and put in this video.

[@davidmgibbons]

Are there settings available to remove all the text from the screen? Like i dont need to know what time it is and the quality of the recording etc. Also have any footage of how it looks while night driving?

[@BadlandIndustries]

The night is a little blown out but only when there's harsh light. Kinda like you'd expect with a normal mirror. I leave the time up there but the rest is off.

[@davidmgibbons]

@@BadlandIndustries thanks man, I'm taking delivery of a 24 Colorado ZR2 in a few weeks and seriously considering this install. Going to check out your other stuff now!

[@BadlandIndustries]

Check out the ice hill recovery video earlier this year. That entire video was pulled from the dash cam.

[@MrLobsien]

Can you confirm what fuses you used.

[@BadlandIndustries]

Yep right at the 9 minute mark

[@RyanLobsien]

Hi I am installing this today, you said 19 for the cam.. i have two wires a red and a yellow one is acc the other is battery. both for fuses. Do i need to put them in 15/19?

[@BadlandIndustries]

If you're using the harness I linked they do the same thing. They simply provide power the mirror. Since we don't have any sort of way to kick that on during say the alarm going off or something like that you'll just wire one to the 19 fuse.

[@RyanLobsien]

@@BadlandIndustries Ahh so thats where he said hes just going to tape it up.. sounds good. Hopefully have this done today!

[@Max-kn9yi]

When are you going to upgrade the cold air intake system?

[@BadlandIndustries]

The first one only recently came available. I'm considering it.

[@jesserodriguez7244]

What third brake light you using? Wouldn't show on products list. I want that setup for my 2024 trail boss.

[@BadlandIndustries]

There's several sellers of the same one. It started to leak and I pulled it from the list. I haven't gotten around to designing one myself just yet. They are the same plug and shape as the second gen ones.

[@jesserodriguez7244]

The colorado has a 10" mirror and you installed a 12" dash cam. Was there any issues with maybe the sun visors since you went bigger? I want the 840h for mine with wifi.

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@jesserodriguez7244 nope. If you get it centered they both pass by with no contact.

[@B-rad303]

50+k for a 2023 truck and they won't even put the rear view mirror camera from the HD trucks....I'm tired of these cheap ass OEM's....I have the same setup in my '06 Tundra and I love it, it's an awesome setup for $200ish. I put a 128gb SD card in mine to not fill it up so fast

[@regiscook]

If I only want to use the ACC cable for powering on switched ignition what did you do with the B+ cable for all the time power? Does that go in a switch ignition port as well?

[@BadlandIndustries]

The wolfbox harness has both wires but I chose not to use use it since I didn't want the camera running 24/7

[@regiscook]

@BadlandIndustries Thanks for answering. Final question. So, did you just use the ACC in the fuse plug you mentioned in your video? Having some issues getting the wolfbox kit to work using just the ACC. I have the same vehicle.

[@BadlandIndustries]

@@regiscook both wires on the harness worked to turn it on. The fuse choice was more important. I included that in the video

[@KevinLordChip]

So i have the 2023 canyon denali with a canopy on it, and live just north of Seattle, wa and rain issues. My backup camera at times have water drops on it and can't see very well. Can you turn off the camera and it still works like a regular mirror? Also i don't see a link to the step lights you installed, are they just rock lights?

[@KevinLordChip]

Reason I went with Denali was for the full driver's instrument cluster and heads up display, now I think available in lower trims in 2024.

[@BadlandIndustries]

You can use rainX or similar product to reduce the spotting. I do intend to make a matte screen protector for it as I don't use it as a mirror but yes if you touch the button on the bottom the screen will turn off and it will act like normal.