2025 BS Dashcam Solution

[Cactusjk]

I have viewed several threads on this but figured I would start a fresh one in June 2026. Understand that the accessory USB C outlets time out at 45 minutes so I am looking for a good dashcam that can preferably be mounted on something that can attach to The Rubigrid i.e., ball, GoPro mount, etc. and will not overheat before the timeout.

Also, the camera needs to work upside down.

I don’t want to adjust the timeout settings.

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[TheX]

Why Badlands specific?

 

[Cactusjk]

Not specific to Badlands as long as you have the tech package I think unless all have the outlets behind the screen.

 

[Cactusjk]

Leaning towards the Vantru E1 Pro Mini but have not found any conversion mounts for it.

 

[Iamcanadian]

Not specific to Badlands as long as you have the tech package I think unless all have the outlets behind the screen.

Yes all bronco sports have the BYOD tray with USBC ports behind the big screen.

 

[Cactusjk]

Well I solved it myself!

Bulletpoint Rubigrid with ball mount
Bulletpoint dashcam arm and magnetic attachment
Vantru E1 Pro
Short right angle USB cable

Works perfectly and shuts off when I turn the car off when connected in the left USB slot.
No issues with heat.

 

[wireman]

Mine still gets pretty hot, more than I would like.

Maybe more vent holes would help.

 

[Cactusjk]

It does if parked in the sun. I put a UVS100 sun shield up if parked.. I don’t use parking mode. I am still playing with positioning to make putting the sun shield up easier.

 

[wireman]

I haven't had much time to play with the settings. Might have something to do with the heat.

 

[Cactusjk]

For some reason it now stays on when I turn the car off. Might have something to do with when the battery gets low it shuts off right away. I have put a usb switch in and will see if anything changes.

 

[wireman]

I noticed sometimes when I shut off the vehicle the screen shuts off but the Dashcam must still be operating because it gets warmer. I just shut it down with the on/off button now. Trying to figure this thing out.

 

[Cactusjk]

I noticed sometimes when I shut off the vehicle the screen shuts off but the Dashcam must still be operating because it gets warmer. I just shut it down with the on/off button now. Trying to figure this thing out.

i noticed that too but the flashing green light would go off so I thought it was off.

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