Do you use a Go-Pro and are you using the USB-C ports for a power source?
I connected the bulletpount mounting solutions 25 bronco sport package. Connected right to the two mounting bolts.got a VERY solid phone holder and a GoPro mount connected.
I sure am. Using the dashboard USB-C ports to power, my phone and the GoPro
Thanks. That was my concern, can the USB-C ports can handle the needed power requirements of a dashcam. Obviously all dashcams have different power specs.
It would be nice to know what the power output is from the ports.
I don't intend to use any phone mount.
There’s adequate power there for anything that needs power.
Been waiting for this for a while, just ordered one. Getting it with the single ball. Not sure what I'll ultimately settle on to mount, so for now the basic mount only. 15% off through GovX isn't bad considering shipping cost and tax would've driven it to nearly $65.
Power for Go-Pro devices vary, should be able to look up the specific Go-Pro model # to see its power requirements
Some examples:
Go-Pro Minimum Power Input: 5V / 1A–2A for older models (HERO7 and earlier)
Recommended Power Input: 5V / 2.4A–3A for modern models (HERO8 to HERO13)
“It would be nice to know what the power output is from the Bronco Sport ports”
That’s easy to measure using: Klein Tools ET920 USB Power Meter, USB-A and USB-C Digital Meter for Voltage, Current, Capacity, Energy and Resistance
I still have not found a spec from Ford for the power that the USB-C port in the ‘25-‘26 accessory tray can provide
For my 2022, I measured the Center console USB-C Port: 5V/3A which is 15W using a high power USB Cable (USB Cables as well as the end device being powered influence the output power put out by the USB Port - easy to measure with the Klein tool)
There are many dashcams that exceed the power output from the USB-C port in the ‘25-‘26 accessory tray - they won’t workThere’s adequate power there for anything that needs power.
Here is a pic showing the camera view to the front … some amount of the hood is seen in this picApparently the ROVE R2-4K camera can be powered from the USB-C port in the ‘25-‘26 accessory tray
Not entirely sure but this camera’s USB-C power requirement might be: ~5V @~1.5A (TBD). I still have not found a spec from Ford for the power that particular port can supply.
Also: a hardware kit can be purchased from ROVE to supply power for some amount of recording when the vehicle is turned off
Another owner posted these pics (the added wording is mine)
https://www.rovedashcam.com/products/rove-r2-4k-car-dashcam
Before moving forward, I'm going to have to decide which dashcam I'm going to buy.
Then decide which power source is capable, dash tray, another fused source, tap into the rearview mirror power source for a window mount or ???
Typically have to tap into 2 fused sources, one that’s on with ignition (like USB or the rearview mirror power source) and one that’s always 12V (hot) - there are optional hardware kit(s) to tap into these sources
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