Thankfully, I was able to rework the set up as you recommended before the big rain here in the Portland, Oregon area. I just got back from my Toyota dealership with the replacement hole plug. I decided to offset the camera closer to the passenger side so that when I use the wipers, it would...
Oh! Yikes! I was able to follow your video and temporarily mounted the camera using painter's tape so I can get a sense of preference. Photos attached.
Okay, so if I understand this new (better approach) correctly, the cable still comes from the headliner up through the boot. But, instead of...
Archer80,
I found a video on one of your threads which detailed exactly what you did. That is exactly what I needed to see.
Thanks for your advice.
-William
Archer80,
Thank you for your reply. Putting on the inside of the hatch sounds like a good compromise. I didn't think about using the right side boot. If it is easier, that just might be the ticket. Have you had any leakage coming from the boot? Could you offer a picture of your setup? Maybe I...
Thinking more about this, from those who have mounted their rear dash cam on the inside from the headliner, did you find that the dirt from the window that the wiper can't reach was an issue?
-William
I'm trying to devise a way to mount my weather proof outside camera under the spoiler, as mounting seen in the photo on this thread will be fine as long as the window is clean. The wiper doesn't cover this part of the window, however.
I'm new to the group. I bought a 6 Gen 4Runner Limited a month ago. I am installing a front and back dash camera. The goal is to mount the camera on the underside of the spoiler and not inside the vehicle, as the camera will be useless the moment the back window gets dirty... and the wiper...