Capturing Every Mile
Having a dash camera for your truck is an important tool in today's vehicle. The dash camera can record the front or the rear of your pickup truck while you drive. This is helpful in case there is an incident or accident and you need proof of what happened.
To help you pick the best dash camera recorder with the features you want, like 1080p video quality or even night vision, this article will discuss five of the top dash cameras you can get for your pickup truck.
5 Top Dash Cameras Every Truck Driver Needs
1. Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
Rating: 7/10
This small dash camera from Garmin is tiny yet packed with multiple features, though it doesn’t have all the features of other cameras. As the Mini 2 is small, you can easily hide the recording device behind your rear-view mirror, and it won’t impact your pickup truck's visibility.
The Mini 2 can capture video in Full HD, which is 1080p. The recordings are saved onto a micro SD card that slots into the camera, making the device's setup super simple. You can change the settings of the Garmin Das Mini 2 by using the Garmin Drive smartphone app.
One of the major downsides to the Mini 2 is the lack of features such as GPS location, speed camera alerts and more. However, we feel that the price of this dash camera makes it one of the better options for daily driving in your pickup truck.
2. Nextbase 622GW
Rating: 9/10
The ratings and reviews of the Nextbase 622GW always put this camera in the highest regard, and the camera deserves all that praise. With a video quality of 4K, GPS tracking and even emergency services on-call, this recording device is one of the best on the market.
A concern for the Nextbase 622GW is the smartphone app that you use in conjunction with the camera. The app on your Android or Apple device is supposed to connect your phone seamlessly to the camera, but many reviews state that this is an issue.
The 622GW offers a rear-view or “rear cam” mode as an add-on for the system, unlike other cameras that have it as standard. One of the great features of the camera is the built-in live GPS, which will forward your location to emergency services in case you are in an accident.
3. Nexar Pro
Rating: 8/10
The Nexar Pro dash camera system for your pickup truck offers an all-in-one solution for your dash camera needs. The Nexar Pro allows you to film the outside of your pickup truck while you're driving and the cabin's interior.
What’s great about the Nexar camera is that it can record two different locations simultaneously because it comes with two separate cameras. However, this does mean that the camera setup can be tricky, as you need to hide quite a lot of wiring to make the system look neat in your truck.
You do not need to worry about using a micro SD card or video loop recording; this is when the camera writes over old recordings and mixes them with new ones. Instead, your Nexar Pro has unlimited free storage with its cloud video backup system.
The one major downside to the Nexar Pro is that it has a host of other tools and functions that make it overkill if you want a simple dash camera for use in your pickup.
4. Thinkware U1000
Rating: 8/10
The Thinkware U1000 offers great technology and features in such a small package. You get a front and rear camera set-up from out-of-the-box, perfect for people who want to record multiple angles on their truck.
Another awesome feature of the U1000 dash camera is that you can use the rear cam as a parking mode camera if you hardwire the device to your truck's OBD port or as a dual dash camera. A downside of this camera is its size, which is quite large compared to others.
You can store video footage on a micro SD card or use Thinkware's monthly cloud storage subscription.
The biggest downside of the Thinkware U1000 is the price. The kit can cost over $300, which may be over budget for many people.
5. Vantrue E1
Rating: 8/10
Even though this is at the bottom of our list, do not think the Vantrue E1 is a bad dash camera for your pickup. The camera records are 4k quality, and there is even a GPS location system. You can not go wrong with this camera system.
The Vantrue E1 focuses more on the quality of the recordings and how well it can detail objects in the video. So you may not get all the driver aids other dash cameras have in their price range, but you get excellent video quality.
The issue with the Vantrue E1 dash camera is that you can not adjust the camera left or right. This means you must fit the device exactly in the middle of the windscreen; otherwise, your video recording will be skewed and not level.
On the Road Protection
So, if you are in the market for your next dash camera for your pickup truck, hopefully, this article has shed some light on which product you should purchase.