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Review on πŸ“Έ ROVE Ultimate Dash Cam Hardwire Kit: 11.5ft Mini USB Hard Wire Installation Kit with Fuse + Low Voltage Protection by Robert Lee

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Works great, there are 2 small problems, but not everyone will have them.

Bought for a 2020 Chevy Traverse to power a Rove DVR. Everything you need is included. The instructions are weak but they provide QR links to videos which I didn't need to use but might be a lifesaver for others. I have 2 comments regarding product installation and vehicle interaction, none of which are Rove's fault, but Rove may include some disclaimers in the instructions as both can be common issues for new users. First, consider the stored auxiliary power when determining which fuse is ACC current and which is permanent. Some vehicles maintain power to switched circuits until the driver's door is opened, making it interesting for the passenger side to have to periodically open the driver's door to ensure RAP is cleared. Second, some individuals may experience occasional reboots. The first 2 days after installation, I noticed that the camera turns off and on again during my trip. This made me think there was a problem with the installation or that the camera might have been defective. That only happened to me when I was standing at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. I assumed it was due to newer auto-stop technologies. When the vehicle is about to start moving after an automatic stop, the battery voltage will drop during ignition, and when it falls below the set cut-off voltage, the camera will restart. Initially I set the shutdown voltage to 12.2V, I changed it to 12.0 and the intermittent problems went away. The instructions say most applications should choose 12.2v but nothing on when you might want to set it lower. Both issues are application specific and do not apply to everyone. I am planning to order a second kit and camera for installation in a 2019 Ford Escape.

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Ruined