I just got a 2024 Ford Escape and installed a dash cam. After about 20 minutes of parking, I noticed the camera was still on. It’s plugged into the 12V outlet up front. Does this outlet stay powered constantly, or does it turn off eventually? Worried about draining the battery.
Yeah, I had the same issue with constant power. It can cause a slow drain on the battery over time.
My Thinkware dash cam came with a cable that has a fuse tap. Did yours come with one? I used the fusebox under the glovebox for switched power. Ran the cable up the A-pillar and into the headliner for a clean install. Worked great.
@Andi
Mine’s also a Thinkware, but it only came with the 12V plug. I was thinking about getting a fuse tap as a backup plan. Thanks for confirming it works well!
You could just buy a 12V cig outlet adapter with an on/off button. They’re cheap and easy to find on Amazon or eBay. That’s what I did for my dash cam, and it works perfectly.