Vantrue 4N Pro 4K Triple Dash Cam with Rear View Mirror Power Tap -- installed review & photos

[pangpang77]

I purchased and installed the Vantrue 4N Pro 4K Triple Dash Cam with GPS tracking from Amazon to allow for license plates to be captured. That's the issue with the inbuilt Drive Cam.

As I just got my R1S, it doesn’t come with the 12v under dash power. I tried to power the camera with the Garmin OBD solution I already have for CarPlay and MagSafe mount, but the camera is power hungry and wouldn’t stay on. So I had to do a rear view mirror tap.

Thanks to @citizen and his instructions here:

https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/...-installed-via-mirror-tap-diy-tutorial.18533/

I followed the instructions exactly and it’s working really well now.

If you search online this is probably one of the few dashcam that captures license plates really well. I’ve attached some pics. If you observe the commercial van you can make out a lot of details from the videos besides the license plates. The rearview cam is pretty good too capturing the license plate of stopped F150.

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[technerd]

Hmm, those pics are pretty clear, hows the night vision? I have a Blackvue wired in my Bronco, been debating getting a decent setup in the Rivian, the built in cams are just awful, quite disappointing.

 

[pangpang77]

Hmm, those pics are pretty clear, hows the night vision? I have a Blackvue wired in my Bronco, been debating getting a decent setup in the Rivian, the built in cams are just awful, quite disappointing.

It’s pretty clear. This is not my video but I checked a bunch out before I purchased it.

 

[madgrey]

It looks like the rear camera is 1080P? This probably works well with an SUV like the R1S because the camera is at the rear of the vehicle. For pickup trucks, I've had issues getting good license captures with the rear window camera due to the bed. It either obscures the plate, or the vehicle is too far away. I'm running a Thinkware U1000 (4k front 2k rear) to help alleviate that in my R1T.

 

[pangpang77]

It looks like the rear camera is 1080P? This probably works well with an SUV like the R1S because the camera is at the rear of the vehicle. For pickup trucks, I've had issues getting good license captures with the rear window camera due to the bed. It either obscures the plate, or the vehicle is too far away. I'm running a Thinkware U1000 (4k front 2k rear) to help alleviate that in my R1T.

Yes, 4K up front, 1080P rear and 1080P inside cabin camera.

 

[Batman]

It amazes me how we can't just swap the stock camera out with a better 4k quality one. Should be a simple swap/plug and play

 

[spacefunkey]

It amazes me how we can't just swap the stock camera out with a better 4k quality one. Should be a simple swap/plug and play

Keeping my fingers crossed for this option. If Rivian upgrades the camera hardware and the size and data bandwidth can be handled by our current vehicles, then all current owners will have a working solution

 

[pangpang77]

Keeping my fingers crossed for this option. If Rivian upgrades the camera hardware and the size and data bandwidth can be handled by our current vehicles, then all current owners will have a working solution

I also hope they will bring back under dash 12V power that can drive aftermarket accessories. Both the console and behind the headrest he USB-Cs are not powerful enough to either drive the dash cam or the CarPlay screen. They are only good for charging phones. There is no reason anyone should have to do a mirror tap or fuse tap or OBD tap for power whether it be for a radar detector or vacuum or something else.

 

[HeyEllwood]

Love this. Just wish all cameras were better honestly..and i'd be first in line when/IF they ever come out with a possible hardware upgrade. Mind blowing we're working with such low resolution.

 

[SolarR1S]

I also hope they will bring back under dash 12V power that can drive aftermarket accessories. Both the console and behind the headrest he USB-Cs are not powerful enough to either drive the dash cam or the CarPlay screen. They are only good for charging phones. There is no reason anyone should have to do a mirror tap or fuse tap or OBD tap for power whether it be for a radar detector or vacuum or something else.

Yes, this is COMPLETELY BS on Rivian's part. An adventure vehicle without 12v outlets for my fridges, charger, pump, etcs?~!?! Is Rivian that stupid!?! I have tons of stuff that needs connecting to 12v outlets. I only very recently learned that Rivian took out the 12v outlet upfront. Totally unacceptable!

I am getting a R1S but am certainly no fan boy of Rivian with how much they've been cutting corners left and right by getting rid of all these necessary parts/components. I'm paying the full $100k price -- not the plumb $75k price -- and I've having parts taken out left and right without me even know it? That's complete BS!

$100k vehicle with no 12v outlet upfront? Who does that?

Rivian needs to be called out and challenged every step of the way!

 

[citizen]

Agreed with a lot of this, coming from a guy that has both the mirror tap and ODB tap done. Next might be a fuse tap if I want to cut into the plastic under the dash to install what they removed.

I'd gladly give up the portable speaker to have all the power connections back and maybe add one to the mirror or dash area (similar to how the Bronco has power on the dash for adventure gear).

@pangpang77, you're making me second guess my decision to go with the Viofo =T. I previously had a Vantrue in my other car and decided to give Viofo a shot when tapping the Rivian. BlackVue was also under consideration. But don't want to re-run the rear camera cable assuming the other cameras might use something other than coaxial for rears?

 

[pangpang77]

@pangpang77, you're making me second guess my decision to go with the Viofo =T. I previously had a Vantrue in my other car and decided to give Viofo a shot when tapping the Rivian. BlackVue was also under consideration. But don't want to re-run the rear camera cable assuming the other cameras might use something other than coaxial for rears?

The rear camera connects to the front one with USB-C on the Vantrue.

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