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NoDo$h



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Did you charge the dashcam for a few hours indoors before installation? That seems to be a common issue with the Nextbase cams if that step is missed. Current driveway contents:
2021 V60 Cross Country B5
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On Order: 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra - deposit paid.
Post #417173 17th Jan 2022 10:25 am
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

blueboy wrote:
Maybe I need to fit it to a permanent supply from the car.

Don't do that. Just shove a 26AH gel battery under the seat. Velcro & tie it down & cover terminals, fuse at battery terminal end. With one battery it will be ok to simply plug in so when the engine is running it will charge. Set the camera to a low voltage cut off.

If you go with lithium it is a whole set of problems as you do not want to over charge by even a small amount.

Lead acid is easy. I have four 26 AH gel batteries in the car mainly for our fridge, also to charge phones etc & can jump start if needed. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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blueboy



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

NoDo$h wrote:
Did you charge the dashcam for a few hours indoors before installation? That seems to be a common issue with the Nextbase cams if that step is missed.


Yes I charged it twice, soon as I put it into the car & manually turned it on using the internal battery it went off after about 10 seconds saying flat battery. 2014 Freelander 2 HSE Orkney Grey. Now sold.

I keep pushing the escape button but I am still here.
Post #417200 17th Jan 2022 7:52 pm
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NoDo$h



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

A lot of people with the same problem out there. It should hold a charge for around 15mins but many are getting less than 2mins. Trip back to the retailer may be in order for a replacement under warranty. Current driveway contents:
2021 V60 Cross Country B5
2009 FL2 dog bus and shooting wagon

On Order: 2023 Fisker Ocean Ultra - deposit paid.
Post #417215 17th Jan 2022 8:39 pm
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Bogart



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Just fitted a Nextbase 522. Used glovebox fuse 5 as mentioned in the video. Handbook though shows fuse 5 as being vacant. Mine fitted with a 10A fuse.
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Can anyone identify an ignition live fuse in the rear luggage compartment fuse box? Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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blueboy



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Just sent my 522 back, all sorts of battery issues. Charged it up over night then took it off in the morning. Tried switching it on in the evening & battery dead after about 15 seconds.

Did it again yesterday & fully charged it overnight, took it off charge in the morning & left it all day in the kitchen, tried turning it on last night & lasted about 15 seconds then warned of low battery & then switched itself off, I tried to charge it again but it would not charge (no LED lit to say charging) so tried switching it back on & to my surprise it switched back on showing a full charge & lasted 15 minutes before shutting down.

Been on to NextBase technical & they have no answer so decided to send it back, I have the rear camera installed in my car so will have to buy another even tho I am not sure if I should.

The camera has spent more time in my kitchen than in the car on test. Had enough of it now. 2014 Freelander 2 HSE Orkney Grey. Now sold.

I keep pushing the escape button but I am still here.
Post #417773 28th Jan 2022 4:22 pm
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Bogart



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Stornoway Grey

Definitely sounds like a duff unit. Mine lasts around 15 minutes under its own battery.
Post #418202 6th Feb 2022 11:51 am
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