BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Dash Cam Battery Pack (with Spliced Hardwiring Kit for Thinkware Dash Cams)

2019 ram 1500 using Vantrue n5 with voltage display hardwire kit. Parking mode didn’t work with the hardwire kit from Vantrue. Works perfectly fine with the cigarette socket though in the powercell 8. Attached the powercell 8 to fuse F66 run-accessory feed 10A.

Easy to install with the cigarette socket input. So far, it works great but too soon to tell how it fairs with my dash cam in parking mode. Only lost 3% charge within a 12 hour period when not hooked up with anything. I also bought an inverter to charge at home because I drive short distances.

I installed it in my 2022 BMW 330i in the trunk and it worked out perfect.

Best battery for the dash camera parking mode, if you want not just simple event recording, but record video continuously even when car is parked! Event recording usually does not works well as, depends of quality of movement detector it can record everything like even tree branch movement or almost nothing, if it is only crash detector - so you will never know who scratched your car.The only wish for the manufacturer so they updated the FW of the battery so it will turn off itself and the dashcam when my car at home in the garage! - It is just wasting of battery charge and dashcam memory to power camera to record my garage whole nigh! Usually people already have security camera in the garage if they want the surveillance there! Battery already have Bluetooth and FW update usb connector, so just add Bluetooth Beacons detection and i can put one in the garage or any other known to be secure place to save the battery charge and dash cam memory card!

Impossible to power up a DashCam with a USB C from the powercell output.. I bought this Power supply to power my Van true Pro 4 Dash Cam in Park Mode. So far it can't be done.. Wish I knew this before I bought this Product... Dont buy nothing but a hassle.

I use my vehicle every day and this battery backup keeps my camera going all day and at night. If you don’t drive every day, it won’t be able to keep your camera up and running 24/7 and you should invest in a second battery. This is an excellent choice!!

I bought this as a way to enable parking mode on my VIOFO A229 Pro without needing to wire it directly to my car. By having the battery connected to the cigar jack, I can manually turn the dashcam on and off, and choose when I want parking mode enabled instead of having 24/7 recording. This also allows the battery to charge as I drive, but this may be a downside if you have a short commute time.I tested the battery after a normal commute of 20 minutes and 9 hours of parking mode recording. Started the drive at 75%, parked at work with 99%, started driving back home after 9 hours of parking mode at 50%, and finally got home with 69%. The 50% drop after 9 hours might be a dealbreaker to those wanting this battery as a more long-term recording solution.If you want this battery to work as a 24/7 solution, you might be better off connecting your camera directly to your car as the capacity is too small, especially with a low commute/charge time. Otherwise it's pretty good as a 'manual' solution or as a backup power source.

The BlackboxMyCar PowerCell 8 Dash Cam Battery Pack is an exceptional accessory for any dash cam user. Its capacity to power my dash cam for extended periods is impressive, ensuring continuous recording without draining the car's battery. The build quality is top-notch, compact and durable, fitting seamlessly in my vehicle. The installation was straightforward, and the performance has been consistently reliable. It charges quickly and provides peace of mind, especially during long trips or when parked.