Camera/Video recording setup on the FJ.

I like to take video tapings of when I'm off roading, and also, sometimes when I go I lack a spotte so I came up with a way to see my "blind spots" with my everyday run of the mill items.

YMMV, but hopefully it'll help somebody out, and if somebody already posted this then my apologies.

It's actually dirt cheap to create, and the results I find are very helpful and create some pretty cool results, and furthermore it's saved my rig from some bad pinstriping on more than one occasion.

If you want to use this as another set of eyes on the fj, you'll need a laptop, and also a camera of some sorts that you can use on your laptop. I personally use a cheap webcam, not only because it's cheap and I don't mind if it gets destroyed, but also I hacked it to be night vision with an infared light(just google night vision webcam and life hacker).

You'll need a cell phone holder(with the suction cup base). I picked one up literally for 4.99 at target's clearance bin.



I also had an extra usb extension cable laying around, with a base, that I put through the passenger side, behind the glovebox and tucked nice and neatly behind the side panel.


Here it is hidden:


Here it is mounted under the hood. I use a piece of electrical tape to cover the port, so it doesn't get dirt/sand in side, or to prevent(or at least slow down) the rust build up.





So here is the camera setup. Again, you can use this as another set of eyes for your blind spots, or to capture video footage. Windshield, the plastic bumper wings, even the side of the door if your ok with a suction cup to the paint. Also, my license plate is plastic, so it connects to it securely. It's very very very sturdy. Of course, not for regular drivng, but it's more than enough for a good time back on the trail somewhere.







A closeup:


Here is me using it on my side view mirror so I can see what my passenger side wheel is going over, or in this case, how close I was to the curb You can locate it behind the mirror to avoid the trail rash if you need ....





Here is a view of the camera positioned over my tire:


Again, you can be creative. With the suction cup, it can go practically anywhere, and with it's adjustable arm, you can mount it however you want. Also, you can put a regular camera inside and create some videos. My little casio can capture up to 2 hours of footage. Here is one I made to show for a demo:


Here are some more photos if anybody is interested or in case I forgot to include any.