RX400H | Installing Front & Rear Dash Cams | Cable routing and fuse

[chatmandu]

I have purchased a Nextbase front and rear dash cam. I received a quote of £180 for installation from a local company, which seems a bit steep. 

Does anybody have any experience of cable routing in an RX400H? 

• Do the internal trim panels 'pop off' easily? For example the 'A Pillar' trim on each side of the windscreen? 
• What about the panels between the front and rear doors?
• Is it easy to route the rear camera cable through the existing rubber cable hosing? 

Finally, what fuse should I use for power? I presume it should only come on when the ignition is on due to the known problems with 400H batteries and the constant power drain when parked? 

Thanks, 

[royoftherovers]

£180 is not a bit steep compared to the quotes that have been posted on here Rob. Seems fair to me.

[Harrier Man]

Nextbase offer a fitting service. See https://nextbase.co.uk/accessories/professional-home-fitting-standalone/ 

Currently on offer for £119, usually £139.

[Trefor]

I fitted a front/rear camera recently. The cables can easily be routed around the windscreen by gently pushing under the panels. The door seals pull off easily and the dash end-panel comes off easily too to route the cable inwards. To reach the rear was much easier than I expected, the cill panels just pulled off and clipped back in place, and I gently tucked the cable in along the rear roof panel under it went under. I power mine from the lower lighter socket on the floor, the hardwire option/fuses looked to much of a PITA to access.