For owner-operators, a road-facing dashcam is all but a necessity in today's world. Yet full-featured multi-camera systems with the abolute highest quality video, and numerous features, can get pricey, particularly with add-ons.
If you're just looking for basic video coverage through the windshield -- or a camera to serve as backup if your main unit goes down -- options abound at affordable prices. The V1 Basic from Rexing fits that description with a list price of $59.99. The cam's got 2.4-inch LCD screen and records a 170-degree view in 1080p HD resolution. For an extra $20, a GPS logger can be added to track speed and location of the rig.
Rexing's V1 Basic records on a loop, so new recordings overwrite the oldest. In the event of a crash, however, the device's collision detection triggers, and that footage is stored so it won't be overwritten.
Parking lot accidents -- not uncommon for truckers -- are covered by the V1 Basic's parking mode, which will automatically turn the camera on when vibration is detected.
