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Monday, November 30, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Another trucker who possibly can't read, and has trouble staying in one ... Yu Express truck 119
I travel this section of I-40 often. Trucks are prohibited from passing, and it's well marked, but somewhat infrequently enforced.
Accidents that block the road for hours are pretty common. The 'no passing' section for trucks is about 20 miles long. Be a little patient, and you are through it in 30 minutes or less.
Here we see Yu Express truck #119 who decides he's going to pass, even though he's not doing a good job staying in one lane.
Video from an Ausdom A261 dash cam, provided by GearBest.com
Friday, November 20, 2015
Carlisle, Pennsylvania Illegal right turn
I know. Signs are hard to read, if you don't bother to look. This is an intersection near a large truck stop, and the intersection is a little 'small' for large trucks. Truck Drivers in the US are required to be able to read, speak, and understand English. They're also required to observe traffic signs. Drivers who don't pay attention cause problems. Trucks who have the right of way at that intersection can't make that turn when other trucks fail to follow the laws.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Why you need a dashcam in your truck. Ausdom A261
The merge points at highway on ramps are always a problem, usually with somebody in too much of a hurry. A dash cam in your truck can help protect you, when things 'go wrong'.
The Ausdom A261 is a nice dash cam, provided by GearBest.com, I'm currently using in my tractor trailer. It provides good day and night video, and is fairly easy to use.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Pickup cuts in front of me to get to exit ramp, brakes
This is a bad situation if you aren't paying 100% attention!
The pickup waits until the last minute to cross over to the exit ramp from the far left lane, braking all the time.
Get a dash cam to protect yourself! Idiots like this person will lie, and it's hard to explain a rear end accident if you don't have video evidence.
Video from an Ausdom A261 dash cam, provided by GearBest.com
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Ready to buy your a dash cam for your truck?
I can recommend two models of dash cams I have used extensively, and are available from various sources online. Both provide good video, are reliable, and reasonably easy to use.
The Papago GoSafe 110 was a bit of a surprise for me. It's easy to use, has very nice day and night video, and had some other features that made it very suitable for use in a big commercial truck. I didn't expect to like this cam, but I did.
GearBest.com currently has the GoSafe 110 on sale for $63.79, with free shipping.
The second basic dash cam I can recommend is the A118-C.
The A118-C is available from multiple suppliers, online. The video quality is good, night video not as good as the Papago GS110. The A118-C is more discrete than the GS 110 in your windshield. Both of these dash cams use a capacitor, not a battery, which aids in longer unit life with less problems. Both mount to your windshield via two sided tape.
You can also buy an optional GPS module for the A118-C.
The A118-C is proven, and has a pretty good track record for reliability. There are many reviews onliine.
Check the sidebar on the top right for two online sellers of the A118-C.
Ready to buy your first dash cam? You'll be happy with either of these. They're also a good Christmas gift for that trucker in your family.
(They also work well in smaller vehicles!)
A third DashCam I can recommend, is the Ausdom A261 I am currently testing. I've been using it for a few weeks. The video, day and night is good. One downside is it is a 'battery' model.
Sometimes you have problems with the battery and the heat in parked vehicle interiors, but I have not noticed any indication with this cam, yet. Stay tuned for more info.
The A261 uses a suction cup mount, (easier to mount, move, or remove) and has GPS built in.
NOTE: GPS in dash cams is of modest use. Usually the GPS data is embedded in the video file, and only visible using special viewing software.
The Mobius Action/dash cam is one of my favorites. I've been using one in a tractor trailer for about two years, 24/7.
They're small, discrete, and capable. Buy the aftermarket capacitor kit for severe use in any vehicle.
They're not the most 'plug and play' friendly cam out there. They're a good choice for a first cam if you are tech savvy.
You'll need to have a laptop or android phone to setup and maintain a Mobius. There is no display screen.
A dash cam can protect you if you drive safely. If you are a professional driver, this is very important. Too often the driver of 'big trucks' is blamed when the other vehicle was the cause, or contributed significantly to the incident. You may also save you or your company time and money wasted in lawsuits.
Protect yourself, and your job. Get a dash cam.
The Papago GoSafe 110 was a bit of a surprise for me. It's easy to use, has very nice day and night video, and had some other features that made it very suitable for use in a big commercial truck. I didn't expect to like this cam, but I did.
GearBest.com currently has the GoSafe 110 on sale for $63.79, with free shipping.
The second basic dash cam I can recommend is the A118-C.
The A118-C is available from multiple suppliers, online. The video quality is good, night video not as good as the Papago GS110. The A118-C is more discrete than the GS 110 in your windshield. Both of these dash cams use a capacitor, not a battery, which aids in longer unit life with less problems. Both mount to your windshield via two sided tape.
You can also buy an optional GPS module for the A118-C.
The A118-C is proven, and has a pretty good track record for reliability. There are many reviews onliine.
Check the sidebar on the top right for two online sellers of the A118-C.
Ready to buy your first dash cam? You'll be happy with either of these. They're also a good Christmas gift for that trucker in your family.
(They also work well in smaller vehicles!)
A third DashCam I can recommend, is the Ausdom A261 I am currently testing. I've been using it for a few weeks. The video, day and night is good. One downside is it is a 'battery' model.
Sometimes you have problems with the battery and the heat in parked vehicle interiors, but I have not noticed any indication with this cam, yet. Stay tuned for more info.
The A261 uses a suction cup mount, (easier to mount, move, or remove) and has GPS built in.
NOTE: GPS in dash cams is of modest use. Usually the GPS data is embedded in the video file, and only visible using special viewing software.
The Mobius Action/dash cam is one of my favorites. I've been using one in a tractor trailer for about two years, 24/7.
They're small, discrete, and capable. Buy the aftermarket capacitor kit for severe use in any vehicle.
They're not the most 'plug and play' friendly cam out there. They're a good choice for a first cam if you are tech savvy.
You'll need to have a laptop or android phone to setup and maintain a Mobius. There is no display screen.
A dash cam can protect you if you drive safely. If you are a professional driver, this is very important. Too often the driver of 'big trucks' is blamed when the other vehicle was the cause, or contributed significantly to the incident. You may also save you or your company time and money wasted in lawsuits.
Protect yourself, and your job. Get a dash cam.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Ausdom A261 vs Mobius A, video sample, night
The night video of the Ausdom A261 is a little better than your average dash cam.
AUSDOM A261 Car DVR
from: GearBest
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Ausdom A261 Dash cam from GearBest.com Night video (Tractor Trailer)
The Ausdom A261 has better than average night video. Thanks to gearbest.com for providing this camera for my use, and abuse.
I'll be using this cam in my truck over the next few months. So far, I like it.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Driving through Erawan Cave Village, Thailand
Erawan Cave Village, (Informal name) is a small village in Nong Bua Lamphu province, on the border of Loei province, Thailand. The village is notable for the Buddhist temple, and grounds. Wat Tham Erawan features a seated Buddha at the entrance to a cave on the mountainside overlooking the village. If you look closely at the still photo below, you can see the cave, and Buddha on the mountainside.
Confused about which dash cam to buy?
The dash cams you see for sale at most truck stops in the US are generally over-priced, and often of poor quality. You'll get more 'bang for the buck' by researching dash cams online, and ordering online. You may see some cams for sale with 'big' brand names, but brand names in dash cams mean very little. Most of these cams are made in the same handful of factories in China, and if you have enough money, your name can be put on them. Any of the dash cams I recommend in the list on the right sidebar will perform well for you in your truck, and usually at a much lower cost than the cams you see for sale in the truck stops.
My favorite dash cam is a Mobius, which is available from multiple reliable sources online. My oldest Mobius has been running mostly 24/7 in a tractor trailer for almost two years. I was recently on an overseas vacation, and brought a new dash cam to use and test in a rental car. That cam was very nice, and generally worked well, but I had some problems with the mount. I popped the spare Mobius I brought along in the windshield, and was on my way. No problems. It ticked over, covered me while driving in some pretty bizarre, SE Asia traffic.
Back in my truck in the US, I usually run two forward facing dash cams. One is usually a cam with more features, often one I am testing and reviewing. The second? A Mobius. Small, reliable, and good video quality. Most people won't even notice a Mobius in your windshield.
My favorite dash cam is a Mobius, which is available from multiple reliable sources online. My oldest Mobius has been running mostly 24/7 in a tractor trailer for almost two years. I was recently on an overseas vacation, and brought a new dash cam to use and test in a rental car. That cam was very nice, and generally worked well, but I had some problems with the mount. I popped the spare Mobius I brought along in the windshield, and was on my way. No problems. It ticked over, covered me while driving in some pretty bizarre, SE Asia traffic.
Back in my truck in the US, I usually run two forward facing dash cams. One is usually a cam with more features, often one I am testing and reviewing. The second? A Mobius. Small, reliable, and good video quality. Most people won't even notice a Mobius in your windshield.
Friday, November 6, 2015
Ausdom A261 Dash cam from GearBest.com Video sample (Thailand)
The Ausdom A261 is a nice dash cam, gearbest.com provided for my use and review.
I'll be using this over the next few months in my tractor trailer.
Here is some footage from my vacation in Thailand. I used the A261 in a rental car.
The GPS locks quickly, the video is pretty good. The reports on this cam have been very good.
I will 'torture test' it in a tractor trailer to see how well it holds up.
NOTE: when I use dash cams in my truck, they're generally on 24/7. The shock and vibration is much more harsh than in a car.
No dash cam is totally 'hands off'. You do need to pay attention to them, make sure they are working and recording properly, and format the memory card on occasion.
The 'best' dash cam is one that works when you need it to work! Reliability is a must.
Gearbest currently has a coupon code on the A261
Only $86.99 Shipped AUSDOM A261 2K UHD 1296P Car DVR Built-in GPS; Coupon code: AUSDOM261The prices at Gearbest.com vary quite a bit. Make sure you check for any coupon codes, and price variations.
AUSDOM A261 Car DVR
from: GearBest
Bangkaew mix puppy wants her belly scratched
I'm playing with Poky, my friends Bangkaew mix puppy, who loves attention!
Video from an Eken H9 action cam, courtesy of GearBest.com
Sunday, November 1, 2015
The Mekong RIver at Chiang Khan, Thailand Eken H9 Action cam
The Eken H9 is a reasonably priced Action Cam that perfoms well. GearBest.com provided one for my use and review on my recent vacation trip to Thailand. This is 4K video from the H9 of the Mekong River at Chiang Khan, Thailand. Laos is across the river.
EKEN H9 Ultra HD 4K WiFi Action Camera - $61.99
from: GearBest
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