- Good to know about suction cups... honestly, I was skeptical they'd hold up in extreme temps.
- Dashcams seem useful, but I'm still debating if they're worth the hassle. Formatting regularly sounds tedious—do you really need to do it that often?
- Haven't had to file a claim yet (knock on wood), but stories like yours make me think twice about skipping the dashcam altogether. Maybe I'll reconsider.
Honestly, formatting isn't as big a deal as it sounds. I've had mine for about a year now and only formatted it maybe twice? Usually, the dashcam just overwrites old footage automatically, so it's pretty hands-off. But yeah, suction cups... mine fell off once mid-drive and scared the crap outta me. Now I use one of those adhesive mounts—way more reliable, even in crazy weather.
Good point about the adhesive mounts—I was skeptical at first, thinking they'd be a pain to remove or reposition later, but they're surprisingly secure and hassle-free. As for formatting, your experience is reassuring. I admit I've been a bit paranoid about losing footage exactly when I'd need it most, so I've probably formatted mine more often than necessary. It's good to hear from someone who's had minimal issues with overwrites. Also, that suction cup story... yikes. I've heard similar stories from friends who had their dashcams drop mid-drive; it's not something I'd want to experience firsthand. Glad you found a reliable solution and thanks for sharing your insights—makes me feel better about my own setup choices.
Funny you mention the suction cup mounts—I had a client once who swore by them until one day his dashcam decided to take a dive right in the middle of rush hour traffic. He said it scared him half to death, and he nearly caused an accident trying to catch it mid-air. Needless to say, he switched to adhesive mounts pretty quickly after that.
Personally, I've always been a bit wary of suction cups. They seem great at first—easy to move around, no sticky residue—but I've seen enough claims come across my desk involving dashcams falling off at the worst possible moment. Adhesive mounts might seem like a commitment, but honestly, they're worth it. I've had mine stuck on for over two years now through blazing summers and freezing winters, and it's still rock solid.
About formatting paranoia—I totally get it. I used to format mine religiously every week because I was convinced I'd lose footage exactly when I needed it most (occupational hazard, I guess). But after a while, I realized I was probably overdoing it. Now I just format every month or so, and I've never had an issue with overwrites or corrupted files. Knock on wood...
Speaking of insurance nightmares and dashcams—had a client once who got rear-ended at a stoplight. The other driver insisted my client reversed into him (seriously?!). Thankfully, the dashcam footage cleared things up real quick. The look on the other driver's face when he realized there was video evidence... priceless.
Anyway, glad you're feeling better about your setup choices. Honestly, having any dashcam at all puts you miles ahead of most folks out there. Just make sure it's securely mounted—trust me, you don't want your camera pulling a disappearing act mid-drive!
Had a similar scare with suction mounts—mine popped off randomly on a hot day. Adhesive mounts seemed too permanent at first, but after that, I switched and haven't looked back. Peace of mind beats convenience every time...
