I own a 2020 Ram 1500 with the fuse block under the hood. Can the hard wire kit be used on my truck? Will the Geek Squad install the hard wire kit for me? null

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Nextbase · Accepted Answer

Hi Doc, The hardwire kit contains all the components required to easily “piggyback” from a fuse box of any vehicle. Simply plug the required fuse tap cable into the vehicle’s fuse box,to provide the camera with its own power supply. This allows the Dash Cam to be installed in your vehicle without the need to use the 12V outlet (car cigarette socket). The cable also includes a blue LED indicator to show when there is power available and also when a Dash Cam is connected. If fitted to a "permanent live" supply, the inbuilt minimum voltage limiter will protect the vehicle's battery from going flat. With the Hardwire Kit installed on a "switched live" supply, the Dash Cam will power on and start recording automatically when the vehicle is opened or starts. Compatible with 12-24V for car or truck installations  You'll have your choice to tap a fuse which dependent on the ignition for power, or an independent fuse which will provide 24/7 Dash Cam security when your car is off and in park.  The Hardwire kit includes a voltage meter, so that it quits drawing power from a low car battery, this way you never arrive to a dead car.  
Includes: 5V Mini USB power cable, 2 Amp ATO/C fuse (standard), 2 Amp ATM fuse (mini), Fuse tap table (standard), Fuse tap cable ATM (mini) and Ferrite core to remove DAB interference.

Geek Squad is available to install any dash cam for the price of $59.99.  This includes installation of a Front Camera, Rear Camera (optional), and Hardwire kit (optional). If you choose to install yourself, the new model 2020 Ram 1500 requires a new mini2 fuse, which is not currently included inside the box, but Nextbase will ship you this item if you email: Sales@nextbase.com.  Alternatively, the geek squad will have a dongle in their possession.

GoalieMedic · Answer

It comes with a cigarette cord, but like any 12V cord, you can clip the end for the positive/negative ends & hard-wire it to a wiring block. 

As for whether BB would do it, I would imagine you need to call the store to ask.

“I own a 2020 Ram 1500 with the fuse block under the hood. Can the hard wire kit be used on my truck? Will the Geek Squad install the hard wire kit for me?”

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