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Fuse locations for Radar Detector and Dashcam?

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#1 ·
Did a quick search but did not see what I am looking for - will appreciate any help.
I am installing a Uniden R7 radar detector and a Blackvue dash cam.
Had these installed in a prior vehicle.
Dash cam needs a switched fuse (think that the blank #30 is switched) and I need an always powered on fuse (which I believe the blank #42 fits that need)(always On for power magic monitor). If I’m wrong, let me know please.
So that leaves a switched fuse that’s already being used that I can plug in a tap-a-fuse. Any suggestion for that? I am considering #5 20A which is pour the front accessory plug, which I will never use.
Again, thanks in advance for any advice!
 

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#2 ·
Fuse #5 (20A) is for the front accessory socket, which is the only load on this circuit. There is a relay that turns it on with accessory or ignition.
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Both of #30 and #42 are not used. I don't have details on whether they are always on or with ignition, but you can confirm that with a meter.
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I have a Blackvue as well. I used to have a radar detector, but the one I had became effectively useless as it triggered all the time on the blind spot sensors on other vehicles that are so common now.
 
#3 ·
Thanks for confirming.
I’ve had a Uniden R3 and now an R7.
Both were great, with firmware that blocks almost all BSM’s out there currently and auto mute K band after a couple of passes by automatic doors.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Follow up with corrections:
# 30 is SWITCHED and # 42 is ALWAYS ON (I previously stated they were dead but my tester was bad - edited 12/29/24)
Radar Detector to switched #8 Front Wiper
Dashcam: switched #21 DRL and always hot #5 Fr Acc Socket
 
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