Uniden R8 power options?

[Lauren28]

We’re taking a couple long trips over the summer and looking to possibly put in a uniden r8 radar. I’m a careful driver and so is my husband but I’d rather be covered. I’m seeing mixed options for powering the radar though.

The obvious solution is just hard wire but I’d rather not do all that if we don’t have to.

Question is, is a usb-c to rj11 adapter the best move? And if so, what cord have you found that reliably works? OR is there a way to power it off the rear view mirror? Thanks for any advice and help!

 

[SlickLC]

usbc to rj11 is the easiest. if you want to get power from the mirror area dongar makes an adapter - Dongar PRO Parking Mode Adapter

 

[Lauren28]

usbc to rj11 is the easiest. if you want to get power from the mirror area dongar makes an adapter - Dongar PRO Parking Mode Adapter

Excellent, thanks!!

 

[Markarian421]

I've been pondering the same. I keep waiting for radar detectors to come with USB-C power cords.

 

[Lauren28]

I've been pondering the same. I keep waiting for radar detectors to come with USB-C power cords.

I know!! It would make things so much easier. Looks like we’re going to try power it off the mirror and use a blendmount.

 

[8runner]

 

[8runner]

Here’s a pic of my installation utilizing the rear view mirror.

 

[Lauren28]

Here’s a pic of my installation utilizing the rear view mirror.

Yessss thank you!! We ordered a blendmount and plan to do exactly this!

 

[8runner]

Great product!