The best dash cam for a motorhome should provide peace of mind when you’re on the road, giving you that security that should the worst happen, you have footage of the incident. These small gadgets can be attached to your ‘van’s dashboard or windscreen, filming the road as you go.
Having a dash camera for your motorhome will provide you with clear video recordings – and in some cases, photos and audio clips – as you drive, as well as of any accidents that might occur as you set off to your campsite or embark on one of the best UK road trips. Some models are able to warn you of any activity around your ‘van when it’s parked up too.
Combine a dash cam with the best motorhome sat nav and you’ll be well on your way to a stress-free experience on the road. It’s worth bearing in mind that while some dash cams will come with micro SD cards already included, others don’t, so we’d recommend factoring in whether you’re happy with that extra cost on top of the price of the dash cam, if it’s required.
In this guide, we’ve mainly included front-facing motorhome dash cams – after all, most ‘vans don’t have a rear view. However, there are a couple of options that have rear cameras too, should you want one. One thing to note if you’re touring abroad is that dash cam usage is restricted in some countries, potentially resulting in fines and a jail sentence – be sure to check before you travel.
Our guide to the best dash cams for a motorhome includes some well-known names in the touring world, such as Garmin and Nextbase.
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The best motorhome dash cams:
Nextbase 622GW
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
Garmin Dash Cam 67W
Nextbase 222
MioFive S1 Ultra Dash Camera
BlackVue DR590X-1CH
Road Angel Halo Ultra 4K HD Dash Cam
Garmin Dash Cam X310
The best dash cam for a motorhome:
Nextbase 622GW
- Resolution: 4k
- Viewing angle: 140°
- Night time recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: no
Reason to buy:
- Very clear recordings, built-in Alexa, comes with what3word
Reason to avoid:
- Expensive, micro SD card not included
This is a dash cam for a motorhome that comes packed full of useful features.
First, there’s the excellent video quality that it provides, thanks to its clear 4K recording at 30fps – we like that this offers the peace of mind that footage will be captured in clarity.
We think another very useful feature is what3words – this handy addition means your exact location can be found to a 3m square location, even if there’s no data connection, so you can rest assured that the emergency services will be able to locate you.
Plus, if you find yourself driving your motorhome at night, the dash cam will be able to accommodate, as it comes with a sensor that has larger pixels, as well as detecting light levels to enhance as it records.
As if that wasn’t enough, it also comes with Alexa built-in, letting you make calls, listen to music and more as you drive. Then there’s the Bluetooth 5.0 and Hyper-Sync WiFi 5GHz, as well as a 3″ HD IPS touch screen – it may not come with a micro SD card, but this is a very worthy addition to our best motorhome dash cam guide.
Garmin Dash Cam 67W
- Resolution: 1440p
- Viewing angle: 180°
- Night time recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: 16GB
Reason to buy:
- Wide viewing angle, dual-USB charger
Reason to avoid:
- More storage may be wanted
Offering a 180° field of vision, we like how this dash cam from the well-known brand Garmin saves in 1440p HD, with the inclusion of Garmin Clarity HDR providing optimum resolution, regardless of the light conditions.
A 16GB Micro SD Card comes with a dash cam that offers a discreet and effective way of keeping your ‘van safe on the road.
We think it’s practical that videos can be saved and audio recording started with the voice control feature too.
The parking guard mode provides peace of mind when you’ve parked up too. A handy addition that we like is the dual-USB charger, with an extra USB port provided to charge another device, always useful to have access to when on the go.
Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2
- Resolution: 1080p
- Viewing angle: 140°
- Night time recording: yes
- GPS: no
- Micro SD card: 16GB
Reason to buy:
- Compact, comes with micro SD card, voice-controlled
Reason to avoid:
- Other options provide better resolution and viewing angle, no GPS
This Garmin is a slightly smaller option than the 67W product from the same manufacturer.
We like how compact this durable motorhome dash cam is; it’s only car-key sized, making it ideal for small campervans where you may not want a more bulky piece of kit taking up space.
Coming with a 16GB Micro SD Card, the Garmin dash cam goes behind the rear view mirror, and from there, provides 140° vision. A feature we like is that it’s voice-controlled, so you can verbally tell it to save videos, as well as record audio and even take photos.
Another handy feature is it can alert you if any activity is detected when you’re parked up, even providing a recording should an incident be detected. Like the 67W from Garmin, it has a dual-USB charger, with the additional USB port useful for charging another device.
Nextbase 222
- Resolution: 1080p
- Viewing angle: 140°
- Night Time Recording: yes
- GPS: no
- Micro SD card: not included
Reason to buy:
- Budget-friendly
Reason to avoid:
- No micro SD card fitted, no WiFi or GPS
Providing a 1080p HD recording, this Nextbase 222 Dash Cam provides a 140° viewing angle and is able to support microSD cards that are up to 128GB.
We like that it’s easy to install, thanks to the neodymium magnets that it’s mounted with, while the G sensor should ensure crucial footage doesn’t get overwritten when the micro SD card needs to loop.
While it doesn’t have Alexa, WiFi or a GPS, it still provides intelligent parking mode, which will begin recording whenever motion is detected when you’re parked up. If you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, this could be the best dash cam for a motorhome for you.
Miofive S1 Ultra Dash Camera
- Resolution: 4k
- Viewing angle: 140° front, 112° rear
- WiFi: yes
- Night Time Recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: 64GB
Reason to buy:
- Comes with both a front and rear camera, 4k resolution
Reason to avoid:
- Not suitable if you don’t want a rear camera
If you’re looking for a dash cam which can record from both the front and rear of your motorhome, we reckon this Miofive S1 Ultra Dash Camera is well worth considering. It’s packed full of features, including built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, HDR, Night Vision and Bluetooth. A combination of its 8P sensor and 4K cameras, which are able to record at 30 frames per second, should provide you with some good peace of mind that any incidents will be clearly caught and from a variety of perspectives.
It also comes with night vision technology and a f/1.8 aperture on the front camera to ensure driving at night time or low-light conditions will not be an issue. If you buy the separate hardwire kit, you can also set it up to start filming if the G-sensor detects a collision or bump too. Information is displayed on its three-inch screen.
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BlackVue DR590X-1CH
- Resolution: 1080p
- Viewing angle: 139°
- WiFi: yes
- Night Time Recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: 32GB
Reason to buy:
- Comes with 32GB Micro SD card
Reason to avoid:
- Other dash cams provide better viewing angle
This BlackVue dash cam provides a 1080p HD recording, with older footage overwritten when the 32 GB SD card reaches its limit. We like the inclusion of the Sony STARVIS sensors, which means you get a clear image at 60fps, regardless of whether you’re recording during the day or at night.
There is also the option of hardwiring the dash cam to your ‘van with the optional cable, which will let you use the Intelligent Park Mode feature. This will allow you to rest assured when you’ve left your ‘van parked up. This sees it switch to ‘Parking Mode’, monitoring your ‘van when the ignition is turned off and recording footage when motion and impact are detected.
Something we should point out is that the dash cam only provides a 139-degree viewing angle, which is the lowest option in our guide. However, we like the inclusion of Bluetooth 4.2, which means it’s simple to pair it with your smartphone.
As it comes with built-in Wi-Fi, you’ll be able to connect it to the BlackVue App too, where settings changes can be made, files can be transferred to your mobile, and there’s also the option of seeing what the camera view is like.
Road Angel Halo Ultra 4K HD
- Resolution: 2160p
- Viewing angle: 140°
- Night time recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: 64GB
Reason to buy:
- Excellent image quality, high storage micro SD card, compact
Reason to avoid:
- Expensive, users may prefer screen
This motorhome dash cam, which has won a Which Best Buy Award, has plenty of impressive features.
For instance, there’s the Sony IMX415 image sensor, which can be relied upon to provide Ultra 4K HD footage. The 2160p resolution is the best in our guide too.
We think it’s particularly ideal if you’re a fan of touring all year, thanks to its Winter Mode setting. This means it is able to produce the required amount of heat to ensure the lens stays clear when you’re driving in colder conditions. Then there’s the automatic image stabilisation for sharper footage, built-in GPS, and the HD night vision, which should ensure clear images are achieved in darker conditions. We’re also fans of its 64GB Class 10 SD card, which is the highest storage provided by a dash cam in our guide.
For some useful peace of mind, it comes with a Parking Mode too, which allows you to hardwire the device to your vehicle, at which point it will start recording should an event or motion be detected.
Something else that separates it from the majority of the other options in our dash cam guide is that it comes without a screen, with the result being a more compact unit. This could make it a good option for those with smaller cabs. You can then download the Halo app, which you edit, download and export footage.
Garmin Dash Cam X310
- Resolution: 4k
- Viewing angle: 140°
- Night time recording: yes
- GPS: yes
- Micro SD card: no
Reason to buy:
- Clear image, simple to operate, comes with plenty of features
Reason to avoid:
- A Garmin Vault subscription is required to access certain features
Practical Motorhome’s editor Sarah has been testing the Garmin X310 recently and was so impressed with it that the dash cam made the shortlist for the best motorhome gadget at the Practical Motorhome Awards 2025.
A good dash cam should provide confidence, and that’s something that the Garmin Dash Cam X310 offered. Sarah found the 4k Ultra HD resolution provided a clear image, something that will always be important should the footage be needed. The dash cam has a 2.4-inch LCD touchscreen, which proved straightforward to operate.
It also comes with a range of additional features, such as automatic incident detection, which will record and save videos, complete with the time, date and location, when it’s plugged in. Other useful functions include lane-departure and forward-collision warnings.
One thing worth noting with it – certain features, such as Parking Guard, will require a Garmin Vault subscription, which could be a consideration.
However, we like how it can be voice-controlled and also think the Garmin Clarity polariser is a great feature, helping to reduce windscreen glare.
What to consider when choosing the best motorhome dash cam
A good motorhome dash cam will allow you to drive your ‘van with some valuable peace of mind, ensuring you will have footage of any incident that could occur. Before you think of buying one, John Sootheran is explaining the crucial points to consider that will help you choose the right one for you.
Angle of view
This is the breadth of the view that the camera captures, and is typically from 120° to 170°. Ideally, you want this to be as wide as possible, covering the full width of the road ahead – from pedestrians on the nearside pavement to vehicles passing on the opposite side of the road – and as close to your motorhome as possible.
Blindspots could obscure important data from the footage. Generally, 140° is a good choice, but be aware of the fall-off in image quality at the edges of the frame as the lens gets wider.
Position your camera to maximise the forward view, keeping a portionof your motorhome in the frame for reference. Dash cam packages with rear-view cameras tend to have a slightly narrower angle of view looking backwards, typically 120°.
Image quality
Cheaper dash cams might not offer sufficient image quality to, for example, read a numberplate on a passing vehicle, especially in bad weather or poor light.
The best cameras offer 4K resolution (home TV quality), although 1080p should be fine.
Image quality depends on the camera’s sensor and the size of the ‘image file’ the camera produces.
For example, an eight megapixel (MP) sensor has the ability to create 4K-resolution images.
The frame speed is also important, because this affects how well moving objects are captured. Thirty frames per second is considered acceptable.
If the camera has a built-in screen, bear in mind that the screen quality might not be as clear as it is when you download the footage onto a computer for viewing.
The screen
Integral screens measuring up to around 3in are not essential, but they do make setting up and positioning the camera that much easier.
Lower-cost cameras might suffer from average or poor screen quality, and the image could be tiny. The benefit of having a screen included is that it displays the set-up menus. Plus, you can instantly watch footage back.
Night-time
Filming at night can significantly affect the quality of the images you capture, to the point where, on some cheap devices, the footage might not be usable for identification purposes.
Wi-Fi
A camera’s Wi-Fi functionality allows you to send footage to your phone for viewing. While this might seem pretty cool at first, the novelty can soon wear off. The alternative is to remove the SD memory card and pop it into your computer to view the content.
You’re only likely to want to view footage after an incident, so the number of times you do it will (hopefully) be very limited, possibly making Wi-Fi transfer a bit of a costly extravagance.
Storage
Most dash cams store the captured footage on a tiny SD memory card. Make sure your camera comes with a card, or buy one at the same time, as it’s useless without one. Most cameras come with a card included. Consider 64GB the minimum, especially with high-resolution cameras.
Not all dash cams use an SD card – the Road Angel, for example, has a built-in Solid-State Drive instead, which the makers say is more resilient and reliable.
Auto filming
Most cameras automatically spring to life and begin filming when the vehicle is started up.
These fit-and-forget designs are the best in terms of convenience, although I would recommend regular weekly or monthly checks to ensure that the camera is filming correctly.
Built-in GPS
Some highly specified cameras have integral GPS, which logs where the footage was filmed. This can provide additional evidence in the case of an insurance claim or contested blame.
Where to place a dash cam in a motorhome
The most important part after choosing your dash cam will be ensuring it has a view of the road ahead as you drive.
Fitting your dash cam is usually very easy, with a suction cup or permanent adhesive pad. The best place to fix it is at the top of the windscreen, which will give the best view and shouldn’t obscure your field of view. Generally, if you position it outside the area that your wiper blades sweep, you should be fine.
Powering your camera is the trickiest part; most people have the power lead dangling down across the windscreen and dash. It’s relatively straightforward to tuck the lead out of sight behind the roof lining and the A-pillar covers, although many people don’t seem to do this. If the police consider your camera or lead is obstructing your view, you could be fined.
Where is dash cam footage stored?
Dash cam footage is typically saved to a memory card inside the device and if needed, can be downloaded to a computer to be stored or viewed. Once the card is full, most dash cams simply overwrite the oldest footage, so if you like having footage of your travels or want the peace of mind of having extra storage, it could be worth going for an option with a bigger memory card, or else factoring in the cost of buying one with more storage when you choose your dash cam.
Why do I need a motorhome dash cam?
Buying a dash cam is something that can offer you great peace of mind.
While you will hope to never need to use it, the recorded footage is generally used to prove the blame or establish innocence following a road traffic accident. In some circumstances, the footage may be used as evidence in third-party cases to establish culpability.
What should I do after an accident?
Many cameras feature a ‘Save’ button, which when pressed, immediately saves the most recent footage.
This prevents the risk of overwriting crucial moments of coverage in the chaos following an accident.
Read your manual and familiarise yourself with the functionality before you begin to use the camera.
Following an accident, carefully back up the recorded footage as soon as you can, before sharing it with the police and your insurance company.
Some cameras feature G-sensors, which detect when a collision has occurred and will then automatically save the footage for you.
Written with contributions from John Sootheran.
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