So Toyota brought back the Land Cruiser, and people are stoked. The 250 Series is more attainable than the legendary 300, but it's still built to tackle whatever you throw at it, which is exactly why owners want to protect these things with solid dash cam coverage.
We recently installed a VIOFO A229 Ultra 2CH system in a First Edition Land Cruiser 250, and there were a few interesting quirks worth sharing if you're thinking about doing the same.
Here's something cool about this SUV: the rear window opens separately from the main hatch. Great for tossing in gear without opening the whole tailgate? Absolutely. A potential headache for mounting a rear dash cam? You'd think so.
When we first scoped out the rear camera placement, the separately opening window seemed like it might complicate things. Mount the camera on the window, and every time someone pops it open for quick cargo access, your rear camera angle shifts. Not ideal.
The good news? There's plenty of space on the plastic trim at the top of the main hatch itself. We mounted the rear camera there, which means it stays put whether you're opening just the window or the full tailgate. Problem solved, no magnet mount gymnastics required.
The VIOFO A229 Ultra isn't messing around:
This is a vehicle people are taking places: camping trips, ski resorts, cross-country road trips. Having bulletproof video coverage just makes sense.
Nothing fancy here. Tucked behind the rearview mirror, clean sight lines, doesn't block your view. The A229 Ultra's low-profile design means it practically disappears once it's up there.
As mentioned, we skipped the separately opening window and went straight for the top trim of the rear hatch. Rock-solid mounting surface, perfect angle, zero movement issues. The rear camera stays exactly where you want it, every single time.
The fuse box in the Land Cruiser 250 lives under the dash on the passenger side—easy to access, which we love. Toyota uses low-profile mini fuses throughout, so make sure you have the correct fuse taps if you're DIYing this.
We hardwired the system for proper parking mode, which means:
Given what these vehicles cost (and the fact that they look expensive), having parking surveillance isn't paranoia—it's smart.
All the wiring runs along the headliner, down the A-pillar, through the door seals, and back to the rear camera. When we're done, it looks like it came from the factory. No dangling wires, no amateur-hour zip ties visible in your nice new interior.
After installation, this Land Cruiser owner drives away with:
Look, could you install this yourself? Maybe. The fuse box access is straightforward, and the cameras aren't rocket science.
But here's why people come to us:
The Land Cruiser 250 isn't cheap, and neither is the A229 Ultra. Professional installation protects both investments.
The 2024 Land Cruiser 250 is built to go anywhere and do anything. Adding a VIOFO A229 Ultra 2CH system means you've got proof of every mile—whether that's documenting an insurance claim or capturing an epic sunset drive through the mountains.
And thanks to smart rear camera placement on the hatch trim, you get reliable coverage without fighting with that separately opening rear window. Win-win.
✓ 4K Front Camera (2160p) + 2K Rear Camera (1440p): Ultra-high resolution front capture for license plates and road details. Sharp rear coverage without compromising quality.
✓ Sony STARVIS 2 Image Sensor: Superior low-light and night recording performance. Captures clear footage even in challenging lighting conditions.
✓ 24/7 Parking Mode with Buffered Recording: Monitors your vehicle when parked with motion and impact detection, time-lapse, and event recording options to protect battery life.
✓ Built-in 5GHz Wi-Fi + GPS: Fast, stable wireless connection for quick footage review via smartphone app. GPS tracking records location, speed, and route data.
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