I need some help with camera and radar detector power please

[Gubni]

My first goal is the Escort Max 3 radar detector. I was hoping to power it from the mirror, but it seems like that was removed in 2025. My Badlands with Lux package doesn't have a power mirror. I thought about powering it from the dash USB, but it's 5v and I need 12v. Also from what I have read dash power stays on most of the time and I want it to turn off with the ignition. I have considered the AUX switches, but I don't want to turn it on and off every time I get in. The next option is the hardwire kit and take it to a fuse under the dash.

What have you done? What are your suggestions?

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[jayr1959]

My first goal is the Escort Max 3 radar detector. I was hoping to power it from the mirror, but it seems like that was removed in 2025. My Badlands with Lux package doesn't have a power mirror. I thought about powering it from the dash USB, but it's 5v and I need 12v. Also from what I have read dash power stays on most of the time and I want it to turn off with the ignition. I have considered the AUX switches, but I don't want to turn it on and off every time I get in. The next option is the hardwire kit and take it to a fuse under the dash.

What have you done? What are your suggestions?

I used Fuse 2 its switched power.

 

[KJSnider]

My aux switches, at least the one my Midland radio is on, powers on and off with the ignition.

 

[trcim4pu]

Bought a simple cord (phone jack to open wire) and getting 12 v from the camera module wiring. Used a tap to get to +12 (switched) and Gnd wires. Googled the pinout of the harness. Link to cable - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MGX318

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