Vantrue Pilot 2 Thermal Dash Cam Review: Night Vision Installed on a 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter

# This 2024+ Tacoma Dash Cam Sees in the Dark — But What Happens When I Walk Away? ## Overview This video covers Vantrue Pilot 2 thermal dash cam review and installation on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter! Can t... ## Key Points - Point 1 - Point 2 - Point 3 ## Conclusion Vantrue Pilot 2 thermal dash cam review and installation on my 2025 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter! Can thermal vision help you spot deer on dark back roads, and what can this multi-camera dash cam show around your truck at night? I put the Pilot 2 through real-world night-driving and parked-truck camera-view tests. The hood-mounted thermal camera revealed roughly 30 deer in one field. In separate scenes, I checked approaching vehicles and a person in front of the truck. Tammy and I also recently hit a deer in broad daylight. Thankfully, we're both okay. That was a separate incident, not footage captured by this dash cam. No camera guarantees you'll avoid a collision, but wildlife visibility is something I care about even more now. In this Vantrue Pilot 2 review, you'll see the thermal dash cam's front, cabin, rear and thermal views; a nighttime walk-around of my parked Tacoma; daytime camera coverage; and how I installed the hood-mounted thermal camera, mirror-mounted 6.25-inch display and hidden wiring. I also show the Dongar PRO+ power setup and adjustable SmallRig display mount. For truck parking security, the home-security view shows my walk-around while the Pilot 2's nighttime camera views show how visible I am from different angles. Looking for a 2024+ Toyota Tacoma dash cam, a thermal dash cam for night driving, or a parking-security camera for a truck? This is my real-world experience with the 4th Gen Tacoma Trailhunter setup. Check compatibility and mounting for your own vehicle. 🔥 VANTRUE PILOT 2 & INSTALLATION GEAR Vantrue Pilot 2: https://bit.ly/4rqILsY My Pilot 2 display mounting hardware: SmallRig 5.5-inch articulating arm: https://link.amazon/B0iyQvtqX Mirror radar-detector bracket: https://link.amazon/B04exH9DS Extra 3M Adhesive: https://link.amazon/B0fLgi8kE Dongar PRO+ power setup shown in my Tacoma (Check out my sponsors page for discounts): https://dongar.tech/smokymtntaco 🔥 SMOKY MTN TACO LINKS All sponsors, affiliate links and audience discount codes are at Smoky Mtn Taco: https://smokymtntaco.com/sponsors Join the Tacoma discussion and share your dash-cam setup on our TacomaPlanet community forum: https://tacomaplanet.com Shop Toyota Tacoma accessories at Tacoma Store: https://tacomastore.com Also available through the Shop app — search “Tacoma Store”. Smoky Mtn Taco: https://smokymtntaco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smoky_mtntaco/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SmokyMTNTaco?sub_confirmation=1 Drop a comment: Would you use a thermal dash cam more for wildlife on back roads or for nighttime truck security? Thermal vision is an extra source of information, not a replacement for headlights, safe driving or watching the road. #VantruePilot2 #ThermalDashCam #ToyotaTacoma #DashCam #TacomaTrailhunter Tools I commonly use: My Electric Rachet: https://amzn.to/43foYAX My Rachet And Socket Set: https://amzn.to/45cmJ46 Trim Removal Tool Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU My Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU 3/8 Rachet and Socket Set: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU Mojo Tools Swivel Combination Wrenches: https://amzn.to/4j4R7AU Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6Fvuf-1RCJs0PpgMj5Bng/join Thanks for Watching! Subscribe and hit the notification bell for new vids weekly: https://www.youtube.com/@SmokyMTNTaco?sub_confirmation=1 Be sure to check out the website: https://smokymtntaco.com/ FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! ~~As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.~~ For business inquiries, reach out to me at: [email protected] *Generated from YouTube video: Ajz2c9hS3es*