Towing Mirrors
Submitted: Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 at 15:01
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andson
I understand there has been a lot of comments regarding towing mirrors but I am looking to see if someone has found a good mirror for the new RG Colorado or similar. I currently use the Aussie Door mounted truck style mirrors which worked ok on the old model colorado, except for the common issue with the window scratching with dust and dirt. Aside from that issue the strap rubs on the door moulding on the new colorado, this means I need to find an alternative asap. Clearview wont be available until next year.
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated!
Shane
Reply By: bmwrider - Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 at 21:06
Saturday, Jan 19, 2013 at 21:06
Hello Shane, I have been using the Aussie Truck Mirrors for some time now after using clip on mirrors. The worst thing about the mirrors that clip onto the cars mirrors is that when a big truck passes the rush of air forces the mirror to fold. The more it happens the easier it happens. I also had the problem of marking the windows from dirt build up. I have a Prado and I put the hooked edge of the mirror mount in
the gap in between the inner scraper and outer scraper of the window rubber. I use a sticky back felt to cover to edge of the mirror mount that would normally rub against the window. I use clear contact on the painted surfaces of the car door to stop the adjusting belt from rubbing the paint. Aussie Truck Mirrors have an extended, wider bottom hook that doesn't put pressure on the plastic shrouds on the doors. This all works for me.
Regards
Garry
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 08:25
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 08:25
Mate,
using magnetic
sign material cut into strips is another method of protecting your paint. Have used this for years with no damage at all. Just make sure the strip and door are clean before use.

Magnetic strip
Happy towing,
RA.
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Reply By: V8 Troopie - Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 01:22
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 01:22
I sometimes tow a large trailerable sailboat which is just at the legal no permit width. I do have these clip on door towing mirrors which do extend the view to the rear but nowhere near as
well as the rear view camera I just have installed at the rear of my trailer.
The view from that is _heaps_ better than from any car mounted mirror.
No longer possible for a car to hide behind the trailer by tailgating it.
The little on dash monitor has two camera inputs, I can select input from the trailer or car mounted rear view camera. The trailer camera has a removable video lead that plugs into a permanent installed inline socket just inside the tailgate, the lead being thin enough to easily pass between the tailgate rubber seal.
The trailer camera is powered from the boat battery so only one lead goes to it from the car.
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Reply By: Member - Arsenal Phill - Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:02
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:02
Hi Andson
I recently purchased Brunsgaard Towing mirrors. Had a minor issue but that was due to the Cruiser rather than the mirrors. Haven't seen the Colorado mirrors but you easily
check for yourself as to whether they fit.
Previously I a set of the strap mirrors as you mentioned. They were good but again, same issues, scratching (not that that bothered me, nice to have a set of vertical scratches to accompany my numerous horizontal scratches LOL). Also occasionally when the window was opened then closed, it'd raise the clamp out of the recess. They weren't hard to fit but I'd say could be tedious.
These new mirrors are great. They go straight on with one grub screw to clamp. This means putting them on and removing is painless and quick. Pretty much they retain the viewing position so that cuts out need to readjust with every fitting.
I found them pretty solid once in position and hardly any movement or vibration on them which means they provide good visability on the move.
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Reply By: garytee - Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:36
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:36
I agree with Ian W1. I could not get enough adjustment to be able to see anything on my NT Pajero using the Camec Suction Mirror. I have a brand new set that you can have for nothing.
I am going to install Clearviews later this year but meanwhile - after literally owning every mirror-type ever made - I recently bought a set of XLR 2.5 Convex Head mirrors by 'Prime Products'. Bought them at Award RV centre in
Melbourne. They clip over your existing mirror with rubber straps using a patented ratchet-system. I found them to be brilliant. Quite stable, minimal shake and you simply put on each day and they remain setup so no fiddling every time you head off.
They still blow in with road-trains but every mirror except Clearviews do that.
They are the best mirrors I have used.
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