Mirrors-- towing a caravan

As a Tow-Ed instructor, I see lots of bad mirror designs. The bees knees are of courseClearview Mirrors, but I find the type with the webbing strap work best on most installations. Just be sure to wet the strap before fitting as rain will loosen it if you don't.

Hi
Over the last 5 or 6 years including two big laps I think I have bought and tried every type of mirror available, strap on, over the bonnet (a complete waste of time and money) and door mounted.

The door mounted were good but the strap left a mark down the door that didn't polish out. The strap on (to existing 4wd mirrors) were cheap and did a reasonable job but vibrated quite a lot.

There are large replacement mirrors that are fully interchangeable with most 4wds and are electrically controllable but in my opinion are way too big and cost around $700.

To my mind my current Milenco mirrors are the best so far They originate from the UK. They easily attach firmly to your existing mirror, are aerodynamic and vibration is minimal. I bought mine from the Jayco dealer in Coffs harbour NSW, from memory about $200.

My advice would be go straight to either the large $700 jobs if you don't mind the very large size, or preferably find a dealer for the Milenco type, forget the rest.

Stay safe out there.
Regards
TJ

I use THIS TYPE on my 05 100 series - quite happy with their performance on gravel and sealed - the magnetic pad is strong and they stay set .... also quite easy to get on and off the car - I just wash the door and the mag-pad with soapy water on installation.

I have the Clearview mirrors, and like the larger size. You get two seperate mirrors the top one is controlled from the car electrics, and the bortom is a wide angle, adjusted by hand.

The cost is well worth it, easy to fit at home. Keep your old ones and if not towing for a long time, swap the around again.

I have to also put a good word in for the Milenco mirror.
There are two sizes, I bought the larger ones and have never had any problems with them folding in or vibrating excessively. If you are not towing all the time you will find the ease of fitting and removing them is great.
I purchased mine from Aussie Traveller in Brisbane.