What towing mirrors do you use?

Milenco aero xl are getting very good reviews. We have bought a pair after using the same ones you have mentioned for a few years, but we haven't tried them yet. Tomorrow is the day we get them out so we are hoping they are as great as everyone says. We don't like the look of Clearviews on our Paj no matter how "good" people say they are, also cost is way more than what we want to fork out for mirrors that are only used a few times a year.

I have used the Milenco, very happy. Went from Melb to Broome,Drawin, TC, over to Gladstone. Went past road trains, had road trains overtake. Never blew off or in. Also fitted wired in Safety Dave rear view on King Cobra & under spare wheel on 2009 NT Pajero. Made hitching up super easy. Personally, I would not have the clearview type, as I felt too blocking field of vision, my opinion only.

Hi

I had the same as you that clamped onto the door. Wasn't very happy with them.

I have now had the Brunsgaard mirrors for a couple of years and am very happy with them.

Very similar to the Milenco but I just liked the finish of the Brunsgaard better than the Milenco. They also had a good review.

Regards
Rowdy

Another vote for Brunsgaard. Excellent design and quality and we bet the living daylights out of them touring remote Australia with our Ultimate on the back

Rob

John,

I've had Clearviews for three years now and have found them very good. They're a little wide when going into Woolies carparks or down narrow 4wd tracks, but for their use when towing, I can put up with thtat.

Peter.

I have seen a few entries on different forums asking what is the second best choice of rear view mirrors for towing.....having had many different types and finally fitting clear views to my landcruiser I know exactly what they mean. For towing there is nothing better! However, if you don't have a caravan behind you they can be inconvenient in tight spots in the metro region. In tight spots off road just pull the bloody things in against the door! Even in the 'burbs without the van the rear view is without peer! Only 15 minutes to swap them over..I just did it today.

I had a pair of cheapies after buying my van. They attached to the external mirrors by way of a couple of straps. No matter how firm I tightened them, they gradually slipped and altered the mirror angle. They also vibrated a fair bit.
No big deal as they were $22.00 a set.

Then went to a caravan supplies shop to investigate the clamp on bracket mirrors as you have mentioned. The knowledgeable lady I talked to stated they were not suitable for all types of vehicles. On one trip I observed a bloke who had them on his vehicle and he had added a magnetic rubberised "plate" to sit under the rubber door clamp.

The lady then showed me a set of the Milenco mirrors and said they had a good reputation, so I ended up buying a pair. The cost was about $145.
I like the way they clamp on to the top of the external mirror surround and are infinitely adjustable for outward extension and angle. I also like the large viewing angle they provide.

Have only used them for a short trip so far, but heading bush for an extended trip next week and it will be interesting to see how they stay put over a longer period on unsealed roads. I will have the option of quickly removing them if I experience any problems when negotiating corrugated surfaces, but hopefully they will stay on for the entire trip.

I have the Milenco Grand Aero Mirrors

I have had the clearview mirrors for a few years now after using various types over the years. I just think that I should have had them fitted earlier. Yes they are expensive but that is forgotten quickly after a couple of trips away. I also have them fitted to a landcruiser and that makes them tight in car spaces but the cruiser is a big car to start with. I just fold them in.

Yep - the Clearviews are no doubt a good product but I didn't want the extra width involved.
I chose Milenco Grande clamp-ons for my new 200 series and so far they have been excellent. They clamp on easily and securely and don't mark the car - if care is taken in their storage while off, they accurately hold their adjustment when put back on. On rough gravel roads, they would wobble a fair bit, but I intend to do a lot less rough travel these days.

We have clearview mirrors on the wife's car (150 Prado) and tow an 18 foot caravan. We have always skimped on mirrors and had all the issues especially on corrugated roads. We have just been on the Gibb River Road and the Oenpelli Road (Arnhemland) and the Clearviews were as good as having factory mirrors on. Wifey seems to drive around without any issues in town, shops etc and she is a little better most sheilas behind the wheel of a fourby.

I also have just bought the Milenco Grand Aeros because I didn't want the extra width of the Clearview when offroading - they stick out an extra 100mm when retracted and 200mm extended. The Milenko are easily removed (maybe they are a target for thiefs?). Bought them off an EBay seller.

Hi John, we used the mirrors on the weekend and found them to be exactly what we wanted. Minimal vibrations as well. Took a little bit of getting used to having a different shaped mirror but very happy with them. Easy to put on and off too.

Cheers