What towing mirrors do you use?
Submitted: Friday, Aug 14, 2015 at 15:17
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Dermottj
Hello All!
I need some help, I'm looking at options for towing mirrors and have been considering the Clearview Mirrors (there are also cheaper alternatives) as I love the idea of them being sturdy and reliable whilst on the road. What I'm not sure I want is the extra width on my vehicle whilst driving it around town (90% of the time).
I've currently got and have been using for the past 7 - 8 years the type that clamp onto the door into the window cavity and under the bottom of the door. I don't want to use these any more as the
old car I had (just sold) was getting wear marks on the windows and to be honest, a bit of work to store/install without knocking the mirrors even just a little, leading to adjustments more often than desired.
I've seen some that clamp to existing mirrors, some that are a sleeve the go over the front of existing mirrors as
well, what options are there out there that work
well??
All input appreciated,
Cheers
John
PS - not sure if it's relevant but I'm driving an 08 Landcruiser Sahara
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 at 08:00
Saturday, Aug 15, 2015 at 08:00
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
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Follow Up By: Dermottj - Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 11:06
Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 11:06
Hi Sand Man,
Would you mind letting me know how you go? I'm tossing up between a pair of these and the Brunsgaards.
Cheers
Derm
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 11:39
Monday, Aug 17, 2015 at 11:39
Sure will Derm.
I will give an early opinion in a couple of weeks, once we have travelled the
Birdsville Track for a couple of days or so.
Looked at the Clearview mirrors, but at $600+ and a wider protrudence even when not extended, decided against these.
Also have read a couple of less favorable reports from folk who have invested in them.
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015 at 15:09
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015 at 15:09
I am currently in
Birdsville and after travelling the wost section of a major unsealed surface I have experienced, i can categorically advise that the Milenco Grand Mirrors came out trumps.
One minor problem where the left hand mirror dropped slightly, just required a tightening of the horisontal clamps and all was good.
Let me reiterate the
Birdsville Track north of Mungerannie is in very poor condition, resulting in several punctures in our three vehicle convoy, but the mirrors have definitely passed the
test.
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Follow Up By: Dermottj - Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015 at 16:27
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015 at 16:27
Thanks Sand Man!
Wonder by any chance have you been along the
Oodnadatta track as
well? We're heading along it mid next month and I'm interested to know what sort of condition the track is in at the moment.
Great to hear about the Milencos, very pleased they are working
well.
Cheers
Derm
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