TOWING MIRRORS

What sort of tow vehicle?

Steve,

I personally would not waste my time getting another pair that strap over the existing vehicle mirrors, they just move too much to see anything out of them.
I feel sure for your 79 series you could extend the existing brackets, or buy replacement brackets that would move the standard mirror out to the desired position. (these are available for the patrol wagons and are common on Patrol utes)

Regards Trevor.

Steve,
I have an 80 Series and use the Aussie Truck Mirrors.

In the past I have used
- the ones that are mounted on your bonnet and have a bar going right across the bonnet,
- Guard mounted rear vision mirrors.

The bonnet mounted ones shake too much to be of any value, the guard mounted ones were good but a bit of a pain to install and remove and are no good for vehicles with flared guards.

My current ones (the Aussie Truck Mirrors) are very stable and easy to put on and take off. I'm sure others will find faults with them but so far I'm happy. They are the best mirrors I've used so far.

I would not touch the type that fit to your existing mirrors because they can be slammed against your door if you pass a Double B or similar at any speed. I've seen some fascinating methods used to prevent this from happening (ropes, bungey cords etc) but it just shows that they have problems IMO.

Tom

I'm happy with Aussie Truck Mirrors. They have infinitely variable adjustments and are easy to get on and off. They do not move when being passed by semis.]

Unfortunately they are expensive. I think the RRP is about $125.00 each, but if you are buying a new van try putting the hard word on them for a discount. I got mine for $200.00 the pair.

Kings

I agree with the above. I tried the clip on over the side mirror ones but they don't extend far enough and tend to vibrate a fair bit. I've swapped to Aussie Truck mirrors (ended up paying $95 each from TJM). The only problem I have found with them is when dust/dirt gets between the fabric strap and the door it tends to rub the paintwork. It's just a matter of getting the strap in the right spot then that won't be an issue either. Eventually overcame all the problems and fitted a camera to both the car and the van which gives the best visibility overall

Aussie Truck Mirrors for me too. I had a pair of the "cheapie" mirrors which clip over the top of the door the same way as the Aussie ones but they always moved and I had problems with the windows sometimes but the Aussie ones never move and are just so adjustable in every direction.
Keep an eye out in the "trading post" or ebay, I picked up a pair for $95 in "as new" condition I also got some H/Reece 250kg level rides (the current model with the cam adjustable head unit) out of the "trading post" much cheaper as well.
Regards Andrew.