Tow Mirrors

[Dgc333]

We got a small travel trailer this past spring. At the time I bought a set of those strap on towing mirrors. I am not happy with them, they vibrate to much, the shift around and I am afraid they will fall off going down the road.

I have been looking for mirrors that replace the factory mirrors that extend out when towing. The only ones I have found that have all the features of my Lariat mirrors are from Clearview. But at $975 they are pricey.

Has anyone found another outfit that has mirrors that are electrically adjustable, heated, have the BLIS indicators and power fold?

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[BryanJay]

I don’t know about any other options, I looked around too before I ended up shelling out for the Clearviews, and really can’t say enough good things about them. They’re great for towing, but I like the wide convex mirror at the bottom for freeway driving too, really makes a difference being able to see every lane in the rear view. Install wasn’t bad either - I managed to do it without popping off the door panels.

 

[Grumpaw]

Have them also, on my Lariat.
I have scoured the web for any company that makes anything similar to the ClearView, and non exist. No company even makes a sturdy clip on extension like the ones available for all the full size trucks from the "Big 3".
There was a member on here some months back...can't remember who....that was making some 3D type mirror extensions that had a nice, sturdy way of attaching......
Anybody else remember, and what was the outcome ?
Aside from that, only ClearView's

 

[Big Blue]

I have the Clearviews also and love them. Yes, they are a bit pricey. I had a pair of clamp on mirror that worked OK, but having to deal with them anytime I needed to tow my TT was a pain. Strap-ons just don't work with the shape of our mirrors. Having them always there, just pull them out when needed is great. I totally agree on the lower wide views. I use them everytime I back out of my driveway, as I have a set of low steps I need to miss on the passenger side.

Cry once and never cuss about mirrors again.

 

[Pinecrestjim]

The Clearviews are nice but as you have stated, very pricey. I used strap-on mirrors when I was towing the TT and had no problem with them. I would cross the straps so that one was helping to hold the other in place. I bought a second pair of them on Amazon when they were less than $10 as I had heard reports of them blowing off. Never had that problem but always towed at 65 or less, mostly at 60.

 

[BryanJay]

Have them also, on my Lariat.
I have scoured the web for any company that makes anything similar to the ClearView, and non exist. No company even makes a sturdy clip on extension like the ones available for all the full size trucks from the "Big 3".
There was a member on here some months back...can't remember who....that was making some 3D type mirror extensions that had a nice, sturdy way of attaching......
Anybody else remember, and what was the outcome ?
Aside from that, only ClearView's

Think this is what you’re thinking of…
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/trailer-tow-mirror-prototype.21177/

 

[Grumpaw]

Yup, that's it. Anyone know the outcome ?

 

[Dgc333]

Thanks all! Looks like the Clearview 's are in my future.

 

[brroberts]

I have the Clearviews. Before I used the Cipro / McKesh. They are the only clip on mirrors I have found that actually work well.

https://www.etrailer.com/Mirrors/Wheel-Masters/WM6500.html

https://hensleymfg.com/collections/mckesh-mirrors

 

[Nomadjohn]

I have a pair of these https://www.ebay.com/itm/3343494671...1291&msclkid=30e85402297517babbc630eb163f0930 and I find they work pretty well for a narrower trailer. Definitely not as nice as the Clearview but at way less the price.

 

[maxbottomtime]

What areas can't you see? I found that with my travel trailer I could see along the sides (with maybe 18" of blindspot at the back, i.e. if a motorcycle were riding adjacent at the far inside of the lane they would be partially obscured). The bigger issue for me was seeing traffic further back. A camera solved that completely, and was about $900 less. Mirros won't help directly behind you either.

 

[Dgc333]

What areas can't you see? I found that with my travel trailer I could see along the sides (with maybe 18" of blindspot at the back, i.e. if a motorcycle were riding adjacent at the far inside of the lane they would be partially obscured). The bigger issue for me was seeing traffic further back. A camera solved that completely, and was about $900 less. Mirros won't help directly behind you either.

With my trailer I can not see down the sides of the trailer at all. The first thing I did after bringing the trailer home was to mount a wireless camera on the back so I can see what is behind me just fine. The strap on mirrors allow a view of the sides but as I previously mentioned I don't like the vibration.

 

[maxbottomtime]

With my trailer I can not see down the sides of the trailer at all. The first thing I did after bringing the trailer home was to mount a wireless camera on the back so I can see what is behind me just fine. The strap on mirrors allow a view of the sides but as I previously mentioned I don't like the vibration.

How wide is your trailer? Mine is 8'. I thought I had huge blind spots, until the camera made me realize cars that were still 5-10' behind me in adjacent lanes were visible from my mirrors. I'm not saying better mirros wouldn't help, but my camera was $100 with monitor off amazon. Easily the best upgrade I've made for towing.

 

[Dgc333]

How wide is your trailer? Mine is 8'. I thought I had huge blind spots, until the camera made me realize cars that were still 5-10' behind me in adjacent lanes were visible from my mirrors. I'm not saying better mirros wouldn't help, but my camera was $100 with monitor off amazon. Easily the best upgrade I've made for towing.

My trailer is 8' wide. Between the camera I mounted on the back of the trailer, the blind spot monitors and the factory mirrors I have no issues keeping track of what is around me while traveling down the road. I want the towing mirrors so I can see the sides of the trailer backing up. I have on several occasions almost side swiped a tree backing into a spot because I can't see what's to my sides.

 

[Deleted User 61245811]

We got a small travel trailer this past spring. At the time I bought a set of those strap on towing mirrors. I am not happy with them, they vibrate to much, the shift around and I am afraid they will fall off going down the road.

I have been looking for mirrors that replace the factory mirrors that extend out when towing. The only ones I have found that have all the features of my Lariat mirrors are from Clearview. But at $975 they are pricey.

Has anyone found another outfit that has mirrors that are electrically adjustable, heated, have the BLIS indicators and power fold?

I bought the $1k Clearview mirrors with all the bells and whistles and am happy with them. However, I found that folding in the mirrors makes very little difference. The mirrors stick out 14” from the door. Folded in that only goes down to 10 ½”. The heated option and bliss I can completely live without. If I had it to over again, I would buy the $550 pair that are still power adjustable and save a ton of money that way.

I review I posted of them is here if it helps.
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/clearview-towing-mirror-review.21480/

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