How wide do mirrors need to be for a TT?

aftermath wrote:
Stepnwolf, glad you found a solution. I pull an 8.5 ft width trailer with my Tundra. Years ago I towed a smaller trailer with a 4Runner and had to get some tow mirrors. I went with some Cipa mirrors and hated them. Of course, to be fair, this was many years ago so I have no reason to doubt what others say about the new ones today.

I went with OE tow mirrors from Toyota. I really like them. They have two mirrors on each side, a large one that is adjustable from inside and a shorter fixed one for a wide angle look. I can see down the sides of the trailer and really have good visibility when it comes to changing lanes. I can see 200 ft. behind the trailer but what I can't see is anyone who pulls up close. I leave the curtains pulled so I can see through the trailer but not all the clearly. If a police car turns on the lights, I will be able to see that. :B

I prefer the OE mirrors mainly because I don't like the idea of having to add on a mirror before a trip. Over time my 4Runner showed some scratches and nicks where the mirrors were put on then taken off, then put then taken off.....then.....

I am still getting accustomed to driving the much wider Sequoia vs. the 4Runner. I already hit the stock mirrors on a post at a drive-through. The Toyota towing mirrors stick out further than the stock mirrors even in their "in" position.

I see there are several brands of aftermarket mirrors that look like the factory ones. Perhaps I can find factory mirrors in the junkyard, although I don't know how many vehicles came with them in the first place.

Thanks