getting used to CIPA mirrors

On my previous 1/2 ton I had the standard paddle mirrors. Bought the cheapie tow mirrors with the rubber straps. They vibrated all the time so everything was just a shimmer, and the rubber straps dryrotted and cracked within the first summer. Factory tow mirrors on my 2500 took a little getting used to, but I have very little blind spot now and that counts for a lot.

myredracer wrote:
Had the CIPA add-on mirrors on our old F150. Didn't care for them and bought a set of OEM towing mirrors on Ebay for cheap. Huge glass area in comparison plus they reached farther out for better visibility. But you can't beat the price of the CIPA mirrors and ease of installation if you need towing mirrors NOW to go camping...

I did the same for my 2001 Ram, truck had power, Heated factory mirrors (small) got a set of of Power, Heated Flip up towing mirrors for about $220 from Discount auto mirrors, very good investment.

That;s strange, My 2014 Suburban is set up for towing and has the large mirrors.

On my '14 silverado I do not understand why tow mirrors are not/were not a standard accessory on the truck. Its set up FOR TOWING and yet GM thinks thats something that isn't needed?? Go figure.

I used some cheaper Camping World strap-ons for a year with my F150. I originally bought the ones with two mirrors, but three mirrored surfaces were just too much movement in my peripheral vision all the time. I exchanged them for the single lens strap-ons and it was much better. It takes some getting used-to either way.

Had the CIPA add-on mirrors on our old F150. Didn't care for them and bought a set of OEM towing mirrors on Ebay for cheap. Huge glass area in comparison plus they reached farther out for better visibility. But you can't beat the price of the CIPA mirrors and ease of installation if you need towing mirrors NOW to go camping...

I've been using multiple mirrors for years. Haven't thought about someone "new" to the experience, but I would imagine it does take some "mind" adjusting. On my new truck, the top mirrors are set for normal road driving, to watch for passing cars on both sides, like any normal mirror is used. The bottom mirrors are set out pretty far so I can clearly see the trailer tires and how they track, especially the passenger side. The second mirror is angled pretty far out-there, and only when turning corners do I use it. Then the top one is completely ignored.

I think its normal. Its take a little getting used to. Keep in mind that mirrors are just another tool. Not only do I use Cipa mirrors, I use 3" convex mirrors on the corners of my truck mirrors. That's 3 different views!

With your trailer hooked up and sitting parked, just look at each of your 4 mirrors for a little bit and get used to the view they provide. As you drive, try not relate the view of the mirror extensions too much, you'll have to look at them for a few seconds longer than you are used to. After a while it will become second nature and you'll only need a glance to know what's going on.