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DarkSkySeeker
Explorer
Mar 06, 2019

Trusting your mirrors

"Trust your mirrors" - I read that phrase here in a thread about solo RVing. Even when I am just driving my tow vehicle (Dodge RAM 2500 with a shell), I seem to always wish I could see more, of course, especially into the blind spots.

The only practice I've developed to help out with this, is to remain constantly aware of open lanes when they exist to the left or right of me. That way I am more sure of openings in the lanes when I need to move over.

Does anyone else has this problem? It is just a lack of experience (I've been towing for 2 years now - 16 total trips towing my trailer) on my part?
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  • 2oldman's avatar
    2oldman
    Explorer II
    Mar 06, 2019
    Staying aware of the other lanes is what I do. I never turn my head. I have big tall side mirrors and the little fisheye ones. Rearview is blocked by tow.
  • Campfire_Time's avatar
    Campfire_Time
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2019
    I don't exclusively trust my mirrors. Like a lot of other things though they are tools. I use convex mirrors, turn my head, and use good old common sense, including the awareness of what's around you. Much like you are already doing. Often, not always you can discern roughly where other vehicles are by watching for shadows. Just as often I'll see a vehicle in the left lane then they simply disappear, only to realize that they decided hold back and get behind me and hide. It's just part of towing.
  • dave17352's avatar
    dave17352
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2019
    I have used just mirrors for decades for the most part. When towing hopefully you can make lane changes with plenty of time. Signal on then slowly move into your lane.

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