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The_LeRoys
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Apr 28, 2015

2008 E-Series Van Telescoping Mirror Options

We just bought a 2008 E350 Van and it has power mirrors, but they are small and we want larger mirrors for towing. In the past we've used the clip on CIPA towing mirrors for different vehicles. I really want to replace the mirrors this time with a pair that telescope rather than dealing with the clip on ones.

The ones I have are power and similar to this:


I'm looking for what other options that are out there for me. Are the wires pre-run to have turn signals in the mirror? I dont have a button for power telescoping, does that mean that those aren't pre-run either?

The only ones I see are like the image below, but I didn't know if I could use something from an F-Series or anything else which may work better.

Does anyone have the mirrors below and have a negative review of them?

4 Replies

  • I did a set of knock off mirrors that look just like the E series telescoping mirror. Only problem I have had with it is one side doesn't correspond to the button directions, which is no big deal. They have worked out fine for 9 years now and were several hundred less than the factory ones ($450 bucks for factory????really?).
  • E series vans had those towing mirrors as an option. I don`t believe the F series Super Duty mirror base will fit.

    I would call around to some auto recyclers to see if they have anything. the factory tow mirrors are way better than any clip on aftermarket mirror!
  • I replaced the driver side mirror, which was broken, with a third party eBay mirror. This was on our old F150 which I think was a 2008. The actual replacement was simple, 3 or 4 bolts and a wiring connector to plug the new mirror's wiring into. You can call the people selling the mirrors to ask them if a F series will fit on your van.

    You can always get a manual extension mirror, it's not that big a deal since we only extend the mirrors when towing. Even with the power mirrors the stay one one position or the other most of the time.