F150 Towing mirror add-ons?

Bought a set of JP Products 2912 Grand Aero towing mirrors for my 2011 F150. Was going to get the larger OEM mirrors that the big towing package came with, but over $800 is a bit much. The JP's were $110 ($150 now on A*m*z*on), a quick install, and they didn't vibrate a bit on our trip from Ohio to the Grand Canyon and back. They do not impede the operation of the folding OEM mirrors either.

I started with a set of strap on mirrors and they worked okay for my PUP. Then I
changed TV's and bought a TT.

To fit the new mirrors required bungees and double back tape while I decided what kind of mirrors I wanted. I decided on those which Mitch has shown previously. I bought them from Amazon and the Ford dealer installed them for $40.00 each. They are direct replacements for the OEM mirrors.

One can argue the merits of numerous mirrors but in the end it comes down to what you like.

I go these for my F150. They're good enough for me. They do vibrate some at highway speeds but I can see what I need to see.

http://www.amazon.com/CIPA-11800-Custom-Towing-Mirror

miyzfrider wrote:
We've used the CIPA 10800 on our GMC Sierra for over a year and had no issues. They fit secure and added the viewing angle I needed for our trailer. I'm sure there is a comparable design for the Ford line. I'm not using them any more simply because I upgraded my Tow Vehicle, but I'd buy them again if I needed to, especially at around $45.

X 2. I have used them on our chevy pickup for 4 years, no vibration what so ever, they still fold in and a great price.

I can understand the idea of a person not liking the stying of the big double arm tow mirrors. However, that whole discussion comes down to whether you want to be a slave to fashion, vs whether you want mirrors that are more functional. I put the big dumbo ears double arm mirrors even on my Frontier. Love them, but then I am one who thinks of function being more important than style.
I got these from 1Aauto dot com.

All a matter of personal choice I reckon.

These are the mirrors I use

I've been using them for over ten years and they work great. Not as "sexy" as others but they are solid, don't vibrate going down the interstate and give a great field of view.

Good luck

CIPA slip on's did great for me on my old 97 F150. I've got the Max Tow mirrors on my 13 F150 and they are much better than the CIPA's IMO.

Yes, they are big, but I really like them for everyday driving and backing the truck into tight parking stalls.

I don't have to even look over my shoulder anymore to merge or change lanes (or backup).. Just glance over in the dumbo mirrors and I can see everything behind me.. :)



Good luck!

Mitch

We've used the CIPA 10800 on our GMC Sierra for over a year and had no issues. They fit secure and added the viewing angle I needed for our trailer. I'm sure there is a comparable design for the Ford line. I'm not using them any more simply because I upgraded my Tow Vehicle, but I'd buy them again if I needed to, especially at around $45.

I have CIPA slip on tow mirrors on my 2009 F150 and like them. We have used them over 10,000 miles and have no complaints. Check the reviews on Amazon.

Acdii wrote:
My truck has the basic mirrors, with puddle and turn signals, but only come out to 97" max. I don't want to replace them with the huge towing mirros you see on Max Tow trucks, and was looking on Amazon for clip ons. Any recommendations for those who have the Lariat mirrors on 2010+ F150? I would like ones that go on and off easy without having to modify the stock ones, or cause damage to them.

Spend the money on the huge OEM towing mirrors.. Don't waste your money on clip, slide or clamp on mirrors..

The difference is night and day.

My first truck I tried CIPA mirrors which slid over top to existing mirrors.. They looked more stupid than the larger towing mirrors, cost well over $100 and shook badly compared to the factory mirrors.. In the end when I traded my truck in I could not find a buyer to buy the mirrors, I ended up giving them to Goodwill.. Took a beating buying them and a beating getting rid of them.

Additionally the slide on mirrors prevented the factory mirrors from folding in.. I was always concerned about someone HITTING those mirrors and the factory ones would get broke in the process..