How to see behind me?

jpochard wrote:
My biggest concern at the moment is actually seeing what is behind me while on the road.

The same response most of us would have probably had when we first started towing a full height travel trailer ... but an unnecessary response. You really don't need to see what's behind the trailer, only what may be coming up on either side to pass you, and for that you want towing mirrors that extend further out from your TV than do normal, non-towing mirrors.

I've towed for years with GM factory tow mirrors but when I recently replaced my Chevy Avalanche with a Chevy Silverado for towing I found those towing mirrors wouldn't fit my new truck. No question, factory towing mirrors are the best solution but they're also the most expensive solution so this time around I instead chose a set of CIPA slip on mirrors. I've towed two trips now, both several hundred miles, and found these mirrors to be quite acceptable - rock solid image and I can see whomever may be approaching from either side. Unfortunately you haven't told us what your TV is but if CIPA makes a set for it I'd suggest you consider a set. 3 pics start here.

As for using a camera to see behind the trailer my advice is to not bother. I did, and found the image to be so fisheye that perspective was lost - any vehicle that I thought was well behind me was actually much closer and would then suddenly appear right beside me. :E Bad solution - invest in towing mirrors instead, they work for all the rest of us so there's no reason they won't work well for you. ;)