Telescoping mirrors - oem vs aftermarket
Hi gang. Our tv doesn't have the right mirrors for towing and i'm tired of the mirror extensions. In your experience, how do aftermarket products measure up to oem? I've done some google research a...
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I tried the clip-on Cipa mirrors on our old F150 and hated them. Replaced them with OEM towing mirrors and they were WAY better. The large glass area on OEM tow mirrors really helps. Our F250 has split mirrors so you can glance in the blind spot. I found that the tow mirrors extend beyond the clip-on ones.
One downside I did find though is that your mirrors can get tagged by another oncoming pickup with tow mirrors. Had this happen on a narrow street once. I also find that sometimes when making a left turn and there's an island at the intersection with a signpost, the mirror seems to come perilously close to a sign sometimes. Best to keep them retracted except only when towing.
You just about always get what you pay for and wouldn't bother with cheap aftermarket knockoffs.
One downside I did find though is that your mirrors can get tagged by another oncoming pickup with tow mirrors. Had this happen on a narrow street once. I also find that sometimes when making a left turn and there's an island at the intersection with a signpost, the mirror seems to come perilously close to a sign sometimes. Best to keep them retracted except only when towing.
You just about always get what you pay for and wouldn't bother with cheap aftermarket knockoffs.
