McKesh mirrors, broken mounts?

[Fordlover]

So I've had a set of McKesh towing mirrors for about 7 years now, and I've just broken the second mirror head mount. The metal on the actual mirror head seems to be made from super cheap pot metal, and just doesn't hold up in my experience.

The trouble started about 2 years ago when I was trying to adjust the mirror, the ball socket in the bottom of the mirror had become so stiff that the metal just broke. When I bought a new mirror and installed it, I tried to prevent this from happening by oiling the new one. But now the wind blows it out of adjustment.

Then on my trip last week, the driver side mirror broke while attempting to adjust it. I guess I'm wondering if anyone else has ever had this pleasure, or if it's just me.

I guess I'm a bit surprised that mirrors could be considered a wear item, and it looks like I'll have to replace them every 2 years. At least the rest of the McKesh mirror parts have held up very well over these same 7 years.

[BarneyS]

jerem0621 wrote:
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There is another company that makes McKesh clones. Maybe like the CIPA Door Mount Mirrors?

Just a thought though.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Still could not find them. Searched through many pages of "CIPA Door mount Mirrors" and "Door mount mirrors", and "door mount towing mirrors" No luck.

If he had "clones" of the McKesh mirrors that needs to be disclosed, as it is not fair to the original manufacturer to have their product "dissed" if it was another company.

On the other hand, perhaps they were genuine McKesh mirrors and he purchased them someplace else.
Barney

[jerem0621]

BarneyS wrote:

english_401 wrote:
It also happened to me 3 months ago. I purchased the McKesh Mirrors from autopartswarehouse
and men after 3 days the mirror was nowhere to be found. We didnt noticed it fell while driving due to mounting issues.

the the online store well sent us new one but quite hesitant now to do transactions with them in the future.

I cannot find the McKesh mirrors anywhere on that website. How did you find them?
Barney

There is another company that makes McKesh clones. Maybe like the CIPA Door Mount Mirrors?

Just a thought though.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[BarneyS]

english_401 wrote:
It also happened to me 3 months ago. I purchased the McKesh Mirrors from autopartswarehouse
and men after 3 days the mirror was nowhere to be found. We didnt noticed it fell while driving due to mounting issues.

the the online store well sent us new one but quite hesitant now to do transactions with them in the future.

I cannot find the McKesh mirrors anywhere on that website. How did you find them?
Barney

[jerem0621]

Thanks for the post. I was considering these mirrors. Looks like I will just go with the Aero 2's that I was looking at before.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[DukeFajen]

The new mirrors are made of thin, cheap metal. Tha ball joints tend to weaken and fail. The older ones are much better made. They look different and have a hammertone finish. MUCH better construction. Sometimes you can find them on Craigslist or eBay.

[english_401]

It also happened to me 3 months ago. I purchased the McKesh Mirrors from autopartswarehouse
and men after 3 days the mirror was nowhere to be found. We didnt noticed it fell while driving due to mounting issues.

the the online store well sent us new one but quite hesitant now to do transactions with them in the future.

[camperforlife]

Mine were rusted like that when I got rid of them. Truthfully I never liked the McKeesh and certainly don't miss them.

[Fordlover]

4aSong wrote:
We have had McKesh Mirrors for over 10 years and have not experienced the problems you are encountering. I would suggest you contact McKesh for the specific parts you need.

I've done just that. My 2nd and 3rd replacement mirror head are on their way from McKesh. However I'm slightly annoyed they haven't held up better. Perhaps moisture infiltrates the ball socket and makes it stiff? Perhaps we got a pair of mirrors from a bad MFG. run? Who knows.

[Fordlover]

mbopp wrote:
I loosen the 3 screws on the ball mount enough that I can adjust the mirror with slight resistance. Once the mirror is where I want it I tighten the screws again. No further adjustment should be necessary.

Thank you for the suggestion, I'll give this a try.

[mbopp]

I loosen the 3 screws on the ball mount enough that I can adjust the mirror with slight resistance. Once the mirror is where I want it I tighten the screws again. No further adjustment should be necessary.

[4aSong]

We have had McKesh Mirrors for over 10 years and have not experienced the problems you are encountering. I would suggest you contact McKesh for the specific parts you need.