Newbie: Mirrors/cameras for truck/trailer?

hohenwald48 wrote:
The point is, I never said I could see just fine on the right side with a stock mirror.

SoundGuy wrote:
Correction - the "point" is one needs towing mirrors on BOTH sides that extend well out from the tow vehicle in order to provide an adequate view down BOTH sides of the trailer. ;)

hohenwald48 wrote:
I disagree. As I stated (and some apparently mis-read) I can see just fine on the driver's side and only need an extended mirror on the right side. Been doing that for years with no issues at all. Your vehicle/trailer combination may be different. I can't say about your combination. Just like you probably don't know about my combination.

Think about it - "combination" has nothing to do with it, your tow vehicle is centred in front of your much wider trailer so your ability to see down either side of the trailer (or more correctly your inability to see ;) ) is exactly the same. Anyone towing a full width 8' (or worse still an 8.5') trailer will not enjoy an unobstructed view along either side of the trailer without the benefit of using fully extendable towing mirrors on both sides of the tow vehicle, irrespective of whether you think you now do using just one tow mirror on the TV's right side ... even you can't bend the laws of physics. :R