Opinion - Tow Mirrors

I have a 2000 dodge 2500 and i just got a pair of towing mirrors off e bay a few months ago new for 139 shipped and it was the best thing i did, i tow a 36ft TT and now i can see behind the trailer you can't go wrong with these you'll be very happy you did and easy to install and look great.

RideSlow wrote:
proxim2020, I was searching the forums about mirrors, and this thread came up. What company replaces stock? I now pull an 8'6" wide TH, and need more mirror. TKS in advance.

There's quite a few companies that make aftermarket mirrors to OEM spec. eBay is probably the biggest source for finding them. If you have a RAM then the 1500, 2500, and 3500 all share the same mounting points for mirrors.

I have pretty short TT, but a small TV as well, so while i probably didn't NEED towing mirrors, i find it really helpful having them. Just extra visibility when switching lanes, added piece of mind. I have the grand aero clamp on ones as well, though i would like a custom slid on type. nobody seems to make them for my vehicle though.

I use a set that 'clip' on to my stock RAM mirrors, https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Towing-Mirrors/Ram/2500/2014/CM11400.html?vehicleid=20144024956

I find they added width of 'view port' is a huge help when backing into sites, the driveway..etc. It allows me to have a clear view of the corners of the trailer when it's angled.

They vibrate a bit on the highway, but not so much that I can't see vehicles in adjacent lanes. When backing vibration isn't an issue.

hbrady wrote:
Would this view suffice for you?

Not for me ... here's my set of GM "Camping Mirrors" mounted on my Avalanche, the same type of set I used on our previous Silverado.



Presumably you'll easily see that when extended these mirrors would offer a far better view of what is going on behind me that would your stock mirrors which offer about the same view as GM's stock (non towing) mirrors. When towing, the more you can see the better. :B

RideSlow wrote:
proxim2020, I was searching the forums about mirrors, and this thread came up. What company replaces stock? I now pull an 8'6" wide TH, and need more mirror. TKS in advance.

You can buy OEM tow mirrors online from Rock Auto. They have multiple brands from less expensive to real expensive but all around they are cheaper than most others.

donn0128 wrote:
Check junk yards for a set of flip up mirrors. They work very well, and keep the truck stock appearance. I have found add on one's never seem steady.

I've had to different sets, strap on and clamp on and neither are as steady as OEM but the clamp on are much more steady than the strap on.

proxim2020, I was searching the forums about mirrors, and this thread came up. What company replaces stock? I now pull an 8'6" wide TH, and need more mirror. TKS in advance.

IdaD wrote:
I think it's a worthwhile upgrade. OEM towing mirrors may be an easy swap. In all my searching I didn't find a single HD Ram that didn't have the towing mirrors so you've got a rare beast.

I dont understand wh any HD truck would not have them, but my HD Ram didnt have them and my cousins HD Ram didnt have them. We both added the OEM ones after, and im glad I did. One thing I would recomend is buying the OEM factory mirrors, even though they cost more they are far more sturdy than the cheaper ones that can be purchased online.

270wsmhunter wrote:

Something to remember, if it's your loved one or yourself in the back of a rig sometime being held up by someone who does not yield to an emergency vehicle you might take a different view.

I was in no way trying to imply that anyone has the right to block emergency vehicles. Trust me, I give all due respect to the emergency situation at hand.

I was just sending that REMINDER that if I can't find you, I can't get out of your way. Sirens are multi-directional...they may even be a street or two away (in the city)...I need to put my eyeballs on you so I know which way is OUT OF YOUR WAY.

Big walled trailers have blind spots that will NEVER be totally eliminated. A little help letting me see you, helps me to get the H@!! out of the way.