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MVH1
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I want to upgrade to the flip out style tow mirrors and can't seem to find any that are power operated. I found a lot that are hand adjustable. I have a 2013 ram 2500 tradesman with power mirrors. Any ideas is appreciated. Thanks
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camp-n-family
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Here we go with second hand information.


It's not 2nd hand information. Never implied I had personal experience, just passing on what I have read. Simply google Ram tow mirrors and read for yourself about peoples first hand experiences with aftermarket mirrors. See here for example. Not saying they are all bad either, I had aftermarkets on my Tundra that were as good as OEM, but sometimes you get what you pay for.
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MVH1
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Thanks again everyone for the information!

rhagfo
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camp-n-family wrote:
I want to make sure I understand correctly. I am assuming that power mirrors, means you can adjust the glass mirror from inside the cab. Also, Ram just started making this function in 2025? The aftermarket tow mirrors with the power function have vibration issues? Thanks


Sorry, thought you meant power folding function of the mirrors themselves. OEM only started the power fold option for 2015. The ones from 1A Auto have power folding function.

If your truck has the option for power adjusting lenses then the tow mirrors will work the same but only the main lense is adjustable with power, the smaller outer convex lenses are manual only.

If you do a google search for Ram tow mirrors you will see the most common complaint is vibration with aftermarket mirrors. I scored some BNIB OEM chrome tow mirrors for $600 from a truck supply company.


Here we go with second hand information.
My experance is first hand with the Kool Vue mirrors. They work great and a power heated looked to be about $300 for a pair. I stated before no issues with vibration!
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
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camp-n-family
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I want to make sure I understand correctly. I am assuming that power mirrors, means you can adjust the glass mirror from inside the cab. Also, Ram just started making this function in 2025? The aftermarket tow mirrors with the power function have vibration issues? Thanks


Sorry, thought you meant power folding function of the mirrors themselves. OEM only started the power fold option for 2015. The ones from 1A Auto have power folding function.

If your truck has the option for power adjusting lenses then the tow mirrors will work the same but only the main lense is adjustable with power, the smaller outer convex lenses are manual only.

If you do a google search for Ram tow mirrors you will see the most common complaint is vibration with aftermarket mirrors. I scored some BNIB OEM chrome tow mirrors for $600 from a truck supply company.
'17 Ram 2500 Crewcab Laramie CTD
'13 Keystone Bullet Premier 310BHPR
Hitched by Hensley

rhagfo
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rhagfo wrote:
Try this location!
I have a set for my 2001 from them. You need to look towards the bottom of the page.
http://www.discountautomirrors.com/catalog/?N=0&VN=2013+Ram+2500+Tradesman+6%20Cyl%206.7LNtt=1998%20...

Dislike quoting myself, but my power heated replacements have been on for four years. No issues with vibration. Work great!
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

MVH1
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camp-n-family wrote:
As mentioned, 1A Auto sells power folding tow mirrors for the Ram at a reasonable price compared to OEM. I considered them for mine but there have been a lot of complaints about vibrations making them virtually unusable. Make sure you get ones for '13 or newer. Older will fit but don't have the OAT sensor in the drivers mirror.

Ram has just started selling trucks with power folding tow mirrors as of 2015 model year. Not sure if they are available to buy through dealers yet though and they will be very pricey. (non folding are $800 EACH!)


I want to make sure I understand correctly. I am assuming that power mirrors, means you can adjust the glass mirror from inside the cab. Also, Ram just started making this function in 2025? The aftermarket tow mirrors with the power function have vibration issues? Thanks

camp-n-family
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As mentioned, 1A Auto sells power folding tow mirrors for the Ram at a reasonable price compared to OEM. I considered them for mine but there have been a lot of complaints about vibrations making them virtually unusable. Make sure you get ones for '13 or newer. Older will fit but don't have the OAT sensor in the drivers mirror.

Ram has just started selling trucks with power folding tow mirrors as of 2015 model year. Not sure if they are available to buy through dealers yet though and they will be very pricey. (non folding are $800 EACH!)
'17 Ram 2500 Crewcab Laramie CTD
'13 Keystone Bullet Premier 310BHPR
Hitched by Hensley

rhagfo
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Try this location!
I have a set for my 2001 from them. You need to look towards the bottom of the page.
http://www.discountautomirrors.com/catalog/?N=0&VN=2013+Ram+2500+Tradesman+6%20Cyl%206.7LNtt=1998%20...
Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

Calicajun
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http://www.1aauto.com/2013-15-ram-mirror-pair/i/1amrp01408?f=867378&y=2015&utm_source=ram1500diesel&utm_medium=Forum&utm_campaign=1ATony
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MVH1 wrote:
I want to upgrade to the flip out style tow mirrors and can't seem to find any that are power operated. I found a lot that are hand adjustable. I have a 2013 ram 2500 tradesman with power mirrors. Any ideas is appreciated. Thanks


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