Towing Mirrors

[lakebum]

Picking up new travel trailer this week and my truck does not have extended mirrors. What is the mirror of choice to use when towing travel trailers?

[Waterops1]

Another user of the Cipa slide-ons-for my GMC. I thought that the single, small piece of cushioning tape they include might not be enough. (Clear instructions said where this small piece goes) I thought I could add moleskin if something more was needed but have not had the need. Mirrors are solid, easy to install and have not damaged the OEM mirror as was my concern.

[danimal53]

Rustycamperpants wrote:

penguin149 wrote:
Aero2 mirrors

Just re-read my post from yesterday and realize I left off the link! This is what I have.

X2 I use the Aero2 mirrors on my Expy and they work great. Easy on / easy off with veryh little vibration.

i was looking for the CIPA slip on mirrors, but they don't make them for my vehicle. I use the Grand Aero, in the same link as the Aero2 above.

[legolas]

SoundGuy wrote:
Factory tow mirrors are the best but also costly so I instead bought a set of CIPA mirrors for my recently acquired 2012 Silverado. I find they work quite well, no vibration whatsoever, and I can see fine around my 8' wide Coachmen. Cost was but a fraction of factory tow mirrors and electric function of the stock truck mirrors isn't impacted at all. :B

X2 on that, I have had a set, the same set, since 2011 on my 2008 Silverado 2500 with no problems. My TT is 8' and I am able to see everything I need to. They come off in the winter and go back on in April.

[mark4Jesus]

I bought a set of universal clamp-ons. Don't remember who makes them, not CIPA I know that. It was time to tow my new camper home and that was all the dealer had. I will probably get the CIPA slip on mirrors later.

[Many_Horses]

I am using clamp-on mirrors by "Longview" LVT-3100C. Got them from eTrailer. They seem to be working fine. Rear view is good, no vibration at 60-65 MPH as our normal towing speed. Stayed on tight too.

-Ron

[DustyR]

SoundGuy wrote:
Factory tow mirrors are the best but also costly so I instead bought a set of CIPA mirrors for my recently acquired 2012 Silverado. I find they work quite well, no vibration whatsoever, and I can see fine around my 8' wide Coachmen. Cost was but a fraction of factory tow mirrors and electric function of the stock truck mirrors isn't impacted at all. :B

X-2

I adjust my truck mirrors for a good view and the tow mirrors to pick up any thing while turning.

[krobbe]

I also have the CIPA mirrors on my 2003 Suburban since 2012.
They don't vibrate and don't interfere with the folding function of the OEM mirrors. I've never taken them off since 2012. I would buy them again.

[Rustycamperpant]

penguin149 wrote:
Aero2 mirrors

Just re-read my post from yesterday and realize I left off the link! This is what I have.

X2 I use the Aero2 mirrors on my Expy and they work great. Easy on / easy off with veryh little vibration.

[penguin149]

Aero2 mirrors

Just re-read my post from yesterday and realize I left off the link! This is what I have.

[Campfire_Time]

These are what I have on my '08 Sierra. Had a set for my old Suburban as well. Cheap and reliable.

SoundGuy wrote:
Factory tow mirrors are the best but also costly so I instead bought a set of CIPA mirrors for my recently acquired 2012 Silverado. I find they work quite well, no vibration whatsoever, and I can see fine around my 8' wide Coachmen. Cost was but a fraction of factory tow mirrors and electric function of the stock truck mirrors isn't impacted at all. :B

[stevemorris]

mckesh, great mirrors, kinda ugly but totally functional

https://hensleymfg.com/products/mckesh-mirrors/

[falconbrother]

I went to wallyworld and bought some strap on mirrors and they do great. I labeled them L and R so and I leave them in the camper. They go on in a few seconds and we're on the road. Then I take them off. They don't vibrate and I don't want to ride around with big mirrors hanging off of the burb when not towing.

[Ralph_Cramden]

There are over 14K listings for aftermarket (chinese made) replacement extendable towing mirrors of Fleabay, and out of the 3 times I have purchased these for myself, or installed them for others at least a dozen times, no real complaints. The ones labeled "Koolvue" seem to be the best. $200 or less will get you a set unless you have a Dodge, and they can be found with the options such as heated, etc. They look exactly like the OEM mirrors.

GM

Ford

Dodge


Or you can go OEM and shell out $300, $400, or more per side.

[seaeagle2]

For oem style mirrors check 1aauto.