Mirror upgrade for 2016 Tradesman towing 5th wheel

[magothy1]

My truck has what I guess are the stock rear view side mirrors. I recently purchased a 37' Carriage Cameo fifth wheel and brought it home. The mirrors aren't wide enough. Anyone done a full replacement, or used any add on mirrors that work well ?

Thanks for any help.

Steve in SC

 

[AH64ID]

The stock mirrors should be able to flip out for towing.

 

[magothy1]

Thanks !! I have a bad history of doing the Mongo on things. I had tried a couple different ideas but was worried about using too much force. It's probably in the owner's manual, I ought to know to look there. Sure appreciate the quick reply.

 

[mwilson]

Steve, can you post a picture of the mirrors?

It is remotely possible that you might not have tow mirrors...

A quick picture would tell us for sure..

 

[AH64ID]

Steve, can you post a picture of the mirrors?

It is remotely possible that you might not have tow mirrors...

A quick picture would tell us for sure..

Are there non-tow mirrors on 4th gens?

 

[mwilson]

I thought that I had seen the occasional Tradesman with the small 1500 style mirrors.

I just checked the online window sticker on a 2020 2500 that my local dealer has and the tow mirrors appear to be standard.

But when I search around for 2016 models it looks like they were still an option..

 

[seafish]

Stock style tow mirrors of decent quality are avalalble from 1aauto.com in a variety of options.

That said, TopGear has recently started offering a GM style extendable mirror also in a variety of options for both 3rd gen and 4th gen trucks.

Here is the link for your 2016 truck, but other years are available as well.

https://www.topgearautosport.com/2016-dodge-ram-2500-towing-mirrors

I am not sure on the quality of these newly released mirrors, but a few people on cumminsforum have been using them and like them so far.

 

[magothy1]

Both mirrors turn 90 degrees away from the truck. I'll hook up the trailer later this week and see what I can see. Looks to me it might be enough, but a road test will be the way to know. I'm sure I've seen other trucks with the mirrors set up in the out position, I just never paid enough attention and focused to realize what a simple thing it is.

The previous owner - original owner - bought it to tow a camper. I had a copy of the original window sticker but I don't recall anything about a mirror option.

 

[Cummins12V98]

You will be fine!!! I tow a 41' DRV wide body 5er with no issues.