Power Towing Mirrors

[BigMike]

I'm interested in getting rid of my Portable Towing Mirrors (Wheel Masters Eagle Vision) and installing Power Towing Mirrors. I checked at my local Dodge dealer today. Purchase and installation is around $500. I hate to spend that kind of money, but I get tired of mounting and adjusting my portable mirrors all the time. They do work great however. Any ideas/advice/input would be appreciated.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[jdkenyon]

If you are talking about the new Flip Up style towing mirrors, they aren't power. You would still need to adjust them by hand. You might factor this into your decision before you buy them.

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'01 2500 QC SB 4x4 ETH/DEE 3. 54LSD

 

[BigMike]

No. The price I was quoted was for "Power Mirrors". They would replace my existing stock power mirrors. They would extent out. retract and adjust from inside the cab.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[Fireman Dave]

I just went through this quandry. I ordered my truck with the stock power, heated mirrors instead of the flip-up tow mirrors. I just bought a 27' travel trailer, so now I need tow mirrors. I don't like any of the strap on tow mirrors. I don't like the price of the power tow mirrors, and I wasn't too crazy about the looks of the Magnas or Power Visions anyway - just my personal taste. I finally decided I really liked the looks of the factory flip-up tow mirrors the best. So they're on the way, and I'll switch them. I decided I can live without power mirrors. It's too bad I was too boneheaded to order them with the truck in the first place - I would have saved $250. #ad


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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; Forest Green

 

[BigMike]

Fireman, No way can I live without power mirrors. I'm just a big spoiled brat. I'm not familiar with the flip out mirrors, but if they're not power, forget it. I really like the strap-on mirrors, but they are a real pain. Best of luck to you.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[Bob V]

Bigmike, Sounds like your dealer is selling Powervision mirrors, we have a set on our '97 and love em. Power in and out and power adjust. Got ours for $325 last year and installed them myself. And they are made in Pendelton! #ad


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'97 CC 5spd 4. 10 5spd 315/75 16,Bushwacker,TST 280hp.

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[BigMike]

Bob, Sounds like the one's. Price sounds about right plus installation. I think I'll have them do it for me. I tend to screw things up when I try it myself. Thanks for the info.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[mbrolin]

Camping World sells them and if you cant install them yourself Im sure they will be cheaper than a dealer. They are simple to install. Also Id recommend getting new door panel clips as they do not hold as tight when reused. Powervision makes a great product and they stand behind them as well

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2001 HO 6spd,Quad cab,LWB,4x4,Flame Red,all options except for leather,Westin Brushguard/Push bar,Painless wiring,Radio Shack CB,my own design CB mount,Smittybuilt nerf bars,NW Custom rocker covers,Custom built stainless rocker light bars,DeeZee bedrails,Isspro pyro and boost gauges(more to come)

 

[Driftwood Ram]

BigMike;
That is a pretty good price from your local dealer. They want $600 overe here.
Local 5***** guy.

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96 2500 4x4 Driftwood auto Warn 4x boards pyro,boost,trans temp on a piller, mag hytec trans pan, Reese 15k 5th wheel hitch Pulling 200 Alfa Ideal 31RL

 

[Alan Reagan]

You may want to check out the X-Mount Heated/Power mirrors. They are $399. Power only is $345.
www.automirrorsource.com

They hook up to the existing harness with no splicing. Plug and Play. I talked to Scott Strong @ 1-800-295-3703.

 

[JConley]

I am happy with the 2001 Tow mirrors that I put on my 98.



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[Extreme1]

Conleyjo:
I've been refering to the flip up mirrors as "Dumbo" mirrors. Maybe "Flying Nun" is a better description?!? #ad


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'94 3500 4x4, 209,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro Gauges & Amsoil Air, Oil & Bypass Filters & Lubes, AWOL intake boot.
Punchlist: X-Mount Mirrors, 14 cm Turbo Housing & 215 Injectors.
NRA member.
Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

 

[klenger]

Conlyjo:
I assume that they look better with a 5th wheel behind the truck. Do you find the need to adjust the mirrors very much? I assume with so much surface area that visability should be quite good without needing to readjust. Also, do you need to readjust them when folding them in or out? I hope to get my new truck before this weekend. I'll be able to answer my own questions after that.

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Ken Lenger
On Order - 2001. 5 2500 QC 4X4 SWB SLT, ETC/DDX 5 Speed, 3. 55 (no antispin), camper group, trailer folding mirrors, RBR CD/Radio, LT265/75R16E AT OWL tires, trailer tow group, Patroit Blue / Agate,
Replaces 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 which is for sale.
Trailite 21' Travel Trailer, ~4000 lbs loaded.

 

[BigMike]

Conleyjoe, Your mirrors look real nice. Do they extend in and out. Can a dumby like me install them? Where did you buy them?

Appreciate everyoness input on this issue. Now I'm really screwed up!! Just Kidding.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[JConley]

Klenger The visibility is great! they have a built in convex mirror in one corner that helps a great deal. They do need adjusted whenever they are folded in or out. Other than that, I havent touched them in months. The best part is they dont vibrate. Be careful when adjusting them. Push on the mirror at least one inch from the edge. I saw one that had a broken corner where the owner pushed a little to hard on the outside edge.

Big Mike. No, they dont extend in or out, but when they fold down, they dont stick out as far. These are factory mirrors that I purchased from a local Dodge dealer as a kit. I think I paid something around $230. 00 The box included all the hardware, and mounting brackets. I installed them myself, but it would be a lot easier if a second pair of hands could support the mirror when you are trying to get mounting plate on. There is really nothing to it. Here is a picture of the mirrors folded down to give you an idea of how far they stick out in the folded postition.

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Here is the mounting bracket that comes with the mirror to provide extra support.

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Ya got me on a roll. Here is the side view

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Here is the package that comes from Dodge
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[Fireman Dave]

Hey Conleyjo,

Those look just like the ones that arrived by UPS to me twice in the past week - except both times they arrived with broken glass. #ad


Now I'm scrambling to get my hands on an unbroken pair. I guess they're on back order. #ad


Dave

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2001 2500; SLT; 4x4; QC; LWB; Auto; 3. 54 LS; 265s; Camper; Tow; Sliding Rear Window; Travel Convenience Group; Cab Clearance Lamps; Forest Green

 

[Extreme1]

Dave,
I heard UPS broke all of 'em and Dodge can't keep up!! #ad
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Edit: Conleyjo, Get a little carried away?

Nice work!

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'94 3500 4x4, 209,000 miles, Never had a cat, Auto w/shift kit (thanks Dave G), 3. 54 Gears, TST #5 plate, 235-85-16s, Rancho 9000s w/remote, Isspro Gauges & Amsoil Air, Oil & Bypass Filters & Lubes, AWOL intake boot.
Punchlist: X-Mount Mirrors, 14 cm Turbo Housing & 215 Injectors.
NRA member.
Blue Ribbon Coalition member.
"Warrantee? We don't need no stinking warrantee!"

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[Fireman Dave]

Eric,

Remember, taunting is not a sport. #ad


I bet I'll have my Elephant Ears before you have your Ford look-a-likes back! #ad

 

[dcochran]

I was going to leave this one alone but I just had to step in. Bob V. is absolutely right; the Powervision Mirrors are superb. Being able to adjust them remotely negates about any objection to them that I can think of and, when you've just got to know where something behind you is, getting out to adjust them at anything over being at a dead stop is simply not a viable option.

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00 QC 3500SLT+ 4x4 full load with AT and 3. 54 rear. Rhino lining, Bill Kondolays TC/valve body & cooler. US Gear exhaust brake, BD 2low, BD torqloc (used only in autoloc position if necessary) along with a VA box, K&N, the 3 necessary guages, and DDI's. Carting a Bigfoot 2500 10. 5 camper or pulling a 28' 5th Golden Falcon,(depending upon season/destination) and powervision mirrors to see with.

 

[Champane Flight]

Conelyjoe,Do they vibrate allot?And do you know if they are available for a 95?

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95 Dodge 2500 Luverne grill guard,headache rack,running boards and Amzoiled. Soon to be mildly bombed. 84 Dodge d-150, 318 Hooker headers,Edelbrok intake,mallory ignition,Carter Afb,Accel coil,and Custom dual exhaust. Boat,fifthwheel,motorcycles,and shop. 72000 as of 3/1/01,not even broke in yet. Old Dodge 126000 miles and running better than new.