Tow mirrors

[BCFAST]

Ed, I have never seen that style of mirror at Wally-World... only in trailer supply shops. They have always worked just fine for me!

 

[Okie-Go]

My salesman threw a pair in I bought the trailer. I think they were right at $25. 00. The one on the right sometimes get out of adjustment, when the wife wakes up from her nap I just ask her to readjust it and I am good to go.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton

 

[Banshe]

Camping World has clip for about $12 each and slide on for about $22 each. I'm using the slide ones while I wait for the electric/heated versions to come out.

 

[Larry Willard]

Genos has some, and I have been told they are better than the rest of what's available out there.
Larry

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Ram Rod
'01 3500 white quad cab sport 4x4 ETH DEE SLT+ 4:10s posi Pac brake combo gauge tow/camper pkg. 20k reese 5th hitch
35' holiday rambler 5th wheel

 

[Ed]

Does anybody have a suggestion for tow mirrors that attach to the stock mirrors. I am holding out for tow mirrors that have power and heat, but I need something to clip on the mirrors for now.

Location, (ie. WalMart), price, brand and model name.

Thanks,
Ed

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1999 QC SLT 4x4 LB 2500 Cummins, 6 speed, HD.

 

[TowPro]

I messed with those slide on jobs for a couple years, never could see very well with them. Then I bought the MeKesh mirrors from Hensley. They slide into the door/window opening and have a leg, that rests on the middle of the door, and a strap that hooks on the bottom of the door. best towing mirrors I have ever had. No more vibration then the factory mirrors, and there easy to put on and off. I was kind of hessatint about using clamp on mirrors, but I read many replies about them on the RV news group, and tried them myself. Love them.
Of course, there not heated or electric adjust, I just get the wife to lean out and move them. After I reinstall them, they will still be in the same adjustment place as last time, and don't need to be changed.

Plus you can adjust them in or out to the point that you will not fit through the toll booths!

 

[Banshe]

Been using the slide on from camping world since '94. Had them on my Chevy, now on my Ram (same set). Towed 26' and now a 29' 5ver. I get more vibration in the slide on mirrors than I do from the stock mirror, but as long as I'm looking for large objects (such as other vehicles), they are OK. At night, the vibration can cause the headlights to appear like UFOs jumping all around, you think your in the twilite zone! My preference is to go with the Magna but I'm waiting for the heated version.

 

[Dane]

I have the Geno's slide on, they vibrate badly and don't stay in adjustment very well. Sure wish someone would design a quality slide on. I'd easily pay double than what I paid Geno's.

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[Koa Man]

I maybe wrong, won't be the first time, but I don't think it is possible to make a slide on or clip on type mirror that will not vibrate so badly at speed as to make it nearly useless. I tried them before, then used after market door mounted trailer mirrors and both vibrated badly. I now have Power Visions which hardly vibrates at all at full extension and no vibration at 3/4 or less. These mirrors will extend 6 inches, about 1. 5 inches more than the Magnas, although I think the extension of the Magnas would be more than adequate for towing. I normally use my mirrors at 2/3 extension and can see fine around my flatbed headboard. Those with standard pickup beds will see even better. These mirrors are not heated, but I don't need heated mirrors.

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1996 3500 Clubcab SLT, auto, 4. 10 limited-slip, TST #5, 370s, AFC spring kit, Psychotty, Dunrite converter, Trans-Go, DiPricol EGT, boost & trans temp. gauges, 9 ft. aluminum flatbed and tool boxes with Venco dump. Custom front bumper, Hadley air horn, PowerVision mirrors & 4" Stack Exhaust.

 

[WCrovo]

I used the Genos on my 99 and they were OK. I got he factory flip ups and they are awesome. I would sell you my Genos for 20 bucks if you are interersted.

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2001 2500 tow, camper, SWB, ETH/DEE, 3. 54 Bright white,4 wheel discs.

 

[Dane]

TowPro, where can we get the MeKesh? DO you have a link to Hensley? Thanks!

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2001 HO 6 speed Regular Cab SLT 4x4 3. 54 anti spin 2500. Used for the daily grind and sneaking away to some secret Baja beaches toting a cabover

 

[TowPro]

http://www.hensleymfg.com/mckeshmirrors.html

Now I bought the little round attatchments mirrors at Pepboys. (I only have a round one on the DS)

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• 98 ISB,QC,5spd,2wd,3:54lsd. Stock with BD brake and Gauges!
• 2000 Terry 305G 5th wheel

 

[bdaniel]

I second the opinion about the McKesh mirrors. I tried 2-3 clipon mirrors and they never did work well. Too much vibration. I bought the McKesh and love them. The mirror is rectangular and they mount horizontally. I made another bracket and mounted the mirror vertically. I just like them better that way. I bought them at a local RV place. Highly recommended.

Bobby

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2000, Driftwood, 2500, automatic, 3. 54, 2WD, LWB, SLT, Quad Cab, most of the options, Grover air horns, tow 5500lb 28'x8' Aerolite TT and two small boys.

 

[DLBurns]

Another McKesh Tow mirror endorsement.
I used the slip over type once, found them completely useless, bought the McKesh mirrors and have been a happy tower since.

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01' 3500 Bright White,QC LWB, Auto, 4:10, Line-X Bedliner, Member San Jose RamRunners
2000 Dutchman Travel Trailer ( 1st class POS )
1996 Harley-Davidson FLHR

 

[DennyDay]

I spent about $200 and tried about everything available. If anyone wants a set of McKesh, I've got a set in the box.
Finally bought a set of Powervision, and have been very happy since. Should have just bought them in the beginning and saved a bunch of $$.

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Denny
'99 2500 4X4 White short Q cab to much added to put here

 

[Bug Out]

I have "powervision" mirrors on mine. They are great. Push a button they extend, push and they retract. . Are cosly, but if you decided to go with full power, they are the way to go.

 

[anthony4]

When I ordered my 2001 I had the trailer towing mirror package add on. I think there great. I pull A 35ft 5'er and I can see everything. I like the trailer tow mirrors better than the clip-on. When you on hook the trailer you just fold them down or just leave them up. If you would like to switch from power/heated mirrors you can, but you need to reinforce the tow mirrors with a metal bracket. Good luck.

2001 2500HD Quad Cab SLT LWB, 4x4, Cummins, 3. 54 gears,
Deep Garnet Red, Agate, 4w ABS, tinted windows,
Camper and Trailer tow packages with trailer towing mirrors,
HD transfer case, snow plow prep, cab lights, travel conv group,
mopar nurf bars, Downey SST cover, Bed liner with fifth wheel hitch
Power driver seat with power lumbar,
loaded loaded loaded!!!!!!!

 

[Cdogg]

Ed-try ktsales.com. I have had these mirrors for both my dodge and for a chevy. I would reccomend them to anybody, fit real nice and hold real good... .

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01'2500 SB,QC,4x4,Auto, Leather,IC Nerf Bars,K&N Filter, Husky mud flaps, Rocker 5th hitch

 

[TowPro]

Just saw a great deal on the McKesh mirrors (first time I have ever seen a sale price on them)
Click Here

Originally posted by TowPro:
http://www.hensleymfg.com/mckeshmirrors.html

Now I bought the little round attatchments mirrors at Pepboys. (I only have a round one on the DS)

 

[Fireman Dave]

For you guys with McKesh:

Does the top clip have any affect on the window moulding - does it stretch it or chew it up? Can the window go up and down without getting scratched with the mirror on the door? Any paint scratches from the straps or the bottom clip?

Thanks

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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