Trailer Tow Mirrors

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I really like my old, aluminum mirrors. I think they look nice, and are very functional! I have never been snuck up on by another vehicle while towing... they give you plenty of view!

I catch a ration of crap from some... call them "monkey bars" and all kinds of things, but they are a lot like the cummins... do the job and do it well!

Mark... using them for a "first alert"? Be careful around corners! (hehe).

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Rob Hanson
1999 "Big Red", 3500 SLT QC 4X4 6 spd, 4. 10 LSD, Braided SS fuel lines, Mag-Hytec Rear Cover, Cummins E-Brake, Blue Box, DD3 Injectors, Banks High Ram and 14cm Wastegated Turbo, All-steel Cowl Induction Hood, Cummins RED Valve Cover, Rhino, Rosewood Kit, Scotty System, SportComp Gauges, TorkLift SuperHitch, Tekonsha Brake Controller, Rear Flood lights, Cobra CB, DeeZee Running Boards, BD 2WD Low kit, Air Lift bags and a Geno's "I tromped a Ford" decal. Member of BOMB! (WW NW Chapter)

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I'd rather be... .
Cummin than Strokin.

 

[Koa Man]

I agree you can't beat those big 3 point door mounted towing mirrors for visibility, but the reason I don't like them is not so much for "looks", but because they are strictly a manual operation. I like power mirrors because I can fine tune the adjustment, swing it down to look at where my tires are in relation to the curb, etc. Also with the power extensions, I can pull it in to clear a narrow gate (had to do it today) and extend them out again without having to get out of the truck. I have never seen any slip on towing mirrors that did not vibrate so much that it made them almost useless. I currently run the Power Visions at about 3/4 extension and can see just fine around the 7'10" chip box I have on my truck. Vibration is very very minimal.

 

[DUNE RACER]

I like new fold out mirrors on my truck. I had the power ones with slip on extensions on my old truck and they were worthless to me when towing. I would trade the power luxury for being able to see clearly while towing anytime, I think there great.

 

[John]

Hey Rob, your '99 "monkey bar" factory mirrors are stainless steel not aluminum. #ad


... . old tech. for an old dude eh? #ad

 

[amsoilman]

RobG,
Take off the inside cover(1 screw)and then tighten the thre mounting nuts. Had a friend who had these mirrors, and that is what he did to correct the vibrating. He claims they are super for towing;wouldn't trade them for any of the add-ons.

Wayne

 

[QRTRHRS]

Anyone know of a source for heated 3 point mirror heads? While we're at it, heated and with marker lights as well.