not sure if this has crossed anyone else's mind before, but my 04 f350 has the standard rear view mirror (not the larger/thicker fancy heated one like my 01 excursion limited has) and it seems like i have just enough viewing angle from side to side, but up and down it seems like the mirror is too narrow to display the whole rear window in it without me moving my head/body up or down. i currently have it positioned so i can see out starting at the very top of the rear window, but it doesn't show the lower part of the window like i said, without me moving. i like seeing out of the lower part of the window as well because it shows the back quarter or more of the bed, and if i have something in there, like today i had my tile saw, i just like keeping an eye on it. so i'd like to upgrade to a larger rear view mirror. not sure if i want a clip on just for a quick easy fix, or something that replaces the mirror completely. i have a feeling the clip on will vibrate/shake. my excursion heated mirror is slightly taller, at about 2-1/4"", while my plain jane f350 one is a tad less than 2-1/8".

any ideas? i saw a few threads on this but most ended up with just adding a clip on mirror, but at least i know i'm not the only one that has wanted a larger rear view!

my only requirement is....i do NOT want a heated one my tint is dark and in my excursion sometimes the mirror gets darker and makes it hard to see out with the window tint.

i am thinking about just getting one of those large aftermarket ones that have the LCD monitor in it that is hidden when not in use. they seem pretty big and i could hook 1 of my 2 rear view cams to it, and the 2nd cam to my 7" in dash radio. 1 is for backing up and 1 is going to be positioned strictly for backing up to trailers. so if anyone has a mirror with a screen in it and has had good luck, let me know which one you recommend!

thanks!

 

I use this Broadway mirror 360mm and can see the whole back seat. Works great IMO.

 

Clip on right? Any pics of it installed? Anything you don't like, like vibration or anything? I'd prefer clip on that way I don't have to mess with taking the stocker off and risk breaking the glass like i did once years ago lol.

 

Clip on yes, never moves, never had a problem with this brand and I have had them in several cars.

 

since they have this one local and in stock, i'm going to try it out tomorrow (forgot to make it by the store today) and see how it works, if i don't like it i will return and buy the one you posted, although i think it's pretty similar. thanks for the suggestion pointing me in the right direction though! ill let you know how this one works out!

K-Source Clip-On Wide-Angle Mirror - 18" RM011: Advance Auto Parts

 

Automotive Products | Gentex
Major supplier to the manufacturers. Many different options available. Also can be found online.

 

The one you have selected will give a nice OEM look, the broadways however have a coating so no reflection from headlights. Most Asian shopping centers will have them, I found mije on Amazon though.

 

I tried the advanced auto one, i dont like the convex shape. I need to find one that is flat.

 

Size wise this showed much more than i ever could need, but i do not like the curved glass. Good thing i bought local so i didn't have to deal with shipping it back, etc.





So i bought all these at pepboys lmao. Gonna see tomorrow which i like best then return the rest. Just couldn't adjust to that first curved mirror i bought. I like the flat glass much better.

 

went with the CarMate M32A (the one on the very right) except i left the 2 small attachment mirrors on each side off, that just made things confusing.