Side view mirror help
07-01-2016, 09:06 PM
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Side view mirror help
My dad just gave me a 24ft travel trailer, and I can't stand what I have, these:
What other OEM options do I have that are good for towing?
07-01-2016, 10:15 PM
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Those can be pretty good for towing. All you need to do is extend them out a little (and put a wide angle mirror in the upper, outer corner). Here's a pic of the driver's side mirror on my truck with a homemade extension. It looks a little redneck, but it works well, and it's easy to return to stock when you're not towing. (There's a slide-in camper in the truck in this pic, without the extensions I really can't see behind it.)
07-02-2016, 10:45 AM
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They make extension brackets that are adjustable(slide out for towing, in for driving)
I have to find the link.....
07-02-2016, 10:47 AM
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07-02-2016, 10:48 AM
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They make extension brackets that are adjustable(slide out for towing, in for driving)
I have to find the link.....
Thanks Brad. Will the dually gooseneck style Mirrors bolt up to the Western Swing Away mirror mounts?
07-02-2016, 10:59 AM
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GuitarJesus
My dad just gave me a 24ft travel trailer, and I can't stand what I have, these:
What other OEM options do I have that are good for towing?
These are not OEM mirrors, they're aftermarket. The OEM mirrors are "Swing-Loks" .. have a round device between the upper arm and the bracket.
07-02-2016, 11:00 AM
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This is not an OEM mirror, it's aftermarket.
I know, but in the same vein as the swing away type. Its the first picture I found, I jusy used it.
07-02-2016, 12:46 PM
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Thanks Brad. Will the dually gooseneck style Mirrors bolt up to the Western Swing Away mirror mounts?
Yes, but they look goofy
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