Towing Mirrors....thoughts

[GCMASOS]

I have been in contact with a manufacturer to make an alternative to Clearview mirrors.

Bolt onto your current mount but with a bigger mirror and body and still use the your mirror controls. Probably looking at around half or less than the Clearview price.

I know how much I hate strapping on those temporary mirrors when we go away.

This is probably the best place to get the interest. ...just wondering if there is any....

 

[crackacoldie]

Can't vote, got a 100 land cruiser and ranger

 

[davemc]

We got those cheap suction cup ones to start with.. Most did not fit on the Disco's mirrors.
So yes interested.. I only looked at these as temporary when we where about to head to SA to pick up a secondhand van.

 

[GCMASOS]

I am finding out how to add more vehicles

 

[pomtony]

no prado

 

[BigSkiddy]

Honestly I'm happy with my clamp on mirrors (Milenco Aero) Unless I was a full time nomad I don't think I would consider a Clearview style mirror.

 

[Bushman]

Can't vote, got a 100 land cruiser and ranger

Added

 

[Bushman]

no prado

is now

 

[gwadir]

@GCMASOS,

Bolt onto your current mount but with a bigger mirror and body and also be able to fold back unlike the Clearview. ...

sorry to tell you mate but the Clearview's do fold back.

Dave

 

[blacky]

I'd be interested mate. Clearview can stick their prices!

 

[gwadir]

Come on Pete, what about supporting Aussie businesses & manufacturing.

Dave

 

[Bushman]

@GCMASOS,

sorry to tell you mate but the Clearview's do fold back.

Dave

Yeah you just have to do it manually on most.
Ones for the Pajero you loose the auto function for the fold

 

[TTBRIDGE]

@GCMASOS. i migth be missing something here, are you looking at group by of some clearview style mirrors, from an alternte source?

If this is the case, i might be interested. Now i have the new rig i want a set of towing mirrors. Like the idea of the clearview but they are expensive and large. Also not a fan of strap ons... So dependant on look and price i guess.

 

[millers]

Already spent the money on the clearviews. They do not have auto fold back and on the Pathfinder do not have the "puddle lights". If you were to design an alternative I would suggest that you look at auto fold as a feature or option even if the original car does not have it. Also design it so that the fold can be controlled manually (espesially when returning to the driving position). Would be "really fun" to have someone park really close and then have the mirror break off when you start the car and the mirrors fold out. Might even be appropriate to have then controlled seperately so you can use atleast one.

My 2c worth

 

[GCMASOS]

Already spent the money on the clearviews. They do not have auto fold back and on the Pathfinder do not have the "puddle lights". If you were to design an alternative I would suggest that you look at auto fold as a feature or option even if the original car does not have it. Also design it so that the fold can be controlled manually (espesially when returning to the driving position). Would be "really fun" to have someone park really close and then have the mirror break off when you start the car and the mirrors fold out. Might even be appropriate to have then controlled seperately so you can use atleast one.

My 2c worth

That was exactly what I was thinking. .

 

[17triton]

Come on Pete, what about supporting Aussie businesses & manufacturing.

Dave

You`re not stirring after the Aldi rant are you ? lol

 

[GCMASOS]

Nah been wanting to do this since I got my van...

 

[gwadir]

You`re not stirring after the Aldi rant are you ? lol

:fish2: Couldn't help myself, just had to see if I got a bite :heh:

Dave

 

[Antman]

Hey mate,
For me im not interested sorry. I do hate strapping on mirrors. We run with a set of Brunsgaard as they fit over the existing mirror. Set them up once for angle etc and thats it. 10 seconds to install and 10 seconds to remove. Love them.
Cheers
Ants

 

[Stan53]

That's the style I call "Smack" mirrors. Coz every time a truck goes past, they smack back in. Glad you like them though. I really liked the concept, just not the result.