What mirrors
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You just about have to mortgage the house @ $750 a pair plus fitting. No thanks. Show ponies can have them. They are also a bit of an issue getting into tight parking spots as they are permanently on there.
Saw a 200 in lightening ridge with the brunsguard mirror never got a chance to ask him but looked good because they were small and ligth. I'm over the Ora's they just fold back, Even with black tape under the mirror. Finally got the drivers to stay by moving the post in to contact the snorkel. That stopped it from going anywhere.
To the people who have no issues with there mirrors can I ask what speed you tow up to? Maybe Iam being optermistic expending anything to stay out north of 110 kph?
To the people who have no issues with there mirrors can I ask what speed you tow up to? Maybe Iam being optermistic expending anything to stay out north of 110 kph?
Hi Jim, i've had my oro's at 120km/hr for extended periods in the NT, no problem
on our recent trip to the NT we did 8000km with not a single adjustment after leaving Brisbane. Just a few checks that things were tight.
on our recent trip to the NT we did 8000km with not a single adjustment after leaving Brisbane. Just a few checks that things were tight.
Hi Jim
I tow at around 105K on cruise, I just had the glass replaced with normal glass as the convex didn't suit my pr!ck of a drive way. With the convex glass there was no noticable movement but with the normal glass they do vibrarte a little due to the size of the image. I hope thios helps
cheers
Dave
Yep brunsgaard for us. We have a new pajero, didn't want it scratched with suction caps and straps. Went to caravan show in Melbourne, reviewed many mirrors. Decided to go with Brunsgaard, place duct tape around the join where mirror pajero mirror folds. Problem solved with folding mirror. This doesn't mark the paint work and tow mirrors are easy to fit. We did trim the length of the bar witch holds the tow mirror. The tow mirror is mounted in the middle of it onto the support bar which eliminates most of the vibration..
Thanks Guys. I must admit the Ora didnt move once the snorkel held it. But also the strap and clamp didnt really fit the LC mirror either and I could see this being an issue later as well. I really like those Brunsguard mirrors but think I will try some of the strap on type first as I have a few sets.
BTW at lightning ridge I saw an old guy with a set of those mirror bars right across the bonnet on a late Prado .
BTW at lightning ridge I saw an old guy with a set of those mirror bars right across the bonnet on a late Prado .
$750 + fitting Bloody rip off
I know these things are expensive but thats just plain rude.my mate got his for just under $600 but fitted himself in a van park while on a trip as he lost a mirror.
When he gets home and if not tripping for a while he just takes them off again, as he said they're a bit tight for his carport and a bloody pain in suburbia traffic
$750 + fitting Bloody rip off
my mate got his for just under $600 but fitted himself in a van park while on a trip as he lost a mirror.
When he gets home and if not tripping for a while he just takes them off again, as he said they're a bit tight for his carport and a bloody pain in suburbia traffic
yes I agree they are on the Expensive side, but have you priced a replacement OEM mirror? - Toyota wanted $399.00 each for my 100 series. Nissan were not that far behind for the GU mirrors either.
and neither of my 4wds are "Show Ponies" - trust me.....
I just hate having crappy mirrors scratching the paint on my doors, falling off when driving, vibrating so much they give you a head ache looking at them, scoring the glass as they are so tight to stop vibration, they damage elsewhere
I find them soo much better for driving when the van is not on either, as when reversing into car bays at the shops, you can actually see the white lines..... which is always a help......
horses for courses really.
me...???? best money I have spent for towing,
cheers
I was using the Aussie Truck style, possibly the Camec ones. Not happy about how they deform the window seal and would squeal against the window when putting it up or down. I had these on my Prado, but now I have the LC200, will probably give the Brunsgaard ones a bash. Anyone know where to get them at a good price?
have had and tried ora mirrors the worst ones yet than the truck mirrors and another brand, but the best ones are the clear view if you tow a van spend the money I did not want too but bit the bullet could not be happer,
Has anyone tried the Milenco Aero http://www.caravanpro.com.au/produc...rors/aero-extra-wide-towing-mirrors---milenco or Grand Aero http://www.caravanpro.com.au/produc...rand-aero-extra-wide-towing-mirrors---milenco ?
I agree with you bigcol, I thought clearview were way too expensive, but I found a set on ebay for $450 so my wife bought them for me, previously I have had cheap shlt things binned them, and then tried ora, they kept folding in when a truck went past, so thought I would try truck mirrors, they were ok but do rub on the glass if not careful, the straps vibrate and rattle especially when they get wet and stretch, best mirrors I have had are the clearview by a long way, wouldn't have anything else now!
Yeah I like these, I reckon that's what we'll go with. Looks like a well made mounting system, plus they're a good looking mirror (as far as towing mirrors go anyway)
Can't justify $800 for a set of ClearView.
Not about show ponies...practicality. ..if you tow a rig like mine...I'm going to get some. ...saw them on a new 200 and he has been around aus with them and wouldn't have it any other way.
We now have a set of brunsgaard mirrors. Was over the straps and also the bits of those mirrors that go down into the window. Didn't want to damage our new Pajero with those.
Once they are setup, taking them on and off is easy, quick and no re-setting up of the mirrors. Love them to bits!
Once they are setup, taking them on and off is easy, quick and no re-setting up of the mirrors. Love them to bits!