Towing Mirrors

[Kirk Montez]

What kind of mirrors are you guys using for towing so you can see around your trailer?



Kirk

 

[Jimmy Lavoie]

I use none. I just scrape the sides alot.:blink:

 

[Art G]

A rear view camera would be better. You can buy them at local Pep Boys

 

[TrainTrac]

When I used to tow my travel trailer, I used these mirrors:



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$16.99 at Camping World

 

[Dingo]

I stick this out the window when backing:



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[Art G]

That's a good one Dingo and it's adjustable.:lol:

 

[Scott Tanner]

I used to use mirrors, but they vibrate too much. I only use them when i am on the interstate for long trips. My trailer is only 7'6" wide, so it isn't too hard to see around. The camera ideais a good idea, I may try that myself.....

 

[Dale McMurry]

MCKEISH Towing Mirrors are the best. Try EBAY.

 

[Dingo]

Okay, my sincere answer is this:

I don't need them unless backing. When I know I'm going to be backing, I look carefully at the area where I'll be backing into, and memorize where things are and the path I want the trailer to take. I then make sure to back in at an angle and I use whichever mirror is on the acute angle side to back the whole thing up. No external trailers mirrors.

 

[Chris Taylor]

McKesh mirrors are the best I have ever found, Not cheap, but they do work the best...

 

[Richard H 2]

Ordered these slide-on mirrors last year. Worked great during our winter trip last year.

 

[Chris Taylor]

The problem I had with the slide-on mirrors was that one of them slid off at 60 mph! Even before it departed the truck, there was a lot of vibration on them, and it made it hard to see out of them.



That's why I looked for something more, and found the McKesh mirrors. Rock solid and they give a lot more view behind the trailer.

 

[JerryW Gilliland]

I've used the E-Trailer mirrors that Dick referred to while towing my 27 foot travel trailer behind by Expedition. They worked great and never fell off or vibrated to the point of not being able to see. Made backing easier and changing lanes MUCH safer.



I've seen plenty of McKesh mirrors in use over the years, especially by heavy users.



A little much for me, though. Here's a link: