towing mirrors

[RP53]

he folks, just wondering what type of mirrors you have on your TV, are the factory or do u use a extension, if so what do yo use and are they worth buying

thanks in advance

[Iraqvet05]

I had the slip on CIPA mirrors on my old 1500 and they weren't bad for the price but the mirror was pretty small. I have aftermarket full head tow mirrors on my 2500 and would not use anything smaller. I think the problem you are going to run into is finding a custom or aftermarket mirror for such a new year model...nothing listed in CIPAs website or eBay for the new Colorado yet.

[SMS1115]

Replaced my original mirrors with factory tow mirrors. Was actually quite easy. Found them to fit my truck on Amazon.

[Marcm157]

I use Cipa slip on as well but don't care for them very much. I can't afford factory tow mirrors for my truck and as stated it's too new for any after market ones. As soon as they become available I will jump on them.

[RAurand]

Here is one brand called Grand Aero. Similar to what I have.

Grand Aero Clip-On Towing Mirrors - 2 Per Box-pplmotorhomes.com


Here is what I have and they are big enough. Believe me, they stay on until you take them off. Had mine for 4 years now. I have my round bar set down (photo shows it up) so this mirror is aligned with my regular Expedition mirrors.


http://www.campingworld.com/shopping...set-of-2/86645

[Marcm157]

Originally Posted by RAurand

Here is one brand called Grand Aero. Similar to what I have.

Grand Aero Clip-On Towing Mirrors - 2 Per Box-pplmotorhomes.com


Here is what I have and they are big enough. Believe me, they stay on until you take them off. Had mine for 4 years now. I have my round bar set down (photo shows it up) so this mirror is aligned with my regular Expedition mirrors.



Milenco Grand Aero 3 Towing Mirrors, Set of 2 - Dometic DM-2912 - Mirrors - Camping World

What kind of marks do they leave on your stock mirrors? I'm looking for a better temporary solution then the Cipas I'm currently using. Mirrors for my truck with my options are about $1200 and I just can't justify that now or likely ever...

[RAurand]

Originally Posted by Marcm157

What kind of marks do they leave on your stock mirrors? I'm looking for a better temporary solution then the Cipas I'm currently using. Mirrors for my truck with my options are about $1200 and I just can't justify that now or likely ever...

Mine leave no marks at all. There is a small square rubber pad on the bottom of the top 2 clamping jackscrew. Stand by a few seconds here and I will go take a photo and attach it to this.
See below photo of the clamping points.

[Marcm157]

Originally Posted by RAurand

Mine leave no marks at all. There is a small square rubber pad on the bottom of the top 2 clamping jackscrew. Stand by a few seconds here and I will go take a photo and attach it to this.
See below photo of the clamping points.

Thanks for the photo - I think i will give these a shot as the Cipa's I'm using have way too small field of vision.

[RAurand]

Originally Posted by Marcm157

Thanks for the photo - I think i will give these a shot as the Cipa's I'm using have way too small field of vision.

IMO, I honestly do not think you will regret it. That was the best I could find other than replacing my factory mirrors with factory towing mirrors which was way too expensive.


When you get them and try them, please post how you like them? I also placed small 2 1/2 - 3" round wide angle mirrors in the bottom outside corners so when I go around corners, I can still see the trailer wheels.

[rkresge]

Originally Posted by RP53

he folks, just wondering what type of mirrors you have on your TV, are the factory or do u use a extension, if so what do yo use and are they worth buying

thanks in advance

Happy with my Cipa slip-ons. Yeah, the mirror is not huge, but it works and it may be the least expensive option out there.

Roger

[DocBrown]

I'd email CIPA and ask if they have plans to offer a custom fit slip on for the Colorado.

I've had 2 sets of CIPA mirrors. A set for my '95 Suburban and a set for current Sierra. They don't bounce. They don't leave marks. In fact the contact points have rubber on them. The mirror is plenty big to see if they are adjusted properly. And they only take a minute each to put on.

[ttavasc]

I have a set of Longview slip-on tow mirrors from etrailer.com for my '14 RAM. They have a model for '16 Ford F150 as well - LVT-2300-C. These slip on really easy, don't block the puddle lights and are solid - no vibrations while driving. They've worked out well for about $70.

[33 RLDS]

Big Block Avalanches sole purpose in life is to pull heavy stuff so it came OE with extending tow mirrors

[dhinkle57]

I used cipa strap on door mirrors Cipa 11650 Door Mount Towing Mirror - Walmart.com on our Ridgeline for three years and liked them. Traded the Honda for a F150 with factory tow mirrors and love them. Power in, out and fold.

[wanderlust]

I've been using the Fit System 3891 Deluxe Universal Clip-on on my Infiniti QX56 and have been very happy. They take some time to set up, but once you get things adjusted they easily just clip on and off. If we are staying at a site for a few days I unclip an set them in the back seat. My TV mirrors fold back so if I'm in a crowded parking space I fold them in so not to get in peoples way - or get damaged.

[Frankp877]

This is what I use on our Silverado. Very nice fit with no noticeable vibration.

https://www.amazon.com/Fit-System-80...On+Tow+Mirrors

[culleokapapa]

I,ve had cipa slip- ons for 15 years and they still work great.

[bigbird]

I,m also happy with my cipa's. I place a paper towel between them and the mirror just in case they might scratch.

[oldenuftoknowbetter]

I have Fit System clip-ons. Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not a big mirror, but allows me to see around the side of the trailer. (I also have a rear view camera.)