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Old 12-04-2017, 04:40 PM   #1
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Need to install some towing mirrors on my 2010 GMC Sierra, dont like not being able to see the rear of my TT. Have considered buying some of the clip on to the existing mirror. If that is not suggested, I would fine with replacing the existing mirrors. Any suggestions either way or suggestions on ones you have experience with? They do not have to be heated or have the signal in them.

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I have a set of Longview for my RAM 1500 similar to these:

https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Towi...id=20104027750

They are easy to put on and take off and are extremely stable - no vibrations. Look at the details of the above as it does appear there may be some restrictions depending on what your stock mirrors are like.
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I also have a set of Longview mirrors. I had purchased another brand that was held on with straps and the vibration was too distracting. The Longview mirrors it securing against your mirrors and the vibration is nil. You can put in your model number; I called Longview and they actually suggested a better model for me.
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Lots of choices on Amazon. Here is a link to a pair that will replace your OEM mirrors, they telescope out for towing, don't have to mess with slide on mirrors, these are $89, lots of other selections for your truck.

https://www.amazon.com/Mirror-2007-2...ra+tow+mirrors
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I have the Dometic Milenco mirrors that I like as they are very secure and do not vibrate., Easy on and off.
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Need to install some towing mirrors on my 2010 GMC Sierra, dont like not being able to see the rear of my TT. Have considered buying some of the clip on to the existing mirror. If that is not suggested, I would fine with replacing the existing mirrors. Any suggestions either way or suggestions on ones you have experience with? They do not have to be heated or have the signal in them.
Good plan, because most states *require* mirrors that extend wide enough for vision behind your trailer!

I've been very happy with the Cipa slide-on mirrors I got for my 2010 F150. They've been very stable and the price can't be beat. I went to cipausa.com to nail down the correct part number, and then bought online them through WalMart with in-store pickup.

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Need to install some towing mirrors on my 2010 GMC Sierra, dont like not being able to see the rear of my TT. Have considered buying some of the clip on to the existing mirror. If that is not suggested, I would fine with replacing the existing mirrors. Any suggestions either way or suggestions on ones you have experience with? They do not have to be heated or have the signal in them.

Thanks.
I recently went through this with my 2011 2500HD. What I learned is that there is A LOT more to replacing factory mirrors than one would think. In the end, I ordered a set of Trail Ridge from 1aauto.com. They are very much feature specific unless you want to have your CM reprogrammed. The link below is the set I went with and I can vouch for the Trail Ridge brand. I couldn't be more pleased with my set. HTH!

https://www.1aauto.com/mirror-pair-t...3/i/1amrp01811

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I also have a 2010 Sierra and went the Amazon OEM-style towing mirror route. Cost was a hundred and something. Maintained heat and power functions and was even able to add turn signals as the truck was already wired for it. All connections are plug and play. Took little more than an hour to install both. 2+ years later and no regrets.
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Go through gmpartsdirect.com and order the OEM towing mirrors that were an option that year.

They are so much better than knockoffs


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Go through gmpartsdirect.com and order the OEM towing mirrors that were an option that year.

They are so much better than knockoffs
Its not worth $500-600 for a pair of OEM mirrors, lots of great aftermarket mirrors out there.
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Its not worth $500-600 for a pair of OEM mirrors, lots of great aftermarket mirrors out there.


It depends on what you think is “worth it” I guess.

If you want mirrors that don’t shake, it’s worth it.
If you want mirrors that fit perfectly the wire harness without mods, it’s worth it.
If you want mirrors that match the rest of the plastic trim on the truck it’s worth it.

Otherwise I guess it’s not worth it.


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It depends on what you think is “worth it” I guess.

If you want mirrors that don’t shake, it’s worth it.
I get no shaking unlike the clip on mirrors I tried

If you want mirrors that fit perfectly the wire harness without mods, it’s worth it.
I don't know about Chevy but my F350 was a 20 min plug n play install per side, only one trim piece to remove on door to access nuts and harness, no mods needed, fit and look as good as OEM

If you want mirrors that match the rest of the plastic trim on the truck it’s worth it.
I don't have any other black plastic trim near the mirrors to match.
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I have a set of Milenco Aero3 Towing Mirrors, on my Dakota. I really like them. I have them set to reach way out there, and I can easily see the bumper of my HTT. No to very little vibration. I am sure with a full size TV, it would be even easier to see, and would not need to set them up to reach as far.

The only downside, every time I put them on, we have to adjust the mirrors. My DW, has to get out the the TV to make the adjustments on the passenger side. Me, I just reach out the window. I do not think it is a big deal. When we are in camp, I flip my mirrors in so they do not get bumped.
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I'd purchased some mirrors from A1 for a Tundra that worked great. Looked OEM.

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i had the clip on mirrors for a bit and they worked just fine. they didn't move or come loose. i was going to install a set of replacement non oem towing mirrors that i found for a few hundred but ended up not ever getting them because the clip ons worked well. i just sold them when i sold the truck or would still be using them.
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I guess I'm in the minority then. I picked these up many years ago for $15 each at the local industrial supply place, and they've served me well. This is the third tow vehicle I've used them on. Good field of vision but they do vibrate ever so slightly -- enough that I can't read the license plate on the car behind me, but I'm far more interested in knowing that there's a car behind me in the first place.
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It depends on what you think is “worth it” I guess.

If you want mirrors that don’t shake, it’s worth it.
If you want mirrors that fit perfectly the wire harness without mods, it’s worth it.
If you want mirrors that match the rest of the plastic trim on the truck it’s worth it.

Otherwise I guess it’s not worth it.
I couldn’t disagree more. I went the aftermarket route for my GM and have experienced none of the aforementioned problems in over 35k miles of travel. While I’m typically a proponent of the “you get what you pay for” school of thought, methinks there may be a wee bit too much generalization being tossed about in championing the OEM’s here.
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That’s what I love about this forum. Not only will they disagree with you, they will disagree with you in such an onerous manner that you feel like a whipped dog who dared opine against the majority!

How dare someone offer their opinion!?

Folks can’t disagree in a civil manner, they have to “can’t disagree more”

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CIPA towing mirrors for GMC and Chevy. Slip on over stock mirrors and have a knob to tighten them. Have a pair for our 07 Silverado, work great and no problems with them. Currently $45 on Amazon.


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CIPA towing mirrors for GMC and Chevy. Slip on over stock mirrors and have a knob to tighten them. Have a pair for our 07 Silverado, work great and no problems with them. Currently $45 on Amazon.


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