Towing mirror reccommentations?

[Watchman]

A colleague has just bought and collected a large caravan this weekend, and was showing me his pics of it. I commented on his towing mirrors - how I've never felt the need for them - and he pointed out that they were now the law. I confess this one had passed me by - I've no excuse.

So, I shall equip myself with pair for my next "tow" - can anyone recommend a good set? I'd like to retain the use of the "normal" door mirrors - I'd rather not use towing mirrors whose attachments wrap around the door mirrors obscuring my view through them.

The clip-on type all look a bit flimsy but maybe they're not.

What do you all use?

[Huffy]

I got a set of these when I picked mine up last year.

http://www.towsure.com/product/Universal_Towing_Mi...

There are more expensive versions that have better reviews but I have found these to be more than adequate. One does vibrate ever so slightly but it hasn't caused any problems and the rubber straps are nice and soft/flexible and haven't caused any damage to the paint on the back of the mirrors. They also leave you regular mirrors clear. The only observation I would make is that you do need a little space between the mirror and the housing on your wing mirrors for the clips to fit in place although every car will be different.

[hornetrider]

I've got Milenco ones similar to the above. Solid.

[Rosscow]

Me too - I have the Milenco Grand Aero mirrors. Very solid, about £55 though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milenco-Grand-Aero-Towing-...

[hornetrider]

Those ones are ginormous

Ones I have are much smaller and look similar to the first response.

Edit: these ones

[Watchman]

Thanks all.

Huffy said:

... and the rubber straps are nice and soft/flexible and haven't caused any damage to the paint on the back of the mirrors. They also leave you regular mirrors clear. The only observation I would make is that you do need a little space between the mirror and the housing on your wing mirrors for the clips to fit in place although every car will be different.

Thanks for this comment - both thoughts had crossed my mind (paint damage and enough "meat" on the mirror case to mount the towing mirrors to). I'll keep both in mind when I look at different models.

[littlebasher]

I wonder what makes him think it's not the law, there's a requirement to be able to see a certain field behind the outfit

Here's one link of many!

http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-tips/towing-m...

[Watchman]

littlebasher said:

I wonder what makes him think it's not the law, there's a requirement to be able to see a certain field behind the outfit

Here's one link of many!

http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-tips/towing-m...

You have misread the OP.

[Rosscow]

hornetrider said:

Those ones are ginormous

Ones I have are much smaller and look similar to the first response.

Edit: these ones

Indeed they are, but I like having the extra view

[littlebasher]

Watchman said:

You have misread the OP.

You're right, i did

What a tool!

Apologies OP

[marshal_alan]

another vote for milenco aero mirrors as seen above, very little vibration, easy to attach/detach and unlike the ones that strap on they wont fall off

[Watchman]

littlebasher said:

Watchman said:

You have misread the OP.

You're right, i did

What a tool!

Apologies OP

[LeadFarmer]

Millenco are my preferred choice.

I would say that most caravan towers are driving illegally even with towing mirrors fitted. When choosing towing mirrors, please remember that they aren't just there to act as another mirror, you are supposed to be able to see along the actual sides of your caravan, as well as a set distance behind the caravan. With my mirrors I can actually see the sides of my caravan, but it does mean they stick out more than on other cars. I guess most folk just fit the mirrors and drive off, unaware of what field of view they are supposed to provide. But I also assume most police officers are unaware also.

These illustration should help...




With the Millenco mirrors I use, I couldn't actually see the sides of my caravan (photo below), so I purchased their extension arms which stick out further (sadly no photo available of this view).

Edited by LeadFarmer on Thursday 19th March 17:06

[surveyor]

Rosscow said:

Me too - I have the Milenco Grand Aero mirrors. Very solid, about £55 though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milenco-Grand-Aero-Towing-...

+1.

I've notice with the grand as I can see the entire van top and bottom it's much easier when I'm manoeuvring around places that I should not be in.

[Rosscow]

surveyor said:

Rosscow said:

Me too - I have the Milenco Grand Aero mirrors. Very solid, about £55 though.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Milenco-Grand-Aero-Towing-...

+1.

I've notice with the grand as I can see the entire van top and bottom it's much easier when I'm manoeuvring around places that I should not be in.

Yep!