Towing

I have been using these because I don't like the extensions with the rubber straps - these are easier to put on, stay adjusted, and vibrate less in my opinion - Amazon link: Dometic DM2912 Milenco Grand Aero3 Towing Mirror (Twin Pack)

hmm, that SKU is NLA, but this looks to be a pair of the same things?

See post #9.

-- Chuck

Left Coast Geek said:

hmm, that SKU is NLA, but this looks to be a pair of the same things?

https://www.amazon.com/Milenco-MIL-2912-Grand-Towing-Mirror/dp/B085MHK9D1

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I would be paranoid that I’d be going down the freeway at 70mph and that thing comes loose and does $5,000 damage to the paint down the side of my expedition.

jjscsix said:

I would be paranoid that I’d be going down the freeway at 70mph and that thing comes loose and does $5,000 damage to the paint down the side of my expedition.

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These hold really well - actually better than the rubber strap version. Not a concern as long as you clamp it tight enough. I've been using mine for ~9 years with no issues. They vibrate far less than the other (rubber strap) version I had first.

yeah, I tried strap-ons with my Tacoma and they came loose in the first 100 miles.

anyways, I got the Milenco's I linked (overnight free shipping, gotta love Amazon Prime), and test fit one this afternoon, and the clamps fit nicely and seemed very secure. and THEY don't hit the window when the mirrors auto-fold when you park and lock the truck. A quick sit in my drivers seat at my driving position, and they seem to give a very wide field.

I have been using a pair of the rubber strap ones for almost 10 years on 3 different vehicles and they have been great. However, this spring while driving, one of the straps snapped and the mirror was gone. Prior to this incident, I never had any issues with them at all.

I am going to look at those clamp on style linked above.

Left Coast Geek said:

yeah, I tried strap-ons with my Tacoma and they came loose in the first 100 miles.

anyways, I got the Milenco's I linked (overnight free shipping, gotta love Amazon Prime), and test fit one this afternoon, and the clamps fit nicely and seemed very secure. and THEY don't hit the window when the mirrors auto-fold when you park and lock the truck. A quick sit in my drivers seat at my driving position, and they seem to give a very wide field.

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I like this - the mirrors being able to power-fold with the extension mirrors installed. My passenger mirror does hit the window but only gently - doesn't move the mirror.

I had these for one season: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Q161BQ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Did not like them. The mirrors are so small and constantly shook making them pretty much worthless except for backing the trailer into a site.
I hesitated getting these (that were suggested above): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085MHK9D1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
for the same reason others posted "they are gonna fly right off!"

I was WAY wrong. I think these are more secure than the straps. I went through Benicia, CA (for anyone who doesn't know the area, it is ALWAYS WINDY). No problem. If you aren't comfortable tightening down by hand, use a wrench (but not too tight as to crack anything).

They still vibrate (anything will - I think), but because the mirrors are so large, it wasn't as noticeable. Once you have them sized the way want them, you just remove the #1 screws and put them away in the nice bag it comes with.

I've been towing a travel trailer (6500lbs, 27ft ball-bumper, 8ft wide). This thing pulls like a locomotive. I love it. EXCEPT the mirrors. I'm adding a camera to the camper. Too bad Trail Ridge doesn't make mirrors for this like they do for my 2011. Those were awesome.