Mirror
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Topic: Mirror
Posted By: CMcm
Subject: Mirror
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 9:50am
| What type of extended mirror is best to use when towing |
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Posted By: kymooses
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 9:52am
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Typically not many of us use them. The Pod is narrow enough that most of us get by just fine without them. That is not to say some don't like them. But I would say there is a much higher percentage of owners who tow just fine without them. I can see the back of my Pod just fine without. ------------- https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=cnBvZC5zcG90dGVyQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ - RPod Rallies https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1W1foQXGtrjf8aYly1uh0b-bHPfI&hl=en_US - RPod Owner Map |
Posted By: Outbound
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 5:40pm
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Best? Well, without a question that would be a factory replacement tow mirror. ------------- Craig :: 2009 RP171 towed by a 2017 F150 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 7:00pm
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Best? Depends on your vehicle and how much you want to spend. I chose these: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/clip-on-tow-mirror/69160 - http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/item/clip-on-tow-mirror/69160 Don't believe the box where it says that it won't scratch the paint though. It might not scratch, but it sure rubs the paint and leaves a mark. Putting some type of padding or plastic protective coating on the mirror first helps. Otherwise, they worked fine for our trip in December/January. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: sailor323
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 7:37pm
| We tow with a Toyota Tacoma, stock mirrors, never a problem with visibility |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 7:42pm
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I should have added that we tow with an Escape. We might not need the mirrors, but I do appreciate the extra width. I see better with them.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: shroomer
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2016 at 9:45pm
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I use a pair of add-ons that fit over my Chevy factory mirrors. They stick out a little farther and give me a better view of what's actually behind me. Also helpful with some backing up. The added width of the mirrors also reminds me that I'm towing something a bit wider than my truck. They're worth the few bucks and the few minutes to put on. ------------- Larry and Debbie w/Rosie the mutt. Old: '13 177, '06 Silverado V6 New: '15 Whitehawk 20MRB '14 Silverado V8 |
Posted By: CMcm
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 12:11pm
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Thanks to all. Take delivery mid-April.
What about a trailerjack? useful? |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 4:53pm
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It would help to know what you ore towing with. Very few use towing mirrors because the pod isn't much wider than the truck. We don't use them or a feel a need.
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Posted By: johnmaci
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 5:45pm
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Just a word to the wise, a friend of mine was ticketed in VT for not having towing mirrors on his Honda Pilot (and he was towing a popup). Not sure if it was BS, but it would be a small investment to purchase and put on anyways......  http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-mirrors/ |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 29 Feb 2016 at 8:48pm
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Looking at the link provided, Vermont simply states: "Required." Therefore, it is not BS. I saw one state that required a clear view parallel to the side of the vehicle. In my case, the stock mirrors on our Escape do not provide that view. While I can see, I do not have an unobstructed view directly behind. The additional towing mirrors provide me that view. Those who have wider TVs do not have a problem if the vehicle is indeed wider than the R-Pod but I am not sure how Vermont HP would judge that situation. In any case, it would be prudent to check out the AAA listing and/or other resources to verify whether towing mirrors are required or not. They are likely cheaper than paying for a ticket. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |