Towing mirrors

cabtone · 22-07-2008, 22:49

Hi there
Have bought a caravan at last and need to buy some towing mirrors for my Mistral.
I've been told to buy those that fit to the wings.
Anybody got any advice.
cabtone

wildbri · 23-07-2008, 00:38

I use the ones that clip on the terrano mirrors, as long as you can see down the side of the van, suppose it depends how wide your van is. regards......bri

Bibio · 23-07-2008, 03:44

I pull a swift challenger and the Mistral mirrors are ok , I tried the ones that fit to the mirrors, but I like the Mistral mirrors better.

John

23-07-2008, 09:24

The elastic band fixings are at a bit of a stretch on the Mistral mirror but I recently bought a Raydot version which just stretches - try before you buy if possible. They should have an E11 stamp on them.

Caravan Club had a recent article about "the law" on mirrors a bit confusing - local dealer said it was wrong! , try their advise.

I think if you are going over the Channel you need to have them comply with EU standards

cabtone · 23-07-2008, 09:40

Thanks for your help guys.
cabtone

jims-terrano · 23-07-2008, 16:34

I'm pretty sure there is regulations saying that you have to have at least one if not both towing mirrors fitted.

Jim T

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 23-07-2008, 21:03

wing mounted mirrors are certainly illegal abroad.

something about having to be adjustable from the cab.

understand law is that need offside and if cant see using
internal rear view then near side too.

also you need to see sides of trailer so standard mirrors
will not do unless trailer is no wider than towing vehicle.

I use large long elastic type strap ons and whilst better
than the cars are still not as good as i would like.

extra mirrors cannot stick out more than 8 inches than
the trailer and must be removed when solo.

22-07-2008, 22:49	#1
cabtone Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East Vehicle: Black&Gold Mistral 1995 Posts: 37	Towing mirrors Hi there Have bought a caravan at last and need to buy some towing mirrors for my Mistral. I've been told to buy those that fit to the wings. Anybody got any advice. cabtone

23-07-2008, 09:40	#5
cabtone Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East Vehicle: Black&Gold Mistral 1995 Posts: 37	Towing mirros Thanks for your help guys. cabtone

23-07-2008, 21:03	#7
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	wing mounted mirrors are certainly illegal abroad. something about having to be adjustable from the cab. understand law is that need offside and if cant see using internal rear view then near side too. also you need to see sides of trailer so standard mirrors will not do unless trailer is no wider than towing vehicle. I use large long elastic type strap ons and whilst better than the cars are still not as good as i would like. extra mirrors cannot stick out more than 8 inches than the trailer and must be removed when solo. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

23-07-2008, 00:38	#2
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	I use the ones that clip on the terrano mirrors, as long as you can see down the side of the van, suppose it depends how wide your van is. regards......bri

23-07-2008, 03:44	#3
Bibio Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Glasgow Scotland Vehicle: Mistral Posts: 262	I pull a swift challenger and the Mistral mirrors are ok , I tried the ones that fit to the mirrors, but I like the Mistral mirrors better. John

23-07-2008, 09:24	#4
trav Guest Posts: n/a	The elastic band fixings are at a bit of a stretch on the Mistral mirror but I recently bought a Raydot version which just stretches - try before you buy if possible. They should have an E11 stamp on them. Caravan Club had a recent article about "the law" on mirrors a bit confusing - local dealer said it was wrong! , try their advise. I think if you are going over the Channel you need to have them comply with EU standards

23-07-2008, 16:34	#6
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	I'm pretty sure there is regulations saying that you have to have at least one if not both towing mirrors fitted. Jim T