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27-04-2016, 18:18 | #1 |
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extended mirrors when towing caravan
With a t2 does any one use extended mirrors when towing caravan if so what ones
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27-04-2016, 19:01 | #2 |
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I got a pair of mirrors with my caravan called "suck it and see". Avoid these as they shake about. Best I've used are mirrors that clip or strap to the terrano mirror assembly.
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27-04-2016, 19:10 | #3 | |
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When I towed the older normal width van I did not bother at first, as I also have a camera on the back of the van, which with it's angle of view meant I had an overlap and could see vehicles in both the camera and the mirrors as they came up the side., but I was told that by law I can't count the camera, and it's only the side mirror views that count. Without the camera, I could not see down the actual sides of the caravan which is the areas you have to be able to see by law... I have the older version of the "Milenco Aero 2 Convex" mirrors that also have the straps as well as the clamp. I like the belt and braces approach, and don't find they vibrate that much. I also attach the towing mirror to the top of the T2 mirror, with the bend to the mirror going up, which puts the mirror above other cars mirrors and reduced the chances of someone taking them out. You can just make them out here.. |
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27-04-2016, 19:45 | #4 |
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Yep when I towed the caravan I still needed them. We have big mirrors as standard but they don't really stick out far enough to have a clear view. I always had mirrors for both sides even though I know a lot of people don't.
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27-04-2016, 20:22 | #5 |
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Always do as standard mirrors don't give the view that is needed by law, only can see the front edges of our bailey ranger with the T2 mirrors & not down the side
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27-04-2016, 20:49 | #6 |
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3 points, and up to £1000 if you don't
Used one with two traps, |
03-05-2016, 18:22 | #7 |
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a transit was pulled over for no mirrors on way to clacton.had to drop van and get some befor cop would let it go.
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03-05-2016, 22:05 | #8 |
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I just bought some "rock steady" brand mirrors, basically a cheaper version of milenco, usable but not very impressed, two rubber straps broke first time I used them.
I would tell you not to get convex or concave mirrors though, its a personal preference of but they do my head in |
03-05-2016, 22:30 | #9 | |
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I like the Convex and find they give a better overall view, some how I accidentally ended up with one of each, when I should have had 2 Convex, but it was too late to take them back. I use the normal one on the nearside but find the viewing angle too small to be of any real use, so am keeping my eye out for another convex one. |
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03-05-2016, 22:49 | #10 | |
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the screw downs on yours I think are metal, mine are plastic, and like I said when I first used them two of the straps broke, but those were the best that thd local caravan place stocked and i was desperate. |
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04-05-2016, 11:39 | #11 | |
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If you don't get on with yours and find you prefer the flat mirrors, I have a spare pair of flat Milenco ones here, Only thing is, they are the later ones that don't have the strap. They came with the replacement Caravan when we got it, but as I said, I like my older ones. I am sure we could come to some agreement on them. |
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04-05-2016, 17:06 | #12 | |
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04-05-2016, 19:54 | #13 |
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05-05-2016, 17:55 | #14 |
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It's only legal to have no extending mirrors if the trailer is narrower than the car i.e. the normal mirrors give a clear view down both sides. For me it makes sense to have the extension either side anyway: if the mirrors go thru a gap then so will the 'van LOL.
On a related point, does anyone know how to stop the original mirrors vibrating? I resort to forcing the excess rubber strap (from the extension mirrors) under them or using card as a wedge. I had the same problem on my Frontera. |
05-05-2016, 20:54 | #15 |
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i use the suction type must wet seals though before winding the center screw in though,sometimes they fall off onto the lanyard though.
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