What is available for tow mirrors for my 1997 F-350? The truck currently has the non-power sport mirrors, and I am tired of not being able to see around my duals and when pulling my camper.
You have two other factory options. The non-powered two-arm tow mirrors (look the best IMO) or the non-powered four-arm tow mirrors. They hold a big mirror but also mount to the door in 4 places and look quite large to me.
I have a factory tow mirror. Its rare. Basically its a manual 2 point mount like the ones that you most commonly see but the mirror slides out 6 inches and locks with an alen head screw.
My truck has the large tow mirrors on it, i believe off the old superduties. But personally i would get them if you have a dually. Right now only my driver side mirror is usable, and i haven't folded it out yet but i can see the entire side of my truck plus a couple lanes over. When you open them up they go out 6 or 7 inches. The only thing i don't like is you can't fold the mirror in, and if somebody hits your mirror its going to do some damage. Other wise i would get the the two-arm mirror and get a extender for it.
Here are the mirrors I have. I know a lot of people don't like the big tow mirrors but I love them. I can see everything and have no problem seeing around my camper when towing. If you don't like how far they stick out while not towing just flip the mirror over and turn it around. I haven't had any problems with them in the 10+ years I've had the truck.
I have always been interested in putting the dodge mirrors in place of the vent window. They are pretty much worthless for me besides smoking in the winter lol
I bought a set of these mirror heads and they are awesome. you unbolt your mirror heads and bolt these in place. Half way down the page. # 184. http://www.sureplus.com/products/other.htm
I bought a set of these mirror heads and they are awesome. you unbolt your mirror heads and bolt these in place. Half way down the page. # 184. Sure Plus: Other
actually came with the truck. I've got another set on another truck, but those are the only two pairs I've ever seen. I would assume though that someone makes them, the black plastic attaches to the hole where the head goes and the head attaches to the 6 in bar of Aluminum.
I'm pretty sure I actually have a set of those sliders put up my barn. They came with my Bronco when I bought it.
If you really want some you can PM me and I'll look for them tomorrow. I know I have them and i'm pretty sure all the peices are there.
Where did y'all find the Sureplus mirrors for purchase?
That looks exactly like what I am looking for, but I'm not having any luck finding them.
"I bought a set of these mirror heads and they are awesome. you unbolt your mirror heads and bolt these in place. Half way down the page. # 184.
http://www.sureplus.com/products/other.htm"
I have a 30ft 5th wheel camper. Does anyone know if the extensions would be enough to see around it, or do I need to get the big 4 post ones? I have the little sport mirrors on it now so I have nothing to go off of. Thanks
they have an extension for the sport mirrors, its what i use when ever i tow something over 10 feet, or a really long road trip so as not having to clean the chrome later on lol
there are slip on mirror for the sport mirrors like kris said. having used them i can't stand them. the extensions work for me towing a 28ft enclosed trailer and a 32 ft cabin cruiser.
you could always add dodge towing mirrors instead of the big 4 post ones
Don't really like the sport mirrors on my truck. To me they look a little out of proportion to my truck, lol. Just didnt know which of the other mirrors would be good to see around that camper. I like the ones on the white trucks.
i hate those mirrors, i took them off my truck and added the sport mirrors
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