Trailering mirrors

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jonesin

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i'm looking for mirrors that clip on to the existing side mirrors for trailering a 5th wheel
i have an 05 duramax with mirrors that are supposed to slide out but always freeze up
anyone have a brand that works good?
i miss the old flip down big mirrors i used to have on my dodge..... i couldnt see anything behind me this weekend
 
mezz

mezz

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Check with one or your local RV stores, I do know they make a towing mirror that slips right over the OEM mirror to extend your line of vision while they look like a stock mirror. I think the manufacturer name is CIPA-USA. I've used this style of mirror for some time when trailering both the 27' travel trailer as well as the enclosed 20' sled/toy hauler & they have been trouble free.-Mezz
 
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jonesin

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mezz,
i saw some of those on line, and that is what i am looking for, but they say they dont fit over the accordion type that i have that were intended to extend
The local chevy dealer said it was the worst design ever and its been fixed twice but keeps freezing up...
 
indy_500

indy_500

Well-known member
jonesin said:
I tried, didnt give it quite everything but didnt budge...
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They are powered by an electric motor and gear driven (obviously) my buddies don't power extend either and we pull both of them out manually, it takes quite a bit to get them to go. Once you get it started moving they slide out pretty easy almost feels like the initial yank gives it momentum.
 
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Paul

Board Admin
Buy a set of the non powered telescoping Chevy mirrors and put them on. You can still get them with turn signal,heat and power adjust, you will just have to manually pull them out. I put a pair on my 3/4 ton suburban, you just have to take the door panel off and its 3 bolts and an electrical plug. The manual ones are easy to pull out and will never freeze up. I did not replace the door switch for the mirror adjustment and it still operated the mirror without any issues.

Paul
 
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starlaker

Member
We carry a brand by JR Products Part Number 2912. All the customers that are using these have nothing but good things to say about them. They fit all cars, suvs and trucks. Retail around 130.00 for the pair. No straps and no vibration. Check them out. www.milenco.com Click on products then mirrors and check out the Grand Aero Towing Mirrors.
 
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