Gday All pick up our new coromal 667 27/10/13 We are looking for advice on towing mirrors for a hj61 landcruiser would appreciate some advice on this subject. Cheers Bowsie
copper1 said
09:16 PM Sep 11, 2013
Hey Bowsie, I have used these in past The only problem I had was they scratch the glass. I have just brought a new set of Milenco mirrors for my new 200 series landcruiser as I did not want to get the glass scratched on it. Thus far I have only fitted them and test drove them down the Highway sitting on 100km/h without towing the van. They appear OK to me and no more scratches. Hope this helps.
Pam_Chris said
03:21 AM Sep 12, 2013
We have just purchased a set of Clearview Mirrors. Not cheap but I've tried every other type of attachable mirror and they either blow off or lose their setting. or scratch the window glass. The last that I tried was the Euro style one of which I have just put on gumtree (hope this doesn't contravene the forum rules) for sale. I just you need to figure out how much travelling you will be doing as to how much you want to pay.
DEBnWEG said
07:22 PM Sep 12, 2013
Hi Bowsie1,
I am currently using the same as copper1 on my 80 series LC after trying a couple of others.
the best advise I can give is to measure the width of the van and the distance needed to extend your vision with the mirrors and then start looking at what mirrors will do the job.
clip on mirrors are a waste of time, I have seen them blown off other cars.
these particular mirrors are fine although I am finding I have to tighten them up all the time as they get blown around badly by the passing trucks, especially the road trains!
Im told the clearview mirrors are the best but they are expensive.
hope this helps.
Cheers -Weg
bowsie1 said
07:57 PM Sep 12, 2013
Thanks Cooper iam taking the hj61 up to port smith and other areas north of wa for first trip away looking for cheapest mirrors when we go for the big trip I have the last of the 100 series lc turbo diesel 40000 klms on clock from new when we brought it just trying to get the last out of the hj61 will be going for the clearveiws on 100 series though.much appreciated bowsie
bowsie1 said
08:05 PM Sep 12, 2013
Thanks pam & chris iam looking forward to the reviews on these mirrors as the outlay to purchase them is quite substantial look forward to yore experience with them cheers bowsie and debra trainee junior nomads
gooba53 said
11:06 PM Sep 13, 2013
we have the clearview on our bt50 and love them. But on our trip at Camoweal we ran into a man who was going to a caravan show to sell his mirrors. Our travelling group were very keen on them. He did a demo and they were so easy to install and remove and a reasonable price, under$200 if I recall correctly. You may like to look at his web page ?
www.brunsgaard.com.au
cheers DIANNE
Mark said
12:31 AM Sep 14, 2013
Clearview for me too, brilliant mirrors and a VERY good company to deal with.
Had a warranty issue early on after the first production for the 200 series, dealt with straight away, no fuss no bother and a cheery smile too.
We have brought a set of Clearview mirrors today. It's great to read the positive reviews especially since they are expensive. I'm learning to back our van so need good mirrors to do a good job.
Cheers Val.
Legendts said
03:17 AM Sep 14, 2013
I too have Clearviews on my 200 and they are the best for towing. A mate bought a set of the Brunsgarrd for his 200 because he wanted to retain his auto fold and camera functions. The importer was easy to deal with and guaranteed no blowback with the auto fold and so far so good. $198 from memory and very well made. I will likely be selling my Clearviews as we are going to a motorhome and have put my original mirrors back on.
Pam_Chris said
05:06 AM Sep 14, 2013
Legendts wrote:
I too have Clearviews on my 200 and they are the best for towing. A mate bought a set of the Brunsgarrd for his 200 because he wanted to retain his auto fold and camera functions. The importer was easy to deal with and guaranteed no blowback with the auto fold and so far so good. $198 from memory and very well made. I will likely be selling my Clearviews as we are going to a motorhome and have put my original mirrors back on.
I've had a set of these mirrors, they are pretty good at no blow back. But, we installed ours exactly as instructed, first trip ok second trip one blew off when we hit 80km. They landed without damage, but while waiting on the road edge to collect it a passing hoon veered to mangle the mirror. !!@##!!. We contacted the company who were prepared to replace it but the cost wasn't worth it as there were no guarantees it wouldn't happen again. hence we have a spare if any one wishes to buy a single mirror.
Chris
valnrob said
02:13 AM Sep 22, 2013
Got our clearviews on the series 80.....fantastic! We are happy with them
Gday All pick up our new coromal 667 27/10/13 We are looking for advice on towing mirrors for a hj61 landcruiser would appreciate some advice on this subject. Cheers Bowsie
Hey Bowsie, I have used these in past.jpg)
The only problem I had was they scratch the glass. I have just brought a new set of Milenco mirrors
for my new 200 series landcruiser as I did not want to get the glass scratched on it. Thus far I have only fitted them and test drove them down the Highway sitting on 100km/h without towing the van. They appear OK to me and no more scratches. Hope this helps.
We have just purchased a set of Clearview Mirrors. Not cheap but I've tried every other type of attachable mirror and they either blow off or lose their setting. or scratch the window glass. The last that I tried was the Euro style one of which I have just put on gumtree (hope this doesn't contravene the forum rules) for sale. I just you need to figure out how much travelling you will be doing as to how much you want to pay.
Hi Bowsie1,
I am currently using the same as copper1 on my 80 series LC after trying a couple of others.
the best advise I can give is to measure the width of the van and the distance needed to extend your vision with the mirrors and then start looking at what mirrors will do the job.
clip on mirrors are a waste of time, I have seen them blown off other cars.
these particular mirrors are fine although I am finding I have to tighten them up all the time as they get blown around badly by the passing trucks, especially the road trains!
Im told the clearview mirrors are the best but they are expensive.
hope this helps.
Cheers -Weg
Thanks Cooper iam taking the hj61 up to port smith and other areas north of wa for first trip away looking for cheapest mirrors when we go for the big trip I have the last of the 100 series lc turbo diesel 40000 klms on clock from new when we brought it just trying to get the last out of the hj61 will be going for the clearveiws on 100 series though.much appreciated bowsie
Thanks pam & chris iam looking forward to the reviews on these mirrors as the outlay to purchase them is quite substantial look forward to yore experience with them cheers bowsie and debra trainee junior nomads
we have the clearview on our bt50 and love them. But on our trip at Camoweal we ran into a man who was going to a caravan show to sell his mirrors. Our travelling group were very keen on them. He did a demo and they were so easy to install and remove and a reasonable price, under$200 if I recall correctly. You may like to look at his web page ?
www.brunsgaard.com.au
cheers DIANNE
Clearview for me too, brilliant mirrors and a VERY good company to deal with.
Had a warranty issue early on after the first production for the 200 series, dealt with straight away, no fuss no bother and a cheery smile too.
Cheers Val.
I've had a set of these mirrors, they are pretty good at no blow back. But, we installed ours exactly as instructed, first trip ok second trip one blew off when we hit 80km. They landed without damage, but while waiting on the road edge to collect it a passing hoon veered to mangle the mirror. !!@##!!. We contacted the company who were prepared to replace it but the cost wasn't worth it as there were no guarantees it wouldn't happen again. hence we have a spare if any one wishes to buy a single mirror.
Chris
Cheerz