I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven inside the cabin which to me seems like a great idea because one would need go-go gadget arms to reach out and adjust them whilst driving! I bought a set off Super Cheap the year before last and towed a mate's van to Mackay. I didn't get past where the divided highway ends north of Brisbane before a b-double flew past and blew off the driver's side mirrors. SC gave me back my money so I'm open to suggestions as to what's the best add on option. I am going to trial a rear view wi-fi dual camera kit from Jaycar - cheap enough at $199 but not holding my breath given other feedback about interference and other issues with the wi-fi. Cheers
KFT said
03:21 PM Jan 23, 2015
If you do a search on mirrors in the search box you will get enough reading for a day or two.
We used aussie truck mirrors for about 10 years with no issues. When I bought the navara I found that they were marking the door so I went to a set of Milenco grand aero mirrors and I am very happy with them.
last long trip was 11,500km through western QLD and no problems with them being blown back at all.
quick and easy to fit and remove. highly recommended.
frank
PurgaEd said
03:46 PM Jan 23, 2015
Thanks mate - didn't remember the search engine here. Cheers
jade46 said
04:37 PM Jan 23, 2015
Clearview's web page show there mirrors fitted to a PK Ranger in the gallery section
moamajohn said
06:21 PM Jan 23, 2015
Hi Ed.These are my Brunnsgared mirrors. Both the mirrors and the little turnbuckle plus a 15 minute bit of bending up a bracket have been perfect for the last 2 years of travelling without fault.Don,t take my word ,but remember every mirror will annoy you somehow,you just need to customize them to suit yourself .Cheers
After looking at mirrors for my tug decided to go with Milenco as well, 12000 klms trip no problems. My mate bought a set and loves them too except his 2014 Prado has weak hinges on the original mirrors and fold back easily when big trucks pass.
not the fault of the Milenco but the Prado's mirror.
i liked them for the same reason Frank does. They don't mark, easy to put on and of and give good vision, that's been my experience. Best $140 on mirrors I have ever spent. All the other mirrors would have cost triple that if added up over the years.
cheers
jetta
brickies said
07:36 AM Jan 24, 2015
Milenco get my tick to had Aussie traveller before them masked the webbing straps marked the door and were very noisy and had to kept tighten them up , Had Milenco for 3 years now great mirror
Bruce and Bev said
10:06 AM Jan 24, 2015
Keith - Jade is right - Clearviews site shows those mirrors fit your vehicle. Have you phoned Clearview - they are exceptionally helpful !!!
Delta18 said
10:59 AM Jan 24, 2015
Jetta7 wrote:
After looking at mirrors for my tug decided to go with Milenco as well, 12000 klms trip no problems. My mate bought a set and loves them too except his 2014 Prado has weak hinges on the original mirrors and fold back easily when big trucks pass.
not the fault of the Milenco but the Prado's mirror.
i liked them for the same reason Frank does. They don't mark, easy to put on and of and give good vision, that's been my experience. Best $140 on mirrors I have ever spent. All the other mirrors would have cost triple that if added up over the years.
cheers
jetta
Tell your mate to put a strip of good quality strong 100mph tape along the join where his mirrors fold. This will hold them in place.
Cheers Neil
aussie_paul said
11:03 AM Jan 24, 2015
Tell your mate to put a strip of good quality strong 100mph tape along the join where his mirrors fold. This will hold them in place.
Cheers Neil
Oh, that's a good idea. Must give it a whirl.
Aussie Paul.
Hallmark1 said
04:18 PM Jan 24, 2015
The mirrors shown in the gallery section of Clearview are listed as PX not PK.
Cheers Baz
Jetta7 said
05:29 PM Jan 24, 2015
Thanks Neil, will tell him about the tape
Cheers
Jetta
PurgaEd said
10:39 AM Jan 25, 2015
Thanks everyone. And Jade, I wish they did but my 2011 PK doors will not take the mirrors but the next model will. Cheers and happy trails.
PeterS said
01:14 PM Jan 25, 2015
Just ordered a set of Milenco's, hope they are as good as reported.
Also, thanks for the tip wrt the 100mph tape. Think I might try that instead of the bungy cord!!
brickies said
01:54 PM Jan 25, 2015
I am sure you wont sorry buy Milenco they are easy to fit and great adjustments .
Hydeeeho said
06:11 PM Jan 25, 2015
Milenco mirrors tick all the boxes for us, great mirrors indeed
Cheers
Dave
Papou said
06:40 PM Jan 25, 2015
Millencos for this little vegymite also :)
KFT said
07:07 PM Jan 25, 2015
What I like is that by installing and removing by taking the bracket off the mirror, when I refit them they are already aimed at the right place and I don't have to do any adjustments.
frank
Bruce and Bev said
12:08 PM Jan 27, 2015
excuse my total ignorance, but what is 100 kmh tape - does it have a trade name, where do you buy it from and what other uses does it have?
Thanks in advance folks
rockylizard said
01:28 PM Jan 27, 2015
Gday...
100mph tape = duct tape = gaffer tape.
Cheers - John
aussie_paul said
01:35 PM Jan 27, 2015
Bruce and Bev wrote:
excuse my total ignorance, but what is 100 kmh tape - does it have a trade name, where do you buy it from and what other uses does it have?
Thanks in advance folks
100kmh won't do it, it has to be 100 mph tape. Just could not help myself!! Try harder says B & B.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of January 2015 01:35:49 PM
PurgaEd said
02:47 PM Jan 27, 2015
In the RAAF, we had a similar tape to duct tape - but it was green and had a canvas type weave - we used to call it Instant Airframe! Used it for everything and I even saw it used once to cover over a small hole in the leading edge of a Mirage wing so that it could fly back to base for repairs. The tape was still when it got back!
ShortNorth said
10:47 PM Jan 27, 2015
Bruce and Bev wrote:
...............what is 100 kmh tape - does it have a trade name, where do you buy it from and what other uses does it have?.................
Available at any Supercheap Auto store
Supposed to be waterproof - I used it as a trim strip around the top of the camper - only lasted about six months, then started de-laminating.
I gave it away and used Tesa 4169 heavy duty vinyl floor lane marking tape - still in place in good condition after 2 years - however the colour has faded a bit. Supplied by Blackwoods industrial suppliers - usually in stock, but smaller branches may have to order in - comes in black, white, silver, red, green, blue, yellow and hazard striped - about three times the price of the cheaper cloth based tape, but worth it.
Hi again
I'm researching add on rear view mirrors. I can't use "Clearview" mirrors on my 2011 PK Ranger; the doors can't handle the additional weight. Clearview have a new product out called "The Convertor". They're remotely adjustable; i.e., they're electrically driven inside the cabin which to me seems like a great idea because one would need go-go gadget arms to reach out and adjust them whilst driving! I bought a set off Super Cheap the year before last and towed a mate's van to Mackay. I didn't get past where the divided highway ends north of Brisbane before a b-double flew past and blew off the driver's side mirrors. SC gave me back my money so I'm open to suggestions as to what's the best add on option. I am going to trial a rear view wi-fi dual camera kit from Jaycar - cheap enough at $199 but not holding my breath given other feedback about interference and other issues with the wi-fi. Cheers
We used aussie truck mirrors for about 10 years with no issues. When I bought the navara I found that they were marking the door so I went to a set of Milenco grand aero mirrors and I am very happy with them.
last long trip was 11,500km through western QLD and no problems with them being blown back at all.
quick and easy to fit and remove. highly recommended.
frank
Thanks mate - didn't remember the search engine here. Cheers
Hi Ed.These are my Brunnsgared mirrors. Both the mirrors and the little turnbuckle plus a 15 minute bit of bending up a bracket have been perfect for the last 2 years of travelling without fault.Don,t take my word ,but remember every mirror will annoy you somehow,you just need to customize them to suit yourself .Cheers
Moamajohn hi.
That would make them pretty stable, good work.
After looking at mirrors for my tug decided to go with Milenco as well, 12000 klms trip no problems. My mate bought a set and loves them too except his 2014 Prado has weak hinges on the original mirrors and fold back easily when big trucks pass.
not the fault of the Milenco but the Prado's mirror.
i liked them for the same reason Frank does. They don't mark, easy to put on and of and give good vision, that's been my experience. Best $140 on mirrors I have ever spent. All the other mirrors would have cost triple that if added up over the years.
cheers
jetta
Tell your mate to put a strip of good quality strong 100mph tape along the join where his mirrors fold. This will hold them in place.
Cheers Neil
Oh, that's a good idea. Must give it a whirl.
Aussie Paul.
Cheers Baz
Thanks Neil, will tell him about the tape
Cheers
Jetta
Thanks everyone. And Jade, I wish they did but my 2011 PK doors will not take the mirrors but the next model will. Cheers and happy trails.
Just ordered a set of Milenco's, hope they are as good as reported.
Also, thanks for the tip wrt the 100mph tape. Think I might try that instead of the bungy cord!!
Milenco mirrors tick all the boxes for us, great mirrors indeed
Cheers
Dave
Millencos for this little vegymite also :)
frank
Thanks in advance folks
Gday...
100mph tape = duct tape = gaffer tape.
Cheers - John
100kmh won't do it, it has to be 100 mph tape. Just could not help myself!!
Try harder says B & B.
Aussie Paul.
-- Edited by aussie_paul on Tuesday 27th of January 2015 01:35:49 PM
In the RAAF, we had a similar tape to duct tape - but it was green and had a canvas type weave - we used to call it Instant Airframe! Used it for everything and I even saw it used once to cover over a small hole in the leading edge of a Mirage wing so that it could fly back to base for repairs. The tape was still when it got back!