(Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Based in Patterson Lakes Victoria. Thanks
KFT said
10:18 AM May 13, 2015
G'day and welcome to the forum, we can be a bit crazy in here but we do have fun.
your question "best and cheapest" are very difficult to resolve.
I have tried most types of mirrors over my years of caravanning and have settled on Milenco grand aero for several reasons they are easy and quick to fit and remove they stay adjusted to where I want them they don't blow back when passed by trucks vibration is minimal
Others will give you their version of what is best
Mine were $149 for the pair in a carry bag.
I fit them like this
hope that helps, you could also do a search using the search button in the blue bar at the top.
Thanks KFT info great and don't mind the price as would rather buy them once only and know I've got a good pair appreciate the quick reply.
ps do you remember where you got them from,
Neil
Possum3 said
10:50 AM May 13, 2015
I have had a set of Super Cheap mirrors which strap over existing mirrors fitted permanently for over 4 years (on two different Patrols) the strap-base stays on vehicle's mirror/s - just turn knob and remove extension rod and outer towing mirror (literally in seconds) when driving tug around minus van. see; www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Towing-Mirror-Easy-Fit-2-Pack.aspx
I permanently marked the top of attachment rod with white + which allows me to put back & set up in seconds with previous set angle and length of extension.
Liltacker said
10:53 AM May 13, 2015
Thanks Possum3 sounds great will have a look as I have a SuperCheap very close by appreciate the info.
Possum3 said
10:56 AM May 13, 2015
I also made the strap a permanent size rather than adjustable as I figured I would always be using them exclusively on my patrol.
Stl said
10:57 AM May 13, 2015
Hi Neil, I looked at heaps and over the years tried different types and fully agree with KFT, stainless steel threads into brass so don't seize up, haven't had them blow back yet, there is another shape as well . They can locate on top of mirror also. A lot better than the clear view (besides the price) in the sense that you can remove them easily. Clear views give a better view but don't close up enough when not extended, an absolute pain in car parks and driveways (mainly for other people). I purchased mine off Green RV in Gympie and very happy.
Len :)
Liltacker said
11:02 AM May 13, 2015
Thanks Len I agree with what you said and will look at that asap
KFT said
11:05 AM May 13, 2015
Liltacker wrote:
Thanks KFT info great and don't mind the price as would rather buy them once only and know I've got a good pair appreciate the quick reply.
ps do you remember where you got them from,
Neil
Hi Neil
picked mine up from the maitland caravan show.
They are available from caravans plus, look here: http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=13569
the service from them is exceptional.
frank
-- Edited by KFT on Wednesday 13th of May 2015 11:07:13 AM
Cupie said
02:51 PM May 13, 2015
KFT wrote:
G'day and welcome to the forum, we can be a bit crazy in here but we do have fun.
your question "best and cheapest" are very difficult to resolve.
I have tried most types of mirrors over my years of caravanning and have settled on Milenco grand aero for several reasons they are easy and quick to fit and remove they stay adjusted to where I want them they don't blow back when passed by trucks vibration is minimal
Others will give you their version of what is best
Mine were $149 for the pair in a carry bag.
I fit them like this
hope that helps, you could also do a search using the search button in the blue bar at the top.
Frank ..
I too am in the market for replacements for mine which are 15 years old and about to fail.
I had to do mods to make mine more rigid & also had to lengthen the arms so that they let me see the rear edges of the van.
What stops them from folding back with close passing trucks?
Dougwe said
02:59 PM May 13, 2015
Welcome to the gang Liltacker, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Now, I know what you ask but, I have the "Clear View" mirrors on my tug and work well for me. Worth every $ of many $'s. IMO. Fit and forget.
revemike said
03:16 PM May 13, 2015
Dougwe wrote:
Welcome to the gang Liltacker, enjoy here and out in the playground.
Now, I know what you ask but, I have the "Clear View" mirrors on my tug and work well for me. Worth every $ of many $'s. IMO. Fit and forget.
I am with you Doug... the 'ClearView' are worth every $$$ I paid for mine. No more 'where did I put those blasted mirrors?' or "bother, I forgot to take the mirrors off before heading to town" - a small pull out or push in and they are ready to roll!!! love it!!!
brickies said
03:35 PM May 13, 2015
Milenco tops for value for money had the strap ones never do that again
KFT said
05:34 PM May 13, 2015
Cupie wrote:
KFT wrote:
G'day and welcome to the forum, we can be a bit crazy in here but we do have fun.
your question "best and cheapest" are very difficult to resolve.
I have tried most types of mirrors over my years of caravanning and have settled on Milenco grand aero for several reasons they are easy and quick to fit and remove they stay adjusted to where I want them they don't blow back when passed by trucks vibration is minimal
Others will give you their version of what is best
Mine were $149 for the pair in a carry bag.
I fit them like this
hope that helps, you could also do a search using the search button in the blue bar at the top.
Frank ..
I too am in the market for replacements for mine which are 15 years old and about to fail.
I had to do mods to make mine more rigid & also had to lengthen the arms so that they let me see the rear edges of the van.
What stops them from folding back with close passing trucks?
Cupie, I have no idea. Perhaps the aerodynamic shape of the mirror head or maybe the Nissan mirrors are a bit stiffer than some others although I have read where other vehicles owners have experienced the same stability.
I really do like them much better than many others I have used over the years except west coast truck mirrors but I will not be fitting them to my Nissan.
frank
Wanderlust said
05:44 PM May 13, 2015
I too have the Milenco Grand Aero like KFTs pic above. Put them on four weeks ago and did half a lap from NSW South Coast (8,000 Ks and yes, it was too much in too short a time). Absolutely first class - not one problem - but I did tie them to the main mirror on my Pajero with cable ties, just in case. Bought them from NRMA shop.
brickies said
06:21 PM May 13, 2015
KFT I notice you have under slung the mirrors I put mine on the top of the mirrors , Can you tell me your reason they also look neat that way all the photos had them mounted on the top
KFT said
06:45 PM May 13, 2015
Hi Brickies
I noticed that the head of the nissan mirror has slightly more movement in it at the top than it does at the bottom = less vibration (they don't vibrate much anyway BUT less is good)
The other reason was me being vertically challenged the brackets when on top of the mirror were getting in my vision so I moved them to the bottom and much more betterer for me.
frank
Radar said
08:06 PM May 13, 2015
We got ours from Repco, sub $60 strap around the mirror for the pair. Easy on and off specially when just takening the extended mirror section off. Been on off and on car now for over 4 years. Noticed with the new car the whole mirror blows in now and then, like twice in 5000 ks. Wind window down push back out.
At sub $60 we can afford to by a new set every 4 years which means we might buy 2 more sets by that time I will not care what is behind me.
Hope this helps. Ralph.
-- Edited by Radar on Thursday 14th of May 2015 02:19:09 PM
rockylizard said
08:22 PM May 13, 2015
Gday...
I have these... ORA Big Red ...
and like KFT, I have them mounted on the bottom of the mirror, mainly because the Landy's mirror is a bit curved on the top but is straight and level on the bottom. The mirror is still in line with the vehicles existing mirror.
This assists greatly in them gripping better and I have the 'stabilising' arm up close to the vehicle's mirror (not mid-way as shown in the photo) and fairly straight (back more toward the door handle) to ensure no affect by passing trucks etc.
I agree Clearview mirrors are probably the best on the market ... but they are so damned butt-ugly - especially when there is no van on the back to give some reason for having them. Like elephant ears. Guess we are all different.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Wednesday 13th of May 2015 08:23:20 PM
Dougwe said
09:10 PM May 13, 2015
How, Rocky, I must have got the wrong ones then cos mine don't look anything like a butt. I spose if I look in one, well, then it would be real ugly and I tell you that for free.
Sorry Liltacker
rockylizard said
09:38 PM May 13, 2015
Gday...
Hey Doug ya gotta remember that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder
Compare standard mirrors to Clearview for my chariot ... they are really ugly - especially for the price
And the ones in the Clearview ad/photo are folded in ... they look even worse-er when extended.
Even Prince Charlie's lugs are more attractive
Cheers - John
Plendo said
10:18 PM May 14, 2015
John, I would agree with you the Clearview mirrors are butt ugly on a classy vehicle like a disco!
I am one of the first to have clearviews on a disco, and they are still ugly, but they are brilliant mirrors, easily the best I have ever used.
Large, clear, electrically adjustable, permanently fitted, and you can stay legal without taking your mirrors off when you disconnect your van (illegal to have towing mirrors fitted without the van in tow).
They truly are brilliant to use, all depends what sits higher on your priority list, function or vanity (sorry cheap shot).
Not the cheapest, but easily the best (in my opinion).
rockylizard said
10:29 PM May 14, 2015
Gday...
I did say earlier, that the Clearview mirrors are the best on the market.
However, I'll go for vanity any time. I just could not do that to my lovely Disco. It would refuse to come out in public.
In fact, I have yet to see a vehicle that I think the Clearview mirrors 'flatter' - in fact, even the bulky Cruiser 200 Series with the big BRIGHT chrome ones look ghastly.
Given the engineering nouse and expense that went into the development of the mirrors, surely they could have got an actual designer involved.
Again, I think they are the most convenient and functional mirrors for tow vehicles - BUT .............
cheers - vain old John
ballast2 said
10:57 PM May 14, 2015
G'day. while they are expensive I have just had the clearview mirrors fitted to my BT50. they are superb INMHO and should have fitted them before.
Cheers
jonathan said
06:23 AM May 15, 2015
I've had the Clearview mirrors now for some 18 months and most satisfied with them.
I believe the effective functionality greatly outweighs the aesthetic appeal of being attached to a vehicle ..
Not all vehicles need Clearview (type) mirrors .. It depends on what they're towing .. so it can be most appropriate to fit an alternative rear view mirror system that one chooses ..
remember .. VALUE doesn't always equate to quality !
Steve11 said
07:00 AM May 15, 2015
Hi Brickies, i have to clamp mine on the bottom of the mirror also. The top of the mirror has too much of an angle on it and the clamps slide out as you tighten the clamp. Ihave the latest Nissan Pathfinder,
cheers Steve
03_Troopy said
08:07 AM May 15, 2015
No matter how good they are, Clearview mirrors are rediculously overpriced. If you could work out which american vehicles are similar to yours, you could get mirrors the same for easily half the price or less.
Hi All,
(Newbie) First post love the forums. Have a Landcruiser GXL and chasing a good quality mirror that can attach securely to my existing door mirrors (don't like over bonnet or strap on door jobs) just to get that extra 100-150mm extra side view any recommendations on How Why Who and how much? Based in Patterson Lakes Victoria. Thanks
G'day and welcome to the forum, we can be a bit crazy in here but we do have fun.
your question "best and cheapest" are very difficult to resolve.
I have tried most types of mirrors over my years of caravanning and have settled on Milenco grand aero for several reasons
they are easy and quick to fit and remove
they stay adjusted to where I want them
they don't blow back when passed by trucks
vibration is minimal
Others will give you their version of what is best
Mine were $149 for the pair in a carry bag.
I fit them like this
hope that helps, you could also do a search using the search button in the blue bar at the top.
Thanks KFT info great and don't mind the price as would rather buy them once only and know I've got a good pair appreciate the quick reply.
ps do you remember where you got them from,
Neil
I permanently marked the top of attachment rod with white + which allows me to put back & set up in seconds with previous set angle and length of extension.
Thanks Possum3 sounds great will have a look as I have a SuperCheap very close by appreciate the info.
Len :)
Thanks Len I agree with what you said and will look at that asap
Hi Neil
picked mine up from the maitland caravan show.
They are available from caravans plus, look here: http://caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=13569
the service from them is exceptional.
frank
-- Edited by KFT on Wednesday 13th of May 2015 11:07:13 AM
Frank ..
I too am in the market for replacements for mine which are 15 years old and about to fail.
I had to do mods to make mine more rigid & also had to lengthen the arms so that they let me see the rear edges of the van.
What stops them from folding back with close passing trucks?
Now, I know what you ask but, I have the "Clear View" mirrors on my tug and work well for me. Worth every $ of many $'s. IMO. Fit and forget.
I am with you Doug... the 'ClearView' are worth every $$$ I paid for mine. No more 'where did I put those blasted mirrors?' or "bother, I forgot to take the mirrors off before heading to town" - a small pull out or push in and they are ready to roll!!! love it!!!
Cupie, I have no idea. Perhaps the aerodynamic shape of the mirror head or maybe the Nissan mirrors are a bit stiffer than some others although I have read where other vehicles owners have experienced the same stability.
I really do like them much better than many others I have used over the years except west coast truck mirrors but I will not be fitting them to my Nissan.
frank
Put them on four weeks ago and did half a lap from NSW South Coast (8,000 Ks and yes, it was too much in too short a time).
Absolutely first class - not one problem - but I did tie them to the main mirror on my Pajero with cable ties, just in case.
Bought them from NRMA shop.
I noticed that the head of the nissan mirror has slightly more movement in it at the top than it does at the bottom = less vibration (they don't vibrate much anyway BUT less is good)
The other reason was me being vertically challenged the brackets when on top of the mirror were getting in my vision so I moved them to the bottom and much more betterer for me.
frank
We got ours from Repco, sub $60 strap around the mirror for the pair. Easy on and off specially when just takening the extended mirror section off. Been on off and on car now for over 4 years. Noticed with the new car the whole mirror blows in now and then, like twice in 5000 ks. Wind window down push back out.
At sub $60 we can afford to by a new set every 4 years which means we might buy 2 more sets by that time I will not care what is behind me.
Hope this helps. Ralph.
-- Edited by Radar on Thursday 14th of May 2015 02:19:09 PM
Gday...
I have these... ORA Big Red ...
and like KFT, I have them mounted on the bottom of the mirror, mainly because the Landy's mirror is a bit curved on the top but is straight and level on the bottom. The mirror is still in line with the vehicles existing mirror.
This assists greatly in them gripping better and I have the 'stabilising' arm up close to the vehicle's mirror (not mid-way as shown in the photo) and fairly straight (back more toward the door handle) to ensure no affect by passing trucks etc.
I agree Clearview mirrors are probably the best on the market ... but they are so damned butt-ugly - especially when there is no van on the back to give some reason for having them. Like elephant ears. Guess we are all different.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Wednesday 13th of May 2015 08:23:20 PM
How, Rocky, I must have got the wrong ones then cos mine don't look anything like a butt. I spose if I look in one, well, then it would be real ugly and I tell you that for free.
Sorry Liltacker
Gday...
Hey Doug
ya gotta remember that beauty is in the eye of the beer holder 
Compare standard mirrors to Clearview for my chariot ... they are really ugly - especially for the price
And the ones in the Clearview ad/photo are folded in ... they look even worse-er when extended.
Even Prince Charlie's lugs are more attractive
Cheers - John
John, I would agree with you the Clearview mirrors are butt ugly on a classy vehicle like a disco!
I am one of the first to have clearviews on a disco, and they are still ugly, but they are brilliant mirrors, easily the best I have ever used.
Large, clear, electrically adjustable, permanently fitted, and you can stay legal without taking your mirrors off when you disconnect your van (illegal to have towing mirrors fitted without the van in tow).
They truly are brilliant to use, all depends what sits higher on your priority list, function or vanity (sorry cheap shot).
Not the cheapest, but easily the best (in my opinion).
Gday...
I did say earlier, that the Clearview mirrors are the best on the market.
However, I'll go for vanity any time. I just could not do that to my lovely Disco. It would refuse to come out in public.
In fact, I have yet to see a vehicle that I think the Clearview mirrors 'flatter' - in fact, even the bulky Cruiser 200 Series with the big BRIGHT chrome ones look ghastly.
Given the engineering nouse and expense that went into the development of the mirrors, surely they could have got an actual designer involved.
Again, I think they are the most convenient and functional mirrors for tow vehicles - BUT .............
cheers - vain old John
Cheers
I've had the Clearview mirrors now for some 18 months and most satisfied with them.
I believe the effective functionality greatly outweighs the aesthetic appeal of being attached to a vehicle ..
Not all vehicles need Clearview (type) mirrors .. It depends on what they're towing .. so it can be most appropriate to fit an alternative rear view mirror system that one chooses ..
remember .. VALUE doesn't always equate to quality !
Hi Brickies, i have to clamp mine on the bottom of the mirror also. The top of the mirror has too much of an angle on it and the clamps slide out as you tighten the clamp. Ihave the latest Nissan Pathfinder,
cheers Steve
No matter how good they are, Clearview mirrors are rediculously overpriced. If you could work out which american vehicles are similar to yours, you could get mirrors the same for easily half the price or less.
Chevvy Silverado mirrors
I agree with KFT Milenco - Great but had mine swiped so making do with strap ons at the moment.
Friar
-- Edited by Friar Park on Friday 15th of May 2015 05:07:34 PM