thanks Doug,
I have seen the clearview advertised. I was not sure if they were worth the money. Or if other options may be as good.
thanks for your advice.

have not heard of them ones, will look them up.

thanks for that

I have just been reading up on the Milenco mirrors, and they read pretty good. I think I will try them first to get me started. I can always upgrade to the Clearviews if I need.

thanks for the comments everyone.

if you get millenco mirror  get the flat not the convex  they are rubbish do not give true vision  cars behind look like ants coming a long way back but in fact they are very close to you like i said rubbish

Whatever you buy don't forget to take them off when you're not towing. We were fined $285 early this year by the highway patrol for driving a ''dangerously over-width'' vehicle. Our mirrors when fitted stick out less than Clearview mirrors when they're in the retracted position. There's been a lot of discussion whether Clearviews are actually legal, the cop that got us would have booked anyone with Clearviews fitted according to his tape measure.

Something to think about, the screw/clamp on mirrors are OK to use, I have them as money is tight. But on my first car used as a tug, and using these type of mirrors, the wind can cause them to vibrate, they put strain on the vehicle mirror assembly. I had to replace the mirror units on the car, and if you take that replacement cost into consideration, the price of the standard mirror assemblies is very high. Then the Clearview are not so pricey after all.

I agree that Clearview mirrors are the best, but they also stick out quite a long way when you are not towing (even in the retracted position). I use some cheap clip-on mirrors which mount on the car mirror housing. They blow in as a truck passes close to you, so I hooked an ocker strap to the inside edge of the wheel arch flare and then onto the housing. The ocker strap was just long enough. When you open the door, it slackens and when you close the door it is taut and stops the mirror from folding back. You could also use a piece of twine for this purpose. It is simple and it is cheap.

Milenco for me every time

Hi.

Used most types over the yrs. Apart from "Clearview"
They only an extension wing mirror that most would use, maybe 2 monthsof the yr.

Better things to do with my money personally.

For 18yrs over 2 patrols I was quite happy with the ones that hold on the cars mirrors
with straps/stretchy's.
Extended far enough to see ALONG side of van.
didn't vibrate and didn't fold back with B Doubles.
That was more the patrol mirrors though. Very substantial, I carried 3.
1 spare.

D-Max a narrower veh.
I have a set from Supercheap $99.
Magnetic plate on outer door skin.Mirror held on coupla arms.
One to plate 0ne to window slot.

I have added a strap to front of door for stability which it don't really need.
and when not using.20 seconds has them on back seat.
No Vibration or movement.
And not stuck with a bloody great set of mirrors hanging off my car ALL the time thank you.
It's NOT a truck.

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Years ago we didn't use mirrors just got the kids to stick their heads out the window and let you know what coming behind , Them were the good old days .

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 lol Brickies, yes the good old days BUT the new technology etc makes this day and age pretty good. 

Aussie Paul. 

Hi, 

We have Milenco Mirrors,  they are light & easy to attach & detach, they won't mark the doors on your car. Fold into a handy carry bag for storage, bought ours when picked up Van at Brisbane RV's. I'm sure everyone will give you their opinion just do bit of research ? From memory don't think they were overly expensive either.

K J

You only need liddle mirrors Woody cos ya only liddle. Look at your pic in the AV.

Desert Dweller wrote:

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Dickodownunder wrote:

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Desert Dweller wrote:

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Whatever you buy don't forget to take them off when you're not towing. We were fined $285 early this year by the highway patrol for driving a ''dangerously over-width'' vehicle. Our mirrors when fitted stick out less than Clearview mirrors when they're in the retracted position. There's been a lot of discussion whether Clearviews are actually legal, the cop that got us would have booked anyone with Clearviews fitted according to his tape measure.

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 Clearview Mirrors are fully compliant in every state in Australia. Refer to the certificates in this link.

http://clearviewmirrors.com.au/12619/

They are used by the NSW police force..

What I like about the Clearview mirror apart that they actually stay where they are set when a truck passes is that each mirror actually has two mirrors...a large plain mirror for general to the rear viewing and under that a convex mirror which if adjusted correctly will give you a much wider view. This feature may give you a view of your trailer/caravan wheel position and track on the inside radius as you turn Which would be of great assistance to anyone new to towing or for anyone manouvering in a tight spot.If your vehicle is fitted with electric mirrors then the Clearview will hook up to the original wiring to provide the same function.

Yes they are expensive but, you get what you pay for...

 

 

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 They wouldn't be compliant with the cop that booked us, anything that sticks out further than his nominated distance gets a ticket. He's very handy with a tape measure.

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 If you have not exceeded legal width and the mirrors are securely fitted and you are towing a trailer that is wider than your towing vehicle then a police officer cannot just make up a law to suit himself.

You would have had every right to challenge his finding.

Anyway whatever your situation was it has nothing to do with the fact that Clearview mirrors comply with all Australian standard and compliances and your comments regarding Clearview mirrors is not warranted or acceptable. Please refer to the link I provided above.

Mirrors that are secured by string, occy straps and "bandaids" may not necessarily comply with the current standards as required by law.

Just the simple fact that they may "blow in" when another vehicle passes may be cause for a defect or a fine.

Add your fine to the cost of the crappy mirrors that you may have and you will have probably found that the fully compliant Clearviews may have been the wiser choice.

Safety is paramount on our highways to protect ourselves and other motorists from injury or worse.

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Desert Dweller wrote:

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Dickodownunder wrote:

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Desert Dweller wrote:

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Whatever you buy don't forget to take them off when you're not towing. We were fined $285 early this year by the highway patrol for driving a ''dangerously over-width'' vehicle. Our mirrors when fitted stick out less than Clearview mirrors when they're in the retracted position. There's been a lot of discussion whether Clearviews are actually legal, the cop that got us would have booked anyone with Clearviews fitted according to his tape measure.

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 Clearview Mirrors are fully compliant in every state in Australia. Refer to the certificates in this link.

http://clearviewmirrors.com.au/12619/

They are used by the NSW police force..

What I like about the Clearview mirror apart that they actually stay where they are set when a truck passes is that each mirror actually has two mirrors...a large plain mirror for general to the rear viewing and under that a convex mirror which if adjusted correctly will give you a much wider view. This feature may give you a view of your trailer/caravan wheel position and track on the inside radius as you turn Which would be of great assistance to anyone new to towing or for anyone manouvering in a tight spot.If your vehicle is fitted with electric mirrors then the Clearview will hook up to the original wiring to provide the same function.

Yes they are expensive but, you get what you pay for...

 

 

-- Edited by Dickodownunder on Sunday 21st of August 2016 08:28:22 AM

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 They wouldn't be compliant with the cop that booked us, anything that sticks out further than his nominated distance gets a ticket. He's very handy with a tape measure.

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Keith, had you had Clearview mirrors, you would have been $ 285 better off.