Mirrors

PeterD · Guru

Mirrors

Wanda · Guru

PeterD wrote:
Wanda wrote:
Brunsgaard mirrors are very good, better than the Milenco in my opinion.
I found with the Milenco I had on a previous vehicle they vibrated, not a lot but still, the Brunsgaard do not, more stable.
Very easy to put on and remove, as are the Milenco.
The stability of any mirror that is attached to the main driving mirrors is limited by the stability of the main mirror. Some vehicles mirrors are not stable when you hang something on them. The main problem with the Aussie Truck Mirrors (strap on) is maintaining a gap between the top mounting bracket and the window glass. If there is an insufficient gap then the bracket scratches the mirror. If the soft trim around the window opening can be compressed sufficiently to allow the gap then the Aussie Truck Mirror style is by far the most stable mirror.
Regarding the scuffing of the doors by the strap, I just washed the door behind the strap each time I put them on. That completely fixed the problem.

-- Edited by PeterD on Saturday 30th of January 2021 09:52:17 AM

Yes I think that probably is the case Peter, although the mirrors on my previous BT50 seemed very rigid but still the Milenco did vibrate a little.

I have also had the Aussie truck mirrors, very good but bulky, the Milenco and Brunsgaard are both a less bulky and easier to put on and no chance of any other damage, re window scratch potential with the Aussie Truck.

regards

Ian

orid · Senior Member

I fit mine on just to be legal ,mostly used only for parking, my two rear view cameras are much much better imho, and can concentrate on whats in front much easier ,

Another 2 penneth worth :)

Regards Orid

Sparkster · Senior Member

PeterD wrote

The stability of any mirror that is attached to the main driving mirrors is limited by the stability of the main mirror. Some vehicles mirrors are not stable when you hang something on them. The main problem with the Aussie Truck Mirrors (strap on) is maintaining a gap between the top mounting bracket and the window glass. If there is an insufficient gap then the bracket scratches the mirror. If the soft trim around the window opening can be compressed sufficiently to allow the gap then the Aussie Truck Mirror style is by far the most stable mirror.
Regarding the scuffing of the doors by the strap, I just washed the door behind the strap each time I put them on. That completely fixed the problem.

-- Edited by PeterD on Saturday 30th of January 2021 09:52:17 AM

Sorry Peter I don't necessarily agree with your stability of the main mirrors.

Any vehicle I've tried 'add-on' mirrors on suffer more from the additional mounting hardware than from the stability of the original mirror.

My only diversion from the Aussie Truck style and the Clearview has been Milenco when I changed cars and was so disappointed in them that they hit ebay before the box was even in the bin and I believe vibration was caused by the poor mounting hardware supplied.

I was probably a bit pedantic about putting the lambswool things on the straps after all the rubber pad that sits on the door has similar ability to gather dirt and crap to scratch the paint and I would always clean there prior to use.

orid - On the subject of using the mirrors for parking, one of the real advantages I find of the Clearview is that when parking either of the main mirrors can be controlled from the standard vehicle mirror controls whilst reversing. I find it better than relying only on the cameras.

Greg 1 · Guru

I had the Aussie truck mirrors and swapped them for the Millenco's. The Aussie's were quite good on my Pajero but first trip away in the Ranger and the first bit of rain the rubber pad would slide down the door and the mirror threaten to fall off. Drove me mad to the point I took them off and drove for the balance of the trip without them. I can only put it down to the shape of the Ranger's door as I had little issue with them on the Pajero. I have had a trouble free run with the Millenco's and have covered many k's with them. Only thing better would be the Clearviews but I need to remove them to get into my garage so the Millenco's get the vote.