If you want to increase road safety, you'll need a good set of towing mirrors. Because these mirrors produce a full-sized image of distant objects, they allow you to see a far broader area than a standard side mirror would. With mirrors, you’ll have a larger field of vision, minimizing blind spots on the road.
Without a doubt, mirrors will improve visibility and make towing safer. Finding the right mirror for your vehicle might not be easy, though.
With the market full of different options, choosing mirrors can be difficult and time-consuming. We hope this list will help you narrow down your choices and help you find the right mirrors for you and your vehicle.
Types of Towing Mirrors
1.Manual
Manual mirrors, as the name implies, do not have any power adjustments and must be moved manually. They don't have any wiring, which makes installation considerably easier.
They're replacement mirrors for your vehicle's factory pair, and they're usually less expensive than powered towing mirror sets.
K-Source 80930 Snap & Zap Exterior Mirrors
Our pick for the best manual mirror is K-Source 80930. This mirror from K Source snaps on over your current side view mirrors, extending your vision when towing. They won't impair your existing mirrors' view while improving your visibility behind the vehicle. For installation on certain vehicle applications, the mirrors come in a range of forms and sizes.
2.Powered
Powered mirrors are one of the most expensive options available, but they are also one of the most practical types of mirrors. They resemble manual mirrors in appearance, but they contain electronics and have two or three cables protruding from their bases. These wires connect to the power mirror switch via the vehicle's door wiring.
You may adjust them with the press of a button, exactly like many factory side mirrors. Because you'll have to connect some cables to your vehicle, installing a power mirror, whether as a replacement or an upgrade, can be a little more difficult than the installation of manual mirrors.
SCITOO Chrome Power Heated Tow Mirrors in Pair
This mirror features a heated defrost mode which ensures that it performs admirably even in cloudy or icy conditions. It also features a function that turns on an indicator light to keep you safe while driving. You'll have superior visibility when parking and changing lanes thanks to the broad viewing angle.
This mirror also uses manual and telescoping extensions for the best viewing angle. You can also adjust the angle with just a push of a button. They install easily on the passenger side and driver's side.
3.Telescopic
Drivers who have larger vehicles or trailers frequently choose these. Telescopic mirrors can be extended to provide a better view behind the vehicle. They can be retracted into their regular position for a slimmer profile when not in use.
Telescoping mirrors may have the same features as non-telescopic mirrors, such as power, manual, LED signal puddle light, turn signal light, running light, folding, and so on, but they are larger and provide more view.
Physical human strength is required to extend the manual telescopic mirrors. The motorized ones, on the other hand, allow you to remain in the comfort of your truck while extending the mirrors outward by pressing a button.
If a truck already has two mirrors but needs a little more visibility for whatever it's pulling, telescopic mirrors can be a great enhancement. Truck towing mirror extensions help improve its appearance by making it appear larger.
ECCPP Side View Mirrors
This telescopic mirror is perfect for big towing vehicles. The glass can be slanted at a 90-degree angle which makes it ideal for every trailing size.
4.Clip-On
Universal clip-on mirrors are ideal for those who only tow on occasions. These mirrors are a low-cost solution that attaches to your standard mirrors. However, because they are clip-on, they lack several of the functions found on other mirrors. Depending on how well they clip on the current mirror, they also vibrate more than other solutions.
Also, when it comes to complementing the aesthetic of your vehicle, clip-on mirrors aren't the finest option, but they do the job.
Dometic DM-2912 Milenco Grand Aero3 Clamp-On Mirrors
This Dometic twin pack clip-on mirror is designed to provide you with a clear view while towing. Install these chrome safety glasses on your current mirrors, including curved ones, and you'll have a flawless and vibration-free vision past your caravan at all times.
They are equipped with the most up-to-date pedestrian safety features to help prevent accidents. They also provide a heavy-duty performance in high winds.
We hope this helped you decide on what towing mirrors to get. Browse through our online store for more products. You can also give us a call at 866-332-7881 if you need assistance with any of our RV parts and accessories products.
