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What Are Turn Signal / Directional Tow Mirrors?
Some of the fancier trucks on the road come with towing mirrors that have some elaborate options built into them. One of these options is turn signals. These turn signals/directionals can be built into the glass itself or molded into the mirror’s plastic housing. Being that these are higher...Read more -
What Are Telescoping / Telescopic / Extendable Towing Mirrors?
It would be impossible to discuss trailer towing mirrors without bringing up the topic of telescoping mirrors. Telescoping mirrors, also known as telescopic or extendable mirrors, are a type of tow mirror that can extend out from the sides of the vehicle to increase rearward vision. This feature ...Read more -
How Do I Know If This Tow Mirror’s Power Options Are an Upgrade?
You can tell if a mirror on our site has upgrades by reading its specifications listed under the description tab on the product page. A mirror with the “upgrade” label is likely to come as a kit with a switch, wiring, and installation instructions. A mirror with the “plug-and-play” label will com...Read more -
How to Use Mirrors While Towing
Without rear and side view mirrors, driving would be significantly more dangerous. Just imagine: Not only would you have to stick your head out of the window to switch lanes, you’d have to turn completely around in your seat to see the traffic directly behind you. Fortunately, mirrors make ...Read more -
Chevy Silverado Tow Mirrors Buying Guide
Shopping for tow mirrors can be confusing for first-time buyer. Do they fit my Chevy pickup truck? Are they plug-and-play and work like a charm? If you have these questions, you are at the right place. This is a simple tow mirrors buying guide for all Chevy Silverado pickup trucks. It will help y...Read more -
Which Towing Mirror is Best?
When it comes to towing mirrors, there is no one definitive answer to which is best. While you do get what you pay for, how much you need to spend really depends on what features you are looking for and your setup. If you are only doing the odd towing job, a simple, cheap, strap-on mirror may be ...Read more -
Do I need towing mirrors?
One of the most important factors when it comes to safety on our roads is the ability to see whats going on around you and your vehicle. While your cars mirrors are designed to give you a good view around the length of your vehicle, they aren’t going to give you the vision you need while to...Read more -
Adjustment method
Once mounted, the mirrors must be adjusted. You need to adjust the mirrors while the trailer you’re going to be pulling is connected to the towing hitch. If you can do this in a vacant parking lot where you can drive around and test your field of vision, so much the better. Single driver: Sit in ...Read more -
TIPS
Keep it clean to keep it safe. When you’re towing a trailer, the side mirrors need to be pristine since everything you know about the road to the side and behind you is coming from them. Any dirt or grease on them that obscures your view must be cleaned off promptly if you want to stay safe. Go ...Read more -
KEY CONSIDERATIONS PART 2
Permanent vs. temporary Some of the custom towing mirrors are temporary. In other words, they can be put on and taken off without any tools in a matter of minutes. Other mirrors, however, are designed to be permanent replacements for your existing side mirrors. Are you going to be towing a traile...Read more -
KEY CONSIDERATIONS PART 1
Mirror size Step one is to determine what size custom towing mirror you need in order to be safe and legal. While each state has different laws and regulations, all of them agree on certain basics that are dictated by the width of the trailer you’re towing and its length. Trailer width Whatever t...Read more -
Buying guide for BEST CUSTOM TOWING MIRRORS
When you’re driving around town in your car or truck, you usually have three mirrors to help you see what’s behind you: a rearview mirror inside the car and two side-view mirrors on either side of the vehicle. Normally, that’s all you need. When you’re towing a trailer, though, everything changes...Read more