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 is most commonly found on towing mirror applications, because it isn’t needed on the smaller standard-sized side view mirrors.

Telescoping mirrors could have all the same options as the non-telescopic mirrors, like power, manual, puddle light, turn signal, folding, etc, but they are just bigger and allow for more vision. The manual telescopic mirrors need to be extended out with physical human strength. The powered ones, on the other hand, allow you to sit inside the comforts of your truck while pushing a button to make the mirrors extend outward.

Telescopic mirrors can be a terrific upgrade if a truck already has towing mirrors but needs just a little more vision for whatever it is towing. Tow mirror extensions also add to the appearance of a truck by making it look bigger.