Need advice on towing mirrorw

VegasDude · March 22, 2004

I have just purchased a 28 foot toy trailer. I obviously need tow mirrors as well. Does GM sell them? I currently have power closing and turn signal capabilites in my 04 and would like to keep those options if possible. Any thoughts.........?

Is there anyway to edit the topic line? I meant ADVICE not ADVISE......................................

KyleBst264 · March 22, 2004

I am also interested in the same mirrors you're looking for.

Steve Cornell · March 22, 2004

None of the "Tow" mirrors will have the power fold feature, the GM factory tow mirrors have a power in & out feature but I have heard of a few problems with these (I really don't see the big deal with power in & out") but that's just me

I have had the GM factory (non power) on my 99, the Lucerix (Lucerix makes them for CIPA) on my 01, and the TTT mirrors on my 03, I really liked the TTT mirrors the best, lots of features, Power, heated, turn signals, and running lights, and most importainly they had the BEST field of view to see alongside my 8'6" wide \ 36' car hauler.

I recently sold my 03 and am selling my trailer, I have the TTT mirrors for sale, there's a post in the "For Sale" section, Here's the link

blue2kzr2 · March 22, 2004

My dad has Cipa mirrors for his Durango, positively loves them for towing his 28' trailer. Won't need them on the Ram he just got (Dodge has some NICE towing mirrors). Dunno where they can be purchased, though he might have gotten them from Camping World. They ARE specific to the vehicle/mirror...

99silveradoz71 · March 22, 2004

I was just going to comment that someone had some for sale in the for sale/wanted area, but Steve you're on top of it. Those look like nice mirrors, and if I had more cash handy and had a real need for them, I'd consider them. I towed the Wells Cargo enclosed today and found that for its size and my needs, the stocks on my 99 do pretty well.

RC ALLOYS INC · March 22, 2004

I would recommend the CIPA slide on type mirrors. I've got them for my truck and they are quite nice. We pull a 26ft travel trailer (31 overall) and the mirrors provide plenty of extra sight. Slip right on and are specific to your mirrors. Good thing is they don't look like a cheesy add on, when installed the truck mirror and the CIPA look as if it's one package. I think I paid like $50 for mine. Doing a quick search on the net I found THIS site. The mirror in the foreground in the picture is what you would need. Part numbers are listed on their site as well. Good luck.

VegasDude · March 22, 2004

Hey guys thanks for the replies. I checked the CIPA mirrors out. They have slip models I am going to try, as I don't tow that often.

Here is the link. Thanks BIll!!!

http://www.etrailer.com/cipa/

Roofer · March 22, 2004

I am also getting the slip on Cipa mirrors. I tried the link and they want $30 a piece for them. I found them at Cabelas for $40 for the set.

cdhd2001 · March 22, 2004

I had the cipa replacement towing mirrors on my last truck. I liked everything but not having a large convex mirror on the passenger side becomes a pain in commuting.

I currently have the power folding with dimming and perimeter lighting mirrors. I put on a set of the cipa slip-ons and left them on. From 5ft and further they look stock.

KyleBst264 · March 23, 2004

I've also ordered the CIPA slide on mirrors myself. I absolutely love my stock mirrors and don't want to lose all of the features they have so I felt the slide-on mirrors would be the best way to go.

Shooter_va · March 26, 2004

You can get the CIPA slide-on mirrors from JC Whitney for $49.95 for the set of two. I just got mine last week.

JC Whitney

alaskajim · April 8, 2004

Mine came with factory "OSRV Retractable Camper Style" - Power w/turn Signal and Heat - $55 add-on. Talk nice to your dealer see what he can do for you.

Nice to be able to "put them away" while you are not towing.