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Quote: Originally posted by JOHN BYRNE on 29/6/2007

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I have just bought a pair of suckit and see mirrors they adjust with the electric mirrors of the car have not used them yet but will keep you posted on their performance

Regards

John

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I have the problem of the extension mirrors vibrating, and have been considering a change to the Milenco ones.  Purplehat's comments have caused me to think about the Aero model.

I have ruled out fitting any type which relies on suckers attached to the mirror glass.  My main concern is that the unavoidable slipstream, especially when driving into a head wind, could possibly cause the adjustable mirror glass to be ripped away from its mounting.

Bertie.

Quote: Originally posted by SoundsDigital on 02/7/2007

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I have to admit, I've given up on the towing mirrors. I had the strap on ones, but found visibility in the (curved) mirrors on the car actually gives a better view than the towing mirrors, so found I was using the car mirror rather than the towing mirror even with the towing mirror fitted. There is very little difference between the width of my car and van, so this would probably not be the case with many vehicles.

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When towing, the rear view mirrors must provide an adequate view to the rear and along both sides of the trailer.  They must not project more than 200mm beyond the width of the towing vehicle or the trailer, whichever is the wider.

I think the word "along" is the important point. I can see to the rear with my vehicle mirrors, but only along the van with the extension mirrors.

Bertie.

Hi Bertie, where ya bin?

I don't think you'll be disappointed with the Aeros. They really are superb. We have just put them back on to run the van into storage. No adjustments, just screwed down two knobs per mirror and hey presto, we found that they were exactly right, all set up and ready to go. No sitting in the car gesticulating at the hapless person outside in the rain whose trying to get them right. Leaves a lot more energy for the awning fights!!!

Quote: Originally posted by timtheenchanter on 02/7/2007

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I do have to chuckle ar "aerodynamic towing mirrors!" ermm, is that going to make much difference when theres whats essentially a tin brick wall behind you!

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Hi, Purplehat.  Just got back after 8 weeks in Cornwall.  Weather was foul for most of the holiday, but we were fortunate in that we were meeting several friends over those weeks, so evening get-togethers paid some compensation.

Ref the mirrors.  My reasons for considering Milenco are twofold.  First, they are obviously good mirrors.  Second, I have to swivel my head considerably to use the L/H extension mirror.  This has to be a frequent practice on narrow, winding roads, and the ability to rely on eye movement only would be safer.

By adjusting the Milenco arm to point forwards, and the addition of a little bracketry, I hope to move the L/H mirror forwards and into the natural field of vision.  

If that does not work, I have even considered mounting a rear view camera on the arm instead, with a facia-mounted monitor to the left of the steering wheel.  The camera has to be on this arm, so that it is possible to see where the nearside of the van is, in relation to hedgerows and other obstructions.  This idea can mean mega bucks, so I hope plan one works OK.

Bertie.  

Next year, purplehat, we are planning to go to France.  We have done France several times with motorhomes, but never with a towed van.  It is a few years since we went to France (before the Euro), so I will soon be posting a few topics in order to scrounge some up to date info from caravanners who have recently visited France.

Bertie.