towing mirrors for 150 prado

[campin Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close campin]

hello,
I have seen a number of towing mirrors, and I have used two that have come loose and vibrate.
Without paying the hefty price of $795. for a new electric mirror, has anyone come up with a reliable towing mirror
that won't scratch or vibrate, and is a realistic price?

Regards,
campin

[disco Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close disco]

I have just purchased these http://www.caravanpro.com.au/product...rors---milenco they are my first ever set of towing mirrors and have just used them for the first time and they worked well, came loose once but was probably my fault, they close with the mirrors as well when parked up, there is a slight vibration but not bad.

[maxjj Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close maxjj]

I have got those, have had them for 18month. Been on a number of long and short trips including South OZ and Sunshine Coast and would recommend them.
There is also a larger Grand Aero available, would like to try those. Mainly for the left side, but then I don`t really worry so much about that side.

I don`t find vibration an issue

[Mark from Brisbane Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark from Brisbane]

I have the Clearview ones, yes $795 isn't cheap BUT....gee they are bloody good!!!

[footoo Member Find all posts View Profile Close footoo]

The other option is to have a screen and a rear view camera on the back of the van/camper

[Checkers Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Checkers]

I purchased Brunsgaard mirrors for my new Prado. On my first trip away I thought they were fabulous, beautifully engineered and crystal clear visibility with no vibration or noise. However on the return journey I had the left mirror fall off twice and bounce down the road at 100kmh. (the left mirror angles back more than right) The mirror assy remained intact other than scuffing of some parts and the loss of a rubber boot on the clamp after the second falloff. Upon contacting the distributor we have determined that my set up was different to the way he sets up the mirrors for his Prado,which he informed me has been twice around the block with no mirror dramas ever.
He sent me some photos of his setup and after making the adjustments to mine I have no hesitation in recomending them. The arms must be setup such that the clamp foot sits above the indicator section of our mirrors, not half on and half off as I had!
Awesome bit of kit and very robust.

[KA_WA_11 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close KA_WA_11]

I have just purchased these http://www.caravanpro.com.au/product...rors---milenco they are my first ever set of towing mirrors and have just used them for the first time and they worked well, came loose once but was probably my fault, they close with the mirrors as well when parked up, there is a slight vibration but not bad.

Disco does the wind from other vehicle cause your mirrors to fold in when you have these on?

[disco Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close disco]

Not as yet but only done a couple of 100 km so far

[katrx7 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close katrx7]

gday checkers, I wonder how these perform when on a hwy and a truck going the opposite direction do the car mirrors unhitch??
I had a set of ora rossa mirrors and this would always happen to me, where I would have to wind window down and puch car mirror forward so it would sit back in correct position. became very annoying!! so sold and now looking what mirror might be best?? toying with the brunsgaurd or a set of truck mirrors, just don't want to scratch my winow tint, etc??
appreciate your thoughts

[yowie Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close yowie]

The other option is to have a screen and a rear view camera on the back of the van/camper

Believe it is illegal to do that while driving in Victoria !

With my old van, I could see back a little bit, but not a long way.

[yowie Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close yowie]

gday checkers, I wonder how these perform when on a hwy and a truck going the opposite direction do the car mirrors unhitch??
I had a set of ora rossa mirrors and this would always happen to me, where I would have to wind window down and puch car mirror forward so it would sit back in correct position. became very annoying!! so sold and now looking what mirror might be best?? toying with the brunsgaurd or a set of truck mirrors, just don't want to scratch my winow tint, etc??
appreciate your thoughts

Also had a set of Ora mirrors, that blew back passing large trucks. I added a strap from the mirror to the bull bar, stopped the problem but was fiddly to set up the mirrors. Now bought a set of Milenco mirrors, waiting for the new van to turn up so I can try them.

[Checkers Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Checkers]

gday checkers, I wonder how these perform when on a hwy and a truck going the opposite direction do the car mirrors unhitch??
I had a set of ora rossa mirrors and this would always happen to me, where I would have to wind window down and puch car mirror forward so it would sit back in correct position. became very annoying!! so sold and now looking what mirror might be best?? toying with the brunsgaurd or a set of truck mirrors, just don't want to scratch my winow tint, etc??
appreciate your thoughts

Hi,
I have just done a couple more trips using the Brunsgaard mirrors after making my setup adjustments and can confirm that, setup correctly, these mirrors DONT move at all. Trucks travelling in the opposite direction have no effect on them whatsoever.
I too didn't want my old truck mirrors scratching my windows or stuffing the window rubbers.
Plus with the Brunsgaards you can still fold the mirrors in when stopped.
I like em.

[katrx7 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close katrx7]

awesome news checkers, looks like im getting some before our alice springs trip then.......any idea if where you can get them from other than there website??

[Checkers Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Checkers]

Hi,
I got mine from Dario's in St Mary's. They are the Adelaide distributor.
www.dariocaravans.com.au
Cheers
ps You may be able to get them at the Caravan & Camping show this weekend!

[katrx7 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close katrx7]

cheers checkers, will see how we go at the cc show, if not darios, many thanks