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chaseav · 03-26-2015, 04:00 PM

We have a Intl Signature 25FB and my wife has officially made it clear she needs a full length mirror for our longer trips. I bought a cheapy mirror from Target today and attempted to install it on the inside of the closet door. Unfortunately it cracked as I was securing it but it ended up not closing in there anyway. The way the hinges close, it would have cracked the mirror too.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Would really like lightweight and hidden from view. Would prefer to not attach with screws out of fear of going too deep.

ckottum · 03-26-2015, 04:32 PM

I understand. You don't really need a full-length mirror for a full-length view, 10'' by 30'' or 36" mounted no more than head high will work well.

cheryl

LucaBluPlus2 · 03-26-2015, 04:35 PM

We have a 25fb Flying Cloud and I installed a full length mirror (inexpensive/lightweight Target version) on the interior of the bathroom door last year. We had no problems with it coming loose....yet. It is currently in storage but I suspect it will be fine for several years.

We used industrial strength Velcro. Lots of it. Not a screw in sight.

Good luck.

r carl · 03-26-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chaseav

We have a Intl Signature 25FB and my wife has officially made it clear she needs a full length mirror for our longer trips. I bought a cheapy mirror from Target today and attempted to install it on the inside of the closet door. Unfortunately it cracked as I was securing it but it ended up not closing in there anyway. The way the hinges close, it would have cracked the mirror too.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Would really like lightweight and hidden from view. Would prefer to not attach with screws out of fear of going too deep.

Polish your camper.

The Ice Man · 03-26-2015, 06:29 PM

Buy a right hand automotive mirror and tell her to stand back. When you make that suggestion, you should stand back as well.

Beach Bum · 03-26-2015, 06:36 PM

We got a Walmart or target el cheapo. Used 3m command velcro strips to attach. We press on it prior to travel to make sure its stays on. It came off one time on a really crappy road . Did not break.

Cheers,
Benn

chaseav · 03-26-2015, 06:46 PM

Benn, that's the exact mirror I bought. My Signature has a porthole style "window" that is frosted over on the bathroom door so it could go there. Then tried the inside of the closet door but was way too wide with the trim on the mirror so I took it off. It went up great but I pressed too hard just next to the 3m stick up thing and cracked it. It ended up still being too narrow anyway.

Papou · 03-26-2015, 07:59 PM

Last summer I install a "quasi full length" mirror in my 23FB closet.
A "set" of 4 mirrors purchase at Ikea was used (see picture).
I leave a space between the first upper the the second mirror for the closet shelve.
The mirrors are secure on the door by the Ikea provided double face tape and additional silicone adhesive.
According to Ikea installation sheet I leave 1 millimeter between each mirror to prevent any damage. This is the thickness of a small tie rap. (see picture)
Also I change hinges screws to add more robustness of the door to the frame for additional weight of the door. (approximatively 2 pounds).
Hope this help…
Michel

chaseav · 03-26-2015, 08:58 PM

Ah, yes this would work great! Not one mirror, four! Plus less weight on each piece of sticky tape.

cwf · 03-26-2015, 09:52 PM

Could take pictures for her..

Hey... trying to 'help' you out here pard!

dwightdi · 03-26-2015, 10:34 PM

You can buy mirrored plexiglass, which is more ductile and lighter, so it will not break. Costs a little more and you will have to buy or build a frame.

NavyCorpsman · 03-27-2015, 07:14 AM

Whatever you decide, make sure to get a mirror that makes you look thinner...... Stay away from circus mirrors altogether.

chaseav · 03-27-2015, 09:23 AM

Concave mirrors. Got it!

CDONA · 03-27-2015, 10:22 AM

I took my closet door to a glass shop, marked it where it needed to go clearing the shelf and door frame. They installed it with two sided tape, 1/8 mirror glass no frame, 15 minutes. I haven't traveled with it yet.

hewettus · 03-27-2015, 11:27 AM

I replaced the 8lb mirror glass on my bathroom cabinet (Safari 25) with mirror finish Mylar. Easily attached with 3M spray adhesive

iowaroots · 03-27-2015, 12:06 PM

Not sure but the ceiling may be one location to consider....just sayin'.

cwf · 03-27-2015, 12:31 PM

You could polish the AS!!!

It would be a "full length mirror"!!!

Seriously... Bet a piece of Alclad, Polish till a mirror and mount to a door!

369goose · 03-27-2015, 02:29 PM

Agreed, we ladies want, maybe even "need", a full length mirror in our Airstream.

Our previous larger, used, Airstreams each came with nice full length mirrors so it was a gotta have item when we bought our first brand new unit. After getting a very pricy quote on having a glass company install one we bought a very nice beveled edge full length mirror at Home Depot & attached it to the bathroom door, same as where the mirrors were in our previous units. We used mirror mastic (lots of it) and it works like a charm.

We also have a smaller vintage Airstream mirror, from a 30 year old unit, that we hung using copious strips of double sided tape and mirror hooks (yes, we had to drill into the interior wall to hang the antique mirror &#128547

. Anyway, that mirror hung there for 27 years without problem and is now in our new unit, attached same way. If you decide to use screws in addition to mastic or tape just be sure the screws are not so long that they come through the other side.

Seemore2006 · 03-28-2015, 09:06 AM

Excellent idea! I'm going to do that.
Perfect fit and no hassle! Thank you.

cwf · 03-28-2015, 09:11 AM

BTW, our 34' has mirrors on the closet door which swing open and my wife can see enough by standing in the Bathroom or open just right and back into the galley area.

Good luck to you both!