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07-25-2016, 04:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2010 27' FB International
Deforest
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 306
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What mirrors do I need to buy?
I have tried more than a couple of times to use the search function to find what towing mirrors might be the best. Not having much luck with that.
TV 2015 Silverado Crew cab. Tried the CIPA 10950 slip on mirrors. When installed, they do not provide an adequate view of either side of the trailer.
Any help is appreciated.
2010 International Signature 27FB
Thanks
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07-25-2016, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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I've been using these on my 2015 Silverado:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
So far they are still working great. They take just a couple minutes to take off/put on, and they haven't done anything to the paint.
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07-25-2016, 05:15 PM
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Displaced Beach Bum
2016 30' International
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 172
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Tried the Fit System 3891 Deluxe Universal Clip-on didn't like them as they don't provide good vision around the back of our 30'. We went with Hensley McKesh Mirrors and I highly recommend them with the optional convex spotting mirrors.
https://hensleymfg.com/products/mckesh-mirrors/
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07-25-2016, 05:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 22' Sport
Sandpoint
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 35
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Milenco work well. Several others have not.
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07-25-2016, 05:22 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard....
OEM...not cheep, but do an excellent job
Even though your Silverado came without them, the wiring should be there for the install.
They were part of the tow package on our Burb.
Bob
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07-25-2016, 05:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
2007 20' Safari SE
2005 19' Safari
Qualicum Beach
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,096
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Yachthalo
Milenco work well. Several others have not.
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Ditto. Been using them on our 08 GMC for 4 years.
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07-26-2016, 05:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2010 27' FB International
Deforest
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 306
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Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated.
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07-26-2016, 08:20 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
East Greenbush
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 54
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OEM mirrors are the best.
If that's not an option, the McKesh mirrors are a good alternative.
I've used both, and feel safe in recommending either...
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2006 Safari Bambi 19'
2017 Silverado LT Z71 Double Cab 1500
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07-26-2016, 11:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Please look at discountautomirrors.com.
You can get OE style aftermarket replacement towing mirrors for your truck at half the cost of OE ones from the dealer.
I ordered a pair of OE style towing mirrors for my Tundra and many GM (Silverado and Sierra) and Ford fleet vehicles from Discount Auto Mirrors.
They come with power adjust, heated, and integrated turn signals just like OE.
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2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-26-2016, 01:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2010 20' Flying Cloud
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 414
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You can also get $59 slip-on mirrors from Amazon...they are (somewhat) custom for each different TV, and (generally) stay on the existing mirrors. Mine work like a charm, although I add some clear tape. jon
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07-26-2016, 01:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 28' International
Happy Valley
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 270
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If you can find a set of Milenco Mirrors I think you will be very pleased and will have saved a few $$. I inherited a set when I bought my AS and am very happy. Just finished a 6,000 mile trip and no mirror problems at all.
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07-26-2016, 01:58 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2017 30' Classic
Lexington
, Kentucky
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 105
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Milenco mirrors are the way to go.
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07-26-2016, 02:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Sandy
, Utah
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 229
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wlanford
Milenco mirrors are the way to go.
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Ditto, Milenco Aero's on my 2016 Silverado work great. About $100 on Amazon. $1500 for Factory ones.
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07-26-2016, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I got OE style aftermarket mirrors from Discount Auto Mirrors 5 years ago for $115 each with heat, power, and turn signal..
You honestly cannot tell the difference from the $265 OE ones.
Even the OE light bulbs for the running light and turn signal work in the aftermarket mirrors.
Please check them out.
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-26-2016, 03:53 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Kenmore
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 19
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I tried the Milenco also, but eventually switched to OEM mirrors for my F-150. I lost the ability to electrically fold the mirrors, but retained heating, turn signals, and electric adjustments. The install was pretty easy after watching a YouTube video.
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Issaquah, WA
2015 25FB Flying Cloud
2014 F-150 Ecoboost
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07-26-2016, 04:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 27' Overlander
LaVale
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 58
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Mirrors
Milenco are my favs
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07-26-2016, 05:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Keswick
, VA
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 47
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My Ram 2500 didn't come with trailering mirrors. I found the Voyageur camera is s fine substitute.
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07-26-2016, 05:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Mirrors are so 20th century. Get a rear view camera and you won't look back. Well, you'll look back but with a camera
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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07-26-2016, 05:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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You still need side view mirrors that extend beyond the sides of the trailer.
The backup camera on the truck and trailer and parking sensors are only an aid that cannot replace looking in your mirrors or turning your head and looking over your shoulder.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
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07-27-2016, 01:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 145
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I used the McKesh mirrors with our first tv but no longer need them since we bought a truck with built-in tow mirrors. If you decide to go with McKesh, send me a pm if you might want mine.
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