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cfishii · 11-07-2014, 07:36 PM

I have a toyota tundra pick up truck and plan on towing a 25 ft. airstream. Any recommendations on what mirrors to buy for my truck?

Goal15 · 11-07-2014, 08:34 PM

Buy a pair of Toyota OEM from Sparks Toyota online. Only downside is if you have base model Tundra you only have enough wires for mirror adjustment but not heater or side directional light. I think if you have more expensive Tundra you will have proper wiring harness for all features to work. I went to the Toyota dealer where I bought my Tundra and they matched Sparks Internet price. Saved me several hundred dollars off the OEM retail price

Dana

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TinTin · 11-07-2014, 08:37 PM

The Eagle Vision tow mirrors are a reasonable choice. Better than the clip-ons or slip-ons IMHO.

KJRitchie · 11-16-2014, 09:26 PM

I purchased OEM tow mirrors from Sparks on my 2010 Tundra SR5 Double Cab. I used a youTube video to show me how to install the mirrors myself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0IrB5gtTSU

Tincampers · 11-17-2014, 05:16 AM

I really like my McKesh tow mirrors. Very easy to put on and take off. You can get used ones on eBay from time to time.

**moosetags** · 11-17-2014, 07:41 AM

For the past eight years, I have been using tow mirrors that mount directly to the standard mirror face. I originally bought these at Camping World. They now sell them at Wal-Mart for $20. I have two of these mirrors, but I almost always just use the driver side mirror.

When I first got Old Lucy ten years ago, I bought a set of McKesh Towing Mirrors. I found them very time consuming to mount and adjust, and they didn't work very well for me. They were also very large to store. When I found the good mirrors, I sold the McKesh mirrors on the Forums Classifieds.

What I really like about the mirrors that I have been using is that they are fully adjustable from inside the tow vehicle.

Here are a couple of photos of my towing mirrors.

Brian

Tincampers · 11-17-2014, 07:52 AM

I looked at those, but have never had much luck with suction cups. No worries about them falling off? Vibration?

**moosetags** · 11-17-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mrprez

I looked at those, but have never had much luck with suction cups. No worries about them falling off? Vibration?

I have had the same two mirrors for about eight years. They have never fallen off. They do have a tether that wraps around the mirror. I have probably driven over 150,000 miles with these mirrors attached. They are not attached with plain suction cups. The suction cup on these mirror are cranked tight with a screw-down. They do not vibrate at all they are as steady as the the tow vehicle mirrors.

Brian

Tincampers · 11-17-2014, 08:07 AM

I'll have to take another look at those then. The right side of my McKesh won't stay adjusted right.

Wayne&Sam · 11-17-2014, 08:47 AM

Go with a rearview camera. More money but well worth it IMO. I got one and never looked back.

Yes, pun intended.

KJRitchie · 11-17-2014, 09:19 AM

One note about the Toyota OEM mirrors is the lack of vibration and the ability to push them in when not towing. And you don't have to worry about installing them every trip.

Kelvin

rmkrum · 11-18-2014, 01:18 AM

Anyone know of an OEM towing mirror that fits 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 trucks? I could sure use a set to replace the crappy aftermarket mirrors I struggle with.

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68 TWind · 11-18-2014, 06:26 AM

I have a set of Longview towing mirror for my Tundra. I had a set of the ones like Moosetags uses but due to where I had to stick them onto the Tundra mirror I always had a bad blind spot (but I keep one in my tool box as a spare). The Longviews slide over the factory mirrow and attach very securely in just a few seconds. Been towing for 3 years and find them very satisfactory. Here is a link to etrailer where I bought mine: Longview Custom Towing Mirrors - Slip On - Driver and Passenger Side Longview Custom Towing Mirrors LVT-1800

Smokeydog · 11-18-2014, 07:05 AM

2010 Tundra with oem from Sparks. You didnt say what year Tundra, That may limit your options. I have a set of Hensley mirrors for sale.

TG Twinkie · 11-18-2014, 07:40 AM

I bought OEM tow mirrors for my Tundra. Installed them myself after watching a video on YouTube. The video is for installing speakers, but it shows how to remove the door panel. It's from Taco Tunes.
Watched the video 3 times before I even noticed the truck. LOL

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mimiandrews · 11-18-2014, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mrprez

I'll have to take another look at those then. The right side of my McKesh won't stay adjusted right.

We had the same problem with our McKesh mirrors until we found this...

There are several Phillips-head screws on the bottom of the mirror adjacent to the "stem". If you tighten these, the wind (or you) cannot adjust the mirror. So, adjust until you think the mirror is just right, then carefully tighten the screws (don't bump the mirror and change the adjustment while doing this).

Also, find a reference point on the TV window and set the McKesh mount at the same place every time.

Now, if I can just find a way to keep those mounting straps from singing (off key). Yes, I use a foam block under them, but in certain wind conditions they still sing.

Whizzo · 11-18-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mimiandrews

Now, if I can just find a way to keep those mounting straps from singing (off key). Yes, I use a foam block under them, but in certain wind conditions they still sing.

Singing straps were a real pain - I tried a number of tricks including cloth and foam under the lower part of the door. Besides looking a bit "jury-rigged," I had a few blow off over the years. I also tried putting a single twist in the bottom strap, but this didn't always work.

This works the best for me: try taking small strips of velcro and looping them around the upper and lower portions of the strap, bowing the edges inward a little. This breaks up the taught straight lines, and keeps it from resonating. Plus, you can leave the loops on all the time.

TinTin · 11-18-2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Whizzo

Singing straps were a real pain - I tried a number of tricks including cloth and foam under the lower part of the door. Besides looking a bit "jury-rigged," I had a few blow off over the years. I also tried putting a single twist in the bottom strap, but this didn't always work.

This works the best for me: try taking small strips of velcro and looping them around the upper and lower portions of the strap, bowing the edges inward a little. This breaks up the taught straight lines, and keeps it from resonating. Plus, you can leave the loops on all the time.

Nice tip, will give that a try!

ghatfield · 11-18-2014, 09:15 AM

We tow our 19' Bambi with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. We tried a set of mirrors from JR products:

(JR Products :: Catalog

But stopped using them when one fell off at 60mph. Thankfully it did not hit anything (us or another vehicle). I had just adjusted the mirror and evidently one of the clamps failed to hold. These mirrors are an accident waiting to happen IMHO.

So we bought some McKesh mirrors:

https://www.safetowingstore.com/McKe...rs-p/70007.htm

These will definitely not fall off, but the right mirror is very difficult to adjust to a position where it provides a good view. The left one is fine. We bought a 5" convex mirror (glue on) for the right mirror and that solved the problem.

George

mimiandrews · 11-18-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Whizzo

This works the best for me: try taking small strips of velcro and looping them around the upper and lower portions of the strap, bowing the edges inward a little. This breaks up the taught straight lines, and keeps it from resonating. Plus, you can leave the loops on all the time.

Fantastic! I'll give that at try.