Towing Mirror Recommendation for 2014 Landrover Discovery 4

[tkchat]

I am seeking recommendations for good detachable towing mirrors for our Discovery 4.

We have two vehicles and want to be able to have just one set of mirrors if possible, but the Discovery will be the main towing vehicle.

Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks [smilebigeye]

[matti4556]

I am currently rocking a pair of Brunsgaards. Easy to remove and refit and do not detach even if you hit an orange plastic roadworks post at 40km/h, roadside brush at 60km/h and oncoming trucks are no problem at all. Great rearward vision behind the van.
Best of all at the end of my towing trip I can remove them and the Disco fits into the garage opening no probs at all.
Matti

[RickO]

Brunsgards are great until one falls off and costs a fortune to replace..

[Eric SDV6SE]

I run the Milenco grand aero 3

Teardrop shape outer means min or no vibration, they mount to the top of the car mirrors very well, fully adjustable and offer a wide range of view.
I trimmed 100mm off the std leg, so that i could lock the car without the mirrors hitting the window or door when the car mirrors fold in. Takes less than 5min to fit both and easy to adjust.

CaravansPlus | Milenco Grand Aero3 Extra Wide Towing Mirrors - Pair (https://www.caravansplus.com.au/milenco-grand-aero3-extra-wide-towing-mirrors-pair-p-13569.html)

[Petetheprinta]

Another vote for the Milencos. I used a pair of Milenco Grand Aero 3. Never had a problem after towing van 15000kms. Then changed to a set of clearviews that a mate was selling at a good price but Much more expensive new.

[Petetheprinta]

I run the Milenco grand aero 3

Teardrop shape outer means min or no vibration, they mount to the top of the car mirrors very well, fully adjustable and offer a wide range of view.
I trimmed 100mm off the std leg, so that i could lock the car without the mirrors hitting the window or door when the car mirrors fold in. Takes less than 5min to fit both and easy to adjust.

CaravansPlus | Milenco Grand Aero3 Extra Wide Towing Mirrors - Pair (https://www.caravansplus.com.au/milenco-grand-aero3-extra-wide-towing-mirrors-pair-p-13569.html)

I think you mean the Milenco Aero 3, the Grand Aero 3 is not a teardrop shape. I found them to be too small for my use.

[BradC]

I have a pair of the Reich handy XL :
CaravansPlus | Reich Handy Mirror XL - Mirror Mounted - Single (https://www.caravansplus.com.au/reich-handy-mirror-xl-mirror-mounted-single-p-14450.html)

They were brilliant on my Volvo. On the D3 I need to put double sided tape under all the bits that touch the mirrors to prevent them from sliding off.
I use cheap double sided tape from Officeworks so it peels off easily when I'm done.

I'm looking for new mirrors that don't require additional help to hang onto the D3 mirrors, so no only do I not recommend them, I'm following this thread to find something that works.

[gavinwibrow]

Another vote for the Milencos. I used a pair of Milenco Grand Aero 3. Never had a problem after towing van 15000kms. Then changed to a set of clearviews that a mate was selling at a good price but Much more expensive new.


X2 for Milenco 3 (non teardrop). Did 21K km in 3 months through mid WA and much of Nth Qld earlier this year and was very impressed. No vibration and never looked like coming off. Only minor concern is could be unscrewed relatively easily if someone was of a mind to steal a pair.

Much better than the elasticised versions.

[DiscoJeffster]

I only tow a camper trailer but reversing is still impossible as I can’t see the end of the camper or where it’s headed when it’s turning away from the driver’s side. I’m interested too for that reason.

[goldey]

Also interested in the feedback on towing mirrors. I've got cheap and nasty elasticised jobbies that vibrate so badly they're next to useless. Been mustering up the courage to purchase a set of Clearview mirrors but at nearly $700 coin it's a hard pill to swallow.

[envee]

Previously had a Pajero with Clearviews on which were awesome. When we got the Disco we decided to try the Milencos and they are fine. Give good vision to the rear and very little vibration. Our Discovery is a 2014 and we got the extra pads that are needed for the angle of the mirrors as well. When locking the car, the mirrors fold back without the mirrors hitting anywhere. Very happy with them so far.

You can get the Clearviews second hand on their site. Preloved Mirrors - Clearview (https://www.clearviewaccessories.com.au/preloved-mirrors/) You just have to be lucky to get some to fit the Disco. They'll still cost you $400-$500.

[Briar]

I have a 2014 D4. I started with Milenco grand Aero's. Due to the shape of the D4 mirror frame they do not clip on well. I used some rubber eraser cut at an angle to help with friction to help them hold on. In the end gave up on them. Have gone to Brunsgaard 4 point mirrors. Even with the longer arms for the D4 mirrors I still had one fall off and smashed. What I now do is I still have Brunsgaards but always use an ocky strap to clip around the inside of the mirror onto the mirror frame, essentially making the mirrors a 5-point connection. Have never had one fall off since. The Brunsgaards have less vibration that the Milencos. Attached is a pic to show what I mean. Really quick to clip on (10 sec) about 5 sec to remove.

[Eric SDV6SE]

Also interested in the feedback on towing mirrors. I've got cheap and nasty elasticised jobbies that vibrate so badly they're next to useless. Been mustering up the courage to purchase a set of Clearview mirrors but at nearly $700 coin it's a hard pill to swallow.

Dont waste your money on Clearview, theyre dogb#$$ ugly, you need to remove the factory mirrors and internal door trim o fit them and then run the risk of breaking the electric adjusters in there.

[Eric SDV6SE]

I think you mean the Milenco Aero 3, the Grand Aero 3 is not a teardrop shape. I found them to be too small for my use.

I stand corrected, Aero 3. Thanks for the heads up.:BigThumb:

[Jock McD]

I have used a set of Brunsgaard for about 5 years now (over 40,000kms towing) without issue - apart from the drivers side I wiped out on a Winnebargo going the other way on a narrow Tassie road! They just need to be adjusted correctly then are very easy to fit and remove. I also use a lock nut on the tightening thumb screw to prevent them working loose. Ken Olesen, their Australian rep, has been extremely helpful in the past. I suggest you contact him as the D4 needs some particular attachment hooks. Cheers, Jock.

[dbm750]

I am also using the Grand Aero 3 on my RRS L494. We just completed 18K km's towing through NT and WA with no problems. They are very stable with only slight vibration on my vehicle. They have never forced the main mirror to fold in strong wind or when passing large trucks, unlike my previous mirrors. The Aero shape on the back of the mirror seems to help with this. I have the standard lens, you can also get a distance or convex lens I think. The standard lens does not quite allow me to see the top of the van and also wheels like my previous mirrors. I would probably go the distance mirrors if I purchase again. The attachment clamps (4) have a removable rubber pad. I purchased a separate pad kit designed for Landrover's. You would need to check if you need this for the Disco 4. It has a protruding strip of rubber across the pad to fit in the gap between the outer rim of the mirror and casing. They hold really well as long as you make sure the strip is fitted into the gap. Purchased the mirrors and kit online through separate retailers. I would purchase these mirrors again.

[DunnToImpress]

Milenco's get my vote as well, easy to fit, great in use. Can't imagine ever needing anything else!!!

[ADMIRAL]

I am seeking recommendations for good detachable towing mirrors for our Discovery 4.

We have two vehicles and want to be able to have just one set of mirrors if possible, but the Discovery will be the main towing vehicle.

Any advice would be very welcome. Thanks [smilebigeye]

Another vote for the Brunsgards. I had the Milenco's briefly, until one fell off after 200 klms. I find the Brunsgards are secure when fitted, and if you keep the fittings tight, there is little chance of dislodging them. Once set up for your mirrors, they are very easy to remove or fit, and that perhaps is their only negative. Would not be too hard for someone to remove them while you duck into the bakery when on the road.

[DirtDigger]

I am currently rocking a pair of Brunsgaards. Easy to remove and refit and do not detach even if you hit an orange plastic roadworks post at 40km/h, roadside brush at 60km/h and oncoming trucks are no problem at all. Great rearward vision behind the van.
Best of all at the end of my towing trip I can remove them and the Disco fits into the garage opening no probs at all.
Matti
Have to make sure that the lock nut is tightened++ on the Brunsgaards. I have lost one mirror because of this nut not done tight enough. They are not cheap. too much $ for what they are.
Now running Milenco aero3 - the 2 top cramps work better than expected. Mirrors vibrate less than Brunsgaards.Cost about$100.

[coopers1969]

ok so what am i doing wrong i to have the Milenco Grand Aero 3 and yes they are rock solid never looks likes coming off but they do get a big vibration and seeing out of them is not that great. do you have the large part of the mirror closest to the car or the other way around?

[Discodicky]

ok so what am i doing wrong i to have the Milenco Grand Aero 3 and yes they are rock solid never looks likes coming off but they do get a big vibration and seeing out of them is not that great. do you have the large part of the mirror closest to the car or the other way around?

I have the large part on the outside and attached to the upper section of the Disco 4 mirror.
Done around 25,000 klms and absolutely no probs at all. Also had them on my old 2009 RRS for about 10,000 klms and no probs.
Around $110 and excellent value for money.

[gavinwibrow]

ok so what am i doing wrong i to have the Milenco Grand Aero 3 and yes they are rock solid never looks likes coming off but they do get a big vibration and seeing out of them is not that great. do you have the large part of the mirror closest to the car or the other way around?


I have the large part of the mirror face facing down - this gives me maximum rear view to see the van wheels for the odd occasion I need it eg some tight reversing, but still with adequate vision elsewhere. Having a MY10 model, I don't have auto closing mirrors on lockup.

[DiscoJeffster]

Having a MY10 model, I don't have auto closing mirrors on lockup.
I have MY10 and my mirrors fold, but I do have the HSE [emoji6]

[Eric SDV6SE]

MY10 SE has auto folding mirrors. I do believe you can turn this on or off either in the ccf file if you have a gap id tool.

I trimmed 100mm off the legs of my milencos, re-used the end plugs of course, cant tell theyre shorter. the towing mirror sits right next to the car mirror, in portrait orientation. The kink in the arm points down, i.e. the kinked leg points to the ground.

The grips hold onto the top of the mirror really well, no vibration and great visibility down both sides and behind. We only have a smallish van (1500kg fully loaded).

[ltiller]

I have a 2020 discovery and am finding it hard to get towing mirrors to stay on. Any ideas Please ?

[Briar]

I originally had Milenco Grand Aero's. Nicce mirrors but hard to keep on with the D4 mirror rims. Changed over to Brunsgaards. Much better. Make sure you get the extra arms suited to the D4 large mirrors. However, even with the 4 point Brunsgaard I ALSO use an occy strap that goes from near the brunsgaard mirror, behind the D4 mirror and hooks on to the D4 mirror on the inside near the door window making the mirrors a 5-point connection. Never move and only a few secs to disconnect.

[transtar]

Great mirrors. Have been using for years. Grand Aero has great aeorodynamic shape. No problem with wind and road trains passing or with roadside bushes. And you can remove easily when not towing unlike the Clearview and are a lot cheaper.

Transtar

[PeterJ]

Had Milenco for 5 years, lost the drivers side two weeks ago due to truck wash, am now giving Brunsguard a try, the mounting system allows better placement of the arms that react the forces from the Brunsguard mirror head, which is also quite a bit smaller than the Milenco. I clamped the Milenco on the top edge of the D4 mirror, found the angle between the outer and inner shell (surround) of the D4 mirror to be at the limit of what the clamp would grip onto. The clamp pressure distorted the D4 mirror surround quite a bit when tight enough to stay in place. There is also a mating joint on the top surface of the outer shell with the inner surround that the clamps struggle with as they are not quite deep enough to get a good purchase on the main body of the outer shell I think the whole set up is quite heavy and this does not help the situation. I removed them for dirt road / rough road work. A mate of mine had the next year model (MY14) and the included angle of the inner surround and outer shell was even greater than on my model, the Milenco did not stay on his car at all.

Summary, I think the Brunsguards are a better option. just my $215 worth[bigsad]

Peter

[Drafrete]

Hi,

The issue of towing mirrors has caused me some grief over the years as I try to get mirrors that are stable and hold on. I have found that the clamp on types (Milenco and so on) are fine for by 2012 HSE D4 but absolutely useless on the 2016 HSE D4.

The newer D4 mirror has cameras and wade sensor and is nicely aerodynamic, but absolutely hopeless for any type of clamp on mirror. Mirror brands that stay stuck on the 2012 model just fly off the 2016.

For the later model with the fancy mirrors I have taken to using a separate strap on mirror, like the ones sold at supercheap Auto, although there are many groups that sell the same thing re-badged. link (https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/ridge-ryder-ridge-ryder-door-mount-towing-mirror/580143.html#q=towing%2Bmirror&lang=en_AU&start=5)

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Hope this helps