Mirrors for Towing

[jocurran]

This may be revisiting the issue but what recommendations are there out there for the best extension mirrors to use when towing a caravan, our van is 7ft 6ins wide which is slightly narrower than the norm, thanks in anticipation

[jmkoffice]

I purchased a set of strap-on mirrors from AutoBarn. I find I don't use them much as I have adequate view with the std D2 mirrors and 2.29m caravan width.

[peterpam]

I agree. I had some extender mirrors that made no improvement to the D3 mirriors so I just bought some cheap strap on mirrors from a show as I understand you are required by law to have extended mirrors with caravans etc over a certain width. I see better with just the D3 mirrors.

Peter

[bobk]

I use a set of "Aussie Truck Mirrors" and find them very good. Van is 7ft 10" wide.


bob

[Blknight.aus]

I agree. I had some extender mirrors that made no improvement to the D3 mirriors so I just bought some cheap strap on mirrors from a show as I understand you are required by law to have extended mirrors with caravans etc over a certain width. I see better with just the D3 mirrors.

Peter



Thats a new one on me...

do you remember where you picked that up?

[peterpam]

I got them at the Rosehill Campning & Caravan show, but I'm sure someone like Supercheap Auto would have them. Our caravan is 22ft and I find the extension mirrors more of a distraction than help as the D3 mirriors are very good. I just put the extender morrors on for insurance and police purposes.

Peter

[NTB]

Hello All,

I just wish to add my findings for fitting a D4 with towing mirrors.

The D4 have the Power Fold Mirrors. These may fold in via Driver Control or by the Locking of the D4. This can be disabled by the Dealer but shall reset itself back to folding if the ECU is Reset or Powered Down. Therefore I removed the idea of towing mirrors with a stabiliser bar. I also did not wish to damage the lower door seal of the D4 so a also remove the strap on door mirrors. So I was down to looking at towing mirror that were fitted to the D4 folding mirror.

What I selected was a product from Milenco, Aero 2 Mirror. It attaches via 2 clamps which maybe clamped to either the top or bottom of the folding mirror. I found that it had to be attached to the top of the folding mirror because when attached to the bottom the clamps shall hit the door when the mirrors are folded. The clamps attached quite well to the folding mirror and I have just arrive back from a camping trip towing the campervan and was surprised at how little movement there was on the towing mirror. Milenco say there Areo design of the mirror back helps with this and it would appear that it does. Once I had re-adjusted the mirrors after a couple of km's after leaving home I did not have to re-adjust the mirrors again. The clamps did not mark the folding mirrors paint and the small amout of marking on the black plastic was removed after washing the D4.

I have Attached a number of photo's of the Towing Mirrors fitted in the Normal Position and Folded Position.

I hope this maybe of some use to anyone looking at options for towing mirrors for the D4.



NTB

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[101RRS]

Where do you buy them from and how much are they for a pair?

Cheers

Garry

[NTB]

Hello Garry,

I had purchased them from ATRV Aussie Traveller in Eargle Farm, Brisbane, 07 38683868.
They also have a outlet in Melbourne.
www.aussietraveller.com.au (http://www.aussietraveller.com.au)

They were $110.00 including GST for the pair.
Milenco, Aero 2 Mirror with Convex Glass.

NTB

[101RRS]

Thanks for that - I have something similar but are held on by straps that just slip off the car mirrors so will not stay on.

These look the goods.

Cheers

Garry

[NTB]

I had also looked at the strap on mirrors as well.

I did not mind the ORA Mirror Mounted Strap but had the same flat back mirror as my previous mirrors which get the full force of the wind drag and shack alot.

Again, I am happy with the choice I have made for myself. For a mirror without a stabiliser bar it shacks very little so it may be easily used while driving.

NTB

[RoverLander]

Hi All,

I am about to start towing a caravan with my 2010 d4 so iam looking for mirrors. I think i will go with the Milenco mirrors. There are now two designs.

There is the original Aero 2 and now slightly larger Grand Aero.

Mirrors | Milenco Limited | Caravan Products | Caravan Security | UK (http://www.milenco.com/products/mirrors/)

Has anyone been using either of these? Do either fold the mirrors in due to trucks passing? Good visibility without too much vibration?

Peter

[TDV6]

When we did a caravan towing course in Brisbane we were told that additional rear view mirrors were only required if the driver could not see a person standing against either side of the rear of the van.

We do not used additional mirrors but do use a video camera mounted on the rear of the van.

Ryall

[discotwinturbo]

When we did a caravan towing course in Brisbane we were told that additional rear view mirrors were only required if the driver could not see a person standing against either side of the rear of the van.

We do not used additional mirrors but do use a video camera mounted on the rear of the van.

Ryall

The police in wa use fingers....if you can't see their fingers sticking out from the rear of the van....it will be costly.

Brother in law got yelled at by a cop....."get some mirrors for your car". He had a rear camera, but not good enough. He was lucky to get off.

If you can see all the way down, then you are good.

Brett......

[mowog]

I got a pair of Mirrors from Camec they are cheap and functional and use a suction cap to attach to the main mirror. They are simple and they work. The upside is you can adjust their view with your mirror controls.

Downside you loose some of the main mirror view. They are a bit small but that helps reduce the mirrors being pushed back by passing trucks. Last time I looked they were $19 each.

[peterall]

I have used the Milenco Aero 2 for two years...they perform really well..very little vibration and they have never come loose.

Same story for a mate with a D4.

[Longy]

Thanks NTB. These should suit my HSE D4 as well.
Cheers
Longy

[rifi1]

I have used the ora big red for years but have recently changed to the brunsgaard mirrors. The best mirrors i have ever used, they are lightweight, very little vibration and take less than 5 sec to remove or put on.They are not cheap but well worth the money.

[NTB]

Hello Longy,

I hope they work well for you.

NTB

[ADMIRAL]

Just purchased a set of the Milenco Grand Aero's. Larger than the Aero's, but a massive vision spread. They do attach easily. This weekend is the tryout.

[ADMIRAL]

So much for the Milenco's. Despite due care and attention in attaching the mirrors, the drivers side mirror was loosened enough by the airblast of a roadtrain going the other way. The mirror did a slow motion slide onto the road. Scratch one Milenco. Back to the drawing board.

[mowog]

I use these now $19 each. Cheap and they work they even adjust with the mirror controls.

Towing mirror suction fitting - Camec Official Store: RV and Caravan Accessories (http://camec.com/towing-car-accessories/towing-mirrors/towing-mirror-suction-fitting.html)

[orangepop]

Hello Garry,

I had purchased them from ATRV Aussie Traveller in Eargle Farm, Brisbane, 07 38683868.
They also have a outlet in Melbourne.
www.aussietraveller.com.au (http://www.aussietraveller.com.au)

They were $110.00 including GST for the pair.
Milenco, Aero 2 Mirror with Convex Glass.

NTB

Hello NTB.
Ive a 2010 RRS TDV6 and tried to fit some Milenco Grand Aero Mirrors this afternoon at a shop. They would not clamp onto the mirror as the Black Surround on the RRS mirror is a wedge cross section so the more the Milenco bracket it tightened the more it forces itself off the RRS mirror. I'm wondering if the D4 Mirror has the same wedge surround or if its a different mirror with a flat surround.

The Milenco mirrors get great reviews everywhere so I'm keen to find a solution to this problem.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

[SBD4]

Hello NTB.
Ive a 2010 RRS TDV6 and tried to fit some Milenco Grand Aero Mirrors this afternoon at a shop. They would not clamp onto the mirror as the Black Surround on the RRS mirror is a wedge cross section so the more the Milenco bracket it tightened the more it forces itself off the RRS mirror. I'm wondering if the D4 Mirror has the same wedge surround or if its a different mirror with a flat surround.

The Milenco mirrors get great reviews everywhere so I'm keen to find a solution to this problem.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
Looking at the parts catalogue the FL2, RRS and D4 share the same parts (including the shroud) for the mirror so, I would say yes, they are the same.

[Meken]

Milenco grand aero clamp onto to our 2008 fl2 fine - the are a good mirror not much vibration and give a clear view - takes a little while to get used to the shape which makes things seem a different distance to the car mirror but it's not really a drama

[NTB]

Hello Orangepop,

A couple of the photo's at the start of the thread give you a idea of how the mirror clamps to the mirror surround. It is on a angle but has not been a issue, I do make sure the feet of the clamp are fully inserted to gain maximum grip.

NTB

[orangepop]

Thanks NTB, I think I need to have a closer look at a friends D4 &
see if there is a physical difference to the RRS. I phoned the dealer & they said the the D4 is a totally different mirror. A quick inspection will answer my question.
I also sent an email to Milenco in the UK as they state that they fit all cars & 4WD's & being in the UK should have plenty of experience with all Land Rover models. Thanks again for your quick reply.

[Meken]

Arrow caravans at virginia (QLD) let me try them on the car before I bought them (I too wanted to check how they fit and that they didn't foul when the mirrors folded in) was all sweet so bought them - from memory they were about the same price ax on the internet

[orangepop]

Thanks for your comments SBD4, Meken & NTB. I have not received a reply from Melenco UK as yet and The RR local Dealer maintained that the D4 & RRS mirrors are totally different. The proof of the pudding will be for me to get over to my friends place and compare the RRS to his D4, watch this space…..

[Meccles]

I saw the Coromal dealer just near DaveCanDoit in Caboolture also stocked the Milenco's. Price was close to internet.

[Glynhouse]

I had a set of Ora's on the cruiser for 10 years, always blew in until I got a magnetic support arm, driverside only.

No Matter what I did including a completely new set I could not get them to stay on the Disco mirrors.
Now have a set of Milenco Areo and have no problems, the drivers side still blows in - as any mirror clipped onto a folding mirror base will do,- but the support arm from the Ora's fits fine and it never moves with that on.
I have probably towed 12-15K with the Milenco's and I would buy them again.

DD

[orangepop]

Thanks for your comments SBD4, Meken & NTB. I have not received a reply from Melenco UK as yet and The RR local Dealer maintained that the D4 & RRS mirrors are totally different. The proof of the pudding will be for me to get over to my friends place and compare the RRS to his D4, watch this space…..

Frustrating day having checked out D4's, Freelander 2's, Range Rover and a Sport at Bruce Lynton Land Rover only to confirm they all have the same wedge (Cross Section) mirror surround as my Sport.

I went to the Mirror shop and tried to fit the Milenco Grand Aero's again with the guy from the shop but as before they just pop off as you tighten the screws.

As it happened the Sales rep for the Milenco importer (Dometic) had just arrived so he also had a go but quickly conceded that they don't fit the Sport.

Later I happened to be in a car park where another Sport was (same series as mine) and amazingly it had flat cross section mirror surrounds, go figure. The only thing I can think of is that that Sport had electric folding mirrors where as ours is a poverty pack without.

I'll pass on my findings to Milenco UK an hope the have an alternative bracket. I've just about run out of time so will need to go for another brand.

[Meken]

Our freelander 2 folding mirrors have not been blown in with the milenco mirror attached

[orangepop]

Hello Orangepop,

A couple of the photo's at the start of the thread give you a idea of how the mirror clamps to the mirror surround. It is on a angle but has not been a issue, I do make sure the feet of the clamp are fully inserted to gain maximum grip.

NTB

Problem Solved!. I received an email from Milenco UK that said I need their Milenco "V Pads" designed for Freelander 2 , Kia Sorrento and others. (Milenco Product code 3186).
Image and details here : Aero V Pads | Milenco Limited | Caravan Products | Caravan Security | UK (http://www.milenco.com/products/spares/aero-v-pads/)

Ive passed info to a local supplier to see if he can get some for me, about 6 UK Pounds on UK websites.:BigThumb:

[TDV6]

I am getting ready to go on another trip towing the van etc, but still haven't come up with a mirror that dose not blow off the car when passed by a truck, having visited several caravan shops and auto part stores the only thing seems to be the yet to be released "clear view" but at approx $800 I don't think its in my budget.

What are caravanners on the forum using?

Ryall

[Snowy]

Have been using Milenco mirrors for my off road camper trailer for about two years, have done two trips to the Cape and they have performed well. The car is a 2011 3 ltr Discovery, hope that helps.

[kmdisco]

Hi Ryall


I have a 2013 Disco 4 HSE which I had since January 2014
I recently did a caravaning trip from Brisbane to Shoal Bay NSW and back
I used a set of ORA brand clip on towing mirrors.
These mirrors fix tight over the Disco's external mirrors There was no problem with the operation of the Discos electric mirrors at any time
with the operation of the electric mirrors on the Disco.
When not towing I just removed the mirror arms.
I am very happy with these mirrors.


All the best


regards Kev

[d2dave]

I started a thread on the same topic a year and a bit ago. Have a read and see if you gain an knowledge from it.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-vans-campers/183551-towing-mirrors.html

[dazray]

Problem Solved!. I received an email from Milenco UK that said I need their Milenco "V Pads" designed for Freelander 2 , Kia Sorrento and others. (Milenco Product code 3186).
Image and details here : Aero V Pads | Milenco Limited | Caravan Products | Caravan Security | UK (http://www.milenco.com/products/spares/aero-v-pads/)

Ive passed info to a local supplier to see if he can get some for me, about 6 UK Pounds on UK websites.:BigThumb:



Did you get the v pads?
Where and how much were they?

[Mossy]

I've used my Areo's last week for the first time (only for 90km's though) and they were fine.
I bought mine direct from the UK with the Falcon clamps instead of the Aero clamps.
There's another mirror thread here that recommended the clamp swap.
Cheers Mossy

[Redback]

TDV6, I have merged your thread with this thread, will give some more info on what mirrors to use, also you had already posted in the thread, so might jog a few memories;)

This may help also;

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/209182-caravan-mirrors-d4.html

Baz.

[mowog]

I am getting ready to go on another trip towing the van etc, but still haven't come up with a mirror that dose not blow off the car when passed by a truck, having visited several caravan shops and auto part stores the only thing seems to be the yet to be released "clear view" but at approx $800 I don't think its in my budget.

What are caravanners on the forum using?

Ryall


I use these.

Camec Suction Cup Towing Mirror - Camec Official Store: RV and Caravan Accessories (http://camec.com/towing-car-accessories/towing-mirrors/towing-mirror-suction-fitting.html)

I fold the mirrors when I see a truck.

[TDV6]

Thank you all for your help, I think I will reuse my old strap on mirrors and add an extra couple of long zip ties around the hinge part of the LR mirror and then another zip tie up to the strapon mirror and give that a go for a while,

Ryall

[Kennyboydixon]

Check out these mirrors
Brunsgaard Universal Towing Mirrors (http://www.brunsgaard.eu/index.php'sideid=144&hovedsideid=14)

They are made in Denmark, are extremely light and once set up take 15 seconds per mirror to put on. They do not move at all on the car, do not vibrate, have 4 points of contact and the size 4 fits the Discovery (4 point mirrors)
I have had 5 caravans, tried many different mirrors and have found these are by far the best and easiest to fit.

Drop them an email, they are great to deal with, ship them out really quickly and you can buy parts for them if required (I changed tug and brought just the 2 different size arms I required)

[d2dave]

Check out these mirrors
Brunsgaard Universal Towing Mirrors (http://www.brunsgaard.eu/index.php'sideid=144&hovedsideid=14)

They are made in Denmark, are extremely light and once set up take 15 seconds per mirror to put on. They do not move at all on the car, do not vibrate, have 4 points of contact and the size 4 fits the Discovery (4 point mirrors)
I have had 5 caravans, tried many different mirrors and have found these are by far the best and easiest to fit.

Drop them an email, they are great to deal with, ship them out really quickly and you can buy parts for them if required (I changed tug and brought just the 2 different size arms I required)

These look quite good. What did they cost?

[simmo1]

Hi Folks,

I wonder if anyone here has successfully purchased Milenco mirrors with the Falcon brackets from an aussie supplier. Dometic sell the mirrors but on their web site they offer no other info. Looking to fit to a 2014 RRS TDV6.

Cheers, Simmo

[Bigbjorn]

Go to a truck parts and accessories shop and get a set of small West Coast mirrors.

[Kennyboydixon]

Hi
The mirrors cost me $180, money well spent in my experience with them.
Cheers,

[tezel]

Hi Simmo, just wondering if you have had any luck yet with getting the Falcon brackets, or any other resolution to the MY14 and MY15 D4 mirror issue?

We have just purchased the MY15 Discovery and feel like we are going around in circles trying to get our rig ready for towing. Even Land Rover can't help ? the mirrors they have listed in their 'Accessories' have been withdrawn!!! :confused:

Research on the Milenco (UK) site, and subsequent email enquiry has resulted in being advised Part # 4220 Milenco Falcon Mirror Clamps will fit the 2014 D4 onwards, if used to replace the original clamps.

Vehicle's great, caravan's great ... but getting tired of sitting in our driveway




Hi Folks,

I wonder if anyone here has successfully purchased Milenco mirrors with the Falcon brackets from an aussie supplier. Dometic sell the mirrors but on their web site they offer no other info. Looking to fit to a 2014 RRS TDV6.

Cheers, Simmo

[Mossy]

I bought a set of Milenco Aero's with the Falcon clamps.
Only done 90 km's with them so far. Will let you know how they go when we get back from Streaky and Elliston early January.
Cheers Mossy

[stray dingo]

I don't have the falcon clips and they were fine with the standard ones for thousands of kms attached 100% of the time.
I didn't know about the falcon clips till reading it here....

[Epic pooh]

I've got milenco extra wides for my other vehicle. Work great with standard mounts. Never used them on the disco but they'd be fine I think.

[tezel]

I don't have the falcon clips and they were fine with the standard ones for thousands of kms attached 100% of the time.
I didn't know about the falcon clips till reading it here....

Hi stray dingo,
Thanks for that, but just wondering what year your D4 is.
The normal Milencos work with anything up to 2014, but there was a mirror change that.
Hope to hear back from you.

[simmo1]

Folks,

Been in discussions with dometic and a local agent. Lots of left hands not connecting with the right in terms of Aussie supply, maybe tomorrow I will have some more info, touch wood.

Simmo

[tezel]

Folks,

Been in discussions with dometic and a local agent. Lots of left hands not connecting with the right in terms of Aussie supply, maybe tomorrow I will have some more info, touch wood.

Simmo

Hi Simmo1,

Looks like we have both been terrorising Dometic and local agents today :-)
I have even been emailing back and forth to Denmark, making enquiries about the Brunsgaard Towing Mirrors. They have put me on to an Australian agent and he is in the process of sending me further information and photos of a set of mirrors he has recently fitted to a current model Disco 4.
Will keep the forum posted on progress.
Would be interested in hearing from other members, regarding quality, if they have had Brunsgaard on earlier models of Discovery.

tezel

[simmo1]

Well after a fair bit of farting about I have ordered these falcon mirrors

Milenco Falcon Mirror Twin Pack. M3988, Milenco towing mirrors (http://www.rvpartsexpress.com.au/milenco-falcon-mirror-twin-pack-m3988.html)

from these guys in melbourne, at $135 inc delivery to SW Vic.
Coast to Coast RV Services
52 Metrolink Circuit West, Campbellfield VIC 3061
Phone: 03 9930 0500
Fax: 03 9930 0599
Email: salesvic@coastrv.com.au

It looks like the falcon mirrors might be made by milenco but arent sold under that brand. The falcon mirrors arent sold thru dometic but apparently they can source the clamps???

If the gods are smiling it might be a wise or at least useful purchase otherwise something to talk about when there isn't anything else of interest. I will check back in when I get them, next week, and after I manage to try them out.

Cheers, Simmo

[stray dingo]

Hi stray dingo,
Thanks for that, but just wondering what year your D4 is.
The normal Milencos work with anything up to 2014, but there was a mirror change that.
Hope to hear back from you.


Ahh, ok. Mines 2011.
That would explain it...:)

[tezel]

Well we finally decided on the Brunsgaard towing mirrors.

These were available from Brunsgaard's Australia rep, Kel, in Perth. brunsgaard.com.au Kel was very helpful.
We ordered last Thursday and they arrived Monday morning! Total cost, including Aust. Post was $230.

Followed the instructions and soon had them pieced together and adjusted to suit. In future all we have to do is place them on the original mirror and tighten one screw pad ? 30 seconds and we were ready to go.

MOH is very impressed with the quality and performance ? no vibrations and a great viewing area.
They look good too, no straps etc.

If you are looking at buying these for a 2014 Disco you will need the Size 4 'special' bracket. This size is not listed on the website so you must state when ordering, and it is an additional $10.

If anyone would like to see them fitted I could try and post a photo.

Happy travels ...

[Mossy]

(If anyone would like to see them fitted I could try and post a photo.)

I wouldn't mind seeing a pic. I've found the Milenco's do vibrate a bit.

Cheers Mossy

[simmo1]

Tezel,
Yep some pics would be great. Maybe one from directly above to show how it fits along the rear shape of the mirror.
Cheers, Simmo

[RobA]

I guess it depends on what you tow. We have been using towing mirrors for years on the Prado's but towed the Ultimate from Adelaide to Port Vincent today for a couple of weeks relaxing and eating whiting. Did not feel the need for the extra mirrors which was a pleasant surprise. But if you tow a block of flats I am sure they are mandatory

Regards

Rob

[orangepop]

Well we finally decided on the Brunsgaard towing mirrors.

These were available from Brunsgaard's Australia rep, Kel, in Perth. brunsgaard.com.au Kel was very helpful.
We ordered last Thursday and they arrived Monday morning! Total cost, including Aust. Post was $230.

Followed the instructions and soon had them pieced together and adjusted to suit. In future all we have to do is place them on the original mirror and tighten one screw pad ? 30 seconds and we were ready to go.

MOH is very impressed with the quality and performance ? no vibrations and a great viewing area.
They look good too, no straps etc.

If you are looking at buying these for a 2014 Disco you will need the Size 4 'special' bracket. This size is not listed on the website so you must state when ordering, and it is an additional $10.

If anyone would like to see them fitted I could try and post a photo.

Happy travels ...

I likewise finally chose Brusngaard (4 Point) Mirrors. Have towed our van to the West and back. I think they are simply sensational on our RRS 3.0

[ScottD4]

I likewise finally chose Brusngaard (4 Point) Mirrors. Have towed our van to the West and back. I think they are simply sensational on our RRS 3.0

Orangepop,

Can you please upload some pictures of the Brunsgaard mirrors? I have asked Tezel for some but as of yet no reply and would appreciate some more feedback as we are due to fit some to our MY14 D4 in the coming weeks.

Thanks in advance
Scott.

[Plendo]

I have just had a pair of Clearview mirrors fitted on my Disco4, and they are absolutely brilliant.

The small convex mirror gives a clear view, eliminating blind spots, and the big flat adjustable shows just what you want to see behind you.

I found moving back to a flat mirror a bit disconcerting for a couple of KM, but I soon got used to it.

I have not towed with them yet, but I can already tell that they will be better when towing than anything else I have used.

Highly recommended.

[ScottD4]

I have just had a pair of Clearview mirrors fitted on my Disco4, and they are absolutely brilliant.

The small convex mirror gives a clear view, eliminating blind spots, and the big flat adjustable shows just what you want to see behind you.

I found moving back to a flat mirror a bit disconcerting for a couple of KM, but I soon got used to it.

I have not towed with them yet, but I can already tell that they will be better when towing than anything else I have used.

Highly recommended.

I didn't think clearview mirrors were available for D4 yet.

Where did you get them from?

Any pictures?

[Plendo]

I got my mirrors from Clearview, they just used the process of fitting the mirrors to my D4 for the how to video.

I expect they will appear on the web site soon, and I know they have stock, so just give them a call.

BTW, I believe they are now available for D3, D4, and RR Sport.

[simmo1]

Brunsgaard mirrors are OK but not foolproof. I must be a fool then.

I purchased a pair from Kel in Perth. I have a 2014 RRS and the mirrors are a b....d shape maybe not the same as the D4.

The brunsgaard mirrors were quite fiddly to set up but I finally got them sorted. The 'hook on' system seems to be quite robust and as I finally had them set up and fitted they were secure to the point that it felt like a decent tug on them would pull the mirror surround off the car. Good I thought. My first trip with them, on a choppy road the RH mirror said goodbye after about 20 minutes. Up till then all was well. The mirror was relatively stable wasn't jiggling about that much, gave a decent view etc. But it gracefully fell off into a line of vehicles behind with a line of vehicles coming at me in the front with no run off area to pull off on. I don't think I was pleased at the time. I stopped up the road where I could, and swapped the remaining mirror to the right side. It was all firm and snug. Proceeded off down the road and stopped about every half hour to check. The mirror, the remaining mirror that is, seemed happy enough and as said appeared to be secure enough that with a good tug you could pull the mirror housing from the car. After about 3 stops we are travelling along, still on our high quality choppy bitumen roads, when here we go the remaining mirror also takes a swan dive onto the road. A few vehicles coming the other way managed to run straight over the top and I managed to stop this time. I run back to pick up the bits, its all intact and a bit bent. Back to the car, offer it up the the mirror, have to back off the adjuster pad and it fits back on and adjusts up as tight as a button. I cannot force it off. I cannot understand how the b....d thing came off. Hence the comment I am a fool.

So I sincerely hope that someone gets some amusement out of this. My friends have in the telling, cause I think that its the only way I am going to get my value from these mirrors.

By the way, does anyone know of any mirrors that might fit to a 2014 RRS that don't actually fall off. So far Milenco and Brunsgaard have failed. The Land Rover strap on accessory is not suitable even though they think that it is. ???

Cheers, Simmo

[Plendo]

Simmo,
I am not sure where you are located, but I now have a spare pair of Milencos WITH an additional strap that have worked well for me on my D4.

Basically I do not need them anymore now that I have fitted Clearviews (also available for the RRS).

[ScottD4]

I got my mirrors from Clearview, they just used the process of fitting the mirrors to my D4 for the how to video.

I expect they will appear on the web site soon, and I know they have stock, so just give them a call.

BTW, I believe they are now available for D3, D4, and RR Sport.

Had a look on their website and they do state they are coming soon.

However, I had a look at LC200 and they are $795 for those, so would expect similar pricing for D4.

Sorry but I won't be buying $800 after market mirrors. I would prefer to have a look at the Brunsgaard. $800 is a lot of money for towing 3-4 times a year.

[kmdisco]

Good Morning all


I have a set of ORA brand mirrors on my Disco. They have worked well
on the Disco and on my previous a vehicle Nissan Patrol.
A check with Mr Google show there are a number of different types. I have
the clip over the vehicle mirror type.
I hope that this info is some help.
All the best Kev

[ScottD4]

Good Morning all


I have a set of ORA brand mirrors on my Disco. They have worked well
on the Disco and on my previous a vehicle Nissan Patrol.
A check with Mr Google show there are a number of different types. I have
the clip over the vehicle mirror type.
I hope that this info is some help.
All the best Kev

Hi,

Are you using the support arm of any description? Just the mirror clip by itself looks like it could fly off. Pleasantly surprised to hear from you that it hasn't.

Scott.

[kmdisco]

Hi Scott
No I have no support arms at all with mine.
I have had a disco 4 for just over 12 mths. As my caravan is just under
8 ' wide I don't need to pull the mirrors arms out so far. I find the disco's mirrors are tight enough. to take the mirrors. and the mirrors don't shake.
I had the mirrors on my previous 4WD (2010 Nissan patrol) and every now and then if a pantec semi went the other way the mirrors would wack against the Nissan's window. That happened a couple of times. Must say I have only been on one long trip from Brissy to Shoal Bay and back and not one little bit of trouble. I like them when you don/t want to use them you just pull off the arms and leave the rest of the mirror attached to the Disco's mirror.
Anyway have a look at them on Mr. Google. and a caravan spare parts shop. There are a number of mirrors by this company around
If you going to buy a new caravan the dealer may throw a set in with the deal.
Anyway Scott good luck
Take care Kev