Thread: Towing Mirror Alternatives

This is where I ended up putting the rear vision camera screen for towing. I made a bracket so it could mount in front of the clock when towing the van. You can still see the clock if you need to by leaning forward a little.The pics below show
a) What the bracket looks like when screen is off
b) The bracket I made that slips under the existing panel an is attached by the existing screws.
c) The screen mounted when towing.

Very nice piece of work Disco4now. That's the size and type of screen I've been checking out on flEabay. Thanks for the photos.

Regards, Ron

I'm still waiting for my D4 HSE to Arrive. Like the idea of using the Nav Screen for the Caravan Camera. Have been using a Caravan Camera for 5 years on my D3. Have been using a 7 inch screen that replaces/fits over the existing Rear view mirror.

As for towing mirrors, I have been using some mirrors from Pyramid called Suck it and See. Suction Towing Mirror: Flat from Towsure They simply stick on to the existing side mirrors. Use the electric controls for the mirrors to move to the correct viewing position.
I have found that when the mirrors are set correctly, I can see perfectly down the side of the van with the towing mirrors and see the wheels and lower part of the front of the van in the standard LR mirrors. I have been using them for 5 years, work very well, 10 seconds to install. If you have a HSE, use the seat/mirror memory setting to save positions. Couldn't be simpler or quicker.

Only problem, no one sells them in Australia that I know of. Ordered mine by internet from the UK, turned up in about 5 days.

Just my experience.

Discomaniac.

Hi Discomaniac,

I hope your wait is not too much longer - I know the feeling of a long wait but as they all say on this forum the end result is worth it.

What a cracker of an idea - I realy like them (hey, if no one's importing them in Oz here's a business opportunity for you!). I saw the YouTube video on their site and the way they move with the power mirror adjustment is just the bees-knees.

The only reservation I have is that the D4 HSE external mirrors fold in automatically when the vehicle is locked. I haven't yet come across a setting that disables this and I'm concerned that something's going to break when the mirrors and their extensions fold inwards together.

With regard to the camera, I'd also thought about a rear view monitor that clips onto the windscreen mirror - but doesn't a dangling cable annoy the hell out of ya?

Regards, Ron

Originally Posted by Watpub

Hi Discomaniac,

I hope your wait is not too much longer - I know the feeling of a long wait but as they all say on this forum the end result is worth it.

What a cracker of an idea - I realy like them (hey, if no one's importing them in Oz here's a business opportunity for you!). I saw the YouTube video on their site and the way they move with the power mirror adjustment is just the bees-knees.

The only reservation I have is that the D4 HSE external mirrors fold in automatically when the vehicle is locked. I haven't yet come across a setting that disables this and I'm concerned that something's going to break when the mirrors and their extensions fold inwards together.

With regard to the camera, I'd also thought about a rear view monitor that clips onto the windscreen mirror - but doesn't a dangling cable annoy the hell out of ya?

Regards, Ron

Hi Ron, if you do get the stick on mirrors, and they work, can you please let me know (and others).
Cheers, Craig

Originally Posted by Disco4SE

Hi Ron, if you do get the stick on mirrors, and they work, can you please let me know (and others).
Cheers, Craig

Done deal Craig.

As I mentioned in my reply my only worry is what happens when the mirrors fold in? We might have to wait till Discomaniac's car arrives - he'd then be best able to advise whether they're compatible or not.

Regards Ron

The Screen in the Rear View mirror was very neatly installed. Cable disappears into roof lining from behind the mirror. Can't see it from driving position.

Will try the Stick on Mirrors on a mates D4 and report back. Generally, if I am going to be away from the vehicle, where it needs locking, I simply take them off and keep them inside the car for safe storage. Only a few seconds each side.

Discomaniac.

Wow the suction mirrors look like a good fit. I wonder how they go at high speed. I'm another who would like to know how they test.

Although I'm still trying to find the time to play around with my Aussie Truck Mirrors.

Cheers

George