I’m checking forums and want to ask are you saying it’s basically an exact fit for Tundra mirrors on a 200 series?
Better mirror options for towing with travel trailer ?
- Thread starter kjnarmyfj
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Do you have listing for this? I tried to find it on eBay but no luck. Does it have power fold?
I just checked and I don’t see them listed any more. The seller I purchased them from is Topzan-01. Not sure if they are still active. I found them on Alibaba for about $400, but for that price you may as well just buy the real deal. Mine do not have power fold, they are pretty basic, but do have a power main mirror. The bottom mirror is manual adjustment, but that’s usually how all tow mirrors are anyway. Good luck, I hope you’re able to find a set. I really like them.
Link to alibaba:
Wow. The newest clearview version has
Heated mirror
Blind splint indicator
Power fold
Power adjust
Spot to install you 360 camera
all for $1000 USD.
Crazy pricey.
Heated mirror
Blind splint indicator
Power fold
Power adjust
Spot to install you 360 camera
all for $1000 USD.
Crazy pricey.
Yeah I'm looking at these. It appears they do still give up 1 or 2 features:
Memory
This feature is currently unavailable on all Clearview Mirrors & Clearview Next Generation Mirrors.
I'm not sure if the "auto tilt down when in reverse" function will still work or not. I think 2016+ models also have an auto-dimming feature but my 2013 does not have that.
The lack of memory function isn't a deal-breaker for me, but it is surprising. Looking at the FSM, it seems the mirror ECU queries the mirror for the current position, and then adjusts from there. I suspect the Clearview mirrors must not send those signals. I wonder if it's possible to retrofit the position sensor from the existing mirrors, or if it's built into the "actuator assembly" (and if so if one could retrofit a similar sensor)?
It'd be nifty to retrofit the BSM feature from a 2016+ as well but I suspect it's more than just a simple plug-and-play effort. I might have to do a little research though...
After reading all the pros and cons on extendables $$$$ and falling off strap-on mirrors, I just bought a rearview wireless camera and monitor for use with my 21 foot travel trailer. No blind spot and I can see something very close behind my rv. You can get side mount cameras for front sides of rv also. Works for me!
Yeah check out advanced ice out of Australia.
Super cool
Integration of multiple camera
With Picture in Picture function too.
Super cool
Integration of multiple camera
With Picture in Picture function too.
Clearview Towing Mirrors - Clearview
Clearview Extendable Towing Mirrors are designed for towing trailers, caravans, boats, and horse floats. 3 mirror styles available.
www.clearviewaccessories.com.au
ah thank you. the us site doesnt have those options....Clearview Towing Mirrors - Clearview
Clearview Extendable Towing Mirrors are designed for towing trailers, caravans, boats, and horse floats. 3 mirror styles available.
link? photos?
I bought a cheap one off Amazon or eBay for $30. Can’t recall which. It just required 12V power to the camera which I zip tied to my ladder on the trailer. I used the tail/marker lights as the power source so it powers on whenever I’m hooked up so long as I have my parking or regular lights on. It’s low res standard def but it works reasonably well for the $. Came with a monitor and is wireless. I have found it sometimes lags a second or two behind reality so it’s not ideal for lane changes except to confirm if someone might be nearby. A more expensive version might be better.
Thank you very much. Will see if I can find it.
This is the one I bought
2CH Wireless Digital Backup Camera HD 1080P+5 Inch Monitor for RV Trailer Truck | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2CH Wireless Digital Backup Camera HD 1080P+5 Inch Monitor for RV Trailer Truck at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
www.ebay.com
You get what you pay for, but for $34 I can't complain, especially given I had nothing before and had no idea if anyone was behind me. The video quality is standard definition (yes it says 1080p but it doesn't feel like that at all). It actually works well in low light like at dusk or night when backing up... almost too well when driving at night though because even with the monitor all the way down it's kind of bright in the truck and if I'm towing at night I may turn it off.
Typically works fine, might have 1/2 second lag or so. Sometimes it falls behind and might be a few seconds off or loses the wireless signal for a moment.
I considered buying something with a screen that fit over the rear view mirror so it would feel factory, but they were ~10x the cost.
for me its loading up an ATV in the back and it would help. Dont need all the doodads just something basic will workThis is the one I bought
2CH Wireless Digital Backup Camera HD 1080P+5 Inch Monitor for RV Trailer Truck | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2CH Wireless Digital Backup Camera HD 1080P+5 Inch Monitor for RV Trailer Truck at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
You get what you pay for, but for $34 I can't complain, especially given I had nothing before and had no idea if anyone was behind me. The video quality is standard definition (yes it says 1080p but it doesn't feel like that at all). It actually works well in low light like at dusk or night when backing up... almost too well when driving at night though because even with the monitor all the way down it's kind of bright in the truck and if I'm towing at night I may turn it off.
Typically works fine, might have 1/2 second lag or so. Sometimes it falls behind and might be a few seconds off or loses the wireless signal for a moment.
I considered buying something with a screen that fit over the rear view mirror so it would feel factory, but they were ~10x the cost.
Was thinking if its smart to get a forward view camera like uber drivers use and if this two can be done together
That kit comes with 2 cameras, you can either view camera 1 or camera 2 separately or there's a split-screen option which shows both (but squeezes the images so they look distorted). I considered mounting one of the cameras on my trailer jack so when backing up I'd have a second view of the tow ball as my LC camera is not centered... might still do it but I haven't had time and it's kind of low priority for me
Frustrating but you CAN NOT use Tundra mirrors. I read this as, you know "100% sure" so I rolled the dice on some ebay tundra mirrors and the mounting base is totally different. Not even close. Hopefully this saves someone else the restocking fee and hassle of trying this as well.
I just took my tow mirrors of the LX because I don’t tow with it any more. For $100 plus shipping I can send them to anyone interested. I have them back in the original box they shipped in so they will be good to go. They’re obviously used and a little faded. I’ll put a picture I took yesterday before taking them off and if anyone wants more pictures just send me a message.
