I guess we all get excited to hear about new products making our overloading experiences interesting. I tow a relatively big camper trailer and was in the market for reliable towing mirror or some kind of wide-blind-spot attachments to my side-mirrors. In came the clear-view towing mirrors and i think most of you will remember, back in 2014, the Aussie side went crazy over it. I saw tons of good reviews and decided to order a pair for my LC200 and my friend's GU61 Patrol. we both tow trailers. I think we were also the first-customers for the clear view company from the east-side, back in the Mar 2015.
Long story short - the mirrors were a breeze to install and we experienced immediate benefits of having them while towing. By October 2015, the powder coating started to bubble out on us and the LC200 (black) mirrors were shedding paint in patches. I sent few pictures to the Aussie side and they , just like BajaRack, claimed that they have now improved the powder coat process and gladly sent in a new pair of mirrors for my LC200. This free-unit arrived back in March 2016.
By April 2017 - the paint has started to peel off 'again' and it just looks pathetic. Considering the cost we paid plus the shipping from AUS-->Saudi - it is a really disappointment. I have since sent few emails to the ClearView guys and they have decided to ignore me.
Anyways, paint is one aspect. We also observed that at higher-speeds, lets say 120km/hr, or more, the mirrors have slight vibrations which makes it a bit difficult to focus on your tail. over the year, this vibration has increased and sometimes you cannot make out on what kind of vehicle is at your tail. I will have to open it up one day and see what is 'loose'..
Few pictures for you guys to evaluate and make your mind before purchase !! Few more images i will post later.
Long story short - the mirrors were a breeze to install and we experienced immediate benefits of having them while towing. By October 2015, the powder coating started to bubble out on us and the LC200 (black) mirrors were shedding paint in patches. I sent few pictures to the Aussie side and they , just like BajaRack, claimed that they have now improved the powder coat process and gladly sent in a new pair of mirrors for my LC200. This free-unit arrived back in March 2016.
By April 2017 - the paint has started to peel off 'again' and it just looks pathetic. Considering the cost we paid plus the shipping from AUS-->Saudi - it is a really disappointment. I have since sent few emails to the ClearView guys and they have decided to ignore me.
Anyways, paint is one aspect. We also observed that at higher-speeds, lets say 120km/hr, or more, the mirrors have slight vibrations which makes it a bit difficult to focus on your tail. over the year, this vibration has increased and sometimes you cannot make out on what kind of vehicle is at your tail. I will have to open it up one day and see what is 'loose'..
Few pictures for you guys to evaluate and make your mind before purchase !! Few more images i will post later.