Tow Mirrors for Mondeo Estate

[Jellygirl0]

Hiya,

Recently I bought a pair of extension mirrors for towing the caravan and was very disappointed to realise that the mirrors on our Mondeo Estate are so fat that the rubber straps that comes with the extension mirrors are too small. So...... we ordered some velcros straps which arrived today. These were longer. They were a bit fiddly to thread through the fittings on the extension mirrors but managed to get them into place only to find that the scissor shape extension mirrors are actually too narrow and they do not fix nicely on the the car's mirrors. Back to square one.

Does anyone know whether Ford mondeo have specific tow mirrors or am I having a senior moment here.

Any help or advice much appreciated.

Jellygirl.

 

[Sproket]

Don't know what type you have bought but these will fit ok

 

[pensioner]

Hi Jellygirl0, I'd recommend those that Sproket suggested,,in fact I'd even send you some as I won some from this magazine as the December star letter.
Unfortunately 2 months down the line I'm still waiting for them to appear !!

 

[Cento16v]

I have the Milenco Aero Grand mirrors which i won in the Magazine (Thanks guys ) and they are so much better fitting and give a better view down the sides of the caravan than the standard rubber strap type mirrors.

It will be the 1st time I've used them to tow next weekend, I've had them on the car in front of the van and it really improves your rearwards field of vision.

 

[Jellygirl0]

Hi all, thank you for your help and advice. I would love to take you up on your offer Centro and am happy to pay for the postage and additional monies for your time and any other out of pocket expenses. However I would need them within the next four to six weeks just to allow time before our first trip planned for mid April. That is a very kind offer.

Caravaning is so exciting - but I sometimes feel like a child stumbling around in the dark. Lol.

Jellygirl

 

[Jellygirl0]

Good morning to you,
I've been studying these milenco mirrors and can't see how they attach to the mirrors. I expect once in your hands it all makes a bit more sense. I'm assuming that where the fixings are on the edge of the mirror, this does not interfere with directional movement of the operating system. I.e. If my husband drives and then I do, because I need the seat closer, the mirrors automatically adjust to my settings. Sorry if it's a silly question because I'm sure other holidaymakers swap the towing element during their travels. I have a 2014 Mondeo titanium.
Thanks
Jellygirl.

 

[SwingLowJim]

Hi JellygirlO I have used Millenco Safety Towing Mirrors, about 9 quid each, on a 2004 mondeo and a 2011 mondeo estates with no problems . Cross the fixing straps behind the car mirror. Amazon have them in stock. Hope this helps. Cheers Jim.

 

[Jellygirl0]

Afternoon SwingLowJim,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I guess the instructions will be self explanatory and I'm being on the cautious side.

Jellygirl

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

The Milenco Aero mirrors, as per Sprocket's reply, do not have straps, only clamps which can be fitted at the top or under-slung on the mirror housing depending on glass position within the housing. We use ours at the top.

 

[Royston]

Hi, just to add to Woodlands comments I have a MK 4 Titanium X been using these mirrors last 2 years,never ever had any problems fixing them to the car external mirrors , I screw the clamp from the towing mirrors to the top of the car mirrors. Original fitting of the towing mirrors I attached a small square of black insulating tape to the top of the car mirrors , so that I can align the towing mirrors to suit.
Never had any problems with vibration with the towing mirrors fitted, essential for clear vision when overtaking lorries.
Royston

 

[Jellygirl0]

Thank you Royston

 

[Jellygirl0]

Thank you woodlands and everyone else for your help. It all makes sense now. .

 

[xtrailman]

Having tried the aero and grand aero mirrors the latter costing around £55 I found them wanting on my Mazda, I still have the grands used twice for spares.

I bought the cheap Milenco mirrors for £20 and can recommend them, now used for two seasons.

http://www.thecaravanshop.co.uk/towing-mirrors/milenco-mgi-steady-view-towing-mirror-twin-pack/prod_93.html
It has two clamps but also two straps and a safety lanyard.
The mirrors that just clamp have been known to fall off and get knocked off.

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

The mirrors that just clamp have been known to fall off and get knocked off.

Only if they haven't been done up tight enough.