Towing mirror clamps

[birdman101]

Do you leave them on when on away on a site. A person on site has left them on for years and just removed the mirrors. Went out in car and parked on a car park. When returned they had been stolen,so now looking for replacement clamps to be able to tow home.

 

[Jcloughie]

I am struggling to understand why. With all the mirrors I have had it has been easier to fully remove the mirror.

John

 

[birdman101]

They have located4 clamps to be delivered to site by Saturday at £15 each

 

[Sam Vimes]

I am struggling to understand why. With all the mirrors I have had it has been easier to fully remove the mirror.

John

Ditto

 

[birdman101]

Ditto

I think they have learnt an expensive lesson

 

[otherclive]

I tended to the view if it can be nicked it may well be nicked. Hence battery came home when the van went into store. Despite being a Gold CASSOA site.

 

[Beachball]

Like someone else never left towing mirrors on just in case they get stolen .

 

[CustardAvenger]

I've seen people driving solo with towing mirrors still attached for unknown reasons. I see no benefit to leaving the clamps behind, as it's quicker to fit my Millenco Mirrors with the clamp on the arm.

Same for demountable towballs, why are you leaving it on the car when you're not towing? It's just going to rust and get stuck. I take mine off the second I'm done with it.

 

[Buckman]

Depending on how clamps were required, it may have been cheaper to buy new mirrors. LOL! Our Milenco Aero had 2 clamps on each mirror.

 

[Sam Vimes]

I've seen people driving solo with towing mirrors still attached for unknown reasons. I see no benefit to leaving the clamps behind, as it's quicker to fit my Millenco Mirrors with the clamp on the arm.

Same for demountable towballs, why are you leaving it on the car when you're not towing? It's just going to rust and get stuck. I take mine off the second I'm done with it.

There could be perfectly good reasons for driving with the towing mirrors on. A couple of times when I'm preparing to depart and have got the mirrors on, I've realised I need fuel, so just popped to the nearest station with the mirrors still in place.

 

[Buckman]

There could be perfectly good reasons for driving with the towing mirrors on. A couple of times when I'm preparing to depart and have got the mirrors on, I've realised I need fuel, so just popped to the nearest station with the mirrors still in place.

That is called poor planning!

 

[Dustydog]

Madness😎.Leaving the clamps attached still needs four clamp bolts releasing to remove the mirrors. 🙀

 

[Tobes]

One suction cup per mirror. Job done.

 

[Sam Vimes]

That is called poor planning!

Just as well I remembered to go back for Mrs V and the caravan.

 

[Dustydog]

There could be perfectly good reasons for driving with the towing mirrors on. A couple of times when I'm preparing to depart and have got the mirrors on, I've realised I need fuel, so just popped to the nearest station with the mirrors still in place.

I am pretty sure it is illegal to drive solo with extended ‘caravan’ mirrors attached.

 

[Hutch]

I am pretty sure it is illegal to drive solo with extended ‘caravan’ mirrors attached.

It is, BUT, the other week we overnight stopped at a Cl site, sorted the caravan out and went for. Fuel for the next day, I just folded the mirrors back so they were not extended out, whilst going for fuel.
It would be an interesting point if I had been stopped by the police.

 

[Dustydog]

It is, BUT, the other week we overnight stopped at a Cl site, sorted the caravan out and went for. Fuel for the next day, I just folded the mirrors back so they were not extended out, whilst going for fuel.
It would be an interesting point if I had been stopped by the police.

Is it a legal requirement all cars must have at least an interior and drivers door/wing mirror? Vans excepted.?
Good job you weren't stopped😜

 

[otherclive]

This seems to be the most up to date from HMG, and links to Construction and Use Regulations.

Rear-view mirrors on motor vehicles

www.gov.uk

 

[Dustydog]

Mirror image crystal,clear😉

 

[Gafferbill]

.......20 cms each side is the maximum legal projection of mirrors beyond the car's width.
Beyond the caravan's width if towing.

Driving with folded mirrors is legally the same as no external mirrors.

 

[toad a caravan]

Another subject looked into😄

 

[Buckman]

What if you have no mirrors and use cameras? Isn't the regulation regarding rearward vision? Cameras probably give you a better view than any mirror.

 

[otherclive]

What if you have no mirrors and use cameras? Isn't the regulation regarding rearward vision? Cameras probably give you a better view than any mirror.

There are now rules covering camera rear viewing for internal use within the car, like Polestar.

• Camera systems are accepted. The MOT Inspection Manual and UK legislation define "indirect vision devices" to include mirrors, camera-monitors, or other devices that provide a view of the surrounding traffic area. For MOT purposes, cameras are explicitly accepted as devices to provide a view to the rear.

MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 3. Visibility - Guidance - GOV.UK

Field of vision, bonnet catches, condition of the glass, the view to the rear, windscreen wipers and windscreen washer rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

www.gov.uk

 

[Buckman]

On my car no need for rearward mirrors as cameras offer more than adequate rearward vision.

 

[Dustydog]

On my car no need for rearward mirrors as cameras offer more than adequate rearward vision.

Will it see a cyclist on your side? Or just rear if your bumper