Towing mirror minefield query…

[jimmyg352]

A mate of mine is coming over from ‘The Dark Side’ (MH) & is waiting for his new caravan. I’ve been trying to advise on different aspects & thoughts but he (& I) are confused about mirrors. We’ve always used bog standard Milenco Aero something or another’s for both our Xtrail & Jag F Pace so we’re unaware that there are so many others to choose from. Flat, convex etc.
He’ll be towing a 2 berth Swift Sprite with a Lexus NX.
What would you recommend?
Thanks.

 

[Andy Norfolk]

Look at EMUK. Not cheap but very solid and vehicle specific. We've just switched to these for our Ford Ranger and I wouldn't switch back.

 

[Hutch]

I use the Milenco grand Aero's, work well on the SantaFe, but have just advised my brother to buy the EMUK for his Sportage. I will let you know next weekend as Thursday will be his first time towing with these.
Why spend my money on them when he can. 😃

 

[jimmyg352]

I use the Milenco grand Aero's, work well on the SantaFe, but have just advised my brother to buy the EMUK for his Sportage. I will let you know next weekend as Thursday will be his first time towing with these.
Why spend my money on them when he can. 😃

Damn good idea! 😂

 

[Hutch]

Damn good idea! 😂

If you can wait until Friday I will let you know. Kia Sportage 2017 towing a Swift Challenger 560. First time out, Old White arches to Cambridge C and CC site.

 

[jimmyg352]

If you can wait until Friday I will let you know. Kia Sportage 2017 towing a Swift Challenger 560. First time out, Old White arches to Cambridge C and CC site.

Thanks!

 

[Hutch]

With my Milenco Grand Aero's, I can fold the mirrors without removing them, handy when we used to go on the ferry to France.

 

[DeauxChevaux]

They look very nice but I'll stay with my Milenco aero mirrors - 1 They don't list my car 2 What would happen if I ever changed my car for one not listed (always assuming they actually made one for my car that is )

 

[AndrewAventura]

With my Milenco Grand Aero's, I can fold the mirrors without removing them, handy when we used to go on the ferry to France.

Thanks for making me aware of that. My extender mirrors can clamp to either the top edge of my mirror case (and mirrors can fold without removal) or the bottom edge (in which case I have to switch off mirror folding). I prefer and normally clamp to the bottom edge, because it's more secure and stable. But for my trip on the ferry in a couple of weeks, I'll remember now to fit them to the top!

 

[Beachball]

Milenco aero mirrors for my previous car VW Tiguan

 

[RogerL]

Thanks for making me aware of that. My extender mirrors can clamp to either the top edge of my mirror case (and mirrors can fold without removal) or the bottom edge (in which case I have to switch off mirror folding). I prefer and normally clamp to the bottom edge, because it's more secure and stable. But for my trip on the ferry in a couple of weeks, I'll remember now to fit them to the top!

I do my fitting with the door mirrors folded - that way I know they won't hit the glass or the bodywork when automatically folding.