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Old 07-29-2013, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Topplayer
does anyone have power telescoping tow mirrors on the f-150? I saw it was a option but cant find any info on it. I know 250s have it. Think it would be a really good option for me since I tow often. plus it is COOL

Yeah, all you need to find is the Max Tow Package to get the power folding/telescoping mirrors. This was a big reason I ordered my King Ranch. I test drove one with those mirrors and I loved the big mirrors especially the big blind spot mirrors. I would have never been happy without them after that
Old 07-29-2013, 11:44 PM
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Got em on my 2013 Plat with the Max Tow Package- When pulling a large trailer (29ft) these are really needed. I am sure they create a bit more drag when not trailering, but thats minor. I have a top on the bed with limo blacked on the topper windows ( so no one can see my toys inside) and the center rear view is useless. These max tow mirrors are critical.
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I agree the max tow mirrors are AWESOME! I use those convex mirrors a LOT...no blind spots with them.They are so good my wife even commented on them when she drove the truck pulling the boat.
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Originally Posted by princevalium
I agree the max tow mirrors are AWESOME! I use those convex mirrors a LOT...no blind spots with them.They are so good my wife even commented on them when she drove the truck pulling the boat.
Thats why I love them, NO blind spot with those mirrors. The only drawback I have noticed is that I'm letting my son learn to drive in the truck and the mirrors stick out far enough that he makes me nervous when driving. I would much rather buy him a car now to learn in, but fear his grades will suffer if i don't use the promise of a car as a "carrot".
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I love the tow mirrors but they do stick out pretty far when they are all the way in. The passanger side has hit a bunch of crap going down the tight back roads and it took out a POS chevy truck tow mirror back in may. Now I get nervous when I'm passing an other guy with tow mirrors.
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Originally Posted by 03Scott
I love the tow mirrors but they do stick out pretty far when they are all the way in. The passanger side has hit a bunch of crap going down the tight back roads and it took out a POS chevy truck tow mirror back in may. Now I get nervous when I'm passing an other guy with tow mirrors.
That is exactly what i'm afraid my son is going to do....go mirror to mirror with someone. Luckily Anchorage, Ak is not L.A. or Phoenix. People are a little more courteous.
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That is exactly what i'm afraid my son is going to do....go mirror to mirror with someone. Luckily Anchorage, Ak is not L.A. or Phoenix. People are a little more courteous.
They're a tough mirror after messing up my neighbors mirror mine were completely fine. I haven't had any problems in the city or state roads only on the county back roads since they make the lines a little smaller.
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There is absolutely no going back to regular mirrors for me. Every F-150 I see at the dealer doesn't have max tow so I'm not even tempted. Maybe that's a good thing.

I don't understand why more trucks aren't ordered with max tow when its such an inexpensive option.
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id bet money I could retrofit it on any f-150. maybe not using the computer in the car but throught buttons its simple. when I get some free time im going to do it! First I have to find where I can order the 2013 max tow mirrors and the button in cabin
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Originally Posted by Topplayer
id bet money I could retrofit it on any f-150. maybe not using the computer in the car but throught buttons its simple. when I get some free time im going to do it! First I have to find where I can order the 2013 max tow mirrors and the button in cabin

Do it! A lot of us will do the same. Tough to get the Ford and Dad's Avalanche in the garage together.


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