Towing Mirrors
#1
Towing Mirrors
Hi all,
I have recently bought a new truck (see signature for details) and was looking into tow mirrors for it. (I bought it off the lot, and it had regular mirrors on it.) I am not really keen on buying new mirrors from Ford (any one know a general price for these) and the used ones I have seen locally are around 400-450$ (Canadian). I have also considered the clip on mirrors too, since I do not tow all that often, so I could take them off when needed.
So what I ask is, is 400$ a good price for used tow mirrors, or should I buy new? And how easy is it to take the mirrors off and add the new ones?
Also, here is a link to some clip on tow mirrors that seem decent, anyone try these before. They would cost ~100$ (with shipping) to get them here, which is much better than 400$.
http://www.etrailer.com/product.aspx...cc-onlyreviews
If anyone has any input let me know, thanks!!
I have recently bought a new truck (see signature for details) and was looking into tow mirrors for it. (I bought it off the lot, and it had regular mirrors on it.) I am not really keen on buying new mirrors from Ford (any one know a general price for these) and the used ones I have seen locally are around 400-450$ (Canadian). I have also considered the clip on mirrors too, since I do not tow all that often, so I could take them off when needed.
So what I ask is, is 400$ a good price for used tow mirrors, or should I buy new? And how easy is it to take the mirrors off and add the new ones?
Also, here is a link to some clip on tow mirrors that seem decent, anyone try these before. They would cost ~100$ (with shipping) to get them here, which is much better than 400$.
http://www.etrailer.com/product.aspx...cc-onlyreviews
If anyone has any input let me know, thanks!!
#2
Junior Member
Check out Tasca parts. Part number DL3Z17696BA
Brand new, price is for the pair.
Or if you don't mind having aftermarket mirrors. Check out 1aauto.com part number 1amrp00618
I personally went with the oem option.
Brand new, price is for the pair.
Or if you don't mind having aftermarket mirrors. Check out 1aauto.com part number 1amrp00618
I personally went with the oem option.
#3
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Well I think ive seen them new for about 400-500 i think. But ive also seen them for 200 locally for me used. So i guess it just depends on what you can find. Im sure other people will chime in and be more helpful.
Last edited by jphelps14; 02-04-2014 at 03:39 PM. Reason: .
#6
Thanks for the replies guys. I will see if the used option guys will go down any lower in their asking price. Cause yeah, after seeing new ones on ebay for similar price I would not want to spend that much on used. If they won't go down any lower I will probably just buy some clip on ones. (Honestly, I have a seasonal campsite for my camper, so i will only have to tow it there and back, otherwise I only haul a small utility trailer a few times a month).
On another note, if I do buy actual tow mirrors, how easy is the removal and replacement of the mirrors, any one have any pointers?
On another note, if I do buy actual tow mirrors, how easy is the removal and replacement of the mirrors, any one have any pointers?
#7
Not sure about removal and install. Although my friend did his and lets just say he isnt the brightest bulb in the box. There is probably a youtube video maybe. I will say this about having tow mirrors though, compared to the regular ones, it provides you with alot more vision. You can see if their is a car right on your hip or not without having to turn around or anything. And they look pretty sharp IMO
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#8
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Here's a thread in the Tow/Haul section about some aftermarket tow mirrors in the works:
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/f150-p...-works-236107/
Bob
https://www.f150forum.com/f82/f150-p...-works-236107/
Bob
#9
See? It works in monkeys!
The other option, being a fellow Canuck, is to take a look at a dealer on ebay. Fairway Ford is in the "international shipper" program and shipping & duty is dirt cheap. I bought a set of FX4 heads and tails and my freight to the Yukon was somewhere in the $50 range. Just a thought, not sure if Tasca is in the program too.