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Old Jun 13, 2023 | 12:00 PM
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I purchased a 2023 F-150. The side mirrors are manual fold and I need to fold the mirrors so I can fit the truck into the garage. Folding by hand is problematic because I have to get out of the truck to fold the right side mirror. It looks like I can get OEM power fold mirrors but I would like to know what other parts I will need to make the conversion. The mirrors on the truck have manual folding and blind side alert. I would also like to have the blind side alert sound a buzzer, bell or some other sound. In summary, I want to swap the manual folding mirrors for a power fold type and also install a bell or sound of some sort to the blind side alert. I imagine that I would have to purchase the control button for the power fold mirror. Also, I understand that the mirrors are the same fit for 2021-2023.
I did visit the Boost Auto Parts and they have conversion kits to include towing mirrors; they don't sell only the wiring harness and modules. Thanks for your replies.
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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 09:15 AM
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I have a 2022 Lariat and I just upgraded from pair Power folding, BLIS, etc. to tow mirrors. If you are still looking for a set of mirrors my original mirrors are for sale
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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 09:28 AM
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I have a 2022 Lariat and I just upgraded from pair Power folding, BLIS, etc. to tow mirrors. If you are still looking for a set of mirrors my original mirrors are for sale
Do they have 360 cameras? Picture of them? Where are you located?
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Old Jul 11, 2023 | 09:34 AM
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A bell connected to the BLIS??

Do you ever drive in traffic, or just a standard in-town double lane road? It would be going nuts at all times. Not a bad idea on the highway (as long as there is no traffic) but that’s it. Maybe put it on a switch.

It would be easy to do. Find the power wire to the little light in the mirror and use that to trigger a relay that is connected to a bell or buzzer.
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I was going to convert my 302A package small mirrors, to power fpld. Just roughly gathered info into doing that, then said screw it. Too much work with wiring, cost of modules, let alone the mirrors for powerfold. I needed them badly to get in and out of my barn, even mangled the right one.
So,,,, went to Boost Auto, and for $1200, got very high quality TT mirrors, comparable to OEM, wireless control, power adjust, defrost upper and lower, turnsignal with marker light option, smoked lens, temp sensor.
All said and done, they offered everything I wanted, and a bunch cheaper and easier than trying to convert the small mirrors.
Worth every cent spent to me.
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They are not setup for 360 camera. Washington St
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There is what looks like a knockout on the bottom of the mirror. Not entirely sure if it would work for a camera, or piddle lights, or what it's for.

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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
There is what looks like a knockout on the bottom of the mirror. Not entirely sure if it would work for a camera, or piddle lights, or what it's for.
Puddle light and camera are in the same sub housing. I wonder if my plastic and camera would transfer over to the Lariat mirror and if the wiring it there for the Camera?

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