If you're not driving with tow mirrors then you're not driving a truck!
10-22-2013, 11:27 AM
#41
2011 Lariat Screw EB
Use my power fold every time I go in my garage. I think next best feature is auto dimming. I tow a 5th wheel camper and get away with my mirrors (I put a camera in the back of my camper), but like I said, I won't upgrade unless it's all power.
I see the 13s have them but until an aftermarket joint can come out with an option less than the $1300 Ford is selling theirs at, I'll wait.
I see the 13s have them but until an aftermarket joint can come out with an option less than the $1300 Ford is selling theirs at, I'll wait.
10-22-2013, 11:43 AM
#42
I cannot imagine towing with that tiny OEM mirrors. I got the giant mirrors for my 1st tow, and i said, "dang, why Ford even give us such a small mirrors and tell us to tow with them!".
I highly recommend these tow mirrors... a few bucks will save u some headache and makes u feel safer being able to see all around you
I highly recommend these tow mirrors... a few bucks will save u some headache and makes u feel safer being able to see all around you
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10-22-2013, 11:48 AM
#43
Senior Member
Tow mirrors do give a much better vue even when not towing
Last edited by bubbabud; 10-22-2013 at 11:52 AM.
10-22-2013, 12:07 PM
#44
Your right. You need the power fold, I use mine all the time in parking lots, boat ramp, and going thru car wash. You need the power fold. I would say the heated mirror is second on the list of must have. I don't really use the power extend, don't tow a huge camper. Once you have them you will love them and will notice a huge diff from the stock mirrors.
I find leaving the mirrors in the driving position keeps idiots from parking too close to my truck anyway. I have literally seen people pull into a parking lot next to my truck, look at the mirrors them back out and look for another spot.
Again I don't mind the manual fold, but then again I never minded getting out and locking my own hubs.
10-22-2013, 12:41 PM
#45
Senior Member
Having power fold is a nice luxury addition, but largely not necessary. Even though I don't have power-fold, I have yet to ever fold the mirrors manually anyway.
I find leaving the mirrors in the driving position keeps idiots from parking too close to my truck anyway. I have literally seen people pull into a parking lot next to my truck, look at the mirrors them back out and look for another spot.
Again I don't mind the manual fold, but then again I never minded getting out and locking my own hubs.
I find leaving the mirrors in the driving position keeps idiots from parking too close to my truck anyway. I have literally seen people pull into a parking lot next to my truck, look at the mirrors them back out and look for another spot.
Again I don't mind the manual fold, but then again I never minded getting out and locking my own hubs.
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ComQuest (10-22-2013)
10-22-2013, 01:42 PM
#46
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Compensate much?
I have the normal mirrors, and originally wanted the tow mirrors. They weren't available on my build preference so I skipped them. I agree the convex area does offer a great view for tight areas. The regular portion of the mirror is the same as the standard mirror though. And the standard mirrors come with a small convex area now too, so that was enough for me. If you tow a lot, or don't have a back up camera for backing into tight areas, then the Dumbo ears are well worth it.
I have the normal mirrors, and originally wanted the tow mirrors. They weren't available on my build preference so I skipped them. I agree the convex area does offer a great view for tight areas. The regular portion of the mirror is the same as the standard mirror though. And the standard mirrors come with a small convex area now too, so that was enough for me. If you tow a lot, or don't have a back up camera for backing into tight areas, then the Dumbo ears are well worth it.
To another poster - yeah, I agree, I should have held out for the 6'5" box and not accepted the 5'5" the dealer found me.
10-22-2013, 01:51 PM
#47
guess you don't park in a tight spot like I do, and never have to close your mirrors witch is awesome for you but I do. so I got a old cane and use it to pull my passenger side in to park my rig and never have to get out and spin it around and I can push it back out to driving location
Parking a truck in a garage is for girly-men, just like a dog, that truck wants to be outside.
On a serious note, I see it looks like you have to park in a parking garage or complex. In which case, don't take this the wrong way but I would have bought a Tacoma or Ranger if this were my daily parking situation.
10-22-2013, 02:07 PM
#48
Well, actually, up here in Canada eh? it's the law to have proper mirrors on your truck when towing. I had to use those stupid clip on mirrors for the first 2 trips with the trailer I bought. Yes, 26 feet isn't long, but it's just as wide as other travel trailers. When we had the little R-POD, it was fine, as that trailer is narrow (body width just under 80") so it was legal to have the standard mirrors. So even though I have the backup camera, I needed the tow mirrors to tow a full size trailer.
To another poster - yeah, I agree, I should have held out for the 6'5" box and not accepted the 5'5" the dealer found me.
To another poster - yeah, I agree, I should have held out for the 6'5" box and not accepted the 5'5" the dealer found me.
I'm sure a flatbed or car hauler wouldn't get you stopped or pulled over with the standard mirrors but you never know.
10-22-2013, 02:14 PM
#49
Unique & Different
guess you don't park in a tight spot like I do, and never have to close your mirrors witch is awesome for you but I do. so I got a old cane and use it to pull my passenger side in to park my rig and never have to get out and spin it around and I can push it back out to driving location
10-22-2013, 02:18 PM
#50
Unique & Different
No my truck gets parked outside in the driveway, like most trucks should J/K. Wifey's "car" gets the cozy garage.
Parking a truck in a garage is for girly-men, just like a dog, that truck wants to be outside.
On a serious note, I see it looks like you have to park in a parking garage or complex. In which case, don't take this the wrong way but I would have bought a Tacoma or Ranger if this were my daily parking situation.
Parking a truck in a garage is for girly-men, just like a dog, that truck wants to be outside.
On a serious note, I see it looks like you have to park in a parking garage or complex. In which case, don't take this the wrong way but I would have bought a Tacoma or Ranger if this were my daily parking situation.
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