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Universal-fit towing mirrors strap onto your factory mirrors to extend your lines of sight by 5". Durable ABS plastic mirrors have an aerodynamic shape and snug fit to reduce vibration and wind noise. Simple, tool-free installation and removal.
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These universal-fit towing mirrors expand your field of vision so you can better see your trailer or anything else that is behind you. The ratcheting strap system creates a snug fit to reduce vibration. The mirrors can be installed on both the driver's-side and passenger's-side mirrors on most vehicles.
The towing mirrors can be easily installed and removed. No tools are necessary. The hook on the nylon strap will grab the outer edge of your factory mirror housing. The cushioned feet can be adjusted to fit your factory mirror housing. Simply twist the hand knob on the end of the mirror to tighten the nylon strap and secure each mirror to your factory mirrors.
Average Customer Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars (266 Customer Reviews)
Universal-fit towing mirrors strap onto your factory mirrors to extend your lines of sight by 5". Durable ABS plastic mirrors have an aerodynamic shape and snug fit to reduce vibration and wind noise. Simple, tool-free installation and removal.
I bought these mirrors to use on our 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I used them just a couple of times and have decided to look for something else. Despite my best efforts and watching (and re-watching) the online video that shows them being mounted on my exact vehicle, I found that the soft pads that grip the back of the mirror could not keep the mirror in place for more than 30 minutes or so. It was warm (mid-80s) when I used the mirrors and the heat seemed to let the pads slip too much. I tried several different positions and adjusted the tension straps carefully, but no luck. They seem pretty well made and may well work well on other vehicles, but they just don't work with my Jeep GC.
Honda Odyssey 2010 is what these mirrors are used for by
me. Once I get them positioned where I want them, which was
quite the project the first time, they work fine, giving
driver critically necessary views of our A-line trailer.
After a period of driving, though, their position shifts,
they start to sag, they simply cant hold on tight enough to
the half-melted-bar-of-soap aero-shape of our Honda mirrors.
Not the fault of CIPA, it IS a universal fit it says. Some
fits will be better than others. There are no mirrors I could
find dedicated to 09 - 11 Honda Odysseys. These work, don't get
me wrong, and I'll keep using them, since there's nothing else
available, but it took a while to discover the routine that gets
them mounted where they stand half a chance to last a trip. The
tension locking knobs are a righteous pain in the patooty. I would
say to look long and hard for a mirror made specifically for your
application before you buy these. If nothing is available, well...
OK, maybe these will work for you. So far they have for me, once I
got it all figured out.
I like the mirrors. However, I find that the straps stretch when they get wet, and the rubber pads do not stick very well, tending to slide, causing the mirrors to move out of alignment while traveling.
I have tried many different ways to keep the towing mirrors in place on my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, without any success, including straps that tighten,turning the black knob, locating the hooks in different places and bungee cords. I have now been trying for a year.
I am very happy with etrailer and the towing mirrors. I have been looking for several years for mirrors that would serve my needs.
Tried 2 other trailer mirrors and they did not fit our Jeep Grand Cherokee. These fit perfectly, as advertised, and go on very easily. Has made backing up the trailer so much less stressful. And great customer service to boot!!
Ordered some mirror extensions for towing. I haven't installed them yet but they seem far more aerodynamic than others listed online and at local auto parts stores so I hope they work well on my Toyota Tacoma truck.
They are great for what I use them for. I tow an RV trailer two or three times a year. You will need a second person to help you adjust the passenger side. The pads will come off, but they come with extras. It's a good option if you don't want to replace existing mirrors with big towing mirrors
I did install these temporarily, and found it more stable then any others. I just haven't as yet been able to use them on a trip w/our travel trailer.
The mirrors themselves I'd give 4-5 stars as they were easy to install and only took about 5 minutes per side to get them adjusted correctly. One of the mirrors was clearly a mirror that had been used by a customer and then returned. Neither the customer nor etrailer cared enough to fully check the product as there were bug guts on the outside of the housing.
Will not stay cramped to Gladiator mirror, plastic clamps too flimsy
These towing mirrors work just fine. They fit my 2019 GMC Canyon well enough and once I get them situated and tightened properly they stay put and don't slip out of place. These towing mirrors allow me to see down the sides of our trailer and keep an eye on traffic behind me and coming up along side.
The mirrors are great. I thought very easy to figure out how to attach them on our 2006 Highlander. VERY SATISIFIED
Alan
Instructions are insufficient. To small print. Clips confusing.
Jenny N.
4/27/2023
These types of mirrors can be difficult to install as they fit a variety of vehicles. I agree that the instructions can be better. Did you have a chance to watch one of our video installs? The one that we have on a 2018 Nissan Rogue would be helpful. I have linked it below.
Larry
4/28/2023
I got them installed, just had to change clips. I just stumbled onto the new clips looking for maybe more instructions. Thanks
As per my previous experiences with etrailer, I received fast and dependable service. The mirrors look to be very sturdy and do not block the mirrors they are attached to. The CIPA mirrors look like they should work well with my 2018 Tacoma. I had to modify the mounting application slightly. The kit with additional grasping hooks and the instructions failed to show how to use those hooks and neither did the videos. Because the tacoma mirror housing leaves little room for the CIPA hooks that came attached to the CIPA mirrors, I reversed them and they now seem to be secure. There was no way the original set up would work trying to grasp the Tacoma mirrors.
So I am headed out tonight without the trailer to see how they work. Looking forward to the increased visibility.
Jerry
5/18/2020
They did not. I could not keep them attached to my own mirrors.
A quality item in comparison. We have an expedition, and there’s no form-fitted mirrors for this, so I went through three other pairs before finding this one, the others all broke within a year, but these are going strong. The teardrop shape helps prevent them from vibrating and wobbling on the highway. The glass is a little smaller than similar designs, but it’s a good trade off for being able to see, and having some level of confidence it’s not going to break off and tumble down the highway.
Just installed them. Have to say that the included instructions were not much help! Printing was very small and pictures too dark to really make out any details. Glad they included some extra clips because the way it was configured wouldn't work at all on my mirror housings (Subaru Outback) I had to remove the original clips and use the two plastic extras-reversing their positions. The concept of these mirrors, I think, is very good. They haven't been on the road yet so I can't really say much about their actual performance in use.
My comment was that these mirrors should not be purchased for an F150 that has the factory side mirrors equipped with spot lights and camers as our mine.
You offer a mirror that would fit properly but they were out of stock and I was leaving on an extended trip, so bought these figuring I could use them. I added extra straps but the mirrors still don't hold snugly.
Lastly, I will purchase from etrailer again as you offer an extensive portfolio of products at competitive prices.
I like how the mirrors go on quickly. But what I do not like is that the mirrors lose their grip on the jeeps mirrors while going down the road.
If you cannot grab the mirror when it does this it is vary possible that it will fall off. And that's not good.
AS ALWAAY eTRAILER.COM HAS WHAT I NEEDED, AT A PRICE THAT IS COMPETETIVE, AND SHIPPING QUICKER THAN MOST. EXCELLENT SERVICE ON-LINE OR BY PHONE.
The written directions for attaching the mirrors were poor at best. The video for attaching the mirrors on the etrailer site was excellent. Despite this, I only had success with the drivers side mirror. The passengers side mirror clips interfered with the automatic backup mirror adjustment. Changing type of clip attachment didn't matter. In general, these mirrors do not work well on the Honda Passport.
Sierra K.
8/31/2021
Thank you for this information that will help others make a decision about which universal towing mirror will work with their Passport.
When I first used them for a short trip they really worked great. However, they would shake and come loose on long trips. I stopped using them since I was concerned they would fall off.
Worked as described
Did not work on my 2021 F150 well at all. The pads on the back landed right in the notch of the rear view mirrors and the mirrors themselves would sag as I drove. They give you 3 styles of clips to fit your vehicle but they just slide on and are easy to lose when the mirror is off the vehicle.
I will keep them as backups now that a mirror specific to the new F150 is available but may never use them again.
Overall, the mirrors work well. There's a tendency for them to slip down from their desired position, but this may require an adjustment on my part.
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10/18/2021
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