Convex rear view mirror part #
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Uneek
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That's the intent. It's suppose to help you see around the sides, such as when backing out of 90* parking stalls to see if vehicles are approaching down the aisle.
Originally Posted by RickC
They don't work worth a crap in my opinion. They show the lane next to you instead of what is directly behind you.
That's the intent. It's suppose to help you see around the sides, such as when backing out of 90* parking stalls to see if vehicles are approaching down the aisle.
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Thanks uneek, I'd been wondering what those things actually did. RickC is right they don't work worth a darn for seeing what's behind you....never dawned on me to use them for backing out at the market, etc.
They don't work worth a crap in my opinion. They show the lane next to you instead of what is directly behind you.
That's the intent. It's suppose to help you see around the sides, such as when backing out of 90* parking stalls to see if vehicles are approaching down the aisle.
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Thanks uneek, I'd been wondering what those things actually did. RickC is right they don't work worth a darn for seeing what's behind you....never dawned on me to use them for backing out at the market, etc.
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Ridger
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I was looking to add these cargo area mirrors as well to my Limited to help assist with lining up my trailer hitch ball with the trailer reciever when hooking it up alone. I actually think my wife may have ordered these for an x-mas gift (it was on my x-mas list anyways). now it sounds like they might not even help with this?
I remember test driving a Sport that had these and I thought I recalled being able to see the bumper and a short distance out from the bumper as well that would help with backing up to teh trailer receiver when solo?
Has anyone had any experience or luck using these mirrors for this purpose?
I remember test driving a Sport that had these and I thought I recalled being able to see the bumper and a short distance out from the bumper as well that would help with backing up to teh trailer receiver when solo?
Has anyone had any experience or luck using these mirrors for this purpose?
RickC
New member
Ridger, I have not been able to use them for that purpose and I pull a trailer all the time. The mirrors do a good job of showing what is beside you but not behind you. If you need something like what you are talking about, I would look into an aftermarket backup camera.
Maybe something like this: Amazon.com: Rear View Heated Backup Camera System for RV, TRUCK, BUS: Automotive
or: Visor-View Backup Cameras, Rear View Camera Systems, GPS Tracking
or: Amazon.com: 7" Tft Lcd Color Rear View Backup Camera System with Audio: Electronics
or: Backup Camera System | Rear View Backup Camera | RearViewSafety.com
just to list a few.
Ridger
New member
Crap! My wife's gonna be ticked I hadn't found this out BEFORE asking for them for X-mas. Hopefully they can be returned then, because they're not cheap.
Well.... thanks for the info Rick. Now I need to focus my efforts into one of these camera's or the like. I appreciate the links. The postive side being that as long as they can be returned... I can put that money toward a camera maybe.
Well.... thanks for the info Rick. Now I need to focus my efforts into one of these camera's or the like. I appreciate the links. The postive side being that as long as they can be returned... I can put that money toward a camera maybe.
CookieRoe
Senior Member
Sorry I don't have a part number for ya, I just saw Aaron (partznet) and told me they are $34 each. It looks like they just snap on. Hopes this helps!
