McKesh mirrrors

[dlr920]

I just bought a Aerolite 21QS travel trailer and tried to use the Cipa mirrors similar to the Mckesh, however if the window was down and I tried to roll the window up it would strike the upper mount. My question is do the Mckesh do the same or is there a way to mount them without this problem.

 

[charlier180]

I just bought a Aerolite 21QS travel trailer and tried to use the Cipa mirrors similar to the Mckesh, however if the window was down and I tried to roll the window up it would strike the upper mount. My question is do the Mckesh do the same or is there a way to mount them without this problem.

I have used the McKesh mirrors for years now on my 4Runner.
When mounted properly, they work great.

When I first got the McKesh mirrors I did have to bend the metal bracket on the strap that hooks to the bottom of the door.
Bending it was necessary so the bracket would fit around the bottom of the door.

BTW, I put painter's tape on the bottom of the bracket. When I use the mirrors for towing I also use painter's tape on the bottom of the door frame sill.

FYI, once I got the McKesh mirrors set up the first time, I used a fine point black felt tip marker to draw lines on each window gasket where the mirror bracket hooks into the door.
That makes mounting the mirrors in the exact same place a snap.

If you buy the McKesh mirrors seriously consider getting the optional convex mirrors. They do make a difference.

If you look closely at my current avatar you will see the McKesh mirrors on my 4Runner.

 

[dlr920]

Ordered them last night and will have them by Friday. Hope they are as good as everyone claims

 

[pickerdd]

I have used the McKesh mirrors for years now on my 4Runner.
When mounted properly, they work great.

When I first got the McKesh mirrors I did have to bend the metal bracket on the strap that hooks to the bottom of the door.
Bending it was necessary so the bracket would fit around the bottom of the door.

BTW, I put painter's tape on the bottom of the bracket. When I use the mirrors for towing I also use painter's tape on the bottom of the door frame sill.

FYI, once I got the McKesh mirrors set up the first time, I used a fine point black felt tip marker to draw lines on each window gasket where the mirror bracket hooks into the door.
That makes mounting the mirrors in the exact same place a snap.

If you buy the McKesh mirrors seriously consider getting the optional convex mirrors. They do make a difference.

If you look closely at my current avatar you will see the McKesh mirrors on my 4Runner.

Charlie,

Sorry for the dumb question, but I'm considering a set of McKesh mirrors and was a little worried about them tearing up the door. I like the idea of using painter's tape to protect the finish on the door. you've had no problems with the McKesh mirrors as far as stability and with them tearing up the door on your 4Runner?

 

[charlier180]

Charlie,

Sorry for the dumb question, but I'm considering a set of McKesh mirrors and was a little worried about them tearing up the door. I like the idea of using painter's tape to protect the finish on the door. you've had no problems with the McKesh mirrors as far as stability and with them tearing up the door on your 4Runner?

David,

Sorry it took so long for me to reply.

I do have s few scratches on the door sill when I did not attach the bottom bracket properly and closed the door without checking how the bracket lined up. With any mirror of this type one does have to be careful to seat it properly. The bottom of my doors both on the outside and underside are not scratched, just the door sill due to my own stupidity.

As long as you anchor the mirrors properly they are VERY stable. I have used them when towing in 30-40 mph cross, head and tail winds and they did their job well. You may hear some additional wind noise under high wind or high speed conditions.

BTW, be advised that you SHOULD NOT drive with the windows open with these mirrors mounted. Opening the windows at a toll booth is okay but NOT while you are driving. The design of the mirror brackets depends on the windows being totally up when driving. If you drive with the mirrors mounted and the windows down you risk damage to the window and/or the mirror coming loose and falling off.

Personally, I have eliminated the need to stop for most toll booths by getting an EZ-Pass device. I registered my daily driver, my tow vehicle and my trailer. When towing the EZ-Pass is great since I do not even have to stop at a toll booth anymore. That and my GPS make towing MUCH easier.

 

[pickerdd]

Charlie,

Thanks for the excellent advice! I'll definitely use painters tape to protect the door.

Thanks an excellent idea about getting a toll pass. We don't have many in Georgia, but two of the places I visit often with the camper (Oklahoma and Kansas) both uses toll passes, but not one common toll pass like they use up in the north east. It would sure make sense if there was one toll pass we could buy that would work at all toll booths.

Thanks again for the help!