What brand or website should I order full power-heated tow mirrors with blinker lights? Or can I mount on some 4th gen tow mirrors? 

(2001 Ram 2500) 

I ordered mine through Rock Auto...that is where I found them the cheapest.  Although, mine do not have blinker lights.

I don't know if they make them with blinkers for the 2nd gens....they don't have the wiring for that....not that you couldn't add it, but I don't think they sell any made for 2nd gens with blinkers. I could certainly be wrong though! 

Yes.. You are correct, the 2nd gen mirrors don't come with the blinker light in the connectors. I already know how to wire those though. 

Oh ok gotcha. Are there mirrors with the blinkers that will bolt on to a 2nd gen truck though?

1aAuto gets my vote 

1aAuto makes the 4th gen style morror for 2nd gens with the blinker in them  

Oh that's cool!

I misspoke. It looks like they don't have the type with the blinker in them yet. I bet they will eventually though. 

Actually they do!  1a auto had a 3rd gen thread going about tow mirrors on CF, so I asked about 2nd gens. They posted this link!

http://www.1aauto.com/dodge-mirror-pair/i/1amrp00916?f=575474&y=2001&utm_source=cumminsforum&utm_medium=ForumTowMirrors&utm_campaign=1ATony

I'm totally getting these some day lol. What a great upgrade for updating the looks and functionality of these trucks.

Edited September 16, 20169 yr by leathermaneod

Those are 3rd gen mirrors @leathermaneod. Tyler was thinking they made 4th gen with blinkers but they don't yet. From what I've seen they're next release was going to be 4th gen mirrors with power fold options and possibly blinkers for 2nd gen trucks but I stopped following once I got my 4th gen style mirrors.

Oh ok I guess I missed the point. Sorry about that lol What is the reason for wanting the 4th gen mirrors? I thinght they were the same just with blinkers? 

4th gen mirrors have a full convex mirror on the outside as opposed to just the bottom 1/4 or the mirror on the 2nd/3rd gen mirrors. It also has a nice 'zoom' like feature on the passenger side mirror to see easier but I don't know if that was exclusive to 4th gen mirrors or not. 

After a more than a few miles  with both 3rd and 4th gen tow mirrors I would steer clear of the 4th gen style. The convex portion sucks, and that's the polite version. There are lots of 4th gen mirror complains on the forums too. 

 

2nd/3rd gen is a much better setup. 

Really? That's surprising to hear John, I love my 4th gen mirrors! It was a huge step up from my non-tow mirror option the truck came with. I really like the big convex mirrors, work perfect for me to be able to see the rear tire and the big mirror to see everything behind me. To each their own though!

Yes really. I find the view-able space behind the truck is greatly reduced with the 4th gen style convex mirror. The portion of the main mirror that was lost with the bigger convex mirror is the area of my 3rd gen mirror I use the most. That's the common complaint from others as well. 

 

I'll add that in non-tow mode it's the worst and many compensate for it by running in tow mode all the time as the "flaw" isn't as pronounced. 

Hmm well dually noted for sure, but it seems that it's more of an opinionated thing then factual. I don't have any issues seeing behind me in either mode. The convex mirror provides me an awesome view of the side of the truck and rear tire and the bigger section of the mirror is plenty big for me to see everything behind me.

It's a mirror so yes it's absolutely an opinion thing, I just know that I don't recall any complaints about 2nd/3rd gen mirrors and there are plenty about 4th gen. 

Gotcha!

I have a 98 12 valve that I have installed Ebay 4th gen dodge tow mirros on. Perfect fit. Mine have power and blinkers. To write the blinkers,  simply cut the 2 prong connector off, using a crimp eyelet on the black wire, scratch a bare metal spot on thedoor near plug and self tapper it securely. For the red positive wire, splice approximately 4feet to it, run through fender front headlight assembly and tap it into the solid color positive wire. (No stripe) do this for both sides and they will flash with factory blinkers. !!!!!

WOW interesting. I never knew you could swap out mirrors from the 2nd Gen to a 3rd or 4th. I bought numerous 2nd Gen's for my other 01 3500's. Of course I went with stock non heated, because the heating part always seems to go out and employees tend to smash them off. A little cheaper on me. LOL  I always liked like the newer styles. I might get a pair for my personal 01.  Great to know and Thanks!

 

Just one thing will my 01 wires work with the newer style wiring for heated mirrors?