Tow mirror options

[notlimah]

Alright guys, I need some opinions on two mirror options.

 

I'll start by saying I'd really to get the 4th gen mirrors from 1aauto but as of now, i can't convince the wife to let me spend that much on mirrors!

 

I'm going to start towing more often as crab and salmon season just opened up, I usually volunteer to tow my friends boats so I don't have to own the money pit! lol but I'd prefer to tow safely aka be able to see my trailer and other cars and things around me!

 

Are there any cheaper alternatives? Or should I just start pulling in the early Christmas present excuses and get the mirrors?!

[IBMobile]

A set of these would be cheap

 

 

I've been using a set of these CEPA tow mirrors for the last 12 years and I tow my 5er with a 14' boat behind it, total length 62'.  I haven't had a problem seeing back there.  I think they're about $75 for the set.  The only down side to them is you have to adjust the mirror a little after taking them off and putting them back on.

http://products.cipausa.com/product/cipa-10500-custom-towing-mirrors-dodge/

Edited July 2, 2016 by IBMobile

[CTcummins24V]

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http://www.jcwhitney.com/kool-vue-oe-replacement-power-mirror/p3038526.jcwx?skuId=7539392&filterid=d50370y2001g2j1

[notlimah]

27 minutes ago, CTcummins24V said:

JCW03DAY16

 

jcwhitney 15% off

http://www.jcwhitney.com/kool-vue-oe-replacement-power-mirror/p3038526.jcwx?skuId=7539392&filterid=d50370y2001g2j1

 

Thanks for that code! Do you have the kool-vue's? I've heard a lot of complaints about a lot of shaking at speed?

[Cowboy]

Anyone try these?

http://www.1aauto.com/dodge-mirror-pair/i/1amrk00050?f=501766&y=2001

[CTcummins24V]

31 minutes ago, notlimah said:

 

Thanks for that code! Do you have the kool-vue's? I've heard a lot of complaints about a lot of shaking at speed?

 

Passenger shakes at idle only, not even that badly. Driving down the road, both are just fine. 

[notlimah]

1 hour ago, Cowboy said:

Anyone try these?

http://www.1aauto.com/dodge-mirror-pair/i/1amrk00050?f=501766&y=2001

 

I was looking at THESE because I like the bigger spot mirror size, but they're pricey! I've heard nothing but good things about the 1AAuto mirrors though so if you go this route I don't think you'd be disappointment, but I don't have first hand experience.

[TFaoro]

2nd / 3rd or 4th gen mirrors from 1AAuto would suit you well. My dad and I both have a set and they've been awesome for the last 3.5 years!

[BIG-BLACK-DODGE]

I found a set of mirrors on some site and they were like the newest style truck i believe. Had the signals in the top corner as well as the light in the mirror shinning down. 

I'll see if i can find the link and they were priced well too.

my buddy just bought a brand new Ram 2500 and i sat in it and honestly i like my old second gen better... But i loooved his mirrors compared to mine. That mod will change my whole truck! 

So are 4th gen mirrors a direct bolt on with these 2nd gens? 

Did u try Rock auto? 

[notlimah]

AFAIK 1aauto is the only one that's made 4th gen mirrors that are direct bolt on.

[dripley]

They might be direct bolt on but the wiring would not be present for the signals and light, I would not think. The harness is there for the power and heated portion.

[notlimah]

Yes that's correct as far as I know @dripley. Although cumminsdog, who's basically spearheaded this whole thing to get us 4th gen mirrors, said it wouldn't be difficult to wire up the blinker or power fold functionality.

 

I'd like to hold out for the power fold options but if they don't come out in the next couple weeks then I'm just going to pull the trigger on just the power/heated options.

[notlimah]

Well I got the wifes permission to order a set of tow mirrors from 1AAUTO with 4th gen glass! Power and heated combo! Looking forward to getting them on. I'll let you all know how it goes!

[dripley]

You will like them. Do you have the switch to operate the mirrors and the one for the heaters?

[notlimah]

Yup! I have both switches for power and heat so should just be plug and play right?

[TFaoro]

16 minutes ago, notlimah said:

Yup! I have both switches for power and heat so should just be plug and play right?

Yup Yup!

[notlimah]

Sweeeeeet! Never thought I'd be so excited about mirrors haha!

[BIG-BLACK-DODGE]

So do these 4th gen mirrors have the light at the bottom too that shines down when u open the door?

[notlimah]

From what I understand no, but allegedly 1aauto is working on getting the mirrors with power fold and those puddle lights in the future.

[Mopar1973Man]

I'm running a clip on mirror on the passenger side for towing. I can see down both sides of my RV now the driver side stock mirror you can do find with a normal 8 foot wide box style RV or trailer. Passenger side with that goofy "closer than they appear" junk requires a clip on to get that bit of blind spot. @IBMobile is using one version I like but can't seem to get locally.