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03-01-2014, 11:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sequim, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 19'
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Towing mirrors
I have a 2003 Toyota Tundra and I'm wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for towing mirrors. There seems to be quite a selection available and I'd like to know if anyone has had a good experience with any particular type. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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03-02-2014, 12:15 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Bellingham and Glacier, Washington
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Karen Hulford
2013 Escape 15A, "Egbert"
'93 Ford 150 XLT or
'22 GMC Acadia Denali
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03-02-2014, 11:06 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Longview, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 Escape 15B - 2014 Nissan Frontier SL
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I can't say enough about how good the Aero mirrors are. See our write up
https://sites.google.com/site/ouresc...towing-mirrors
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Tim and Julie
2013 Escape 15B
2014 Nissan Frontier, Previous 2012 Santa Fe
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03-02-2014, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: N/A, Indiana
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We also use the Aero mirrors on our 2012 Tundra to good effect.
Amazon.com: JR Products 2912 Grand Aero Towing Mirror - Pair: Automotive
Easy to remove and install. Also they clear the side window glass when the OE manual mirrors are folded back.
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03-02-2014, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Sequim, Washington, Washington
Trailer: "Teachers' Pet" our 2014 Escape 19
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"Based on recommendations from this site, we just purchased a set of Aero mirrors for our Sienna. Haven't used them yet, but they fit really well. We'll know more after we pick up our 19' in June.
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A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
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03-02-2014, 11:58 AM
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Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia
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I have Tow 'N' See mirrors and the Aero mirrors.
Less vibration with the Aero, more mirror surface and they can be adjusted independent of the OE mirrors.
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03-02-2014, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
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We also use the Grand Aero mirrors and find they work well 
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2013 19' \ 2013 15B, 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Offroad
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03-02-2014, 02:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Corinth, Mississippi
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We are pleased with the extra visibility the Grand Aero mirrors provide also; even using just one is adequate.
What happens when a Grand Aero mirror hits the pavement at 60 mph. 
At least I can order a replacement mirror!
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03-02-2014, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Beaumont, Alberta
Trailer: 2015 - 21'
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Costco Canada has the Aero mirrors (2 styles) online, among some other interesting camping products. Their prices include delivery, and their warranty is second to none.
RV & Boating Accessories
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03-02-2014, 07:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sequim, WA, Washington
Trailer: 2013 19'
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Tow Mirrors
Well, thanks for all the help. You folks made my decision easy. I just purchased a set of the Grand Aero mirrors. Thanks for all the comments, it's nice getting information from veteran's as I've never towed before and your experienced insights are a big help.
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03-13-2014, 10:20 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Beaumont, Alberta
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Footnote to mirrors. I ordered the Aero 2 Mirrors from Costco online on Saturday, March 1st, at a cost of $104.99. They arrived at the door Monday, March 3rd?!?! I have no idea how they got them here that fast, but they did. Price included shipping, but not GST.
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03-14-2014, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Pensacola, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by abby
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That's what I use on my Tundra. At first the fit was a bit loose, but a blob of silicon sealant made it fit like a glove. We've been very happy with the result. I only bought the driver's side mirror; the Tundra seems wide enough that the other side wasn't necessary.
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03-14-2014, 08:08 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 2013 19' & 2013 15B
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulschram
Footnote to mirrors. I ordered the Aero 2 Mirrors from Costco online on Saturday, March 1st, at a cost of $104.99. They arrived at the door Monday, March 3rd?!?! I have no idea how they got them here that fast, but they did. Price included shipping, but not GST. |
Mine arrived very quickly also. Maybe Beaumont is strategically located on Costco's delivery route.
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2013 19' \ 2013 15B, 2020 Toyota 4Runner TRD Offroad
"It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it." - 1907, Maurice Switzer
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03-14-2014, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Northern, Maryland
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ray N
That's what I use on my Tundra. At first the fit was a bit loose, but a blob of silicon sealant made it fit like a glove. We've been very happy with the result. I only bought the driver's side mirror; the Tundra seems wide enough that the other side wasn't necessary.
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Where'd you put your blob, Ray?
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03-14-2014, 11:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: St. Thomas not BVI., Ontario
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Hi: All... Completely changed my mirrors. Now I can see...the rest of the story!!! Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie 
Ft.Myers Beach Florida for now 
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03-14-2014, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
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Problem is Alf, we can now see you better…! I'm glad you are enjoying retirement in sunny Florida.
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Sometime life gets in the way of living.......
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04-14-2014, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Morro Bay, California
Trailer: 2016 Escape 21
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We definitely need to get extension mirrors and I read the threads and was ready to buy the Grand Aero then I saw that Costco might carry them so checked there and found these: JR Products Aero 2 Towing Mirror . Has anyone seen these? Are they the new Aero model? Thanks!
Oops! I found both on Amazon and will compare them. I'd still welcome feedback! :-)
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04-15-2014, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
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I believe the Aero 2 are a size down from the Grand Aero... That is, they are a little smaller. I have the 2s, and they do fine towing a 19 behind a Frontier.
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Doug
2013 Escape 19 ("The Dog House") , 2018 Ford F150
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04-15-2014, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Tucson, AZ, Arizona
Trailer: gone, 19 and 21 & 17B with 5.0 now. gone
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towing mirrors
Another vote for the aero 2, using them right now.
Jack
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