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10-11-2013, 09:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia
Trailer: 2024 Bigfoot 21RB
Posts: 254
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We used the Grand Aero Milenco mirrors in our last road trip covering about 3,000 kms and comparing to the times we towed and not using them I much prefer towing with the mirrors. Without I can see behind the 19 but not as well as with the mirrors where I see vehicles following me much better. Thanks to those who recommended these. They do vibrate a bit but not as much as the others from what I gather. I have had a few folks at campsites ask who makes them - one guy at a stop light while towing also asked.
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02-22-2014, 12:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Klamath Falls, OR, Oregon
Trailer: 2014 Escape 19ft. "Eh'gloo"
Posts: 62
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Towing Mirrors for Tacoma
After reading several comments on towing mirrors, we found a link to 1AAuto.com. Easily navigated the website to find exact replacement mirrors for our 2005 Tacoma. Mirrors arrived in four days from Mass to rural Oregon, which is FAST given the current storms on the east Coast. It took about 40 minutes to install both mirrors. I found the mirrors not as rock steady as the smaller stock mirrors in the normal position but perfectly useable at highway speeds. With the mirrors extended to the trailering position they were a bit more jittery, but this is expected and still stellar in view.
The mirrors are a bit spendy at $240, but the shipping is free.
Here are some pictures of the passenger side mirror:
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02-22-2014, 12:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Felton, California
Trailer: 2018 21' ; 2014 19' (Sold)
Posts: 1,309
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For those considering the Grand Aero, we found that Costco stores here in the States don't carry them; however, Costco Canada does. We ordered ours on line and had them shipped to the Escape factory (you can buy on line but it has to be for a Canadian shipment). Thus, we'll have them when we pick up in March.
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02-22-2014, 12:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Central, Pennsylvania
Trailer: Escape#5 2022 E19
Posts: 26,268
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02-22-2014, 03:19 PM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Kimberley, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 escape 17B
Posts: 63
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Thanks for the Dodge mirror extension link Jim. Exactly what I need for my Ram 1500 TV
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02-22-2014, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: N/A, Indiana
Trailer: Escape
Posts: 976
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02-22-2014, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Felton, California
Trailer: 2018 21' ; 2014 19' (Sold)
Posts: 1,309
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Bob - And a good price too!
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03-11-2015, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: O town, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21 "Lightning"
Posts: 1,467
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Had a 30min freeway run with the Fit System mirrors and had no issues with them. Two thumbs up.
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03-11-2015, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Trailer: 2015 E'21 - 'Velocity'. Tow: Toyota Tacoma V6, 4X4, manual.
Posts: 1,692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scruffy Varmint
After reading several comments on towing mirrors, we found a link to 1AAuto.com. Easily navigated the website to find exact replacement mirrors for our 2005 Tacoma. ...
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Would anyone know if this particular replacement mirror has the built-in motorized adjustment function similar to stock mirrors?
Thanks,
Alan
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03-11-2015, 12:50 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Bandon, Oregon
Trailer: 2015 Escape 21
Posts: 85
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jubal
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"Aero" Clip-On Towing Mirrors on Sale at PPL - PPL Motor Homes
Currently PPL has the GRAND AERO CLIP-ON TOWING MIRRORS
On Sale for Only $94.50.
I have never done business with PPL Motorhomes so I can't personally recommend them.
Grant
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03-11-2015, 01:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Marysville, Washington
Trailer: 2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
Posts: 652
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BCnomad
Had a 30min freeway run with the Fit System mirrors and had no issues with them. Two thumbs up.
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I got a set of these for the Silverado. They fit perfectly, allow the auto folding function and even have a cutout for the puddle lights
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2013 Escape 21 & 2014 Chevy Silverado - sold
2022 Coachmen Nova 20C
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03-16-2015, 08:12 PM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: poulsbo, Washington
Trailer: 2015 19ft
Posts: 34
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I need to know if the aero mirrors (grand or aero2) will fit my 2014 Nissan Frontier. I called the company which makes them and got the aok. The problem was amazon stated the grand aero would not fit. Any Frontier owners out there to offer some help? Thanks
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06-19-2015, 09:20 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Trailer: 2012 Escape 17B, 2011 Ranger FX4
Posts: 184
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Grand Aero mirrors
Thanks GBaglo for pointing me to those mirrors (can't have a tow mirror discussion in the "back window" thread, now, can we?) and reminding me to look for this thread.
We're new Escapers, having graduated from a Boler, and I'm feeling the lack of visibility. With the Boler, I got so used to seeing right through the front & back windows for my view of the road behind me . . .
I see Amazon.ca sells both kinds -- teardrop & sorta-rectangular -- appreciate comments on one vs other. Incidentally, sold in pairs, at a price not much above double the price of most sold-only-singly mirrors . . . But safety is priceless . . .
Thanks.
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"Sit loosely in the saddle of life" (Robert Louis Stevenson)
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06-19-2015, 09:29 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maurerl
We're new Escapers, having graduated from a Boler, and I'm feeling the lack of visibility. With the Boler, I got so used to seeing right through the front & back windows for my view of the road behind me . . .
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If you want to see what's behind the trailer, you could always install a rear view camera on the back, which connects to either a monitor or a rear view mirror attachment in your tow vehicle. Many Escape owners are now supplying these to Escape to be installed during the build, but they're not too hard to install after the fact.
Here's one thread discussing it, which also has links to other threads on the same topic: http://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f8...mera-3007.html
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06-20-2015, 06:49 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Seattle, Washington
Trailer: 2015 17B Sold 5/2016
Posts: 343
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I towed my 17B once without extended mirrors, without incedent, but did not like not being able to see cars behind me. This was especially true in areas where the road had lots of tight twists, turns and hills. Some states, I think, require you be able to see directly behind when towing.
Anyway, I'm simply more comfortable using mirrors and they do come in handy backing into camping spots, (I run solo).
Expensive but these are what I use and they're relatively vibration free.
http://www.amazon.com/JR-Products-29...2HS9DFZ5QZ5TRG
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Life is Good
When "Escaping Reality" Sold 5/2016
2012 4Runner
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06-20-2015, 07:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Maple Ridge, BC, British Columbia
Trailer: 2014 17B;2012 Nissan Frontier SV 4
Posts: 702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chris valenta
I need to know if the aero mirrors (grand or aero2) will fit my 2014 Nissan Frontier. I called the company which makes them and got the aok. The problem was amazon stated the grand aero would not fit. Any Frontier owners out there to offer some help? Thanks
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Hi the milenco mirrors fit our Nissan. We ordered both the teardrop and rectangular mirrors from Costco online. We liked the rectangular type and returned the teardrops to Costco without any issue.
I stupidly lost one of the screws and we ordered a replacement part from a company in England.
We haven't had any issues with the mirrors.
Larry
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06-20-2015, 10:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Ventura County, California
Trailer: 2015 Escape 17A
Posts: 2,347
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LarryandLiz
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I ... lost one of the screws and we ordered a replacement part from a company in England.
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Larry
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As long as you have the other screw, you can locate a replacement, but rarely at the big box store.
There are those local hardware stores that have been in towns for decades that have it all.
This brings me to an idea: I'm starting a separate thread on those store locations. Now, back to the "towing mirrors" thread already in progress.
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06-20-2015, 07:19 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: SLO County, California
Trailer: 2014 Escape 21C 2019 Expedition
Posts: 5,213
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You know, when people are in build mode it's hard to stop. Am glad I spoke with Kim when she was still at ETI about the camera and glad we didn't get one. These trailers are small relative to what you commonly see out there and there is really no big need, and arguably they are a distraction. Use the mirrors.
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06-20-2015, 09:10 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Canyon Lake, Texas
Trailer: 2015 19 "Past Tents", 2021 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB
Posts: 10,222
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossue
You know, when people are in build mode it's hard to stop. Am glad I spoke with Kim when she was still at ETI about the camera and glad we didn't get one. These trailers are small relative to what you commonly see out there and there is really no big need, and arguably they are a distraction. Use the mirrors.
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Agreed. We had no issues over 3500 miles towing without seeing what's immediately behind the trailer. Towing mirrors are fine.
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