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03-14-2015, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brooklyn, MI
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Mirror extender's Needed?
Newbie here with my first post. Woo Hoo!!! OK, got that out of the way.
Anyway more to the point here, we just bought a new 2015 2503s Mini-Lite this past fall. At the time I purchased my TV was a 2008 F150 and I noticed that I might like mirror extenders on it.
Well since then I purchased a 2014 Ram 1500 Big Horn and it just looks wider than the F150. My question is does anyone have experience with this setup and do you need the extenders. I would rather not having to use them but don't want to find out too late that I need them.
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03-14-2015, 10:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Georgia
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You will need to see what is going on around you ALL the time! It's not your ability to drive it's all the other idiots out there. You will have a lot going on changing lanes,passing an getting passed,turning,backing up you name-it you'll want to know what is happening. CW has several types of mirrors you can get if you don't like them you can always take them back.
Get a pair for everyone's safety.
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03-14-2015, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Frederica DE
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factory tow mirrows are available but double check your mirrors first they might pull out for towing.
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03-14-2015, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brooklyn, MI
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I've checked the mirrors, not the pull out type. Guess I could hook it up and do a test drive around the area. Might be an option once I get it uncovered.
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03-14-2015, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Oswego, NY
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Saber - I pull a similar trailer (Rockwood 2604WS) with a '14 Ram that does not have factory towing mirrors. I purchased a set of clamp on mirrors (they're 1500 miles away right now). I found that the driver's side clamp on is a tremendous help in seeing what's behind the trailer as you travel. The passenger's side is less helpful because the Ram mirror is convex and shows nearly as much as the clamp on. Just my experience.
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03-14-2015, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Kansas
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On my 2014 Ram the mirrors do not pull out, but rotate like this youtube video demonstrates.
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03-15-2015, 06:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BrookPark,Ohio
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I have a 13 Ram and bought the extenders that go right over the stock mirrors and they work great and are a lot cheaper then buying the factory tow mirrors and then having the computer flashed by the dealer so they work right.
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03-15-2015, 11:05 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brooklyn, MI
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Thank you Ram owners, these are the answers I was looking for. Now I can start looking for the mirror extender's that will work best for me. Let's camp!
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03-15-2015, 12:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Mirror extenders- these are great. Go to Traliler.com . The slide on mirror made for y
Go to etrailer.com . Slide on mirror extenders are great and made for your specific truck. Traveled from WV to Wisconsin on to So. Dakota and back to WV. No vibrations good views down sides of RV. Under $80.00 for both sides.
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03-15-2015, 12:46 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: West Chester, PA
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Mirror help
I second the eTrailer suggestion. Great service and good advice via phone.
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03-15-2015, 01:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Florida East Coast
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I bought a pair of Cipa mirrors from Amazon for my Silverado. They fit perfectly over the stock mirrors and allow me to see the sides of the trailer when towing. They made a round trip to Alaska from Florida without any movement.
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03-16-2015, 05:10 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BrookPark,Ohio
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03-16-2015, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Brooklyn, MI
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Searay, 'U Da Man"!
I was looking at those exact ones on e-Bay for $62. Saw your link and just bought them for $42. Thanks for the extra Jackson in my wallet.
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03-17-2015, 02:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: BrookPark,Ohio
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saberwolf 700
Searay, 'U Da Man"!
I was looking at those exact ones on e-Bay for $62. Saw your link and just bought them for $42. Thanks for the extra Jackson in my wallet.
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Glad I could help. 
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03-17-2015, 06:18 AM
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Engineer of Crazy Train
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If I was kn your predicament, I would order aftermarker "Moose Antlers" for my Ram.
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