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Do I need Towing Mirrors?
One of the most important factors when it comes to road safety is the ability to see what’s going on around you and your vehicle. Standard mirrors often don’t provide the vision required when towing large objects, such as caravans, trailers and horse floats. Towing mirrors are required by law in Australia when towing anything wider than your vehicle.
If your side mirrors are ineffective with the trailer hitched up, Clearview Extendable Towing Mirrors provide the extra visibility required to see you safely to your destination.
Clearview Towing Mirrors aren’t just great for reversing, they also provide the extra visibility to be aware of vehicles coming up behind you, wanting to overtake.
Vehicles nowadays include an advanced level of technology which is often incorporated into their side mirrors. These features can include Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Sensors, GPS, AM-FM, Blindspot Monitoring Systems and 360-degree Cameras.
Clearview Accessories® has been manufacturing Extendable Towing Mirrors since 2006 and has experienced the rapid advancement of technology first-hand.
Our customers don’t want to compromise on their vehicle’s features when they install towing mirrors, and it’s for this reason that we’ve remained at the forefront of emerging mirror technologies.
We have long-standing relationships with the vehicle manufacturers and work closely with them to develop OE Authorised Towing Mirrors. This becomes more important as technology advances and unapproved mirrors can result in fault codes and loss of functionality, such as driver assist functions.
Clearview Towing Mirrors® are a full replacement extendable towing mirrors designed to replace your vehicle’s standard side mirrors.
Clearview Extendable Towing Mirrors are designed for towing trailers, caravans, boats, and horse floats.
THREE MIRROR TYPES
Compact Towing Mirrors
Compact Towing Mirrors are just like a factory Mirror, with the additional advantage of the extra visibility that our towing mirror extension provides.
A large convex single mirror reduces the objects that it reflects, allowing the driver to have a much wider field view and diminishing blind spots.
Next Gen Towing Mirrors
The Next Gen and its twin mirror design is suitable for towing anything from the smallest of trailers to the largest of vans.
The Next Gen’s dual mirror design provides the best of both worlds; a large flat top mirror helps with reversing into parking spaces or aligning a hitch with a trailer, and the smaller convex mirror provides a better understanding of what’s happening around the vehicle.
Original Towing Mirrors
The Original Towing Mirrors, for serious towing!
Very large top mirror 1:1 ratio. This large, flat mirror reflects true distance for reversing. The smaller, convex mirror allows the driver to have a much wider field view and diminishes blind spots.
Why do I need Towing Mirrors?
Drivers must be able to see down the full length of the vehicle and caravan or trailer. Some of the most common crashes on our roads are caused by caravans merging or changing lanes and clipping the front of the vehicle travelling behind it. Caravan Towing Mirrors help prevent these crashes from occurring by providing the driver with visibility of the full length of the car and trailer.
Can I install a camera instead of Towing Mirrors?
Why are the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series Mirror Bases different?
The existing positions of the mirror mounting holes on the doors of the LC79 vary as the standard mirrors are installed after the vehicle lands in Australia. When the factory mirror is removed, it leaves two holes in the side of the door panel. Our Clearview Towing Mirror base mounts onto these same holes, but due to their varying positions on individual vehicles, our mounting holes are elongated to allow for the variance. This can also mean that the overall position of the mirror on the door can be different by vehicle.
Toyota LandCruiser Troop Carriers are designed with vent windows (triangular windows). Clearview Towing Mirrors can be installed onto Troop Carriers, but due to the mounting position of the mirrors overlapping the glass, the vent windows will no longer be operational. New mounting holes will need to be drilled in the side of the door panels to support the mirror base.
Why are the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series Mirror Bases different?
Our unique, patented, secondary mount design for the 300 Series towing mirrors has accounted for the LC300’s lighter-weight Aluminium door skin and inadequate strength of the existing internal bracketry to safely mount extendable towing mirrors to.
Our complete redesign of the LandCruiser 300 Series side mirror mounting position allowed us to identify the optimum location for the new Towing Mirrors to be installed to provide the best visibility when in the extended towing position.
We needed to move the standard mounting point forward to make it easier to see out of while towing. If we’d simply reinforced the existing mounting point and installed our mirrors there, the driver would be constantly leaning backwards and turning their head to see anything out of the extended towing mirrors.
Why are Towing Mirrors Important?
Extendable towing mirrors are important for a few reasons.
- They provide a wider, more comprehensive view of your surroundings while driving and when towing something behind your vehicle.
- They can also make it easier to safely change lanes and manoeuvre your vehicle. This can help avoid accidents and keep you and other drivers safe on the road.
- They also help you to see around the sides of whatever you are towing, which is especially useful if you are driving a larger vehicle or towing a wide load.
- Towing mirrors are required by law in Australia when towing anything wider than your vehicle.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether or not you need extendable towing mirrors, but they can definitely be a worthwhile investment for anyone who frequently tows trailers or other large objects.
What to look for in Towing Mirrors
When looking for towing mirrors, there are a few key features to consider:
- Compatibility with your vehicle: Make sure the towing mirrors you choose are designed to fit your specific make and model of vehicle.
- Size and shape: Towing mirrors come in a variety of sizes and shapes, so it’s important to choose ones that provide a clear view of your trailer and the surrounding area.
- Stability: Look for towing mirrors that are designed to stay in place while you’re driving. This will help ensure that you have a clear view at all times.
- Adjustability: The ability to adjust your towing mirrors is crucial for achieving the perfect angle and ensuring that you have the best view possible.
- Durability: Towing mirrors are exposed to the elements, so it’s important to choose ones that are built to last and can withstand the wear and tear of regular use.
- Features: Finally, you may want to consider features like electric adjustment, Power Fold, and Blind Spot Monitoring to make your towing experience as safe and convenient as possible.
- Spare Parts: In addition to the frustration it causes, downtime can be costly when spare parts aren’t available.
See why Clearview Towing Mirrors® are the right choice.
Shop Clearview Towing Mirrors® for your vehicle.
Clearview Towing Mirrors® are built to be vehicle specific and as such, won’t fit all vehicles. But they do have extendable mirrors designed to fit more than 32 different vehicle models!
Clearview’s ever-expanding range includes vehicle brands as diverse as Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Ford, Chevrolet, Holden, Isuzu, Mazda, Jeep, and Land Rover.
Clearview Towing Mirrors Finishes
Black
Chrome*
Raw*
*Amarok 2H 2009 – 2022 models not available in Chrome due to its effect on radio reception
*Raw finishes can be painted to any colour by a third-party automotive paint shop at an additional cost (available for Compact & Next Gen only)
available features
Important Note about features
360 degree Camera Provision
Auto-tilting function when reversing
Blind Spot Monitoring
Memory Adjustments
Power Fold
Puddle Lights
Electric
OAT Sensor
Heated Glass
Indicators
CAT 6 Indicator option
Why are Clearview Mirrors the Best Towing Mirrors?
When it comes to choosing the best mirrors for your vehicle, particularly for off-road and towing purposes, Clearview towing mirrors remain the most popular options on the market. What sets Clearview mirrors apart and why are they the better choice?
What are Power Folding Mirrors?
The term Power Fold is a feature within a vehicle’s side mirror, which allows the side mirrors to electrically fold in towards the body of the vehicle, and electrically fold out.
The Power Folding functionality is useful when parking in tight spaces, protecting the mirrors from being clipped by passing vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians. It’s also great when 4WDing to get you out of a tight spot!
The mirror is designed to electrically fold towards the body of the vehicle and fold back out again when the vehicle is locked/unlocked via:
- the key fob
- the touch panel on the door handle
- the button inside the vehicle
- when opening or closing the door
- when starting or turning off the engine
Power Fold Towing Mirrors on vehicles with proximity locking will also fold in when the vehicle automatically locks.
All vehicles are different and therefore the functionality of your new Clearview Power Fold Towing Mirrors will “mirror” the standard functionality of your original factory mirrors. Power Fold functionality is only available for vehicles with pre-existing factory electric folding mirrors. Clearview Mirrors cannot add functionality to a vehicle that didn’t have the functionality to start with. For specific information on your vehicle, refer to your Owner’s Manual.
*Options may vary depending on make, model and year of vehicle. Clearview Towing mirrors do not extend or retract electrically.
Whilst Clearview Power Fold Towing Mirrors are motorised, allowing them to fold or unfold at the press of a button, non-Power Fold Towing Mirrors are also available for most models.
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Clearview Towing Mirrors® in action
The Superior Quality of Clearview Towing Mirrors®
Clearview Towing Mirrors® are injection moulded. And built from diecast aluminium to provide a firm and stable footing on every vehicle. Every Clearview® Towing Mirror base is finished on a CNC milling machine for consistent accuracy and a perfect fit to every vehicle.
Clearview Towing Mirrors® are built with steel arms through the centre for maximum strength. Arms that utilise cams precision cut from stainless steel on a high tech water cutting machine.
These cams are welded to the arms in Melbourne for the best levels of quality control and consistency. The finished arms are then coated in a special corrosion resistant electro coating paint process.
Final assembly takes place at Clearview’s Melbourne factory. Where they are powder coated to ensure the highest level of finish possible. Every set of
Clearview Towing Mirrors® are then inspected and tested, before being boxed and shipped to dealers or direct to customers.
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the 'Complete Orders' link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.
Give us a call and one of our friendly staff will help you with any questions.
Customer Support Details:
Call: (08) 9200 1898
Email: sales@rocksolid4x4.com.au
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