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RedditchJay

New Member

• Jun 22, 2011

• #1

hi all

In two weeks I pick up a new {new to me ;-) } caravan, its 8ft wide, so I am guessing I need some mirror extensions.....

what type / make do I go for ? "standard" tow mirrors strap or fasten to the normal car mirror as there is enought length, but will the same type of mirror fixing work on a Defender 110 mirror ???

Jay

 

Station House

Well-Known Member

• Jun 22, 2011

• #2

A few threads on this one.

Popular views are:

1) Existing mirrors are good enough

2) Wolf Mirror arms are longer (google search)

Oh bugger it, I'll be kind

http://www.paddockspares.com/wolf-type-door-mounted-mirror-large-head.html

3) Stick On Mirrors (usual clip on ones don't fit)

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Last edited: Jun 22, 2011

khaos

New Member

• Jun 22, 2011

• #3

You don't actually need tow mirrors, just push the mirrors out, that's why they have a towing position. If not you can fit wolf mirrors which are 3 inches longer I believe.

 

LeadFarmer

Well-Known Member

• Jun 22, 2011

• #4

I tow my caravan with mirrors pushed out. But legally I think you must actually be able to see both sides of the caraven through your mirrors.

 

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RedditchJay

New Member

• Jun 22, 2011

• #5

ok, thanks guys

will try standard mirrors pushed oyt just to get the caravan home {only 80miles} and see whats what..... will see if Paddocks have the longer wolf arms in stock also just incase

 

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rickdulas

Active Member

• Jun 23, 2011

• #6

Hi
I'm sure it was mentioned on here a while ago that the bigger LDV vans use the same mirrors as the wolf. May be cheaper from your local scrappy.
HTH
Rick

 

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Litch

Well-Known Member

• Jun 23, 2011

• #7

Plenty of places sell them and they are so reasonable there is no need to go searching the scrapyard. Long arm c/w standard head or long arm c/w large head, both are available for about £20 each.