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08/5/2011 at 7:48am
 Location: Lancs
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Sorry if this has been answered elsewhere. I've just bought a pair of ROCK SOLID towing mirrors and 1 is flat glass and 1 is convex. Pardon my ignorance as this is our first caravan but why are they not both flat glass? Is there a specific reason??

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08/5/2011 at 10:08am
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I do know the convex lenses give you a wider angle view, but why they are different I couldn't say.
maybe you use the convex one on the side that has the biggest blind spot. (but I'm only guessing)
I have flat mirrors both sides, but my standard car mirrors are pretty big anyway so they only serve to remind me I'm towing!!

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08/5/2011 at 3:46pm
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Flat normally on the passenger side, convex on the driver's.
Convex gives a wider view.


08/5/2011 at 3:53pm
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Many thanks, that makes sense! To be honest I've never liked convex or concave mirrors as they don't give a true view of whats going on imho. At least I now know which one goes on which side!!







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