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07/8/2011 at 5:28pm
Location: Berkshire Outfit: No current outfit
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Hi,
Can anyone reccomend a good quality (i.e decent) set of towing mirrors suitable for a vauxhall Vectra? We will be collecting our first van in a few weeks and although I have looked at lots on the internet I would rather know which are the better ones to get........and the ones to avoid!
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07/8/2011 at 5:33pm
Location: Manchester Outfit: Vango Inspire 600
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We've tried Suck & See mirrors but they only lasted 3 trips before one flew off while we were driving. We were also not keen on them because the suction part attaches over your cars own mirrors so you have no visibility out of them & rely entirely on the towing mirrors.
We've now bought the Pyramid Rock Steady mirrors & will use them for the 1st time next weekend. We chose them because they seem to attach securely to the car & leave the view through the cars mirrors free too.
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07/8/2011 at 5:40pm
Location: north wales Outfit: Sprite+Quattro+FB
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It was lucky that the suck and see mirror didn't hit another vehicle. If they made them to fit our car I would go for the EMUK mirror.
07/8/2011 at 5:43pm
Location: Manchester Outfit: Vango Inspire 600
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Quote: Originally posted by brianconwy on 07/8/2011
It was lucky that the suck and see mirror didn't hit another vehicle. If they made them to fit our car I would go for the EMUK mirror.
Very lucky - scared the living daylights out of us! If we'd been going faster it could have caused all sorts of damage and/or injury. We'd used the elastic safety strap but it just ripped it apart as it came off. I know other people rate them but we'll never buy anything that relies on suction with a flimsy safety strap again.------------- Vanessa
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07/8/2011 at 5:47pm
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We've had suck it and see but were to wobbly, we have milenco grand aero now and have to say expensive but worth it, don't budge an inch.Post last edited on 07/08/2011 18:14:31------------- "I'm a fool for my dogs"
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07/8/2011 at 5:58pm
Location: N Yorkshire Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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milenco grand aero...brilliant , had no problems with ours in the 3 years we`ve had them
07/8/2011 at 5:58pm
Location: Eastbourne East Sussex Outfit: Elddis WistonGT
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Hi
I had the suck & see ones, but found they wouldnt stick when the car mirrors were wet, now got milenco ones.
07/8/2011 at 5:59pm
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I can recommend the pyramid ones------------- hawk
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07/8/2011 at 6:13pm
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We are using the milenco Grand aero hubby thinks they are great as he can get a good all round view. A bit pricey but he swears they are great.
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07/8/2011 at 6:42pm
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Milenco grand aeros - superb!------------- Gail
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07/8/2011 at 7:06pm
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http://www.discover.co.uk/vehicle-accessories-spares/mirrors/milenco-twin-pack-flat
I also have the milenco grand aeros, novice caravanner no problems using them. I also have a vectra. Perfect fit on them.
Good luck with your first van.
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07/8/2011 at 9:07pm
Location: Rushden Northants Outfit: Mercedes 614D Conversion
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Has anyone checked them for the 250/200mm protrusion dimension from the car bodywork?
They look to be well outside that in the adverts I have seen.
250mm or 200mm for earlier vehicles. 10" or 8" in old money.
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07/8/2011 at 9:14pm
Location: N Yorkshire Outfit: Xc60 D5 Abbey Vogue
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they are adjustable
08/8/2011 at 10:03am
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In defence of the suck it and see mirrors i have had a pair of these for 3 years (and i tow a lot) and they have never fallen off, been wobbly, or any thing else i place the mirrors in the corners that way you can still see out of the door mirrors
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