Towing Mirrors

Dawn · 9th September 2017, 11:46

I am not sure whether I legally need mirrors or not with my caravan being a folder - but, I want to be on the safe side. What brand mirrors are people using with their 75, so I know they fit!

Thanks

JonMs · 9th September 2017, 17:46

I use Milenco Aeros. They fit nice and securely. Only downside is that with them fitted you may not be able to electrically adjust your mirrors. I don't find this a problem though.

Dawn · 9th September 2017, 20:50

I am getting more and more people tell me I don't need them. Any comments? I can see the total area surrounding my caravan, as it folds down well below what I can see via my review as well as side mirrors. It literally flat packs, hence me purchasing.

macafee2 · 9th September 2017, 20:54

does this help?
https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/carava...g-mirrors.html

I think if trailer is wider then car you need them.

I use milenco but find I need to tilt the cars mirrors down so the milenco one will fit

macafee2

JonMs · 11th September 2017, 08:12

As the post above: Hitch up ... place someone 20m back and get them to move from 0 to 4m from the side line of your trailer on both sides .... if you can see them all the time you are legal, if not, get extension mirrors.

Goldrover · 12th September 2017, 20:26

We use Maypole towing mirrors, they are a good fit.

Jim Jamieson · 12th September 2017, 20:36

I've used Milenco's for 6 years on both the 75 and the XF and find they fit ok.
Yes they are a tight fit on the chromed mirrors but I can still adjust the electric mirrors. Just one note make sure they're on nice and tight. I lost one just a few miles from home and I reckon I had slacked it off on the car mirror whilst adjusting the Milenco. I always do a test for tightness after adjusting them now.

BTW the mirror that came off was intact and lying on the road. I pulled up and walked back to collect but just yards off it, a car driver hadn't spotted it on the outside lane and smashed it to pieces

RPWC · 12th September 2017, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Jamieson

I've used Milenco's for 6 years on both the 75 and the XF and find they fit ok.
Yes they are a tight fit on the chromed mirrors but I can still adjust the electric mirrors. Just one note make sure they're on nice and tight. I lost one just a few miles from home and I reckon I had slacked it off on the car mirror whilst adjusting the Milenco. I always do a test for tightness after adjusting them now.

BTW the mirror that came off was intact and lying on the road. I pulled up and walked back to collect but just yards off it, a car driver hadn't spotted it on the outside lane and smashed it to pieces

That happened to me once, I was using square fit aftermarket mirrors, and it got sucked off the car, by a wagon passing the other way, at speed. I know have a pair of genuine 75 towing mirrors. Dawn ,I don't think you will need any.

Dawn · 13th September 2017, 20:18

I don't think I will need them, I can see over the top of it in the rearview, so there are no gaps in my vision. However, I have been told the law considers the rearview supplementary, so it doesn't count. Basically, if a cop sits in my car and he can't see everything from the wing mirrors, I can get fined. My luck this year has been catastrophic, so I have ordered a set. Its cheaper than points and £1000 fine they can give!

RPWC · 14th September 2017, 08:16

I must admit I don't bother fitting them when I bring the caravan back from the farm,where it is stored, about 7 miles away.

9th September 2017, 11:46	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Towing Mirrors I am not sure whether I legally need mirrors or not with my caravan being a folder - but, I want to be on the safe side. What brand mirrors are people using with their 75, so I know they fit! Thanks

14th September 2017, 08:16	#10
RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,188 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	I must admit I don't bother fitting them when I bring the caravan back from the farm,where it is stored, about 7 miles away. __________________ Cheers. Rich…

9th September 2017, 17:46	#2
JonMs Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ilkley Posts: 152 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	I use Milenco Aeros. They fit nice and securely. Only downside is that with them fitted you may not be able to electrically adjust your mirrors. I don't find this a problem though.

9th September 2017, 20:50	#3
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I am getting more and more people tell me I don't need them. Any comments? I can see the total area surrounding my caravan, as it folds down well below what I can see via my review as well as side mirrors. It literally flat packs, hence me purchasing.

9th September 2017, 20:54	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,949 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	does this help? https://www.caravanwise.co.uk/carava...g-mirrors.html I think if trailer is wider then car you need them. I use milenco but find I need to tilt the cars mirrors down so the milenco one will fit macafee2

11th September 2017, 08:12	#5
JonMs Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ilkley Posts: 152 Thanks: 39 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	As the post above: Hitch up ... place someone 20m back and get them to move from 0 to 4m from the side line of your trailer on both sides .... if you can see them all the time you are legal, if not, get extension mirrors.

12th September 2017, 20:36	#7
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I've used Milenco's for 6 years on both the 75 and the XF and find they fit ok. Yes they are a tight fit on the chromed mirrors but I can still adjust the electric mirrors. Just one note make sure they're on nice and tight. I lost one just a few miles from home and I reckon I had slacked it off on the car mirror whilst adjusting the Milenco. I always do a test for tightness after adjusting them now. BTW the mirror that came off was intact and lying on the road. I pulled up and walked back to collect but just yards off it, a car driver hadn't spotted it on the outside lane and smashed it to pieces

13th September 2017, 20:18	#9
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I don't think I will need them, I can see over the top of it in the rearview, so there are no gaps in my vision. However, I have been told the law considers the rearview supplementary, so it doesn't count. Basically, if a cop sits in my car and he can't see everything from the wing mirrors, I can get fined. My luck this year has been catastrophic, so I have ordered a set. Its cheaper than points and £1000 fine they can give!