Extendable Towing mirrors

[maxpower220]

I wonder if you could unbolt the mirror from the door. Then make a 3d printed extension block in the shape of the mirror base , maybe 4 inches. Then bolt the mirror to the block, extend the wire as required and bolt the block to the door. Doesn't seem to hard or expensive. Kind of like a wheel spacer.

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[whiteglad]

The Thorn adapters give an extra 5.5" per side, and I added 2" convex mirrors to each Rampage mirror. "Everyone" wants the windshield to be hinged, so about the only place to put the mirrors is on the doors. A simple extension would make it that much easier to break them off. I suspect they are relatively small and tight in towards the doors so brush on trails doesn't break them.

 

[SwampNut]

When I have some time and am willing to be outside in 110 degree heat, I plan to remove a mirror and see about modeling it to print an extension. It shouldn't be super hard, but my CAD skills are super low. I would bet that the wires have enough slack to work. The annoyance could be how much effort it is to add and remove them, don't know.

 

[tstugel]

Yeah, we could use clip-on mirrors, suction cup mirrors, strap-on mirrors, etc. But to quote another forum member from a discussion on trailer brake controllers last year, "that's so 90s". It's the principle. We shouldn't have to do that on trucks that cost this much and are advertised for towing.

I'm going to hold out for a Mopar or aftermarket full replacement mirror that allows proper range of adjustment and field of view.

I wouldn't hold your breath over this as none of the manufacturers care to listen to their consumers on details like this. They only focus on what gets them media coverage. Clearly whoever designed the Gladiator doesn't use a pickup like a pickup. I don't have an issue with that, but as you said this pickup was marketed as a pickup and should have the pickup basics......

 

[tstugel]

I am thinking of 2 options:

1. Tap out the bottom of the door mirrors and install some type of quick connect rail (t-slot or something like it) that an auxiliary tow mirror can mount to.
2. Create a adjustable secondary mirror that mounts off of the hood / window frame area for use while towing and when doors are off.

great idea! You could use a Picatinny rail mount for this. They make all kinds of lengths and are a very secure mounting rail.

 

[rolape2]

Sorry for resurrections, but question still stands.
I have an idea to build adapters to use Chevy truck tow mirrors. Does anybody have a pair of scrap stock mirrors? Be a lot easier with a scrap pair of mirrors. And Yes I will make then available as cheap as I can when done. You will have to source your own Chevy mirrors. I already have a pair. When I get adapters working I will see if I can get "power" mirrors working.

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