Rampage Tow Mirror Adapters for JT/Gladiator

[Thorn-Engineering]

Just got my rampage mirrors and adapters installed. They are going to be great for our trip. Thanks again

Justin,

They look great! Thanks for the order an enjoy!!

T. Andrew Horn
Thorn-Engineering

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[futzin']

Just got my rampage mirrors and adapters installed. They are going to be great for our trip. Thanks again

Good pics. Looks as though the passenger side isn't adding much view. Perhaps the angle of the shot?

Looks like a great product!

 

[TJRjeepn]

Good pics. Looks as though the passenger side isn't adding much view. Perhaps the angle of the shot?

Looks like a great product!

I had yet to really adjust the mirrors so that’s my fault. I just wanted to see how the install was and how they looked. I’ll set them correctly once I’m hooked up to the trailer Next Friday.

 

[DBT]

Just got mine today. The 3500lb Geo Pro I tow is only 7.5' wide, so I needed just a little extra lane visibility. I previously tried a couple universal fit mirror adapters you've all seen from Curt, Camco, etc... even ones that said "No Vibration!" and they were completely useless, and returned to seller. The JK mirrors with THorn adapters were easy to assemble, and work far better. At 65mph while my stock mirrors are perfectly smooth, the extension mirrors do have some vibration with each bump in the road, but it's not nonstop crazy like the previous universal ones. Each vibration dampens out in 0.5 - 1.5 seconds.

Maybe tightening the Velcro strap more would eliminate the vibration completely, but the instructions say not to strap on the mirror too tightly to prevent failure. I can see why, since the plastic width on the JK mirror that the strap grabs is not that thick, and if you used more than 10-15lbs of force, I could see how it might tear the plastic. I might try a thin piece of foam between the new clips and the stock mirror to see if that reduces the vibration further.

But regardless, the combination is completely useful as is, and works better than anything else that has come along until Mopar or somebody else comes out with a entirely new larger heated multisurface mirror that you can pull out from the door 6-9 extra inches.

 

[danielspivey]

I wouldn’t leave home without them when towing!

 

[Thorn-Engineering]

Just got mine today. The 3500lb Geo Pro I tow is only 7.5' wide, so I needed just a little extra lane visibility. I previously tried a couple universal fit mirror adapters you've all seen from Curt, Camco, etc... even ones that said "No Vibration!" and they were completely useless, and returned to seller. The JK mirrors with THorn adapters were easy to assemble, and work far better. At 65mph while my stock mirrors are perfectly smooth, the extension mirrors do have some vibration with each bump in the road, but it's not nonstop crazy like the previous universal ones. Each vibration dampens out in 0.5 - 1.5 seconds.

Maybe tightening the Velcro strap more would eliminate the vibration completely, but the instructions say not to strap on the mirror too tightly to prevent failure. I can see why, since the plastic width on the JK mirror that the strap grabs is not that thick, and if you used more than 10-15lbs of force, I could see how it might tear the plastic. I might try a thin piece of foam between the new clips and the stock mirror to see if that reduces the vibration further.

But regardless, the combination is completely useful as is, and works better than anything else that has come along until Mopar or somebody else comes out with a entirely new larger heated multisurface mirror that you can pull out from the door 6-9 extra inches.

Doug,

Thanks for the feedback and the order!!

T. Andrew Horn
Thorn-Engineering

 

[Jpeazy21]

The adapters and Rampage mirrors are a good fit, and look good enough on the Jeep that I forgot to take them off for a week or two after towing our new travel trailer home from Texas.

They didn't get as far out as I would have liked for the eight foot width of our trailer. This was not unexpected, so we were ready with a rear view camera to plug in to the prewiring on the trailer. That worked super well for getting a sense of what was behind you in the rear blind spot. Highly recommend both for RV type trailering.

What rear camera are you using on the trailer?

 

[72YEARGAP]

What rear camera are you using on the trailer?

Our trailer came pre-wired for the Furrion camera, and as we had a 400 mile tow to get it home from the dealership, I ordered a Furrion camera package on Amazon and took it with me to pick up the trailer. It was a ten minute install in the parking lot before heading home, plug and play.

I subsequently ordered the side cameras for the trailer, but they are more for peace of mind when backing up. The Rampage mirrors are fine for seeing traffic in adjacent lanes, just not the back corners of the rig or what's directly behind with my 8'-0" width.

 

[yoda13]

Are there new links? I wish to buy both.

 

[yoda13]

N/M...found you

 

[KVJ]

@Thorn-Engineering

Last weekend I towed my camper up to Maumee Bay State Park. I remembered afterward you lived in Oak Harbor. Maybe I'll remember if I make it up to East Harbor Campground. Also I thought it a chance to bump this thread up for the those that are getting ready to pull this summer and haven't heard of your adaptors..

 

[Thorn-Engineering]

@Thorn-Engineering

Last weekend I towed my camper up to Maumee Bay State Park. I remembered afterward you lived in Oak Harbor. Maybe I'll remember if I make it up to East Harbor Campground. Also I thought it a chance to bump this thread up for the those that are getting ready to pull this summer and haven't heard of your adaptors..

Kenneth,

Hope Maumee Bay State Park was good!

I'm about the same distance from there as East Harbor State Park. Get ahold of me.

Thanks for the bump!

T. Andrew Horn
Thorn-Engineering

 

[Jclevenger]

These adapters are PERFECT! Love that you saw an unfulfilled need and were able to solve it with 3D printing... it's a bonus to realize that it is an Ohio product!

 

[Thorn-Engineering]

These adapters are PERFECT! Love that you saw an unfulfilled need and were able to solve it with 3D printing... it's a bonus to realize that it is an Ohio product!

Jason, thank you very much! Please share pics and experience with anyone who will listen Thanks again for the order.

T. Andrew Horn
Thorn-Engineering

 

[Murgatroid]

Doug,

Thanks for the feedback and the order!!

T. Andrew Horn
Thorn-Engineering

Order a set last night, got the mirrors today. Picking up a bigger boat Sat. Hope the adapters get here by Fri.

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