Towing with standard mirrors

[Jus Cruisin]

OK, I'm getting jazzed with the new Ram . But, I don't want to give up the 360° camera. So, no trailer mirrors.

Anyone towing a car trailer with the standard mirrors?

 

[clay282]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFV7DI...olid=2MCOAA5YNOYNM&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Got them for more than one truck. They work great... use them as needed.

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Gold call. **** might sell something for the new Ram, too. That'll be the solution.

 

[14hemiexpress]

If it's a open car trailer you'll be fine I'm sure. You'll only want the tow mirrors on enclosed. I have towed several cars with standard mirrors and never had a issue.

 

[McBroom]

I remember when there was no tow mirrors. All there was was what come on the truck. Yes I’m talking bout the good ol days. Back when seatbelts were optional and so was insurance...
We didn’t have tow mirrors we just used the skills that were passed down from the generations before.


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 6.4L. USMC (ret)

 

[WakeWise]

I tow this X-30 with standard mirrors fine...but I'm old school and have never had tow mirrors.

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[22hemi13]

I rarely use my tow mirrors. They’re UGLY WHEN UP and it’s annoying adjusting them after towing. But I tow gooseneck cattle trailers and flatbeds. If I pulled a solid trailer I’d prolly use em more though

 

[Ramit355]

I remember when there was no tow mirrors. All there was was what come on the truck. Yes I’m talking bout the good ol days. Back when seatbelts were optional and so was insurance...
We didn’t have tow mirrors we just used the skills that were passed down from the generations before.


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 6.4L. USMC (ret)

hehe...I remember the days back then....My dad carried a little hand mirror held out the window with one hand while he parked the big camper backing in tight spots! I also remember most trailers back in the day had rear gards so u could feel the small "Bump" when backing in some places back when all had bumpers including cars! No one payed much attention....of course that will not work today!

 

[McBroom]

hehe...I remember the days back then....My dad carried a little hand mirror held out the window with one hand while he parked the big camper backing in tight spots! I also remember most trailers back in the day had rear gards so u could feel the small "Bump" when backing in some places back when all had bumpers including cars! No one payed much attention....of course that will not work today!

And don’t forget we used our kids for ground guides to. They learned a lot from it and also taught them how to back and pull trailers.


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 Off Road. 6.4L. USMC (ret)

 

[Ramit355]

And don’t forget we used our kids for ground guides to. They learned a lot from it and also taught them how to back and pull trailers.


I Love My 2018 RAM 2500HD 4x4 Off Road. 6.4L. USMC (ret)

Ha ha....For Sure!!

 

[TruckNut]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AFV7DI...olid=2MCOAA5YNOYNM&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Got them for more than one truck. They work great... use them as needed.

Thanks, just ordered myself a pair.

 

[brainwash]

Thanks, just ordered myself a pair.

Was getting ready to order these too, but read a number of reviews regarding the vibration issue. Going to keep looking. There's a similar thread going on here... https://www.ramforum.com/threads/after-market-mirrors.119833/

 

[runamuck]

I rarely use my tow mirrors. They’re UGLY WHEN UP and it’s annoying adjusting them after towing. But I tow gooseneck cattle trailers and flatbeds. If I pulled a solid trailer I’d prolly use em more though

I tried mine when I first got my 2019 but altho I can see more area around my 8' wide trailer, I didnt like all the readjusting after towing so I just leave em in the regular position. they still work better than just the non tow mirrors. I wish they were power folding tho. all my other trucks have been and I miss that. I have 9' garage door on my truck garage and if I dont manually fold one back there are only a few inches clearance on each side so have to be pretty careful backing out.

 

[Ramit355]

I tried mine when I first got my 2019 but altho I can see more area around my 8' wide trailer, I didnt like all the readjusting after towing so I just leave em in the regular position. they still work better than just the non tow mirrors. I wish they were power folding tho. all my other trucks have been and I miss that. I have 9' garage door on my truck garage and if I dont manually fold one back there are only a few inches clearance on each side so have to be pretty careful backing out.

My understanding is the Ram 2500 has power folding tow mirrors! That is a crock!

 

[runamuck]

they should offer those on the 1500's

 

[Ramit355]

they should offer those on the 1500's

yes Sir it would sure be a big help.

 

[Firebird]

I regularly towed an enclosed 30' car trailer with standard mirrors, never had any issues at all.

 

[Steve42]

I'm towing a 23' travel trailer with the standard (Laramie) mirrors without issue. I have extension mirrors that can be attached, but haven't felt the need to use them at all.

 

[Tim7139]

hehe...I remember the days back then....My dad carried a little hand mirror held out the window with one hand while he parked the big camper backing in tight spots! I also remember most trailers back in the day had rear gards so u could feel the small "Bump" when backing in some places back when all had bumpers including cars! No one payed much attention....of course that will not work today!

I remember the massive hood mounted mirrors on cars, trucks, and trailers when people were towing in the '70s and '80s.