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Old 11-22-2010, 03:22 PM
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2011 Expedition tow mirror alternatives

Looking for some type of custom fit tow mirror extentions (****) or something.

Don't tow alot so I don't have an interest in spending big money on Factory Tow Mirrors.

But would like to find out wants out there.
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Old 11-22-2010, 06:48 PM
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McKesh. See the website.





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Old 11-23-2010, 10:26 AM
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Really!!!

I was hoping for more than a mirrors straped on with a bundgy cords.

Is this the best we can come up with?

I guess If I was going for the duct tape solution that might work
 
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Old 11-23-2010, 05:27 PM
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You looking at my photos? Not a scrap of bungee cord there. You looking for utility or cosmetics? To be sure I remove these except when actually towing.

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Old 11-23-2010, 06:10 PM
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You looking at my photos? Not a scrap of bungee cord there. You looking for utility or cosmetics? To be sure I remove these except when actually towing.

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Looks like a nice set up to me. Anything other than the factory mirrors mounted to the truck on a full time basis would be ugly as hell. At least these can be stowed away until needed again.
 
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:05 AM
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I mount the McKesh mirrors wider than the trailer body. Like cat whiskers, it the mirrors fit, the camper fits. Tended to brush back the tool takers in the before-EZPass days. And at this width I can see what's close behind the camper.

Yeah they're "stylish." They're also starting their 9th season of towing next spring. Worked for my Explorer and now for my Expedition.

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agreed with Chuck

 
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The white strap is much more stylish against the white paint! I also twist the lower section of my straps. Since the photo was taken. Stops the buzz from the wind.

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Old 11-25-2010, 07:23 AM
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I wish there was a way to retro fit the F150 tow mirrors, I love them and with the lift and size of my expi it would make it that much bigger
 
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I have the Mckesh too. I have had vibraition at high wind speeds, even with the straps twisted 1 turn.
Don't waste your time on the **** UNIVERSAL mirrors. They won't hold work with the textured mirror surface of the expy. Not a bad idea with the ratchet strap, but the they always sagged and the adjustment feet are ****-poor.
**** made the custom slip ons for my last vehicle and they worked great. I've requested to them for the 07+expys, but no release yet.
 
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