Blind spot

[Exwindsurfer]

Just fitted a blind spot mirrow to van been meaning to do it for a while

 

[1807truckman]

Thought that what the lower mirror for with it being a wide angle mirror.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Thought that what the lower mirror for with it being a wide angle mirror.

It's does to a point but it not wide enough for me .

 

[The laird]

Wa

Just fitted a blind spot mirrow to van been meaning to do it for a whileView attachment 67719

still a waste o time imho you still cannae see them solars jeffffs

 

[runnach]

Wa

still a waste o time imho you still cannae see them solars jeffffs

Gordon, Jeff’s next van project.

 

[Pudsey Bear]

I just use the bottom ones adjusted as far out as they go, if I need the see the front corners I wind em back in again.

 

[TJBi]

Thought that what the lower mirror for with it being a wide angle mirror.

The lower mirror is not sufficiently wide-angle for me to see vehicles approaching from the passenger side when pulling out at awkwardly angled junctions. I've tried a convex mirror attached to the passenger sun visor, which sometimes helps but takes time to deploy and does not give full coverage. Something like this could be the solution. @Exwindsurfer, have you taken any measures to obviate theft of the mirror?

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Junctions are a big problem if on your own, I do my best to approach the road as near to 90 as possible to have a better view but you can't always do that.

 

[TJBi]

Junctions are a big problem if on your own, I do my best to approach the road as near to 90 as possible to have a better view but you can't always do that.

That's right. There are two locally at which it's totally impossible and many others encountered over the years - usually with a passenger, fortunately!

 

[Exwindsurfer]

The lower mirror is not sufficiently wide-angle for me to see vehicles approaching from the passenger side when pulling out at awkwardly angled junctions. I've tried a convex mirror attached to the passenger sun visor, which sometimes helps but takes time to deploy and does not give full coverage. Something like this could be the solution. @Exwindsurfer, have you taken any measures to obviate theft of the mirror?

It's was only 8 quid plus I had to alter it to get the angle I wanted. I have to say its spot on now.

 

[TJBi]

It's was only 8 quid plus I had the alter it to get the angle I wanted. I have to say its spot on now.

It was an automotive review site that referred to the theft issue with a number of blind spot mirrors that are fastened in this way and said that it would be a hassle having to remove and reinstall every night. And of course, it's not just the cost, it's also the inconvenience of no longer having it available until replaced.

 

[runnach]

It's was only 8 quid plus I had the alter it to get the angle I wanted. I have to say its spot on now.

Aye Jeff, spot on, wait till the next time you clean your specs

 

[Exwindsurfer]

It was an automotive review site that referred to the theft issue with a number of blind spot mirrors that are fastened in this way and said that it would be a hassle having to remove and reinstall every night. And of course, it's not just the cost, it's also the inconvenience of no longer having it available until replaced.

It would take less than 5 sec to remove if i want to.

 

[korky]

It's was only 8 quid plus I had to alter it to get the angle I wanted. I have to say its spot on now.

I use one on my Ducato, for the reasons you have mentioned. Essential at oblique junctions over the pond when driving solo. Does your one move up and down as well as from side to side? I currently use one that does this, from Halfords, but the mirror area is a bit small and the quality is so poor the mirror surface degrades quite quickly. If anyone knows where I can get a larger mirror that moves in both planes please put a linky up.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

yes mine moves both ways mind you i had to alter the bracket a bit to get the angle i wanted .

 

[GMJ]

OP - do you have a link for the mirrors?

 

[trevskoda]

Have these on my van, very handy.

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Wa

still a waste o time imho you still cannae see them solars jeffffs

Your a cheeky sod Gordon lolololol

 

[Exwindsurfer]

OP - do you have a link for the mirrors?

Sold by meticulous_38
As you can see I altered it to get a better angle just cut a slot and swiveled round a bit .

 

[Exwindsurfer]

Found this one on Ebay your getting a pair for what I payed for one lololol