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Are these little extra mirrors on my car for towing a caravan?

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KatyMac · 23/04/2021 19:26

The ones at the bottom?

Or do I need to but the extra ones too?

Are these little extra mirrors on my car for towing a caravan?
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dementedpixie · 23/04/2021 19:32

Do the caravan ones not stick out further so you can see round the side of the caravan?

giftswap2020 · 23/04/2021 19:36

I thought they were to help see in the blind spot? Could be wrong though?

MrsArchchancellorRidcully · 23/04/2021 19:45

No. Caravan mirrors are legally required and stick out and have to be attached. Yours are to help with your blind spot

KatyMac · 23/04/2021 20:56

Cool thanks!

Do I have to buy one specific to my car or are they one size fits all?

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DogInATent · 23/04/2021 21:27

They're either blind-spot or reversing mirrors. It depends how they're angled. Caravan mirrors have to stick out far enough to see down the side of the caravan which is usually wider than the car. Because cars and caravans come in different widths you'll need a set of mirrors that can be adjusted to suit the exact combination.

KatyMac · 23/04/2021 21:45

Thanks, how do i work that out?

Or do I go to halfords and let them sort me out

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LostArcher · 23/04/2021 22:10

Get the Milenco ones. They have a screw clamps to fix on each mirror.

KatyMac · 24/04/2021 09:53

Thanks looking now

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QueenofLouisiana · 24/04/2021 14:03

If you have an eight feet wide van, you may need extra long mirrors. You need to be able to see the rear of the van.

KatyMac · 24/04/2021 14:43

My car is 1850 and I think the caravan is about 1920

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KatyMac · 25/04/2021 09:02

Off to look at second hand milenco mirrors at lunchtime - thanks

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KatyMac · 25/04/2021 13:42

Got them - they will fit fine 🙂

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