None available..the only real good towing mirror for a Tundra is the Mckesh Mirror.
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Originally Posted by rwidman
Has anyone found an aftermarket mirror extention for towing that will fit a Tundra? They seem to be available for Ford, Chevy, & Dodge.
If you are looking for replacement, extendable replacements for the OEM outside mirrors, AFAIK none of the aftermarket mirror companies are making any such towing mirrors for a Tundra. Tundras simply don't have the sales volume of Chevy/Ford/Dodge pickups.
CIPA and a couple of other manufacturers do make clip on or strap on mirrors that extend the view of the stock mirrors. Unfortunately I've yet to hear of anyone who's truly happy with these...apparently all of these clip on/strap on mirrors vibrate so badly as to be essentially useless.
The Mckesh mirrors from Hensley are the only aftermarket mirrors that are universally considered to work exceptionally well for towing with little to no vibration on Tundras. However, they are pretty expensive (baseprice is currently $124 for a pair) and they are not very attractive. FWIW, CIPA does make a knockoff mirror that appears to to be identical to the McKesh's at a much lower price...but it's reported to be of much lower quality and vibrates a lot.
Bottom line is Mckesh Mirrors are the only really good towing mirrors for a Tundra...unfortunately they are pricey, not very attractive, and not an OEM looking extendable mirror. I personally have McKesh mirrors and am extremely happy with them (no vibration, excellent construction quality, very easy to mount/dismount).
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In addition to what Ray wrote, the width of the Tundra, being less than a full sized truck, requires extension mirrors with more span. If towing an 8' wide trailer, you need at least 8' from the inside edge of one mirror to the inside edge of the other, measured across the cab.
Ditto on the McKesh recommendation. Check ebay...sometimes you'll find a set there.
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I 2nd, 3rd, and 4th what Ray and Ken have said. They are the best mirrors for towing!!!!!
I also have them and wouldnt trade them for anything.
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Thanks everyone for the info. I'll look into the ones mentioned. I tow a boat eight and one half feet wide so it's difficult at times. When I'm driving or backing straight, I can see the outside of the trailer but unless I'm backing to the driver's side it's pretty much blind. I haven't hit anything yet, though.
I just purchased a set of extended mirrors called Tow-N-See from my local RV Dealer. I paid just a little over $50 dollars for a set of two. They are quick and easy to mount and they work great! I am very pleased with them. Take a look at the manufacturers website for additional information. http://www.tow-n-see.com/
I bought of pair of clip on types from Walmart when I bought my trailer. At first they tended to slip and vibrate, but I finally figured out how to attach them properly and they have been great since. I think you can see them in one of my pics.
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