I've had my new Tundra for less than 48 hours now...5.7 Limited double cab 4X4, Timberland Mica, red-rock interior (replacing a 2002 Tundra). I'll be using it to tow a horse trailer, 5500-7000lbs, 18.5 ft long. I managed to get the factory-installed tow mirrors.
I've never used tow mirrors before, and I've seen a few posts here that give me hope that I'll love them once I get used to them and figure out how to use them. So far, though, they have me completely confused - I don't know where to look and can't figure out how to adjust them to get rid of the blind spot on the passenger side.
Anyone with experience have any hints about how to adjust the top and bottom parts for best visibility, both without a trailer, when my main goal is to see in the lane next to me, and also with a trailer, when I also really want to see behind me? I have no idea what to do with the bottom part in particular.
I noticed that there are two positions for the mirror - kind of angled in a bit towards the truck, and at an almost ninety-degree angle to it. I have it at the angled-in position - is there any reason I'd ever want it in the other position?
So far I'm loving the truck, though I haven't towed with it yet - still getting my hitch set up. For some reason, the electrical connector and chains on my trailer, which were plenty long enough to reach my old Tundra, need to be extended a bit to reach the plug and hitch receiver on the new one. Must have to do with where the hitch receiver is set on the new truck, and also the shank might be longer...
Anyway, I'd appreciate any help anyone can offer!
I've never used tow mirrors before, and I've seen a few posts here that give me hope that I'll love them once I get used to them and figure out how to use them. So far, though, they have me completely confused - I don't know where to look and can't figure out how to adjust them to get rid of the blind spot on the passenger side.
Anyone with experience have any hints about how to adjust the top and bottom parts for best visibility, both without a trailer, when my main goal is to see in the lane next to me, and also with a trailer, when I also really want to see behind me? I have no idea what to do with the bottom part in particular.
I noticed that there are two positions for the mirror - kind of angled in a bit towards the truck, and at an almost ninety-degree angle to it. I have it at the angled-in position - is there any reason I'd ever want it in the other position?
So far I'm loving the truck, though I haven't towed with it yet - still getting my hitch set up. For some reason, the electrical connector and chains on my trailer, which were plenty long enough to reach my old Tundra, need to be extended a bit to reach the plug and hitch receiver on the new one. Must have to do with where the hitch receiver is set on the new truck, and also the shank might be longer...
Anyway, I'd appreciate any help anyone can offer!