Mirror Extenders On 2005 GMC Envoy SLT - Event Date: 05 Apr 2019 - 11 Apr 2019

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Good afternoon everyone!

New Rpod ownership day fast approaching.  2 weeks from today we’ll be at RVNation just outside Cincinnati getting ourselves acclimated.  Then it’s off to Indiana for our first ever weekend camping trip with our new Rpod!!!!

Two issues I still need help with.  I will deal with them separately.  Thanks in advance for your help.

Looking to purchase mirror extenders for our 2005 GMC Envoy SLT.  Initial research suggested possibly a CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Slip-on for both driver and passenger sides.  

Then I came across the etrailer.com website, and they suggested a set of K-Source clip ones that supposedly install easily by clipping to the lip around the edge of the mirror housings and are very secure. Part #KS3891-2.  Not sure whether etrailer.com carries the CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Slip-on-mirrors.

As a relative newbie to the trailer towing world, I thought I could just go out and purchase a standard slip-on, just like a TV remote.  Since then I’ve learned that mirror extenders are somewhat specific to the towing vehicle, and that not all of them fit securely onto your mirrors.

So, looking for some suggestions.

Thanks again,
Jack

2019 1/2 10th Anniversary Rpod 179
2005 GMC Emvoy SLT

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IrishDream Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 21 Dec 2018 Location: Traverse Cty MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 23	Calendar Event: Mirror Extenders On 2005 GMC Envoy SLT Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 3:46pm
	Good afternoon everyone! New Rpod ownership day fast approaching. 2 weeks from today we’ll be at RVNation just outside Cincinnati getting ourselves acclimated. Then it’s off to Indiana for our first ever weekend camping trip with our new Rpod!!!! Two issues I still need help with. I will deal with them separately. Thanks in advance for your help. Looking to purchase mirror extenders for our 2005 GMC Envoy SLT. Initial research suggested possibly a CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Slip-on for both driver and passenger sides. Then I came across the etrailer.com website, and they suggested a set of K-Source clip ones that supposedly install easily by clipping to the lip around the edge of the mirror housings and are very secure. Part #KS3891-2. Not sure whether etrailer.com carries the CIPA Custom Towing Mirror Slip-on-mirrors. As a relative newbie to the trailer towing world, I thought I could just go out and purchase a standard slip-on, just like a TV remote. Since then I’ve learned that mirror extenders are somewhat specific to the towing vehicle, and that not all of them fit securely onto your mirrors. So, looking for some suggestions. Thanks again, Jack 2019 1/2 10th Anniversary Rpod 179 2005 GMC Emvoy SLT

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2587	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 4:28pm
	The r-Pod, unless you're getting a 195, is narrow enough that you probably don't need mirror extenders. Our Dakota is not as wide as a standard truck and I can see fine with our stock mirrors. Before buying our Pod, I bought a couple of slide on mirrors in anticipation of needing them. It turned out they were unnecessary and are now collecting dust in the garage. Years ago, I had a Dodge 1500 that I used to tow a cargo trailer that was wide enough to need mirror extenders. I bought a set of slide on that fit over the stock mirrors and they worked just fine. Slip on mirrors are specific to each vehicle, but there are a number of sellers and you shouldn't have any problem finding a pair that fit fine, if it turns out you need or want them. Good luck on picking up you new Pod.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost

crw8sr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 12 Oct 2017 Location: Omaha Nebraska Online Status: Offline Posts: 328	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 4:54pm
	Congratulations on your Pod. I have a set of extenders, used them once or twice and found I can see fine without them.
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GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2629	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 5:51pm
	We don't need extenders with our F-150, but it is probably a bit wider than an Envoy (but I don't know for sure). As others have said, you may want to try it without them, as one of the advantages of an R-pod is that they are narrower than your garden variety travel trailer.
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offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 04 Apr 2019 at 6:23pm
	+1, I don't need extenders on my Highlander either. Try it without them first and see if you have any issues.
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Posted: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:07am
	Although I can see pretty much adequately with our Frontier and 179, I opted to go for towing mirrors from 1A Auto. https://www.1aauto.com/search?q=towing+mirror+pair The ones I got for our Nissan Frontier are manual extend, but electrically controlled, heated mirrors. They also have the convex mirror section that assists with a wider field of view. When extended, they provide an even better view of what is behind us while I am towing. They also make my little Frontier look like a grown-up truck. They aren't cheap, but I figure they are worth the cost for the better view they provide, not just while towing, but for everyday driving. They are not hard to install either in the Frontier. I would think they are not difficult to install in other vehicles either.
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Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Posted: 05 Apr 2019 at 2:36pm
	I don't want to be a party pooper, but ... #1 Are you sure you need one?? The r-pod is pretty narrow. #2 Will/Does the mirror extend so far out, and be so low, that pedestrians, and especially bicyclists, are in danger as you go past them??

DavMar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Aug 2017 Location: Lexington, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 592	Posted: 05 Apr 2019 at 9:44pm
	I use mirror extenders and I'd recommend that you do too. Why you may ask when it seems you can see okay around your camper with your rear view mirrors? One work SAFETY, enough said....
	Dave & Marlene J with Zoey the wonder dog. 2017 Rpod 180 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 Lexington, NC

offgrid Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jul 2018 Online Status: Offline Posts: 5290	Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 2:15am
	Perceptions of what's safe and unsafe vary a lot. When that happens I'm interested in what the regs say. https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-mirrors/ Here's a link to a digest of mirror regs by state and province. Most of them are pretty fuzzy. The most common is a requirement to see a minimum of 200ft to the rear. Iowa requires you to retract extension mirrors when not towing. I happen to be in HI ATM (not with my pod) and apparently there are no mirror requirements at all here. Hang loose!
	1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold

Happy Tripping Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 May 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 473	Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 7:50am
	I don't think enuf emphasis has been put on other's safety, especially bicyclists. Standard side view mirrors are a hazard, about 1/20 bicycle injuries are due to them. See Table 2 https://injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/21/4/221 Sticking on an additional extension can't make it better.