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Bogart



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Towing mirrors

Do I need a pair of towing mirrors for a FL2 as they seem so much bigger than any standard car mirror and protrude out a lot further?
Thanks

Post #267100 17th Jun 2015 12:04 pm
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cqr



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That's a good question
I have towing mirrors but only look in to my car mirrors
I was thinking off not fitting them, just not sure that's legal 2008 xs
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hinchy



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If your caravan is wider than your car and most caravans are then you need towing mirrors it's the law. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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Post #267107 17th Jun 2015 12:42 pm
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Though the mirrors are large and the width to the extremities is wider than a D4 you still cannot see the regulated area behind the van, unless you have a narrow van like an Eriba or early Van Royce. The answer is you need towing mirrors and I would suggest Milenco Grand Aero. http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-tips/towing-mirrors.html my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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Post #267109 17th Jun 2015 12:46 pm
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muddywheels



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I have a set of these for sale on CaravanTalk but can post them on here if required to comply with site rules Thumbs Up

http://www.caravantalk.co.uk/community/cla...rrors-bag/

Used them on my RRS and worked well Bow down Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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Bogart



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Buggar me I hate laws.

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dunkley201



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I understand your frustration, B. However, the laws are there for yours and other's safety. When towing a standard width caravan without having extended mirrors fitted you have a massive blind spot, especially on the near side. Definitely not good when you are towing on the Continent.

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npinks



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Bogart wrote:
Buggar me I hate laws.

i think there is a law about that too in certain countries, I'd just buy the mirrors if i was you Whistle Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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muddywheels



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Rolling with laughter Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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cqr



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As I understand it if you can see right down the side off your van inc rear corners it's ok
I may be wrong lol 2008 xs
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That is correct cqr! Thumbs Up 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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muddywheels



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Never one to miss an opportunity Whistle

In case you can't view mine on CT these are them http://shop.highbridgecaravans.co.uk/milen...YGT5_lViko

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£30 to you kind sir plus delivery which shouldn't be much Very Happy

It will also avoid you being Censored too Laughing Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

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hinchy



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cqr wrote:
As I understand it if you can see right down the side off your van inc rear corners it's ok
I may be wrong lol

your wrong cqr its not just seeing down the sides, you have see a wider view.can't remember the exact figure what it is but if you get pulled for not having them it's 3 points per mirror and up to £1000 fine so I wouldn't even think about driving with out them. The law changed in 2010. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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tim_roberts



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Have a look at this, it explains it perfectly:

http://www.caravanwise.co.uk/caravan-tips/towing-mirrors.html

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64033



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mirrors

There is a legal requirement for you to have mirrors that allow you to see clearly an area that is 4 metres wide from the side of your caravan at a distance 20 metres behind the driver. A caravan is significantly wider than a car even a large 4x4 and you simply can't comply with the law unless you fit towing mirrors.

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