Folks,
On my last two TV's I have used the CIPA slip-on mirrors. Both TV's have been F-150's. With the clamp on style mirrors vibration is a constant problem and those McKesh ones cost many $$. Owners that have used them seem satisfied with the McKesh, but I can say the same thing.
First of all, they cost about $30 per side at Camping World. So we're talking $60 a set versus $130-$150.
Second, they slip on in seconds. Then you slip in a little wedge and tighten a knurled knob on the back against it. In most cases, you don't have to give them any thought until the next trip. I had one work loose on one side once, but I was immediately alerted by the change in the view, so I stopped and tightened it.
Next, I have never noticed any vibration problem. If I hit a bump big enough the vibrate the stock mirrors on the truck, the CIPA's only vibrate the same, and this is very rare.
Another aspect is that I can see the sight lines converge at a point a couple of car lengths behind the TM. A small car can hide directly behind the trailer, but not an suv or pickup since I can see their roof in my inside rear view mirror. The wiggle technique can quickly expose any bozo following real close to the trailer, but what can you do anyway? (Perhaps a rear mounted, remotely operated paint ball gun?)
A final point is that these mirrors have slots to expose any stock mirror mounted, rear-facing turn signal indicators. If your TV has these you could instantly see a difference in the lights if the mirror began to slip off.
BTW, I also have little convex mirrors mounted in the corners of my OEM mirrors. I always check these for blind spot coverage before changing lanes.
So, I would recommend taking a look at these before plunking down so much money.
Tom
Tow Mirror Extensions for 4Runner
2720SD
Linear Mode
