[thefatmikepdx]

We just picked up a 20ft Airstream, and are checking to see if anyone has used some Strap on/Velcro/other option towing mirrors? Gimme some feedback yo!

 

[usmc xterra]

I have used the type that kinda add on to the mirrors you already have using two rubber straps and like em. Easy on, easy off, and you can really see. I store em in the box they came in, get a name for ya next time I see em. MC

 

[thefatmikepdx]

Thanks!... How do they work? good? squeeky?

 

[usmc xterra]

No noise, I had no problems out of em. I got em at Wal Mart. They are fully adjustable for many types of mirrors. Very secure when on. MC

 

[Backwoods]

We had strap ons with the lower Pathfinder and I am glad we will not need them due to the height of the X.

Lost a couple mirrors while bushwacking with our high clearance tent trailer, but that may not be an issue (option??) towing an Airstream. I did not like that we had to adjust them each time we used them, and there was a LOT of fibration in wind and higher speeds.

What are the weights on your Airstream? - for when we ungrade - you understand.

 

[thefatmikepdx]

We got a 20ft Safari SE... pretty wicked awesome. Here is a link to the spec sheet.

http://www.airstream.com/product_line/travel_trailers/safari_spec.html#1

Dry it's just below 4k, so you figure max weight full is around 5K. The 19ft Bambi is a little lighter, but you sacrifce a lot of storage/counter space.

 

[kneebuster]

I just bought a 22' trailer and picked up as set of Tow-N-See mirrors. They attach to my regular mirrors via a strong suction cup. So far they hold real solid and take about 5 seconds each to put on. I wish they were just a few inches wider and may try to mod them.

 

[Backwoods]

Thanx for the specs - I have always had a weak spot for Airstreams. Nice to know an X can pull them, I had assumed they were heavier.