Towing Mirror Recommendations for Prado

Hi all

 

I have a 120 series Toyota Prado and need a strap on towing mirror to tow my 6.10 ally boat on occasions from Perth to Exmouth etc. Any recommendations on ones that will not damage the paint or door?

 

Also where the best place to buy these in perth.

 

Regards

 

Murf


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 caravan place on welshpool

Fri, 2013-09-13 16:54

 caravan place on welshpool rd.CAMEC cant miss it all grey nomads there on a saturday.

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Prado Towing MIrrors

Fri, 2013-09-13 18:42

Have the same, bought some that are shite - check them on the vehicle first to make sure they fit etc. before leaving the shop, I didn't = epic fail

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you can get replacement

Sat, 2013-09-14 17:22

you can get replacement mirrors for you stock mirrors for the landcrusers and the prado I think. they pull out and retract etc

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Milenco Mirrrors

Sun, 2013-09-15 09:01

Decided on Milenco Mirrors.

These mirrors just clamp to the top of the mirror housing just like the video. I had my reservations at first for my Prado 120 series but read some good reports on them from people who had used the Ora brand and the Aussie Truck mirrors in the past. They do not require straps etc. I Really like the idea of not using straps and magnetic strips etc which can potentially cause damage.

I brought mine for $129 (a pair) in WA which is pretty good for only part time use such a boat etc. They look pretty good and solid. Here are some links to them. There have been others who are using and the reports are good. Some report a small vibration but similar to other good mirror types.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4mJo_rliAg

http://www.whatsupdownunder.com.au/N...UCTS-June-2013

http://caravanersforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=39631

I am travelling across Australia -west to east soon so watch this space and I will give you my opinion of them when I get back.

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clear view mirrors

Mon, 2013-09-16 07:38

http://www.clearviewmirrors.com.au/10083/VEHICLE_MODELS/Toyota/Prado_120_Series/

they are worth the money no more scratched doors or damaging the window tint will pay for them self in the end i have a set on my lc100

awesome

Regards

dan 

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Report on Milenco Mirror Performance

Sun, 2013-10-06 23:04

Used the Milenco Mirrors from Victoria to Perth to tow back a boat. Towed though some shocking winds in Vic then across the Nullarbor and passed many trucks.

These mirrors did not move and were excellent and easy to fit. No straps etc and they are made well with good aerodynamic shape these are especially good if you do not want to go the strap system and what something that is easy and quick to fit.

Like above mentioned reports they have a small shake but it was not bad at all. In fact I watched my prado mirrors and they shake a bit so anything bolted onto them with a bit of length out the side will also shake.

Highly recommend these mirror and saw a number of these on the trip on other vehicles towing vans.

Regards

murf