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There must be a better way....
... to attach a mirror so I can see around my Bunkhouse trailer. I just know someone on this site knows more than me about how to solve my "can't-see-around-trailer-with-regular-Spyder-mirrors problem.
Jim
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Originally Posted by BigGuy66
... to attach a mirror so I can see around my Bunkhouse trailer. I just know someone on this site knows more than me about how to solve my "can't-see-around-trailer-with-regular-Spyder-mirrors problem.
Jim
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UH-OH, you been watching Red Green on PBS!
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I tow my Mini Trailer by USA, a sponsor on this site, with just the regular mirrors, no problems. Try talking with Ann Meyer she has over 100,000 miles with most towing a trailer.
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there must be a better way
get what ever type or style bar end mirrors you want, go to the Ace hardware store nearest you with the mirror and it's attachment base and replace the attachment allen head screw that currently holds on the handle bar end cap with a longer stainless steel screw and attach your mirrors to the ends of your bars. You might also need some plastic inserts to properly size the inside of the attachment bracket on the mirrors.
When your all done you should be able to see around your bunkhouse trailer quite nicely.
Ann uses her stock RT mirrors as far as I know.
Good shopping
Al
Last edited by IGETAROUND; 04-15-2017 at 05:09 PM.
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First - I didn't really try to ryde towing my trailer with that mirror duct taped to the handlebar... it was just an easy way to show what I needed. Second - Thanks for the leads about what to do about seeing around my trailer. I knew there was help out there! Third - how do I find Ann Meyer. I did a search, I looked at the member list but those are screen names, so I 'm not sure how to talk with her about trailering. Thanks -
Jim
Last edited by BigGuy66; 04-15-2017 at 08:34 PM.
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Hey BigGuy I'm the Ann you're looking for. Your bunkhouse must be wider than a RT-622 or considerably taller because I have no problems seeing around mine. My stock mirrors do the job.
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Originally Posted by SpyderAnn01
Hey BigGuy I'm the Ann you're looking for. Your bunkhouse must be wider than a RT-622 or considerably taller because I have no problems seeing around mine. My stock mirrors do the job.
Thanks Ann - Yes, the Bunkhouse is a Queen-sized trailer and is just tall enough that I can't easily see around it. So - I'll try to find just the right mirrors to use when I'm pulling that camper.
Jim
Ryde, eat, sleep.... repeat
2019 Spyder RT Limited Pearl White/Dark
LaMonster drink holder with X-Grip
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I had the same problem when I bought my aspen classic camper. I bought the dash mount kit from JT and added 6 inch ram mount extensions to it and put ram mount mirrors on it. Now I can see over and around the camper. Perfect. Plus I just pull it off when I am not towing, takes about 30 seconds.
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There must be a better way.
Tricled is launching new mirrors for a wider angle view that attach over your current mirrors. Contact reggy to ask him about them. May be better option.
Originally Posted by BigGuy66
... to attach a mirror so I can see around my Bunkhouse trailer. I just know someone on this site knows more than me about how to solve my "can't-see-around-trailer-with-regular-Spyder-mirrors problem.
Jim
taped mirror.jpg
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New convex mirror - coming soon from TricLED
Originally Posted by BigGuy66
... to attach a mirror so I can see around my Bunkhouse trailer. I just know someone on this site knows more than me about how to solve my "can't-see-around-trailer-with-regular-Spyder-mirrors problem.
Jim
taped mirror.jpg
Hello, we have new product coming up soon (this week?) that will remedy this issue.. convex mirror for RT.
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Originally Posted by Cindy-TricLED
Hello, we have new product coming up soon (this week?) that will remedy this issue.. convex mirror for RT.
Will you have these mirrors at Spyderfest? I'm interested....
Jim
Ryde, eat, sleep.... repeat
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Originally Posted by nslowmotion
I had the same problem when I bought my aspen classic camper. I bought the dash mount kit from JT and added 6 inch ram mount extensions to it and put ram mount mirrors on it. Now I can see over and around the camper. Perfect. Plus I just pull it off when I am not towing, takes about 30 seconds.
Do you have some details for your mirrors so I can see what you are talking about? How about a pic or two? Need to see!!
Jim
Ryde, eat, sleep.... repeat
2019 Spyder RT Limited Pearl White/Dark
LaMonster drink holder with X-Grip
LaMonster Belt Dampener
Lamonster USB cable with extension
Variously called Stormtrooper, Pearl, and Goober by wife and various (friends?)
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Originally Posted by BigGuy66
Do you have some details for your mirrors so I can see what you are talking about? How about a pic or two? Need to see!!
Jim
BigGuy66, once we have the product launch, I will post picture
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Put convex mirrors on your fenders. At least you can see enough to know if you need to turn your head!
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