Happy 4th! We just picked up our 09 KZ 289ks. We love it! We are towing this 28ft light weight with our 06 gmc yukon 1500 with the tow package. We also purchased the eqilizer hitch and sway bar. Before our first trip, I just wanted to get the experts opinion if we sound "safe". After that last accident article, I just want to make sure. We are "new" to the TT world! Never haved towed before!
Also, What should we do for extended mirrors? This was never discussed, hubby could not see much, we need to go tomorrow to buy something, don't know what you guys recommend?
CIPA makes a "fit to your exact application" extended mirror. They fit over your existing mirror housing. There will be some vibration, but you still get good rear vision. Mine have passed the DOT inspections in several states.
Greg
2005 Silverado 3500 CC SRW
2003 Jayco Eagle 300FSS
A couple of suggestions first.
#1. Don't rush no matter what.
#2. Don't yell at each other no matter what.
Now, about the mirrors . . .
We had a '97 Suburban with the same mirror issue. The quick solution is some kind of add-on mirror. They work, but they're not what I like to use. We installed a pair of aftermarket telescoping mirrors that replaced the OEM mirrors. The ones we bought were electric adjusting (just plug into the OE harness) and cost about $300/pair.
Subsequently, we've installed MultiVex mirrors over the OE mirrors on our TVs. Instead of a constant curvature convex mirror, the MultiVex mirrors are nearly flat next to the vehicle and gradually increase their curvature further outboard. As a result there is no blind spot , so they are great in traffic and when watching the trailer on tight RH turns. Like everything, there are a couple of disadvantages:
1. The curvature in the outboard half of the mirror makes judging distance in that portion of the mirror challenging at best. Judging distance with the flatter portion of the mirror closest to you is better than the typical convex mirror though.
2. Since the outboard portion of the mirror is no longer flat or nearly so, it does not provide a view of any vehicles behind the TT that you might be able to see with an extended flat mirror. As soon as you turn the rig slightly, though, you can see back there with the flatter section of the mirror.
Steve & C. J.
"Gracie" the Rough Collie & "Bo'sun" the Bichon Frise
I purchased a set of temporary add-on mirrors from Camping World (mirrors). You can find the same mirrors from other locations on the Internet. They have worked very well for me at an affordable price compared to other possible solutions. There is minor vibration but not enough to hinder my sight or cause me to find another solution.
Arnie & Mary
2004 4WD Dodge Durango w/5.7L Hemi/3.55/Tow Package
Reese WDH w/Dual Cam, Prodigy Brake Controller
2008 Jayco JayFeather 25F LGT
USAF (Ret) 1962-84 B-52D/G & FB-111A
Ham - N1BAC My Traveling Web Page
If you have a 2007 then you have the same mirror's on all of GM's 900 platform. Cipa makes a great pair of slip-on exact fit mirror's. I bought mine oneline and becuase of the fit they don't vibrate or move while in transit. I paid $70 on EBay shipped to my door.
Contact CIPA and they can provide you the model #.
Michael 2 DD's and my DW 6 Acre's of Maine 2009 Crossroads Cruiser CF31SB 2008 Chevy 2500HD Ext. Cab LT 4X4 Champion lil' yellow Chinese genset, 4000W Camping Pictures
I ended up getting the slip-on mirrors, because a friend gave them to me after buying a new vehicle. They do work, vibrate a bit, and take your time adjusting them. One nice thing about them is that I adjust the truck mirrors so that I can see along the sides of the TT, and the slip on mirrors are adjusted more outwards to see farther behind me.
If I hadn't gotten the slip on mirrors for free, I would have bought actual proper extendable towing mirrors. If you think you will continue towing, I highly recommend spending the money for permanent installed towing mirrors.
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2008 F-250 CrewCab 5.4L,
2004 21' Forest River Surveyor
You already bought a nice TT (I have a new 245KS, the little sister of the 289!). You might as well go for the nice mirrors! McKesh are hard to beat. More expensive than other options, but they are built with outstanding materials and workmanship and should last for many years. They don't vibrate. Once you get the hang of them, they take about 5 seconds per mirror to put on or take off. Do a search on these forums and I think you will see that many people are very satisfied with them.
Greg
2008 KZ Spree 245KS
2001 Tahoe LT with Autoride
1 DW, 1 DD, and two very spoiled dogs - a Sheltie and a Vizsla
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, so they are great in traffic and when watching the trailer on tight RH turns. Like everything, there are a couple of disadvantages:
