TheMonkey
06-06-2005, 10:42 AM
i have a 20' cargo trailer that is 96" interior width, and 102" exterior width.
does anyone have experience with ttt with a setup like this?
alternatively, i would consider a west coast style setup if there is a temporary install with no drilling or permanent install issues? these would be preferable, as i have used them on a delivery truck and i could see anything i wanted.
thx.
_MJB_
06-06-2005, 12:11 PM
I have the TTTs and my gooseneck is 102" wide. I can see straight down either side with the TTTs but not much that is directly behind the trailer unless I am going around a slight curve one way or the other. The outside to outside width of the mirror glass with the TTTs is about 108" with the mirrors in the fully extended position. The stockers maxed out at 103.5". The rearward visibility is not perfect but it is still a bunch better that the stock camper mirrors with the same trailer.
MaxRock
06-07-2005, 11:24 AM
monkey,
I have a 96" wide, 33' long 5th wheel and I use the TTT towing mirrors. I can easily see down the side of the trailer and anything that is around 40' behind. The mirrors also eliminate any blind spot when pulling or running solo.
I also like the idea of having a side blinker that can get someones attention.
MaxRock
rightstuff
06-07-2005, 12:52 PM
I don't have the TTT but I do tow a 102" trailer with CIPA slide-on extensions, which extend the mirror surface 5". Rear vision is pretty good - I can see highway lane lines disappearing in the distance but seeing vehicles behind in my lane is more difficult. For temporary use, McKesh might be worth looking into. http://www.hensleymfg.com/mckeshmirrors.html
Hope this helps.
sprintmod1
06-07-2005, 04:34 PM
I have switched from the factory power extending to the TTT's as well. Also pull a 28' long 102" wide enclosed race trailer. Vision down the sides and behind has increased tremendously. Probably can see from about 30' on back from the rear of the trailer. They were worth every penny in my opinion. If I really need to see directly behind me quickly, I can get the trailer to wiggle/sway real quick and get a good peak what's back there. Generally, I don't worry about it too much--if it's behind me, that's generally a good thing!
TheMonkey
06-07-2005, 08:47 PM
I don't have the TTT but I do tow a 102" trailer with CIPA slide-on extensions, which extend the mirror surface 5". Rear vision is pretty good - I can see highway lane lines disappearing in the distance but seeing vehicles behind in my lane is more difficult. For temporary use, McKesh might be worth looking into. http://www.hensleymfg.com/mckeshmirrors.html
Hope this helps.
i use cipa slide ons now. i have been disappointed.... the mirror is very small, and i cannot get them to stay in place. miracle they didn't fly off. i tried everything to get them to stay good, with no luck. but i like the idea of temporary and lower price point. ttt's look good but pretty pricey.
i would need the mirrors for interstate driving, so... the hensley mirrors look great. i would like to know if anyone has tried them. they look like they would not be steady, but i like how far out they sit, and the big convex mirror. that would be close to the west coast setup, without drilling.
thanks.
Ridge Runner
06-10-2005, 08:11 PM
Monkey, I have the Hensley mirrors and have had them for 4 years. They work fine. you can adjust them to see behind the trailer but they would stick out to far.