Sport Camper mirrors??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willett · 04-27-2014, 03:33 PM

Hi guys,
I just bought a camper and I can't see anymore!!!

I thought I saw some extendible sport mirrors somewhere. Does this ring a bell? I don't really want tripod mirrors I threw a set out once already.

Does anyone have any other ideas??

**aotte1** · 04-27-2014, 06:42 PM

I used a pair of slip on extension mirrors on my Surburbans from the 1980s on up. They slip on over the OEM mirrors and extend out. They came from Camping World back in the 90s, may still have them. Will look for them.. At the time, towing a 8.5' trailer, and could see some with them.

I am thinking that I remember the OEM maker of 2003, GM extension mirrors also makes power extension mirrors for other applications. Just don't remember their name.
Les

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-27-2014, 06:55 PM

I guy I used to hang with had 69 Chevlle mirrors on a 5/7 Crew cab dually he had which was fine for putting around, but when he towed were no good.

So he got drip rail mounts, and used pipe to hang large mirrors off of so he could tow safely. It took 10 minutes to go from sport to tow, and he just had to snap the clips on the drip rail mounts.

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-27-2014, 07:07 PM

Walmart>>> http://www.walmart.com/ip/CIPA-Custo...illac/17805940

dieseldawg142 · 04-27-2014, 07:09 PM

right on! have to post some pics.
i have these & really didn't want to change them. i can actually see very good with them
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do have these though too, slip over & a j-bolt around the arm, i find i use them mostly for backing up with the trailer hooked up. on the road i adjust the main ones for everything & point the clip-ons outward so i can see everything coming up beside me
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willett · 04-28-2014, 03:02 PM

It seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth...

JWall · 04-28-2014, 03:11 PM

At this time its still on the 1st page of this section near the bottom...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626669

willett · 04-28-2014, 04:32 PM

Thanks, I looked about 3 times. Clearly I'm blind

Malo83 · 04-28-2014, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by willett

Thanks, I looked about 3 times. Clearly I'm blind

Your not alone!

bundy · 04-29-2014, 08:23 AM

saw this on another page, not sure if they are bought or made?

**1774btcrew** · 04-29-2014, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bundy

saw this on another page, not sure if they are bought or made?

I like those! Looks like a great way to have towing mirrors!

willett · 04-29-2014, 12:03 PM

Bundy! Those are exactly what I was hoping for!!!

Now to find a set...

bundy · 04-29-2014, 01:19 PM

i thought about getting some alum tube and seeing if the shop guys could bend them. it would be really cool if you could figure out a way to make them telescope!

motornut · 04-29-2014, 04:06 PM

I was told those funny arms are van mirrors
my Jimmy has them,don't seem that long tho
but other van types have long poles,just reverse them?

BADAZ chevy guy · 04-29-2014, 05:46 PM

I tried to mount a set off a van once. They mount up just fine except that I couldn't get my vent wings open without hitting the mirrors.

willett · 04-30-2014, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADAZ chevy guy

Walmart>>> http://www.walmart.com/ip/CIPA-Custo...illac/17805940

I ordered a set of these last night. Should be here today. I needed something fast because I'm going camping this weekend. Eventually I will modify a set of stainless mirrors but hopefully these do it for now.

RastaRobb · 04-30-2014, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willett

Thanks, I looked about 3 times. Clearly I'm blind

Well then, it may not be a mirror problem at all.

dieseldawg142 · 04-30-2014, 08:32 PM

are we going to get to see your new toy?

04-27-2014, 03:33 PM	#1
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Sport Camper mirrors??? Hi guys, I just bought a camper and I can't see anymore!!! I thought I saw some extendible sport mirrors somewhere. Does this ring a bell? I don't really want tripod mirrors I threw a set out once already. Does anyone have any other ideas?? __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-27-2014, 06:42 PM	#2
aotte1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,645	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? I used a pair of slip on extension mirrors on my Surburbans from the 1980s on up. They slip on over the OEM mirrors and extend out. They came from Camping World back in the 90s, may still have them. Will look for them.. At the time, towing a 8.5' trailer, and could see some with them. I am thinking that I remember the OEM maker of 2003, GM extension mirrors also makes power extension mirrors for other applications. Just don't remember their name. Les

04-27-2014, 06:55 PM	#3
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,628	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? I guy I used to hang with had 69 Chevlle mirrors on a 5/7 Crew cab dually he had which was fine for putting around, but when he towed were no good. So he got drip rail mounts, and used pipe to hang large mirrors off of so he could tow safely. It took 10 minutes to go from sport to tow, and he just had to snap the clips on the drip rail mounts.

04-27-2014, 07:07 PM	#4
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? Walmart>>> http://www.walmart.com/ip/CIPA-Custo...illac/17805940 __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-27-2014, 07:09 PM	#5
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,903	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? right on! have to post some pics. i have these & really didn't want to change them. i can actually see very good with them do have these though too, slip over & a j-bolt around the arm, i find i use them mostly for backing up with the trailer hooked up. on the road i adjust the main ones for everything & point the clip-ons outward so i can see everything coming up beside me

04-28-2014, 03:02 PM	#6
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Where did my camper mirror thread go? It seems to have disappeared off the face of the earth... __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-28-2014, 03:11 PM	#7
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Where did my camper mirror thread go? At this time its still on the 1st page of this section near the bottom... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=626669 __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-28-2014, 04:32 PM	#8
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Where did my camper mirror thread go? Thanks, I looked about 3 times. Clearly I'm blind __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-29-2014, 08:23 AM	#10
bundy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Patton, PA Posts: 18	Re: Where did my camper mirror thread go? saw this on another page, not sure if they are bought or made? Attached Images

04-29-2014, 12:03 PM	#12
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? Bundy! Those are exactly what I was hoping for!!! Now to find a set... __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-29-2014, 01:19 PM	#13
bundy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Patton, PA Posts: 18	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? i thought about getting some alum tube and seeing if the shop guys could bend them. it would be really cool if you could figure out a way to make them telescope!

04-29-2014, 04:06 PM	#14
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? I was told those funny arms are van mirrors my Jimmy has them,don't seem that long tho but other van types have long poles,just reverse them? Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-29-2014, 05:46 PM	#15
BADAZ chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Clearfield Utah Posts: 638	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? I tried to mount a set off a van once. They mount up just fine except that I couldn't get my vent wings open without hitting the mirrors. __________________ My build thread. 1977 C10 short box. >>>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624182 700R4 build thread. >>> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...36#post6740236

04-30-2014, 08:32 PM	#18
dieseldawg142 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: back 40, bc Posts: 3,903	Re: Sport Camper mirrors??? are we going to get to see your new toy?

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