Wing mirror covers
8 replies
Tinwheeler replied on 06/10/2017 19:58
Posted on 06/10/2017 19:58
I've never had any but, believe me, they won't stand up to the force of white van man meeting you mirror to mirror on a narrow road.
They might prevent scratches from a hedge, I suppose.
Are they worth fitting? I don't recall seeing any commercial vehicles with them which might supply the answer.
Tammygirl replied on 06/10/2017 20:05
ABM replied on 06/10/2017 20:17
hitchglitch replied on 06/10/2017 21:30
Posted on 06/10/2017 21:30
When we bought our Peugeot based Motorhome 18 months ago the dealer (an experienced Motorhome owner) said that if we bought one accessory it should be mirror protectors. The cost of replacing a wing mirror can be up to £400. He recommended Mirror Guard and I believe they have saved our mirrors from serious damage. The white ones look great as well. You can get them for Fiat or Peugeot for £130 the pair incl. delivery.
1 person likes this
KeithandMargaret replied on 07/10/2017 08:31
Posted on 07/10/2017 08:31
We fitted mirror protectors and in this collision the only damage was a slight scratch on the protector.
It probably saved a good few pounds in replacement mirror costs and a heck of a lot of inconvenience in finding a replacement mirror while in France.
Well worth the initial cost.
Apology for the Video expletive.
Randomcamper replied on 07/10/2017 08:50
Posted on 06/10/2017 20:05 by TammygirlWe have Millenco mirror protectors and yes they do protect against bumps, bangs and knocks.
Posted on 07/10/2017 08:50
I have the Milenco ones as well. Modestly priced and in white. I think they make the van appear wider as the white emphasises the width. I hope that encourages drivers of larger vehicles on narrow roads to give me a bit of room.
I think they are a modest cost for the potential benefit.
MichaelT replied on 07/10/2017 09:31
Posted on 06/10/2017 21:30 by hitchglitchWhen we bought our Peugeot based Motorhome 18 months ago the dealer (an experienced Motorhome owner) said that if we bought one accessory it should be mirror protectors. The cost of replacing a wing mirror can be up to £400. He recommended Mirror Guard and I believe they have saved our mirrors from serious damage. The white ones look great as well. You can get them for Fiat or Peugeot for £130 the pair incl. delivery.
KeithandMargaret replied on 07/10/2017 10:16
Posted on 07/10/2017 10:16
I appreciate that replacement mirrors can be obtained on Ebay for a reduced price but if you have an 'accident' while travelling in, say, France there would be some difficulty in getting the new one within a very short space of time - and that could be a problem during the rest of your holiday.
Having protectors fitted would almost certainly prevent damaging the mirror and save having to source a new one.
After having been 'clouted' by a passing Motorhome I'm glad we'd had protectors fitted which has saved money and time sourcing a replacement.
Yetiowner