Sucker fixed Towing Mirrors

Topcat replied on 31/03/2018 12:07

Posted on 31/03/2018 12:07

Hi, I have just taken delivery of a new Skoda Kodiaq. Unfortunately however my 'aero' towing mirrors will not fit the door mirrors on the car. I have also tried the strap on type but all of those that I have tried do not have long enough straps and anyway, will fall off if I lock the car and the mirrors fold. It appears that I am left with the option of using the towing mirrors that attach to the door mirror glass by suction 'Streetwise' on Amazon for example. Does anyone have any experience with these type of mirrors? Are they any good? 

compass362 replied on 06/04/2018 18:21

Posted on 06/04/2018 18:21

I used suck on mirrors for a couple of years , they are ok for fast fitment & do a reasonable job but you tend to get a fair amount of vibration which increases with an increase in speed.

Needless to say i use aero  mirrors now ......which are miles better .👍

Merve replied on 08/04/2018 18:37

Posted on 31/03/2018 18:20 by Lutz

I would be wary of any mirror that is attached only to the glass of the existing rear view mirror. That mirror was never designed to be subjected to an additional load of a second mirror assembly. It is attached to the mechanism by an adhesive bond which could fail in time.

Besides, although the company claims that the mirror has type approval, it does obscure vision in the existing mirror and that may be deemed to be unacceptable.

Posted on 08/04/2018 18:37

I wouldn’t presume to argue with Lutz but I have a ‘Suck it and see’ mirror and it’s the most uncomplicated mirror I have ever had. The original mirror is of little use anyway but the sucker only covers a small parts of the glass- on mine anyway. I have travelled 1000s miles with it on and never a slip, fault or disengagement. I would recommend them to anyone.

Cornersteady replied on 14/04/2018 11:42

Posted on 14/04/2018 10:37 by Topcat

Thanks to you all, I will certainly get some of the Aero F pads. I am very grateful to all who have responded to my question. Amazon here I come. 

Posted on 14/04/2018 11:42

check out your local dealer, I noticed mine had the F pads and were cheaper at around £4 for four than amazon?

Lutz replied on 14/04/2018 11:44

Posted on 08/04/2018 18:37 by Merve

I wouldn’t presume to argue with Lutz but I have a ‘Suck it and see’ mirror and it’s the most uncomplicated mirror I have ever had. The original mirror is of little use anyway but the sucker only covers a small parts of the glass- on mine anyway. I have travelled 1000s miles with it on and never a slip, fault or disengagement. I would recommend them to anyone.

Posted on 14/04/2018 11:44

You may have been lucky, but I wouldn't risk it as the repair the adhesive bond between the mirror glass and the adjustment mechanism in case of a failure would not be cheap.

Metheven replied on 14/04/2018 12:11

Posted on 14/04/2018 12:11

My mirror glass clips into the motor mechanism by way of plastic lugs that are bonded to the rear of the glass, I would never add additional loading to the glass in this case. I use the Milenco's with swapped out 'V pads'.

If Merves are on his chip fryer car then they won't have the motor mechanism, and maybe more stable.

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