Mirrors or Not

poppypetal replied on 29/11/2016 13:16

Posted on 29/11/2016 13:16

Hi , I have a Peugeot Boxer van and when towing the caravan it's only 2" wider than the van ... the mirrors have no issues seeing behind and the lower one gives a better view than the extending mirrors the tow shop flogged me which promptly fell off ! . Does anyone know if I actually need to fit them  please ? Thanks in anticipation ..

Monkey104 replied on 18/03/2017 21:26

Posted on 18/03/2017 18:00 by Boff

So the extreme edges of your tow car mirrors are only a little bit narrower than your caravan.   So the question is can you get X-ray eyes on the NHS or do you have to go private. 

Posted on 18/03/2017 21:26

Yeah! Thanks for that. Private.

As I stated, I have had no issues not using mirror extensions.

 

SteveL replied on 31/03/2017 21:06

Posted on 31/03/2017 20:35 by geoffeales

So what does the law say about rear view cameras? Are mirror extensions still required?

Posted on 31/03/2017 21:06

A rear view camera mounted on the back of the van will only show the view immediately behind the caravan. You will still need to see down the sides for anything that is overtaking, so in my opinion mirrors would still be a legal requirement, if the width of the tow vehicle means they are required,

Tinwheeler replied on 31/03/2017 21:24

Posted on 31/03/2017 21:24

As we keep saying, it's the field of vision that matters as demonstrated in Jill's diagram. Ordinary mirrors plus camera might cover it. Only the driver can tell. 

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