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Where are Clearview mirrors manufactured?
Craigieburn, Victoria
The mirrors have been designed in Australia, with final assembly and testing done at Clearview’s factory in Craigieburn, Victoria.
Can you leave towing mirrors on when not towing?
The answer is no, but yes. While the road rules don’t say explicitly that you must have towing mirrors installed, they do state: A driver must not drive a motor vehicle unless the driver has a clear view of the road, the traffic ahead, behind and to each side of the driver.
What should I see in my towing mirrors?
You should be able to see your car’s front door handle in the near bottom corner of the mirror. Attach your towing mirrors and swivel the towing mirror head horizontally until your caravan is visible in only the nearest quarter inch (6mm) of the mirror. You probably won’t be able to see the car at all.
How should I set my mirror for towing?
Towing mirrors are a ubiquitous part of trucks….4 steps to adjust truck tow mirrors
- Step 1: Adjust the center towing mirror in the truck.
- Step 2: Adjust the left towing mirror slightly.
- Step 3: Adjust the right towing mirror slightly.
- Step 4: Observation results.
Do you need 2 towing mirrors?
Do I need towing mirrors? Yes. If your caravan is wider than your tow vehicle it restricts the view – and the driver’s and passenger side car mirrors can’t see through the caravan. So your towing mirrors extend the view from the driver’s position to the back of the caravan and the blind spot to the side of it.
Are tow ropes illegal in the UK?
In a word, no. The law is pretty clear here – if the car being rope-towed has its four wheels on the ground, it’s treated the same as any other roadworthy vehicle, meaning that it must be insured and taxed with a valid MOT.
What is the safest mirror to use when towing a caravan?
Extended-arm mirrors Some caravans and trailers block your interior mirror’s view of the road behind, which means you must rely on your exterior mirrors. If you’re towing a caravan or a wide trailer, fit side mirrors with extended arms to enable you to see past the caravan or trailer.