Do I need Towing Mirrors?
Do I need Caravan Towing Mirrors? Yes, is the straight forward answer. If you’re towing a vehicle that’s wider than the car, you need extended wing mirrors.
What’s The Law?
Failure to comply with the law on wing mirrors has a maximum fine of £1,000 and 3 penalty points. A quote from https://www.gov.uk/towing-with-car/trailer-and-towing-equipment
You must have an adequate view of the road behind you.
Fit suitable towing mirrors if your trailer or caravan is wider than the rear of your car.
What Do You Need To See?
Apart from it being a legal requirement, it’s just common sense. If you tow a caravan, which is wider than your car, you won’t be able to see down the sides of the caravan when towing. The diagram below gives you the distances involved with and without towing mirrors.
Different Types of Caravan Towing Mirrors
There are several different types of caravan towing mirrors as can be seen below. Ranging in price.
Stick On Towing Mirrors
Leisurewize LWACC299 Twin Towing Mirrors – Stick-on Side Mirrors – Flat + Convex | Exterior Clip-on Mirror for Caravan, Trailer, Campervan, RV, Motorhome*
- TWIN PACK: This twin towing mirror includes one flat and one convex mirror. Ideal for towing caravans and trailers.
- EASY INSTALLATION: This towing mirror installs onto your vehicle’s wing mirror in a matter of seconds. Just use the unique suction mount to mount it to the wing mirror for improved visibility.
- AERODYNAMICALLY DESIGNED: This towing mirror has been rigorously tested to windstand speeds of up to 120mph.
- FULLY COMPLIANT: This towing mirror conforms to E11 regulations.
- A must for caravan & trailer towing!
Strap On Towing Mirrors
Bracket Style Caravan Towing Mirrors
Streetwize – Pack of 2 Rock Steady Motorhome Car Towing Mirrors, Convex Mirrors, Caravan Towing Mirrors (LWACC34)*
- EXTENDED VISION MIRRORS: Some basic additions are often needed in the form of automotive accessories to boost road safety. Streetwize brings you the Extended Side View Mirrors as a perfect example of boosted safety when driving towed trailers, etc.
- WIDER RANGE VISION: This twin towing mirror pack contains x1 Flat Mirror and x1 Convex Mirror. The exterior mirrors provide wider range of vision to the driver. The pack contains 6 side-view mirrors. The side mirrors provide a broader view of traffic for safe towing.
- EASY ADJUSTING & MOUNTING: You can easily fit these dual vision mirrors on top of the existing side view mirrors using the attached strong synthetic fastenings. The extended view mirrors comply with all road safety rules, ensuring you can drive without any penalizations.
- PERFECT FIT FOR ALL: Be it a caravan, mini bus, sedan, coupe, or sports car, these twin mirrors will be a perfect fit for most vehicles out there. The safety towing mirrors are ideal to be used with both offside and nearside car wing mirrors of the vehicles.
- SMART AUTO ACCESSORY: The extended view mirrors conform to E11 regulations that are acceptable across the UK. The clip-on mirrors are easy to adjust even when you are seated inside the vehicle and provide visibility across blind spots.
There are of course many different makers of caravan towing mirrors and we’ve been through several in our 13-year caravan adventure.
Best Selling Caravan Towing Mirrors
Bestseller No. 1
SUPAREE Car Towing Mirrors Caravan Towing Mirrors Caravan Mirrors for Cars Wing Mirror Extensions for Caravan Towing with Clamps Safe Universal Pair*
- 【VISION EXPANSION】: SUPAREE Caravan Towing Mirrors have a 360 degree ball and base adjustment, which can offer you more visibility. SUPAREE Towing Mirrors have many advantages over traditional side-view mirrors, including: Increased field of view: It’s important that you can see everything going on around your car at all times.
- 【COMFORTABLE & NOT DIZZY】: SUPAREE Towing mirrors are mainly made of ABS and flat glass. The ABS material is high quality and solid, not easy to deform and will last a long time; the glass is high clear for provide a beautiful view. The longer arm enables an even better field of vision to help avoid obstructions. SUPAREE Towing Mirrors are perfect for all your caravanning needs!
- 【ADJUSTABLE CLIP-ON DESIGN】: This clip on mirror system allows you to attach a fully adjustable Flat Towing Mirrors to the existing side mirrors of your towing vehicle using screw fittings. No need for permanently bolted on mirrors, these kits are easily removed when not required, and can be stowed in the included storage bag.
- 【HIGHLY APPLY】: SUPAREE Towing Mirrors are the perfect addition to all your caravanning or camping trips. Drive to your destination safely and securely with extended vision of your caravan or camper trailer. Suitable for most vehicles and easy to attach, the large flat glass lens provides greater visibility of your surroundings.
- 【PACKAGE INCLUDES】: 2 x Caravan Mirrors for Cars. SUPAREE offer 18 Months Warranty Service and Professional Customer Service. Feel free to send us messages if there is any question about SUPAREE Caravan Towing Mirrors, we are always serving for you.
Bestseller No. 2
Milenco 2899 Universal Aero 4 towing mirrors, pack of 2, White*
- Set of two convex mirrors
- Very efficient
- Easy to use
Bestseller No. 3
LC-AUTO Towing Mirrors Caravan 2Pack External Motorhome Wind Mirrors with Adjustable Clamp Mirror Extensions for Car Van RV SUV Trailers Trucks(Left & Right)*
- Assistance for towing: The towing mirrors offer extended visibility, driving safety and visibility are improved effectively when towing
- Premium material: Made of high quality ABS and metal material. Strong structure with long metal arms. Flat lens for low distorted driving view
- Performance: 360 degree adjustable roation in ball joint design. Allowing you adjust horizontally or vertically to give the field of view you need
- Wide applcation: No tools need, Easy to install with clamp on design, make these clip-on towing mirror suitable for most of vehicle, such as SUV, truck, camper, caravan and so on
- Package content: 1 Pair of towing mirrors.(left and right). No worry purchase with warranty guarantee.
Bestseller No. 4
Car Towing Mirrors,Caravan Mirrors for Cars,2 PCS Extended Rearview Mirrors,Adjustabe Blind Spot Mirror,Extended Mirrors for Cars SUVs Trailers RV Vans*
- 【A Comprehensive Expanded Field of Vision】This motorhome rearview mirror, without impeding the original rearview mirror’s line of sight, further expands your lateral vision, eliminating certain blind spots and allowing you to maneuver with ease during overtaking and lane changes. It is the optimal tool for observing road conditions.
- 【90° Rotatable Design】This motorhome rearview mirror features a 90° rotatable design, offering both vertical and horizontal usage options for the best possible field of vision based on the actual road conditions. When the road is narrow, vertical usage is recommended; when the road is wide, horizontal usage is recommended.
- 【Easy to Install】 Our motorhome rearview mirror is extremely easy to install. Simply clip it onto your car’s original rearview mirror and you’re ready to go. The included rubber straps ensure stability during your travels, preventing it from slipping or falling off, and it can be easily removed when needed.
- 【Wide Compatibility & Premium Materials】 This motorhome rearview mirror features a universal design that can fit most vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, motorhomes, trucks, and vans. The mirror’s housing is made of high-quality ABS plastic, complemented by high-definition glass, metal support rods, and an aerodynamic exterior design. It maintains stability even in strong wind conditions and provides clear and transparent imaging.
- 【One Year Warranty】We guarantee a one-year warranty service. If you have any quality questions during this period, you can contact us and we will help you solve the problem.If you encounter the following situations, please feel free to contact us proactively: continuous flashing of lights/dashboard error reporting.
SaleBestseller No. 5
CEMOFE Convex Caravan Towing Mirror Caravan Mirrors for Cars Wing Mirror Extensions for Caravan Universal Adjustable Dual Convex Mirror with Clamps & Rubber Straps for 4×4 Motorhome RV Vans Pair*
- 【Double HD Convex Mirror】CEMOFE Convex Caravan Towing Mirror adopts a double convex mirror design. The convex design can reflect road conditions at more angles. Based on the traditional towing mirror, this Caravan Mirrors for Cars also adds a mirror design with adjustable blind spots. You can adjust its angle up or down according to your needs, which can provide the driver with wider and clearer visibility and make your journey safer.
- 【Ultra Sturdy & Easy to Install】CEMOFE Convex Caravan Towing Mirror features Clip-on design, no additional tools required. Just clip it on and tighten the screws to fix it to the position you needs. The matching rubber strap can effectively reduce vibration and ensure stability to avoid slipping or falling off while driving. Easy to install and quick to remove, and can be adapted to different models.
- 【High Quality Performance】CEMOFE Convex Caravan Towing Mirror is made of durable ABS and curved glass which can provide force heavy duty construction and maximum clamping force for easy adaptation to most standard vehicle types. The 360° rotatable design can be set to a horizontal or vertical position to provide different and large field of view for clearer driving.
- 【Wide Application】CEMOFE Wing Mirror Extensions for Caravan is easy to install and fits most vehicles, such as SUV, RV, Trailer, Truck, Camper, Caravan, Mobile home car. Make all your travel or camping trips get to your destination safer and more securely.
- 【Packing List】Pair of CEMOFE Convex Caravan Towing Mirror. Our products are subject to stringent inspection and quality. We also provide 12 months warranty service and professional customer service. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
What Do CaravanVlogger Recommend?
The mirrors we use are the following:
MILENCO GRAND AERO TOWING MIRROR (PACK of 2)*
- The Grand Aero mirror features a unique air balanced design that prevents vibrations and fits any car, 4×4 model and van thanks to the versatile claw system. Without strap.
As you can see Milenco Grand Aero Convex Mirrors are not the cheapest. We’ve had cheaper mirrors and have used both stick on and strap on ones. The stick on ones can fall off and were prone to being unsteady. The Milenco mirrors we use are rock steady with very little movement. You can easily get spare, we broke a mirror recently and was able to just buy the mirror itself, without the added expense of buying a set, when we only needed one.
We use convex glass, you can get flat glass as well, these may suit you better. I personally don’t like them because they mess with how distances look and you don’t get a true idea of how close something is. It’s a personal choice thing of course. With flat mirror, everything appears closer and with convex you get a view that you’d be used to with your own car mirrors.
By mistake I did buy a flat glass mirror recently and used it, through no choice, on a recent trip. For me it was a nightmare, I got a lovely close up view of the caravan, but there was no “width” at all, I couldn’t see the wheels on the caravan and did hit a kerb!
*Last update on 2024-12-09 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
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