Mayzee Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi All,Has anyone had experience with the Clearview electric towing mirrors, particularly on a 200 Series. They look pretty good to me and I note that Bushtracker seems to rate them highly. At $660 plus the cost of fitting I would like to be sure they are as good as they say. Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi John & Maureen,We have the Clearview towing mirrors on our Landcruiser 100 Series and find them very good. DownsideThe split mirror takes a little getting used to at first They don't come out quite as far as the Aussie Truck MirrorsUpsideNo screech from glass against metal every time you put the windows up and down (what a relief !)Always attached to the vehicle - no need to take off and put on mirrors when driving around townsThe mirrors are very large, so give a great viewThe mirrors fold in against the vehicle for tight spots....and of course, electronically adjusted from inside the vehicle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hi Sue,When you have them extended (out) do thet 'fold or blow' back onto the drivers window when you pass a semi at speed?Best wishes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzee Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks Sue,We have the ORA mirror mounted system with magnetic arms which we had on our 100 Series so glass screeching was not a problem. The magnetic arms were essential to stop the mirrors crashing into the drivers side window when passing some semi's and particularly fuel tankers. The first time it happened I nearly had kittens! The main reason I am considering Clearview is, as you identified, to avoid the need to remove the mirrors when unhitched and driving around towns. My only reservation after your great reply is the reduced reach. The outer edge of my standard vehicle mirror is 30cm from the drivers side window and 46cm when the ORA mirrors are fitted. I will visit ARB and TJM to see if I can find out the measurement for the Clearview. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Just measured ours. When fully extended, the outer edge of the mirror is 46cm from the window. This is measuring directly out from the window and not along the angle of the mirror arm. Hope you understand the difference as it's a little hard to explain. No they certainly don't fold in when trucks pass Tony. They are very solid and firm in their position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzee Posted January 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks again Sue,We have been to TJM today and inspected a pair fitted to their 200 Series. All looks great so we have ordered a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi,Do you know you can order direct from the Clearview website, www.clearviewmirrors.com.au compare the pricing. I dont know what you have been quoted from TJM .....but you may save a dollar or two :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzee Posted January 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks Tony,Price is the same via web site and we managed to negotiate a 6 1/2% better price fitted from TJM over ARB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crow and i Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hi AllOn eBay"Clearview" towing mirrors to suit a 100 series LandcruiserStarting Bid $400.00http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Towing-mirrors-100-...=item3cb4953104Bryan :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sid fish Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I've got them on my 100 series, and I like them.Some limitations, like limited vertical tilt adjustment (if I was very tall I'd have to lower the seat right down in order to see straight back with the mirror tilted up to the max). But overall, I'd never go back to clip-ons, etc.I had a choice of chrome or black, and chose black to avoid reflections. Also no probs fitting them myself - just need to follow the DVD instructions carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayzee Posted February 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi Sid & Sandie,We have now towed the van with them and find them terrific. They must have fixed the vertical tilt adjustment issue for the 200 Series as I am 6'3'' and have no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hello,Yesterday, the Clearview mirrors I ordered from the net arrived. This morning i watched the excellent instructional vidoe and then fitted them to my 100 Series.While it took me a good bit longer than the advertised "15 minutes per side", the process was easy and the result excellent. I have just done a little local run with my van and I am very happy to have the mirrors.Cheers to allColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hello Everyone,This morning I drove through a typical Cairns downpour. We had 57 mm in quick time. The Clearview mirrors were fantastic. Whereas the original Toyota mirrors always became virtually unuasble in heavy rain the Clearviews stayed water free and clear. Perhaps it is the design or perhaps some treatment on the morrors. Either way, they were great.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hello Everyone,In February of last year I purchased and fitted Clearview Mirrors to my 100 Series LC. Unfortunately, I purcased them before Tony H did a mass buy at a good price. As you will se if you read back through this thread, I was very happy with the mirrors. Since then I have driven probably 25,000 km with them and was very happy until they both started to develop "brewers droop" some months ago. I accepted this on the LH side as it had hit a tree when I was forced to take to the scrub to avoid a head on with a road train as we traversed the Gibb River Road. But, the RH one started doing the same. I tried to tighten them, adjust them etc etc but to no avail. Finally, I went to TJM here in Cairns (they are a reseller of the mirrors). We found that the internal nmounting plate on both mirrors had shattered. The mirrors are now useless so I have reinstalled the original Toyota mirrors.TJM is in discussion with Cleaerview. I will post the result on this site when I know what it is. My mirrors have plastic stems housing (whatever is it called). It is the bit the exists between the mirror arms and the door od the LC. I notice on the display mirrors at TJM that these "stems" are now metal. I like the mirrors but I am not that impressed with the qual;ity of desgn and manufacture. It will be interesting to see what Clearview decides to do.I'll keep you posted.RegardsColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyH Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Colin, Any dramas, or lack of satisfaction with the TJM enquiries PLEASE let me know & it will be rectified. Even though you didnt purchase these mirrors through me I could have organised warranty for you. Cheers, cu down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hello Tony H and Everyone,Clearview have requested the mirrors be sent back to them where they will refurbish with new metal bases rather than the existing plastic version. TJM in Cairns have done a great job in pursuning Clearview and in keeping me informed of the progress.One benefit has been that I have been forced to go back to using my strap on mirrors. That has reminded me just how good the Clearviews are, especially on the Left side of the tug.Tony, thank you for your offer of assistance. Much appreciated.RegardsColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good morning Colin,I was wandering if Jason still works for TJM, we found fantastic to deal with and nothing was to much trouble.Regards, Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Tommy, yes he does and it was him that gave me great service.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good news Colin, he is a top bloke,PS. I shall have to start proof reading my post's,Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod and Mavis Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hi all TollyIf you use "rainex" on the glass there is no dramas with rain.It simply beads up and falls off the glass same as the rest of the glass on the tug.Available from most auto outletsCheers from the Kyd's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 An Update.My broken Clearview mirrors have been returned, totally refurbished, from Clearview at no cost to me. The original plastic bits have been replaced by the Mark 2 alloy bits. TJM Cairns installed them yesterday - what luxury to have them back!While it has taken some time it has been a demonstration of good customer care by both TJM and Clearview.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie and Helen Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Colin,My mirrors should arrive this week, I am getting them through Tony H who organised them after his return from his last trip. It is good to see companies do the right thing regarding product problems when they happen and the message should go out so others can benefit from good customer service. I have a similar story with Genquip in Sydney, phoned them when I was down that way advising I had fumes from the gene and after talking with the tech guys they sent up a new design fuel cap to my daughters place that I would be at the following week. After arriving home, still with the gene giving of fuel fumes I spoke with them again and they are arranging to have the generator sent back to Sydney at no cost to us to determine the source of the problem. I did offer to do some investigation work but they said that was not my responsibility and were more than happy to pay to have the generator sent back for investigation. That's what I call GCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolley Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Laurie and Helen,You wont look back once you have your Clearviews :lol: Couldn't help myself.....sorryColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie and Helen Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Fitted the mirrors today, just have to get out and use them. It is refreshing to actually get a product that installs as easily as the manufacturer says it will in the brochures and instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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