Mirror, mirror on the door...

[skater]

So, the only problem I had on my entire trip this week was that the passenger mirror loosened up and would swing out wide, making it useless for seeing what was along the right side of the camper.

A little MacGuyver-style duct taping and I was on my way again, after the third or so try. I tried to tighten or loosen the screw but it's rusted fast. I'm going to play with it some more but I have a feeling I'm going to be replacing a mirror very soon.

The issue is where the bottom of the mirror mounts to the horizontal arm...

[bryanl]

On mine, you need a star driver bit and it is awkward to get something to it. The top side that the mirror is mounted on has a star washer to keep it from twisting. The screw is also in a counter sunk hole.

You can find replacement mirrors fairly easily but they usually aren't the convex type as with the OEM.

I used a piece of aluminum angle to extend my mirror to see past the trailer.

[skater]

I forgot to update this. I was able to get the mirrors off without damaging them, then I was able to put them back on (cleaning the screws and all a bit) and tighten them enough to hold in place again.

[Alaskan]

RJ.......most of these people wouldn't understand what you're talking about here as those type mirrors are not on anything after 1991

[skater]

RJ.......most of these people wouldn't understand what you're talking about here as those type mirrors are not on anything after 1991

Good riddance!

[Alaskan]

oh.....don't say that !

the next generation are full of electric motors that can be a nightmare and the prices for parts from Ford will stop your heart.....

[skater]

Well, okay...maybe.

Mine are rusted in place and are no longer adjustable though...