RV Side View Mirrors
Recreational Vehicle Mirrors
When traveling in your RV, you'll need some help to see all the potential dangers around you, such as vehicles close to you in your blind spot. That makes RV side view mirrors important for the safe driving of your camper. Besides, RV’s are normally significantly higher, longer, and wider than your usual car. So, even if you don’t typically use your mirrors as much while driving your normal car daily (and you're not alone), you'll have to use mirrors while driving your camper. Otherwise, you won't see the rear area or sides. For the best and quality camper mirrors,
RV Parts Center is here for you.
When Should You Check Your RV Mirrors?
Experts recommend checking all your camper mirrors every five seconds. As if that isn't enough, you're advised to check your motorhome mirrors before and after taking turns, before slowing down, while stopping, and before changing lanes.
- While Changing Lanes – Mirrors allow you to see the vehicles that are directly behind you and any oncoming cars on the next lane. As such, mirrors help to get rid of any blind spots on the sides.
- When Navigating Corners – As a camper, your side mirrors are crucial when navigating curves on the road. This is especially the case when you have something hitched at the back. RV side view mirrors will allow you to check that each part of the vehicle is in harmony when approaching corners. It’s advisable to go slow in such a situation more so when towing to avoid an accident such as the trailer overturning.
- During Parking – By using your mirrors, you can pull up your vehicle into a parking spot successfully, trailer and all. Mirrors will also prove useful when pulling out of parking lots and driveways.
How Can You Keep Your RV Mirrors from Fogging?
Fogging on the mirrors can be distractive when trying to clear the fog while still driving. It also makes it difficult to see the road behind you. Here are tricks you can use to keep your RV mirrors from fogging:
- Apply a thin layer of Vaseline or soap on the surface of the motorhome mirrors. Be careful not to cloud the mirror by using too much of either soap or Vaseline. Condensed water will be unable to stick to the mirrors since soap and Vaseline repel moisture.
- Wet a paper towel with a solution of vinegar and water, then rub the mixture on the surface of the mirrors. That will also prevent the water in the air from freezing on the mirrors.
Replacing Your Recreational Vehicle Mirrors
It’s vital to have your RV mirrors in place always. The mirrors should also be in good working condition. If your mirror becomes loose on the mount, it’s best to have it fixed immediately. Alternatively, you can get a better RV mirror replacement. It’s also easy to have your RV mirrors damaged by street signs or overhanging branches. If that happens, get new ones.
Drive Safely with the Right Mirror
Without side and rearview mirrors, driving your RV would be significantly more difficult. Imagine having to stick your head out of the window whenever you want to switch lanes. Fortunately, mirrors help RV drivers to see most of the road effortlessly. At RV Parts Center, we offer high-quality, brand new RV mirror replacements that will make your RV driving experience more enjoyable. Give us a call today on
714-703-8200 for any questions about your mirrors.
