Mykeys01
Alsip, IL
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Hi My name is Mikey, I am new to camping and need some help on finding good towing mirrors for my 2005 trailblazer. I did a search on tow mirrors and found tons, but nothing for trailblazer. thanks for any help Mikey
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Mykeys01
Alsip, IL
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Hey sorry I think I posted this question in the wrong place. It should probably be in tow vehicle section. Sorry again
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mister_d
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We had an Envoy for a bit and because the blinker was on the mirror, we weren't able to get the ones that slid over. Instead, we went with the ones that strap to the door (cipa?) like the mckesh ones pictured below. We still have them and are glad we decided to go that route. I think they were about $60.
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Rathrbflyn
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We've had good luck with the McKesh mirrors.
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kknowlton
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Another vote for the CIPA strap-ons mentioned by mister_d. Paid about $50 apiece ($100 for the pair). Worked quite well. Because of the shape of our Explorer's mirrors, we had to use that kind but in the long run I think that was better anyway than the kind that attaches right to the mirror. Only had to adjust them to fit once; after that it was just enough loosening to get them off & tightening to get them solidly attached.
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sknight603
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I love my CIPA slip-ons. They don't vibrate at all when driving.
They have cutouts for the blinkers on my mirrors. I cutout circles on them for the puddle lights on the bottom of my mirrors.
Cipa Mirrors at JC Whitney
My mirrors are power folding as well, and that works with these on too!
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ktosv
Allendale, MI
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We used to tow with an Envoy XL. As far as I know, there aren't any model specific towing mirrors for your truck. I bought a cheap ($30/pair) pair of clip on mirrors from AutoZone. Based on how well these did, I would gladly pay more for the better functioning mckesh.
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weathershak
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I have been using Husky brand clip on mirrors for about 2 years now on our 02 Tblazer and they work great, about $15.00ea #34699
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genekiwi
NH
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I originally purchased a pair of the strap on mirrors. They did the job but there was a fair amount of vibration. A little annoying but useable.
I picked up a pair of the CIPA mirrors (slide ons) and they work great. They look like part of the truck mirror, easy to put on and off.
Other factor I like about the CIPA mirrors over the McKesh, is that I can still fold in my mirrors if I am going into a tight spot. I leave the mirrors on most of the camping season.
Learned a lesson when I left them out on a narrow tourist town street. Another truck with trailer mirrors went by my parked truck and wacked the mirror. No damage but since then I just fold in the mirror to be on the safe side.
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mbopp
Henrietta, NY, USA
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Yup, had the same issue with the Envoy. I ended up with a set of McKesh & am very happy with them.
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