hdrider Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 The standard factory mirrors are completely inadequate for the cargo van configuration, IMO. There is a serious blind spot to the left of and directly behind the driver. The only way to see what is in this spot is to use the small, wide angle mirror in the corner of the main mirror. This does work, but the wide angle mirror is very small. This could be a problem when changing lanes. During my failed quest to order a TC (see other threads), I tried to order it with the optional large mirrors. I could never find a picture of what these actually looked like, nor could the dealers tell me anything about them. When I purchased my TC off the lot, I tried to find out if the small mirrors could be swapped out with larger mirrors. However over an hour spent with the parts department and service department at the dealer proved fruitless. They eventually found the larger mirrors in the parts catalog (after denying over and over again that these actually exist), but in the end they could not say for sure whether they could be swapped out. They did tell me they were $300 each, plus labor to install, and if they could not get them to fit, they were non-returnable, and I would have to pay for them anyway. So I found Rosco aftermarket mirrors, and had them put on as part of the other up fits I did. Photos are attached of the original mirrors, and the Rosco mirrors. The Rosco mirrors are heated, but do not have power adjust. They cost $115 each, plus installation. They make a tremendous difference in field of vision. I highly recommend them for safety on the cargo van. The up fitter told me they also have a contract to install 50 of them on TCs for Commonwealth Edison, but mine was apparently their first install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnyguy Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The standard factory mirrors are completely inadequate for the cargo van configuration, IMO. There is a serious blind spot to the left of and directly behind the driver. The only way to see what is in this spot is to use the small, wide angle mirror in the corner of the main mirror. This does work, but the wide angle mirror is very small. This could be a problem when changing lanes. During my failed quest to order a TC (see other threads), I tried to order it with the optional large mirrors. I could never find a picture of what these actually looked like, nor could the dealers tell me anything about them. When I purchased my TC off the lot, I tried to find out if the small mirrors could be swapped out with larger mirrors. However over an hour spent with the parts department and service department at the dealer proved fruitless. They eventually found the larger mirrors in the parts catalog (after denying over and over again that these actually exist), but in the end they could not say for sure whether they could be swapped out. They did tell me they were $300 each, plus labor to install, and if they could not get them to fit, they were non-returnable, and I would have to pay for them anyway. So I found Rosco aftermarket mirrors, and had them put on as part of the other up fits I did. Photos are attached of the original mirrors, and the Rosco mirrors. The Rosco mirrors are heated, but do not have power adjust. They cost $115 each, plus installation. They make a tremendous difference in field of vision. I highly recommend them for safety on the cargo van. The up fitter told me they also have a contract to install 50 of them on TCs for Commonwealth Edison, but mine was apparently their first install. Sorry but they look like they from the 80's they mess up the modern look of the vehicle but I do understand your safety concerns. You could have got a wide angel mirror on top of the stock mirror as I'm sure so many out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 It is a work truck so safety has to take precedence over style. Johnguy, if you have a better, or different solution, please post a photo of it so we can learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnyguy Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The standard factory mirrors are completely inadequate for the cargo van configuration, IMO. There is a serious blind spot to the left of and directly behind the driver. The only way to see what is in this spot is to use the small, wide angle mirror in the corner of the main mirror. This does work, but the wide angle mirror is very small. This could be a problem when changing lanes. During my failed quest to order a TC (see other threads), I tried to order it with the optional large mirrors. I could never find a picture of what these actually looked like, nor could the dealers tell me anything about them. When I purchased my TC off the lot, I tried to find out if the small mirrors could be swapped out with larger mirrors. However over an hour spent with the parts department and service department at the dealer proved fruitless. They eventually found the larger mirrors in the parts catalog (after denying over and over again that these actually exist), but in the end they could not say for sure whether they could be swapped out. They did tell me they were $300 each, plus labor to install, and if they could not get them to fit, they were non-returnable, and I would have to pay for them anyway. So I found Rosco aftermarket mirrors, and had them put on as part of the other up fits I did. Photos are attached of the original mirrors, and the Rosco mirrors. The Rosco mirrors are heated, but do not have power adjust. They cost $115 each, plus installation. They make a tremendous difference in field of vision. I highly recommend them for safety on the cargo van. The up fitter told me they also have a contract to install 50 of them on TCs for Commonwealth Edison, but mine was apparently their first install. hi let me ask do you have the liftgate back door or the 180 kind does the remote opens the back door as well or you need to open it with the keys? Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdrider Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have the symmetrical rear doors. They unlock with the remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnyguy Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have the symmetrical rear doors. They unlock with the remote. Thanks for the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnyguy Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I have the symmetrical rear doors. They unlock with the remote. Hello let me ask you how do you like your van so far? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2013TransitConnect Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Sorry but they look like they from the 80's they mess up the modern look of the vehicle but I do understand your safety concerns. You could have got a wide angel mirror on top of the stock mirror as I'm sure so many out there. I think they would look nice on the 2010-2013 van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnyguy Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think they would look nice on the 2010-2013 van. I think so since the older version are taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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