Pull out Tow mirrors
#22
I apologize for the lack of posts, for some reason I stopped getting thread notifications. I finalized the mount design and should be able to get the first functional prototype out in around a month. They should fit all models of Express/Savana van, the mating surface is the same. They will also fit the kodiak/top kick trucks at they use the same doors. I got the below ar the final fitment prototypes (without the fairing that blends into the body) the last pictures are with the mirrors extended.
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Larry Lewinski (January 11th, 2022)
#23
I apologize for the lack of posts, for some reason I stopped getting thread notifications. I finalized the mount design and should be able to get the first functional prototype out in around a month. They should fit all models of Express/Savana van, the mating surface is the same. They will also fit the kodiak/top kick trucks at they use the same doors. I got the below ar the final fitment prototypes (without the fairing that blends into the body) the last pictures are with the mirrors extended.
Kyle, What years will these work on? I'm need some for a 2001 G3500 Cutaway with power side mirrors. If you haven't seen them - my post were on Feb 21, 2021..
#24
They will work on all years both van and cutaway. The only difference between the standard mirrors on the vans is the mirror themselves. Most cutaway trucks use the "more universal" style of mirrors and have a plastic blank over the standard mirror. The first productions mirrors I will produce are heated, power with turnsignals. They can be easily added on and I am still a couple months out on production. I would rather take the time to make a solid set of mirrors. The first sets will sell for $200 once I get them completed
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Larry Lewinski (January 11th, 2022)
#25
They will work on all years both van and cutaway. The only difference between the standard mirrors on the vans is the mirror themselves. Most cutaway trucks use the "more universal" style of mirrors and have a plastic blank over the standard mirror. The first productions mirrors I will produce are heated, power with turnsignals. They can be easily added on and I am still a couple months out on production. I would rather take the time to make a solid set of mirrors. The first sets will sell for $200 once I get them completed
Do you think you'll have them by the end of April at the latest?
FYI - My hope is that they lift the travel restrictions and I can travel into the USA with my truck and pick up things I've purchased last year.
NOTE: I'll need the mirrors to extend out farther than what I currently have on my 2001 Cutaway shown below. BTW - The current mirrors are POWER.
But I'm not able to see around the sleeper box with the current mirrors as well as I would like when I have the trailer attached and I'm backing up or making some turns.
Liking how it is starting to look. But, I want the box to be a little lower.
Front view of the test fit.
#27
Thank you for checking. I might have to get a backup camera for when I use the trailer.
FYI - I can't get to my mirrors, yet, to be able to measure them. The G3500 is on the other side of these Ultravans. Grin
A little bit of snow. Grin
#28
I have a set of those mirrors for towing a camper, but they are so wide when running just the truck. The extenadble mirrors are wide enough to see around the trailer, and pull in enough to not be needlessly wide. When I measured they were pretty close in width when extended.
#29
do you have some side by side photos of how they look compared to a stock mirror when pushed in and when extended ?
Or are there any strap on mirror extensions like they have for some pick-up trucks ,
They are nice to have the 2% I pull a trailer , ................ Thanks
Or are there any strap on mirror extensions like they have for some pick-up trucks ,
They are nice to have the 2% I pull a trailer , ................ Thanks
#30
I don't believe the make molded strap on mirrors for the Express/Savana. The "universal" ones will fit, but they shake really bad.
As a project update, development was put on pause the past few months because of school. I will get back on it in a couple weeks.
As a project update, development was put on pause the past few months because of school. I will get back on it in a couple weeks.