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Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 |
Then you're legal but I still can't understand your original statement in this thread.
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13th Oct 2010 6:07pm |
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Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
As I tow a 26ft caravan I checked with the milenco website and found this:
Towing Mirrors – The Law The Law in the United Kingdom specifies, you must be able to see clearly down both sides of the caravan/trailer, and see 4 meters either side of the caravan/trailer at a distance of 20 meters behind the rear of the caravan/trailer. This in reality means, if your caravan/trailer is wider than the rear of your tow vehicle, you must fit towing mirrors to comply with the law. You can be fined up to £1000 and get 3 point on your licence for towing blind. (At exhibitions, we have met many caravanners that had received 3 points and £60 fixed penalty notices.) On tow vehicles conforming to directive 2003/97 EC or sold after January 2007, the towing mirrors may project 25cms further than the widest part of the caravan. On tow vehicles pre dating this directive, the mirrors may project 20 cms further than the widest part of the caravan. Since 12th of December 2005 it is a legal requirement that you have type approved (e-marked) mirrors on both sides of the tow vehicle. I use Magnum xl mirrors which are ideal for the defender and cost less than £20 a pair |
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13th Oct 2010 7:05pm |
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blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17337 |
Does this means that only extended mirrors have to be E-marked, or that mirrors used when towing have to be E-marked, or all mirrors have to be E-marked? I am guessing that only the clip-on temporary extended mirrors need E-marks. I don't think my standard (Britax?) mirrors are marked at all. |
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13th Oct 2010 10:37pm |
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WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 |
Where did you get your Magnums from please, Im struggling to find them online |
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13th Oct 2010 10:59pm |
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--defender-- Member Since: 22 Apr 2010 Location: South Coast Posts: 90 |
Hi,
I tow a 8.25m caravan with my Defender 110, I fitted some Britpart extension arms with large Spafax unbreakable mirros from Paddocks. The near side one is convex as I've a Hard Top and have a blind spot anyway (no side windows). I can see round my rig when towing and like this setup even when not towing, as I've great visability. Last edited by --defender-- on 15th Oct 2010 3:47pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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13th Oct 2010 11:50pm |
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jst Member Since: 14 Jan 2008 Location: Taunton Posts: 8006 |
Didnt the law change recently regarding what you now have to be able to see behind what ever it is you are towing? when i say recently i mean 2 years ago. For example towing a box bodied Ifor at max width meant we needed extended mirrors on the works D3s. Cheers
James 110 2012 XS Utility 130 2011 M57 bespoke Camper 90 2010 Hardtop 90 M57 1988 Hardtop |
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14th Oct 2010 5:39am |
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Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 |
Unfortunately, driving with extended mirrors when you're not towing is also an offence PS 27 inches is not very big. Do you sleep standing up? |
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14th Oct 2010 10:17am |
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Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2109 |
Allways you learn something here
In Chile the regulation in not so strict about the mirrors/towing, but better be in the safe side. I will see also SMAT Nord mirrors, according other forums are a good alternative an fits on Defenders. Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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14th Oct 2010 12:22pm |
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Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
WarPig,
They are called smat magnum mirrors and pennine leisure stock them. Drop them an email to confirm size as smat has changed their mirror names! Basically they work on a scissor action to adjust to the size of your mirror and are held on by lugs on the front and strong rubber straps on the back. Was going down the motorway in the summer and was accidently doing 70mph whilst towing and they where rock steady, plus if you lose one they are only a tenner http://www.plsgroup.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=443 |
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14th Oct 2010 2:23pm |
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Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2109 |
Here also at 9.95 GBP each!
http://www.mmleisure.co.uk/cgi-bin/sitewise.pl?act=det&p=1095 If I going to this solution probably I will buy in USA (lot cheaper for me) I have time to wait if Laurie or Glyn can help me in my search Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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14th Oct 2010 3:54pm |
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WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 |
Thanks Lorryman100 & Eduardo, Ill buy some for next season
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14th Oct 2010 5:35pm |
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Lorryman100 Member Since: 01 Oct 2010 Location: Here Posts: 2686 |
I thought size doesnt matter its what you can do with it.........and if mine was 27 inches (not the caravan), I'd be on here bragging too....... |
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15th Oct 2010 2:55pm |
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--defender-- Member Since: 22 Apr 2010 Location: South Coast Posts: 90 |
I've converted the misleading imperial units to metric units to keep things on-topic. A 110HT is classed as a commecial vehicle, my mirrors are not as obtrusive as many other vans and get the job done. Just trying to be helpful... |
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15th Oct 2010 3:50pm |
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gav///m5 Member Since: 02 Oct 2010 Location: south staffs Posts: 6 |
how much longer are the Wolf type arms than standard ?
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19th Oct 2010 2:06pm |
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