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Power folding tow mirrors

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by freddyr813, Jan 28, 2020.

  1. Jan 28, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    freddyr813

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    Does anyone make a power folding tow mirror that are also heated and have the BSM? Thank you.
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2020 at 5:55 AM
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  3. Jan 29, 2020 at 7:43 AM
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    Toyota doesn't make them. You can buy them aftermarket (A1Auto, I believe, are the popular ones), but the quality isn't as good (lots of people complain of mirror vibration at highway speeds).

    You don't technically need BSM on tow mirrors cause they have two mirrors & they should cover the blind spot (plus you definitely don't want to accidentally rely on BSM when actually towing something...that could end up being catastrophic if a car is far enough back to not trip BSM, but still alongside your trailer).

    All that said, I still want BSM on heated power-folding tow mirrors as well. My plan is to buy the OEM power-folding heated tow mirrors & add BSM myself.

    Thread on adding BSM: https://www.tundras.com/threads/bsm-and-oem-tow-mirror-mod.39092

    @Roman is the resident OEM parts guru. Original post on his page has links to Cool Springs Toyota (his employer) OEM power-folding (and non-power-folding for that matter) tow mirrors: https://www.tundras.com/threads/ultimate-oem-toyota-parts-thread.10707/

    All kinds of other crap on there too. Only the good crap though. :) Cool Springs is one of the cheapest (alongside Sparks Parts, I believe) places to get OEM Toyota parts. Plus, he makes himself very available to pick his brain on OEM parts - he's very responsive & knowledgeable.

    Welcome to the forum! .....nevermind you've been here longer than me lol - only a few posts though...I was going by your post count. :)
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    Topgear.com sells a number of them, but buy from them with this warning; expect no customer service from this company. The BBB rates them an “F”, with multiple complaints against them.

    I purchased these power fold mirrors with BSM, heat, turn.
    https://www.topgearautosport.com/185394/toyota-tundra-2007-2020-chrome-power-folding-tow-mirrors-smoked-led

    When the product arrived, I installed the drivers side mirror only with one bolt, connected prewired harness and attempted to check function. It didn’t function, but neither did the passenger side. Checked fuses (beware there is a hidden fuse under drivers knee panel) and all were ok. Replaced my stock mirror and put the ordered mirror back in its packaging.
    I contacted Topgear via email because they don’t answer the phone, explained that their product damaged the mirror control on my truck, and I wanted a replacement set of mirrors and accommodation for repair of my truck. My truck went to the dealer for repair and was luckily covered under warranty for a malfunctioning mirror control.
    I notified Topgear of the outcome, and after 2 weeks of non-contact, and after filing a BBB complaint, they merely sent me a return label. They will not guarantee refund, as they say the manufacturer has to inspect the item and authorize refund. They have yet to inform me if they are going to charge a restocking fee.
    Through the BBB and email to Topgear I asked for 20% off the same set of mirrors. No response. I expect I never will get one.

    Beware of ordering from this company.

    Now, as far as the mirrors, they seemed good quality with no visual defects. Why they fried the mirror control is unknown. If they were offered through a different company I would give them another try, but because Topgear is the only vendor, they aren’t available.
     
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