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Lazy Daze mirrors, can they be folded in halfway, and still be used?
I have a tight driveway that I hope to back the 27’  LD down, and  I was wondering if I could fold the side mirrors in halfway on both sides, and still be able to to see behind me when backing up?

Kristy also thought of putting a temporary foam edge on the outside of the mirror, just to keep them from being scratched when doing this. Thanks in advance for your advice. 🐯

Fully extended, do they work when towing a toad or small trailer? Can you see behind the LD with them?
Nov 2023, 2012 31’ IB, white/green swoops & swirles, 2009 Mini Cooper, racing green convertible, toad 🐸

We ordered white/gray  2018 27' mid bath 1/3/18 and we are hoping for a July 16th 2019 delivery, sold, and tried a Lithium Travato, wish  I would have kept the Lazy Daze 27’
Re: Lazy Daze mirrors, can they be folded in halfway, and still be used?
Reply #1 –
Tiger,

My driveway is 11’ 10” wide. I pull in preferring to have the coach door toward the house for easier access.

The passenger mirror while extended is 1’ 4” from its edge to the kitchen door.

The drivers mirror from its edge is 8” to the driveways edge although I have another 1’ 10” of grass along its edge.

The drivers mirror folded 1/2 way in gives you a view along the side of the coach but it requires that you lean over the steering wheel for that view.

Each mirror gives a clear view of what’s along the side of the rig. To see directly behind I use the RB rear window to see approaching traffic.

For a view of your toad, you can turn on your rear camera and see things in the monitors screen.

Here are a few pics of what I mentioned.

Hope this helps.

Kent
2015 27' RB "MissB.Haven"
Re: Lazy Daze mirrors, can they be folded in halfway, and still be used?
Reply #2 –
Quote from: Tiger (Clark)  - 
I have a tight driveway that I hope to back the 27’  LD down, and  I was wondering if I could fold the side mirrors in halfway on both sides, and still be able to to see behind me when backing up?
Fully extended, do they work when towing a toad or small trailer? Can you see behind the LD with them?

If the mirrors are folded, you cannot see out of them unless you loosen the mirror's set screws and readjust them.
It's a PIA to do.
A rear view camera is invaluable, as well a good assistant, when backing up.

While towing, with the mirrors you can see the sides of the LD but not in back. Toads and trailers are narrower than a LD.
The only time you will see a trailer or toad in the mirrors is when making a tight turn.
A lens in the rear window can help but the real solution is a rear view camera. Our camera is on all the time while towing.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Lazy Daze mirrors, can they be folded in halfway, and still be used?
Reply #3 –
I prefer these portable mirrors. If your arms are long enough, you can see your toad or trailer.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
 
Re: Lazy Daze mirrors, can they be folded in halfway, and still be used?
Reply #4 –
Newer rigs probably don’t have this issue anymore but look in the archives and type in “exploding Velvac mirror” and enjoy the reading. We had this happen to the DS mirror. Since then the mirrors on our rig have never been folded in again.

Quite the surprise to find your mirror on the ground for no apparent reason!!!!

Dave
Ruby, the red 2004 26' RK hauling Dave and Kristine hither and yon