Safely towing a trailer or camper isn’t as simple as hooking it up to your vehicle and going on your way. If you regularly have a trailer attached to your vehicle, there’s a good chance you’ll need to invest into a set of towing mirrors. In fact, some state laws mandate the use of trailer or towing mirrors on your vehicle to make sure you can safely see your surroundings while driving.
Generally, factory mirrors have blind spots and those become worse when you’re towing a trailer or camper. Standard side mirrors likely don’t offer an adequate view, so a good rule is to make sure you can see the entire length of your trailer and the traffic behind it when you’re towing. For example, some states such as Georgia and Illinois require mirrors that give a view of at least 200 feet to the rear if you have a trailer attached.
To learn more about towing or trailer mirrors, refer to our table of contents.