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Hi,

I want to go fishing/camping in my 1990 Nissan with a SMALL camper
(I think they're called "camperettes") on the back, towing my small boat
(12ft aluminum skiff, with some addons like a floor so I can't just heave
it on top).

The problem: even the smallest of campers are wider than the truck, and
I don't think I could see the boat at all behind me. How do you back it
down the ramp? REALLY wide mirrors (there goes the ol' fuel economy!)?
Closed-cct tv? Surely there are others that do this...

Lloyd Sumpter
"The Tin Boat" Mirrocraft 12



I had this problem several years ago. Solved it with a pair of add-on
mirrors that used tubing and straps to hold them in place. Similar to:
http://www.hensleymfg.com/mckeshmirrors.html
They worked very well and I doubt if they effect the MPG measureably.

I've also seen some that slide on over the existing mirrors. Or clip on.
http://www.hitchcorner.com/truck-accessories.htm

You could also spend big bucks and replace the current mirrors with the
ones that slide out further only when needed. They've even got powered
ones!!!
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Jud
Dallas TX USA