Spotter Mirror Vs. Convex Rav4 mirrors

Has anyone tried these? https://spottermirror.com/p/toyota/2016-2018-toyota-tacoma-adjustable-spotter-mirror/




Wondering how they compare to the rav4 convex mirrors
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So one blind spot is on the top of the mirror, while the other one is on the bottom, not sure which would be better

 

My opinion with my work vehicles;

1) Nissan Van with tops picture posted

2) Ford truck something with similar bottom picture posted.

I prefer OP's 2nd picture posted. It works well, to me, since I don't have adjust looking downward for blind spots. It's just easier on my eyes.

 

I don't really like my rav4 mirrors. I though it was odd to have the convex at the top when I bought them. They do work, but there isn't much overlap between your normal mirror and the convex.

The spotted mirror's you posted look like a much better convex location and width. Add adjustability and heater compatibility and I think you found a winner. My only concern would be how well the convex adjustment would hold up to off road abuse. If u hadn't just bought the rav4 mirrors a couple months ago I would deffinetly give these a try.

 

I have a stick on mirror but I just may try this for the driver side. Thanks @Taco_Coma!

 

can you actually replace the mirror glass with glass from a rav4? if this is a direct swap I am getting these and putting them on immediately. My fusion used to have these and I loved them.

 

It was noted as a direct swap in prior posts Yes.

 

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-rav4-convex-mirrors.468473/

That's the thread I used to put the Rav4 mirrors on my truck.

 

Yes you can.

How are they?? does the blind spot part being in the upper outer corner Interfere with anything?

 

The Rav mirrors kinda suck. The show a bunch of mirror housing and don't show any ground which is useful for curbs and backing up. I also wanted them for when towing, but they don't really help for that.

I have had mine for awhile and will swap them out eventually.

The rav mirrors do give you a nice side view though. I just wish they were lower.

I would have bought these mirrors over the rav mirrors if they had been avalible when I swapped.

 

I have no complaints about my Rav4 mirror. Only did the driver's side, and been working fine for me...

 

I prefer my Rav4 mirrors. I like the blind spot mirror location better. They work great for me and I did both sides and the Rav4 mirrors are cheaper.

 

I've heard negative reviews from people I trust. These might be a suitable option.

 

Where’s everyone getting there RAV4 mirrors from ? Dealer or another source ?

 

Replacing the stock mirrors with Rav4 mirrors is an easy, simple mod. They are heated, but do NOT have BSM indicators. If you truck has the electronic Blind Spot Monitors, this mod is not for you.

I put them on my 2019 SR5 about 6 weeks ago and love them.

Here's a link to the Rav4 mirrors thread.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2016-rav4-convex-mirrors.468473/

 

I ordered mine from Sparks Toyota online.

 

Everyone bitching about the RAV4 mirrors not being completely convex, you are all missing the point of what they are made to do.

They are BLIND SPOT mirrors. They work perfectly for that job, and nothing more, just like they are designed to do.