Mirror Eye mirror less trucks

You need to strip them and apply two or more coats of RainX (or better aftermarket; see AUTOPIA) and again after every time thru the Beacon. Same for side glass. Use matching aerosol cleaner. Clean daily minimum.

And replace the heater units. Turn in in every rain or fog.

I found an $18 stout extending wash brush that cleans the windshield AND it’s gasket/frame easily. Fits side box. HARBOR FREIGHT. Dip in bucket, apply DAWN soap. Scrub 2-directions. Let sit but not dry.

Finish with squeegee.

TX & LA oilfield tougher than some wuss Yank winter slush. Ain’t nothing like bug season and you nail hundreds of killer bees then HAVE to pull over on a narrow two-lane with no shoulder and an unpermitted 52k in the hopper.

Repair the mirrors. Do the prep work. Get the tools and supplies. Screw the cameras.

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yes, i am old enough to remember Bazooka Joe...

i think back in the day, it was like 1¢ each..????

BAZOOKA TV

i never bought the x-ray glasses.....

 

Bumping this up. I searched and didn't find any other threads about this.

I've been seeing more and more trucks with no physical mirrors. Anyone have any experience with these?

 

No sir and not sure I want to. I love new technology but I've got to draw the line at trucks with no physical mirrors. Just like these auto bright headlights blinding everyone lately. No way this is "safer".

 

I most likely will refuse to drive one of those especially since my company runs paccars and they are notorious for electrical issues.

 

Yeah, just one more potential electrical issue.

I've seen them with physical mirrors as a back up as well as without.

There must be someone here with some firsthand experience.

 

Was over in the uk in September. Was surprised to see so many trucks with only cameras. Hadn’t been over there for 10 years. I’d say it’ll only grow over here too.

 

Yeah, cameras, screens, computers and wiring.
Much better than a physical mirror.


They claim the biggest benefit is fuel economy but I’m skeptical.

It just became legal here(USA) to use them systems sans physical mirror. So you going to start seeing a lot more.

 

The fuel savings is huge, but that's not why I like them.

I've only done a little in town stuff, and it definitely takes some getting used to. The biggest advantage is at night - you can see a lot better and don't get blinded by lights in the mirror. You don't have to worry about salt or ice coating the mirror either. Blindsiding is a lot easier too as the camera moves as the tractor articulates.

I wanted to be in the expanded pilot group, but my truck was too old and I didn't want to give up my apu. I haven't heard anything too bad about them and expect more of our new company trucks to be specd that way.