Australia’s #1 Towing Mirrors for boat towing!
Ever pulled up to a busy ramp at dawn, only to realise you can’t actually see the edge of your boat trailer? You’re not alone. Poor visibility is one of the most common reasons capable drivers struggle at the ramp. Clearview Towing Mirrors were built to solve exactly that problem, giving you a clear, confident view every time you tow.
Enhance Your Boat Towing Experience
Towing a boat should feel manageable, not stressful. So why do so many trailers get jack-knifed at the ramp? More often than not, it comes down to what the driver simply can’t see.
Our full-replacement towing mirrors change that. They swap in for your factory mirrors, extending outward to give you a proper line of sight down the full length of your vehicle and trailer. When you’re reversing toward the water, that extra visibility makes all the difference between a smooth launch and a frustrating one.
Towing anything wider than your vehicle is regulated by law across Australia. Clearview mirrors keep you compliant while genuinely protecting you, other road users, and your boat. The best part? When the trip’s over, retract them and drive your daily commute without a bulky mirror hanging off the door. Three styles cover different needs: Classic, Next Gen, and Compact.
Not every driver wants the same thing from a tow mirror. Some prioritise a huge reversing view, others want something that tucks away neatly. Here’s how the three options compare.
Our smallest towing mirror, designed for drivers who want minimal fuss.
The choice for drivers who want the best of both worlds.
The original, built for maximum reversing visibility at a more accessible price.
There are cheaper mirrors on the market. So what actually separates a quality set from a compromise? We think it comes down to five things.
Extended view: See down the full length of your vehicle and boat, so nothing slips into a blind spot.
Easy installation: Straightforward to fit and just as easy to remove. If you sell your tow vehicle, sell the mirrors separately.
Durability: Our Clearview mirrors are made with high-quality materials, ensuring they can withstand harsh weather conditions and long-term use.
Legal compliance: Towing mirrors are required by law when your load is wider than your vehicle. Ours keep you on the right side of the rules.
Spare Parts: Accidents happen. We back our mirrors with a comprehensive range of spare parts, so a knock at the ramp doesn’t leave you stranded.
Every summer, thousands of Aussies hitch up a boat and head for the water, and most of them do it on a single assumption: my vehicle can handle this. But can it? And do you actually know the numbers that would prove it?
A boat, motor, trailer and gear form a heavy, shifting load, and small mistakes in weight or setup tend to reveal themselves at the least forgiving moment — halfway along a highway, or on a wet ramp with a queue building behind you. Let’s work through the common questions, grouped into the two areas where owners most often get caught out: weight and towing rules, and setup, loading and launching.
Picture it: the sun’s barely up, the fish are biting somewhere out there, and you’re stuck at the ramp watching someone jack-knife their trailer for the third time. Behind them, a line of frustrated boaties taps their steering wheels. Ever wondered why the ramp seems to bring out the worst in otherwise capable drivers?
Boat ramp failures aren’t usually about skill. They’re generally about patience, and knowing a handful of small techniques that make a big difference. Get those right and you’ll launch smoothly.
In this guide, we’ll walk through pre-launch preparation, reversing and steering tips, and how to secure your vehicle safely. By the end, you’ll have a practical checklist you can use at any ramp in the country.
A smooth trip starts long before you reach the water. Have you checked these off?
Small habits like these are what separate a stress-free launch from a story you’d rather not tell.
Your boat is worth protecting, and so is everyone sharing the road with you. Invest in a well-thought-out set of Clearview Towing Mirrors and make every trip to the water safer and simpler.
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