Vehicles nowadays include an advanced level of technology which is often incorporated into their side mirrors. These features can include Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Sensors, GPS, AM-FM, Blindspot Monitoring Systems and 360-degree Cameras.
Clearview Accessories has been manufacturing Towing Mirrors since 2009 and has experienced the rapid advancement of technology first-hand.
“Our customers don’t want to compromise on their vehicle’s features when they install towing mirrors, and it’s for this reason that we’ve remained at the forefront of emerging mirror technologies.” Explains Mike Cowan, Co-Founder of Clearview Accessories. “We have long-standing relationships with the vehicle manufacturers and work closely with them to develop OE Authorised Towing Mirrors. This becomes more and more important as technology advances and unapproved mirrors can result in fault codes and loss of functionality, such as driver assist functions.”
The new Next-Generation Ford Ranger & Ford Everest have arrived in Australia with advanced features, technology, and capability. Clearview Accessories has been working with Ford Australia to develop the new Next Generation Ford Ranger and Ford Everest Towing Mirrors for the last 12 months and has recently announced the launch of the new non-camera model Towing Mirrors.
Mike further elaborates “Our new 360-degree Camera-model Towing Mirrors have also been approved by Ford as a Ford Licenced Accessory, but we are currently awaiting stock of the Coaxial cables that we require in order to commence production of these new mirrors.”
Mike wouldn’t be drawn into providing an exact ETA on these new camera model mirrors, but the expectation is that there will be an announcement at the start of 2023.
Clearly the days of the humble, basic towing mirrors are almost over as we usher in the dawn of these high-tech replacement towing mirrors!
Clearview products can be purchased and installed through our dealer network, Australia-wide. Visit www.clearviewaccessories.com.au for more information.