At 07:57 AM 2/6/2002, G. Matthew Bulley wrote:
>I have a LARGE (4"x6") rectangular convex stuck on the right hand
>mirror, and a 3" round one on the left. The right hand one obliterates
>the authentic view, but I don't really need to read license plates or
>such through that mirror, I need a broad view, which the convex gives
>nicely. The 3" on the driver's side still leaves plenty of flat mirror
>to see clearly, while affording a far broader leftist view of
>approaching vehicles.

Check out the quadrant mirrors (seen 'em at K-mart I think? -- about $3 at
RV dealer) -- they are one quarter of a ~6" round convex mirror; two flat
sides, one round side.  They fit nicely into the corner of the flat mirror,
and show you the part of the view you're interested in, the part outside
the van.  Because they're directional it takes a little experimenting to
see which corner you want them in, pointed which way (sixteen possibilities
per side!).  Digi-wife works for this, Digi-cat just stared at me disdainfully.

I really really REALLY like these mirrors (along with the 8x10" fresnel
lens in the back window).

david

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