

| Subject: | Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors |
| From: | Eric Caron |
| Date: | Tue, 2 Aug 2022 12:38:34 -0400 |
The interesting thing is they were a perfect match for the stock screws just like the Bus depot but they looked like one piece rather then the mirror and adaptor I have. But the shape of the part against the bus was the same. Still count me firmly as a fan of the Bus Depot product. Eric Caron > On Aug 1, 2022, at 6:49 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Might have been Jeep or Range Rover mirrors. Those have been used by some folks and and look about the same. > > Stephen > > On Monday, August 1, 2022 at 04:59:13 PM EDT, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > > Hi Jack, > > It was you that I learned about these from! > > Thanks, > > Also, at a recent VW car show I saw a Doka with similar mirrors but more plastic and a bit larger. I prefer mine but I was surprised to see there was another direct fit option with a similar shape on the door. I wondered what those were? Replacements or original? > > Eric C. > > > > On Jul 29, 2022, at 10:38 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net <mailto:jack007@comcast.net>> wrote: > > > > I've had these mirrors for 2+ years now, and absolutely love them!! > > They fit perfect, no new holes and never lose the adjustment. > > > > Here is a photo of my 84 with the mirrors installed. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/htYwjPe75QTTT94E7 <https://photos.app.goo.gl/htYwjPe75QTTT94E7> > > > > I've tried hard to avoid drilling any new holes in the van, and so far even with awning installed, I could remove everything to look OEM if necessary. > > Although, I didn't replace that crazy pin-stripe when after re-painting! > > > > Jack R. > > 84 Westy > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com <mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>] On Behalf Of Alistair Bell > > Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2022 10:40 PM > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > > Subject: Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors > > > > It covers us, above you :-) > > > > Ab > > > >> On Jul 28, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote: > >> > >> It is a great app, but not sure if it covers Canada. I think maybe only US. > >> > >> I recommend everyone with a bus have it. And, people have stayed with me and contacted me for different reasons through the app. > >> > >> Just as importantly I hope people sign up to be helpful to those in the VanAlert community. > >> > >> Eric C > >> > >> > >> > >>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 10:32 PM, Steven Brower <brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM <mailto:brower@BROWERPROPULSIONLAB.COM>> wrote: > >>> > >>> Thank you- I have already learned a lot. Are you guys using the van alert app? It’s another great vanagon community with some features that distinguish it from a list serve. I find both pretty invaluable. > >>> > >>> Steven Brower > >>> > >>> > >>> BPL R & D > >>> Brooklyn Navy Yard > >>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201 > >>> Building 280, Suite 521 > >>> Brooklyn, NY 11205 > >>> (347) 223-8877 > >>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> > >>> browerproplab.com > >>> > >>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 9:19 PM, Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com <mailto:thomas.casal@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> That’s awesome you already found the vanagon list Steven. It took me a bunch of years before I stumbled on this invaluable vanagon resource. > >>>> > >>>>> On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 7:38 PM Steven Brower <brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>> wrote: > >>>>> I didn’t even have a van two years ago! There’s always a newbie… > >>>>> > >>>>> Steven Brower > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> BPL R & D > >>>>> Brooklyn Navy Yard > >>>>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201 > >>>>> Building 280, Suite 521 > >>>>> Brooklyn, NY 11205 > >>>>> (347) 223-8877 > >>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> > >>>>> browerproplab.com > >>>>> > >>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM, Tom C <thomas.casal@gmail.com <mailto:thomas.casal@gmail.com>> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I thought I was the last guy to find out about those 2 years ago haha. They > >>>>>> make a huge difference for sure. Major safety upgrade. > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote: > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> I forgot to mention, direct bolt on replacement with hardware provided, > >>>>>>> precision fit. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Eric Caron > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 6:26 PM, Steven Brower < > >>>>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com>> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> I have those mirrors too and I agree! They give a much more vertical > >>>>>>> view so you can see down the side of the sliding door and avoid the picnic > >>>>>>> table you would have run into with the stock mirrors. Very solid too. And > >>>>>>> the mirror quality itself is superior- the stock mirrors appear almost hazy > >>>>>>> or out of focus by comparison. I think the Land Rover mirrors are slightly > >>>>>>> convex so they sharpen the image a bit, making it just a little wider > >>>>>>> angle. > >>>>>>>> Anyway I like them! > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> Steven Brower > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> BPL R & D > >>>>>>>> Brooklyn Navy Yard > >>>>>>>> 63 Flushing Avenue, Unit 201 > >>>>>>>> Building 280, Suite 521 > >>>>>>>> Brooklyn, NY 11205 > >>>>>>>> (347) 223-8877 > >>>>>>>> brower@browerpropulsionlab.com <mailto:brower@browerpropulsionlab.com> > >>>>>>>> browerproplab.com > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> On Jul 28, 2022, at 6:00 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> > >>>>>>> wrote: > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> A list member recommended the Bus Depot Land Rover mirrors to me. I > >>>>>>> was unsure but then saw them in action on a van headed to Jerry Jam concert > >>>>>>> and bus event. I was impressed. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> I installed a set today and Heidi took them out for a test > >>>>>>> drive. I had original manual mirrors that were not very floppy. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> Heidi loves them. Better to see with, More in view, and they fold in > >>>>>>> so that her blind husband won’t keep messing them up. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> I’m surprised I didn’t hear about these sooner. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> I can’t comment on appearance but they feel like nice quality and I > >>>>>>> like the small and minimal design. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> So thumbs up to Bus Depot for this. Price was about $129.00 for the > >>>>>>> set and under $19.00 for shipping. > >>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>> Eric Caron > >>>>>>>
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