MSA Power Fold Towing Mirrors

Power Fold Towing Mirrors

Power fold towing mirrors combine extended visibility for towing with the convenience of electrically folding the mirror housing towards the vehicle. Designed to replace the original side mirrors, they provide a wider viewing position when towing a caravan, trailer or other wide load while retaining practical functionality for everyday driving.

When additional visibility is required, the mirrors extend outwards to increase the viewing area alongside and behind what you are towing. When towing is finished, they can return to a more compact driving position.

Power fold towing mirrors are available with different features depending on the application, so vehicle fitment and compatibility with your existing mirror functions should always be checked before purchasing.

What Are Power Fold Towing Mirrors?

Power fold towing mirrors are replacement side mirrors that combine an extendable towing position with an electrically operated folding mechanism.

The term "power fold" refers specifically to the mirror housing folding electrically towards the vehicle and returning to its driving position. This can make it easier to reduce the overall width of the mirrors when parking, entering a garage or navigating tighter spaces.

Power folding and towing extension are two different functions.

The towing extension moves the mirror further out from the side of the vehicle to provide additional rearward visibility. The power-fold mechanism folds the mirror housing towards the vehicle.

Together, these functions provide the wider viewing position required for towing while retaining the convenience of electric folding.

Improve Visibility When Towing

Standard side mirrors can provide limited visibility when a caravan, trailer or other load extends beyond the width of the tow vehicle.

Extendable towing mirrors move the viewing position further out, helping provide a clearer view alongside and behind the load. This allows the mirrors to adapt to the additional width created by your towing setup.

When towing, the mirrors can be extended into their towing position. When the additional visibility is no longer required, they can be retracted closer to the vehicle for everyday driving.

Mirror angles can also be adjusted to suit the driver and towing setup. Check the position before travelling and readjust the mirrors whenever your towing configuration changes.

How Does the Power Fold Function Work?

The power-fold mechanism electrically moves the mirror housing towards or away from the vehicle.

How the function is operated depends on the vehicle and mirror configuration. Compatible power fold towing mirrors are designed to work with the relevant vehicle controls and functionality.

This electric folding function is particularly useful when parking or moving through tighter spaces because it allows the mirror housing to be brought closer to the vehicle without manually folding it each time.

It is important not to confuse power folding with extension. Power fold describes the folding movement towards the vehicle, not necessarily an electrically operated towing extension.

Always check the individual product specifications to understand exactly how the towing mirror operates with your vehicle.

Power Fold vs Non-Power Fold Towing Mirrors

Both power fold and non-power fold towing mirrors are designed to provide additional visibility when towing. The main difference is how the mirror housing folds.

Power fold towing mirrors use an electric mechanism to fold the housing towards the vehicle. Non-power fold towing mirrors do not provide this electrically operated folding function.

Both types can still extend outwards to provide the wider viewing position required when towing.

If your existing mirrors already have electric folding and you want to retain this convenience after fitting towing mirrors, a compatible power fold option may be the appropriate choice.

Other electrical functions should be considered separately, as power-fold capability does not automatically mean every factory mirror feature is included.

Retaining Compatible Mirror Functions

Modern side mirrors can incorporate more than basic mirror adjustment, and available functions vary between vehicles.

Depending on the individual application, power fold towing mirrors may support features such as electric adjustment, heating, integrated indicators, blind-spot monitoring, puddle lights, temperature sensors or camera provision.

Not every power fold towing mirror includes every feature.

Before choosing replacement mirrors, compare the product specifications with the functions already fitted to your vehicle. If there are particular features you want to retain, confirm that the towing mirrors are designed to support them.

This is especially important where the original side mirrors integrate electrical, visibility or driver-assistance functions.

Choosing the Right Power Fold Towing Mirrors

Start by confirming vehicle fitment. Towing mirrors are application-specific, so compatibility should be established before comparing other features.

Next, check your existing mirror functions and identify which ones you want to retain. Compare these with the specifications of the available power fold towing mirrors.

Consider your towing requirements as well. If a caravan, trailer or other load restricts the view available through your standard mirrors, an extendable towing mirror can provide a wider viewing position when required.

Finish can then form part of your decision, with different options available across the power fold towing mirror range.

Prioritising fitment and functionality helps ensure you choose towing mirrors that suit both your vehicle and the way you tow.

Power Fold Towing Mirrors for Everyday Driving

Power fold towing mirrors are designed to remain fitted when you are not towing.

Once additional towing visibility is no longer required, the mirrors can be retracted closer to the vehicle for normal driving. The power-fold function can then bring the mirror housings closer to the body when required.

This makes them a permanent replacement for the original side mirrors rather than temporary towing mirror extensions that need to be fitted before each trip.

Regularly check the mirrors and mounting points and make sure the extension, adjustment, retraction and power-fold functions continue to operate correctly.

Shop Power Fold Towing Mirrors with Fulcrum Suspensions

Choose power fold towing mirrors based on your vehicle fitment, existing mirror functions and towing requirements. Check individual product specifications carefully to find the right combination of extended visibility, electric folding and compatible features.

Power fold mirrors come in two finishes, black power fold towing mirrors and chrome power fold towing mirrors.

Shop power fold towing mirrors with Fulcrum Suspensions and choose an Item + Install option where available to have your mirrors professionally fitted through a Fulcrum workshop.