Re: Rearward vision (mirrors)

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/12/3 14:19:12

Owen, I know the feeling about lack of rear view you are refrring to when driving in my 47 Clipper. The rear window is small and higher than most new cars so the rear view interior mirror is only good when looking at distant objects. Quiet often a small car can be directly behind me and invisible. I have two Packard door mount accessory mirrors as well which help somewhat but certainly leave a great deal to be desired. I do a lot of over the shoulder glancing back when making a lane change but have had a few close calls also with cars low and in the blind spots. I like the rear view camera idea and have given it a thought but with a 6 volt system there are obstacles to that idea. It is an interesting topic and perhaps otehrs will join in with suggestions and proven methods of improving rear vision in these old buses.