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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: genehorr on August 10, 2023, 12:57:51 am

Title: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: genehorr on August 10, 2023, 12:57:51 am
I just got a report that a contruction truck knocked off one of the side mirrors.  And let the caretaker know about it!  I found a post that lists Ramco as the mirror source but I haven't been able to find a model number.  Does anyone know what that might be?  The coach is 350 miles away so I can't get dimensions and the company is wanting a price for a replacement.

I plan on replacing the other at the same time, as they have quite a bit of pitting on the finish and so they don't need to be exactly like the existing, I am more concerned about bolt holes, electric adjustment function, and size.

Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: John44 on August 10, 2023, 05:34:15 am
Think I would keep the part that bolts to the coach and the arm also and just get the mirror part,try calling Foretravel.
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Elliott on August 10, 2023, 07:23:28 am
Just call Ramco, they'll be able to help identify it over the phone and put a quote together for you. Great people to work with
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on August 10, 2023, 07:42:20 am
Chart below shows what is currently available from Ramco.  Pick whatever is closest to what you have.  Call Ramco with questions.

Mirror Chart (https://www.ramco-eng.com/wwwramco-engcom-c1q5z)

Mirror Support (https://www.ramco-eng.com/mirror-support)
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: dsd on August 10, 2023, 09:04:14 am
The coach is 350 miles away so I can't get dimensions

I have problems 35 feet away. Sorry to hear this. My first thought was mount structure damage. May be wise to get a estimate just in case.
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on August 10, 2023, 10:43:40 am
I thought all the 90's model Foretravel coaches came with the 6000 Series Ramco mirrors.  Of course, I could be wrong.

The mirrors in the photos in the link below ('97 U320 being parted out) look exactly like the mirrors on our '93 U280 (6000 Series + Optional TopHats).

https://rvexteriorbodypanels.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M240177/s1.pl

Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: craneman on August 10, 2023, 10:52:55 am
Maybe the top hat is optional as my '99 doesn't have it.
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Elliott on August 10, 2023, 10:55:27 am
Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
I thought all the 90's model Foretravel coaches came with the 6000 Series Ramco mirrors.  Of course, I could be wrong.

The mirrors in the photos in the link below ('97 U320) look exactly like the mirrors on our '93 U280 (6000 Series + TopHats).

https://rvexteriorbodypanels.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M240177/s1.pl
Chuck I think you're right. When I was trying to source one after a shop knocked my tophat off, I called ramco and told the guy what coach I had and he just needed to know what finish the mirrors had and if they were heated or not, otherwise he knew exactly what mirror it was.
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Elliott on August 10, 2023, 10:56:29 am
Quote from: craneman –
Maybe the top hat is optional as my '99 doesn't have it.
It is. Part# CRM-CAS750HR. $245 directly from Ramco
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on August 10, 2023, 10:58:17 am
Quote from: craneman –
Maybe the top hat is optional as my '99 doesn't have it.
Correctamundo.  They are indeed optional.  Only the really kool coaches have them.  8)

Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: oldguy on August 10, 2023, 11:13:20 am
Mine has one top hat and the drivers side fell off and I haven't done anything about it.
Title: Re: Side/Rearview Mirrors
Post by: AC7880 on August 10, 2023, 12:18:50 pm
Quote from: oldguy –
Mine has one top hat and the drivers side fell off and I haven't done anything about it.
Foretravel had a top hat in stock when I needed one last year.
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