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Side Mirrors

Does anyone know what the make and model of a 1999, U320 side mirrors? I just bought two tophat add-ons and they don't fit, too small.
"KEEP ON TRUCKIN'"
1999 CAI-3600 U320
Mike, Karen & Butterfly

Re: Side Mirrors

Reply #1 –
Are they the add-ons that go on top of the stock mirrors,if so you bolt them together.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #2 –
Check here: ramco-eng.com
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Reply #3 –
If they are the ones that bolt to the top of the mirror. My coach had them on when I bought the coach. I removed the drivers side since It gave me a bigger blind spot then I already had.
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 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
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Reply #4 –
I beleave they are 6000 series Ramco eng.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #5 –
Howdy Mike,  This is what I bought from Ramco and installed in 2012 on my '00 U320 mirrors.
p/n CRM-CAS750 Chrome Top Add On Convex with Snap on Glass w/mounting hardware
Fit and work great.
Good luck, Dave A

Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Dave and Nancy Abel –
p/n CRM-CAS750 Chrome Top Add On Convex with Snap on Glass w/mounting hardware
Dave,

Could you please explain the "snap on glass" for me? I already had the top hats on when I bought my Foretravel. On one trip, the driver's side top hat mirror started vibrating very noticeably. I pulled off the road and went to investigate what was going on. The mirror fell off *into* my hands, with no damage!
 
It looks like it was originally installed with some black adhesive stuff. I suspect that to reinstall it I need to get some more black adhesive stuff. Do I have to remove what I can of the existing black stuff to insure a good connection?
 
Obviously, I am now concerned that my passenger side top hat may decide to loosen up and travel, also. It seems prudent to remove that mirror and reinstall it as a preventive measure. What is the proper way to remove the mirror from its cozy housing?
 
Anybody have a similar experience? How did you fix it?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent

Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Reply #7 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Dave,

Could you please explain the "snap on glass" for me? I already had the top hats on when I bought my Foretravel. On one trip, the driver's side top hat mirror started vibrating very noticeably. I pulled off the road and went to investigate what was going on. The mirror fell off *into* my hands, with no damage!
 
It looks like it was originally installed with some black adhesive stuff. I suspect that to reinstall it I need to get some more black adhesive stuff. Do I have to remove what I can of the existing black stuff to insure a good connection?
 
Obviously, I am now concerned that my passenger side top hat may decide to loosen up and travel, also. It seems prudent to remove that mirror and reinstall it as a preventive measure. What is the proper way to remove the mirror from its cozy housing?
 
Anybody have a similar experience? How did you fix it?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent



I have the same setup on my coach. On my way home from taking delivery the top convex mirror popped off and I lost it. James Holder at TN RV told me these are installed with either cement or velcro. I found some heavy duty Velcro and used that. It's been over a year and it is still there.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Side Mirrors

Reply #8 –
Thanks for the info. I have to send the ones I got back and reorder the right ones.

Cheers and Merry Christmas

Mike
"KEEP ON TRUCKIN'"
1999 CAI-3600 U320
Mike, Karen & Butterfly

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Dave,
Could you please explain the "snap on glass" for me?
Howdy Trent, 
  Not really sure what the "snap on glass" means.  The p/n and description was a "cut and paste" from my sales order .pdf from 2012.  The add-ons are a great fit, and an easy install.
Dave A
Dave and Nancy Abel
'00 U320 36' WTFE  Build #5669
'10 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon
Livingston, TX  SKP's Fulltiming

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Could you please explain the "snap on glass" for me?
Trent,

"Snap on" means just what it says - you push the glass into the aluminum housing, and it "snaps" into place in the plastic bracket with a loud, very audible "CLICK".  I have the same add-on top hats as Dave.  Our glass has stayed securely in place for 2+ years, without using any kind of adhesive.  I suspect the prior owner of your coach had a problem with the glass falling out, perhaps due to improper installation technique, or maybe one of the plastic mounting tabs broke off.  They may have added the black adhesive to help secure the glass, at least on the driver side. The other side may or may not be glued in - no way to tell without pulling it out.  If it was me, I would see if the glass feels secure and doesn't have any obvious "looseness" - if so, I wouldn't mess with it and hope for the best.

But that's just me - I'm a glass-half-full positive thinker.  You should do what makes you happy.

Before you decide whether or not to take a chance with the other side, you might want to call RAMCO and see if replacement glass is available for the top hats...you know, just in case...  They could also verify how the glass is supposed to be mounted.

ramco-eng.com  (See 1st question in the FAQ)
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