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Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

I am in need of replacing a rear view mirror mounting bracket due to "pitting" of the chrome.  The entire surface is in bad shape.

It looks to be a universal mount, not left hand or right hand.  Is this a correct determination?

It looks pretty straight forward as far as a swap out. Four screws to coach, one bolt to mirror, reconnect wiring.  Am I missing anything?

Thanks.
2001 U270- 34'
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Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #1 –
They are not universal brackets, at least on our 99' U270. Driver's side is mounted on a different part of the curvature of the end cap, and so the radius is different. I originally thought the mirror placement left to right was symmetrical, because it just looks right :o , and was surprised to find out that the driver's side was further away from the center line than the passenger's side.
Don
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Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #2 –
Thank you very much.
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #3 –
As Don says, they are different L/R. I verified this. Also, far as I know, they're no longer available. Billy jack at FOT checked stock, and talked to Ramco, about a chrome replacement for our RH mount. No go. I didn't ask him to check on the LH, or the polished version, so maybe those are still available?.

Greg
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Reply #4 –
I am looking for reclaimed.

Thanks for your advice.

-FT
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #5 –
Maybe re-chrome is the way to go.
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!

Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #6 –
Quote from: FtRoadTrip –
I am in need of replacing a rear view mirror mounting bracket due to "pitting" of the chrome.  The entire surface is in bad shape.

Thanks.

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Reply #7 –
Thanks for the link.  I always appreciate the help within the forum.
2001 U270- 34'
with Aqua-hot
Travel Safely
Have Fun!!
 

Re: Replacing Rear View Mirror Bracket

Reply #8 –
Quote from: FtRoadTrip –
Maybe re-chrome is the way to go.
I should have mentioned, that's what I plan to do. I'll probably use Royal Plating in Tucson.
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370