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Exterior mirror

The passenger side convex mirror came loose and broke on our last trip.  I have been researching for a replacement, and not sure what I need.

I know it is a Ramco.  I think it is a 6000 series - cast body, not plastic.  Mirror is about 4 1/4 by 9.  Heated, remote adjust.

An inexpensive substitute would be OK.  Probably should be a heated mirror just because.

Matt B
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #2 –
So I am thinking it would be the SNP-GLS602WS-KIT.  The dimensions of the 9000 and 6000 series seem the same.  So replacements with the heat element are not available, or is the mirror backing somehow transferred.

I do live in southern Arizona, so I don't know if I would use the heaters.  Opinions?
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #3 –
I have never even tried the mirror heat switch. If you are in your coach in the ice and snow. You likely have done some horrible scheduling or are a Skiing aficionado. But a skier in a motor coach is pretty rare. Although we do have a skier on the forum that uses their coach in ski country. 
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: bigdog –
I have never even tried the mirror heat switch. If you are in your coach in the ice and snow. You likely have done some horrible scheduling or are a Skiing aficionado. But a skier in a motor coach is pretty rare. Although we do have a skier on the forum that uses their coach in ski country.

So I won't be banished for not being original and stock?  Opinion enough - unheated mirror!

Thanks!
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #5 –
Even in ice and snow I have hardly ever used them.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #6 –
When mine fell off FT Parts ordered an exact replacement.  As I remember it was a little fussy getting the new one installed correctly.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Reply #7 –
Just call Ramco. I did, and they were a great help. One of mine fell out and lost it on the road. Got the exact replacement. Like $60.00 plus the ride. Heater and all.
CW
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348
 

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Reply #8 –
Oldmattb, be sure and get the recommended goo to attach the mirror. When I re-glued mine after it fell out. I folded a towel to the size of the glass and put a couple of bungee cords to hold it down till it set up. That was 4 years ago and it is still attached.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr