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Replacement side mirror

The glass company liberated 30% of my side mirror while replacing the windshield. Can anyone tell me the part number for the whole assembly?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #1 –
Ramco Mirrors

Ramco Mirrors, still in business and very helpful if you reach out to them. Mine was busted apart when I was rebuilding the crash damage and they were great to help get wiring diagrams and everything. I found a NOS on Ebay and was luck to save some bucks.

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Hi Elliot,
Don't know if this will help
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

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This should help also. Mirror Chart
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Quote from: Elliott –
The glass company liberated 30% of my side mirror while replacing the windshield.
That piece you are holding in your hand was probably not part of the original mirror - it is a "added on" piece commonly called a "Top Hat".  It is usually installed by drilling a couple holes in the top of the OEM mirror housing, and attaching the Top Hat with a couple sheet metal screws or bolts.  Looks like it might have just pulled off the old screws.  Might be able to reattach with new slightly larger fasteners?

General | ramco-eng

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie –
That piece you are holding in your hand was probably not part of the original mirror - it is a "added on" piece commonly called a "Top Hat".  It is usually installed by drilling a couple holes in the top of the OEM mirror housing, and attaching the Top Hat with a couple sheet metal screws or bolts.  Looks like it might have just pulled off the old screws.  Might be able to reattach with new slightly larger fasteners?

General | ramco-eng
Yes, those screws you mentioned sheered off. I could probably extract and tap the holes but it's their problem and I'm going to suggest they just throw parts at it instead of sending someone all the way up from Phoenix
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Reply #6 –
I bet Foretravel still has it in stock. They had the top hat for the same mirror system in stock last year.

I don't recall the price for the one part, as I bought multiple items at one time while in Nac.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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New top hat OR existing top hat mirror... Both have to be attached, so stay with what you have, as it matches, and get it reattached.

The glass guys could screw up something that you will do correctly.

Drill new holes, attached with bolts.

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Finally got in touch with Ramco - $245 for a new top hat  :o
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Replacement side mirror

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Finally got in touch with Ramco - $245 for a new top hat  :o

WOW!
Paid around $125 a couple of years ago
Frank & Connie Williams
1999 U320 '36
Build: 5466
MC: 18335

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Finally got in touch with Ramco - $245 for a new top hat  :o

90 percent sure Foretravel was less, and they had them in stock last year.

Edit, found the receipt. $198
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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Reply #11 –
Would be afraid to ask what the entire chrome mirror would cost. They look expensive, enough that I keep a thick layer of hard shell wax on mine so bug guts wont leave a lasting mark.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Just had one of mine fall off as I was cleaning it.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #13 –
No problem Peter. About 1500.00 will get you back whole again. Don't know that to be a fact, just cheering up Peter.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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I am sure I can fix it.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #15 –
I was super lucky and found a new old stock one on ebay (whole mirror assembly, no top hat) for $150 last year. I needed one for the accident rebuild.