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Phoenix · 05-09-2008, 02:02 AM

Updated 05/08/08:

Found a Tundra CM LTD at the dealer that had factory tow mirrors installed. For the $780 credit by ordering the tow mirrors instead of the "standard" mirrors, the items deleted are the multiple driver "memory" settings for the power seat and mirrors, and the electric adjustments on the tilt/telescopic steering wheel (and memory).

In other words, the power seats still work, but each driver has to readjust the positions from the previous driver (no memory).

Similarly, the tow mirrors are still remote controlled, and the turn signals and heaters still work, but each driver has to readjust the positions from the previous driver (no memory).

And, the steering wheel still tilts and telescopes, but the adjustment is manual, not electric. There is a lever on the bottom of the steering column that lowers to releases the steering wheel lock, which allows the driver to manually tilt and telescope the steering wheel to the desired position. Then, the lever is returned to the "locked" position to lock the steering wheel in place.

Since my wife and I do not normally move the seat, steering wheel or mirrors when switching drivers, this setup will work great for us; and it saves us $780. The tow mirrors telescope out from the truck body about an extra mirror width from the standard mirrors, which is much better for towing our relatively wide loads.

It's hard for me to believe that no one has wondered about this option before, but I hope this helps any future buyers confused about the tow mirrors.

Our Tundra is supposed to be delivered the last week in May, so we are getting anxious now. Can't wait for the first roadtrip!

05-09-2008, 02:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Phoenix Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 63	Updated 05/08/08: Found a Tundra CM LTD at the dealer that had factory tow mirrors installed. For the $780 credit by ordering the tow mirrors instead of the "standard" mirrors, the items deleted are the multiple driver "memory" settings for the power seat and mirrors, and the electric adjustments on the tilt/telescopic steering wheel (and memory). In other words, the power seats still work, but each driver has to readjust the positions from the previous driver (no memory). Similarly, the tow mirrors are still remote controlled, and the turn signals and heaters still work, but each driver has to readjust the positions from the previous driver (no memory). And, the steering wheel still tilts and telescopes, but the adjustment is manual, not electric. There is a lever on the bottom of the steering column that lowers to releases the steering wheel lock, which allows the driver to manually tilt and telescope the steering wheel to the desired position. Then, the lever is returned to the "locked" position to lock the steering wheel in place. Since my wife and I do not normally move the seat, steering wheel or mirrors when switching drivers, this setup will work great for us; and it saves us $780. The tow mirrors telescope out from the truck body about an extra mirror width from the standard mirrors, which is much better for towing our relatively wide loads. It's hard for me to believe that no one has wondered about this option before, but I hope this helps any future buyers confused about the tow mirrors. Our Tundra is supposed to be delivered the last week in May, so we are getting anxious now. Can't wait for the first roadtrip! Last edited by Phoenix : 05-09-2008 at 02:07 AM.