Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Thor Forums > Thor Community Forums > Thor Owners Community Discussions
Click Here to Login
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 01-12-2015, 04:51 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 9
THOR #1436
Side view mirrors question

We are very interested in a 2015 ACE 27.1 mh, but have an important question for us. Because of where we will park our rv at our home we need/hope the side mirrors fold in when parked. Side clearance is a factor. Can someone tell us if they do?
Thanks!

__________________
larryjeans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2015, 05:28 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tiffin Open Road 32SA
State: Colorado
Posts: 238
THOR #1147
Assuming Thor uses the same mirrors on the ACE as on the Axis (they look the same), then yes they do fold.

The arms are fixed, but the mirrors move. There are three set-screws at the base of each mirror. Loosening them allows the mirror to move. Swiveling it parallel to the coach results gives you quite a bit of room.

Randy
__________________
groswald is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2015, 05:33 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 9
THOR #1436
Thanks. My real concern is, how far out do the arms extend from the body. I understand I will gain some room with mirrors swiveling in, but not sure if that is sufficient. Thank you.
__________________
larryjeans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 12:13 AM   #4
Junior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Arkansas
Posts: 16
THOR #1378
Quote:
Originally Posted by larryjeans View Post
Thanks. My real concern is, how far out do the arms extend from the body. I understand I will gain some room with mirrors swiveling in, but not sure if that is sufficient. Thank you.
I just looked at this on my Ace 21.1, those 3 set screws are not easily accessed as there is a trim ring for the cameras that cover at least 2 of them. Getting the Trim Ring down looks problematic and I am letting the dealership loosen and move my drivers mirror to gain adjustment for the electric mirror motor.
The arm that the mirrors are mounted on does not move at all it is rigid and does extend out 6-8 inches from the body of the cab. If room is very tight you may have some issues with these mirrors.
ED
__________________
eengstrom54 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 02:25 PM   #5
Member
 
acsnook's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 82
THOR #1393
I recently purchased the 27.1 and the side mirrors do not fold in. Perhaps because of the side cameras installed on them, they do not fold.
__________________
acsnook is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 03:58 PM   #6
Junior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 9
THOR #1436
Thanks, I was afraid of that.
__________________
larryjeans is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 05:41 PM   #7
Member
 
doubravsky's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: California
Posts: 99
THOR #1414
Hmm... I don't think the side cameras are the issue. On my Four Winds 31W (Class C) we have the side cameras and the side mirrors fold in nicely...
__________________
doubravsky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 08:57 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,181
THOR #908
Thor uses mirrors from Velvac
RV Mirrors | West Coast Mirrors | Heavy Truck Mirrors | Velvac

At least that's what's on mine. Very likely to be on the Ace, although I'm not sure.

I would say this.... if the coach you have in mind is otherwise perfect, and only those couple inches are the show stopper, you might consider getting the coach and replacing the mirrors. You Might even find that velvac has a foldable model that would bolt right up!
__________________
blw2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 09:03 PM   #9
Member
 
doubravsky's Avatar
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 31W
State: California
Posts: 99
THOR #1414
Yep mine is this model Velvac:
2020 XG Mini-LEM VISION SYSTEM
And it does fold in....
__________________
doubravsky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 09:19 PM   #10
Axis/Vegas Enthusiast
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.4
State: Michigan
Posts: 9,837
THOR #1150
I don't think the ACE or Vegas/Axis units use those Velvac mirrors. I couldn't find our mirrors anywhere on the Velvac website.
(The Vegas/Axis mirrors also do not fold in.)
Just look at the mirror of this ACE, it does not fold:
__________________
2022 Thor Axis 24.4
2021 Mach-E
blog - https://spareelectrons.wordpress.com/
JamieGeek is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2015, 11:28 PM   #11
Junior Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Arkansas
Posts: 16
THOR #1378
Ace Mirror

No the Ace mirror does not look anything like that 2020 mirror. I wonder if the ace mirror is interchangeable, that would be a nice mirror system to have on my unit.
ED
__________________
eengstrom54 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2015, 12:24 AM   #12
Member
 
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 29.2
State: Mississippi
Posts: 58
THOR #827
I have a 2014 ACE 29.2. My mirrors do not fold in.
__________________
brad13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2015, 12:47 AM   #13
Junior Member
 
Brand: Still Looking
State: Oregon
Posts: 9
THOR #1436
Thanks!
__________________
larryjeans is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thor Industries or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.




All times are GMT. The time now is 05:48 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2