CIPA 11050 Suction Cup Marine Mirror Black, 8" W x 4" H
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In fact, I have been using mine for years and it has served me Initially, I was having problems sticking to the glass, but I found that a thin coating of silicone lubricant largely resolved the problem.
The number is roughly There are 5 on each side. The boat I have is 26 feet long, and it works just fine.
I wore it till it froze last winter, but then I took it off
One would estimate the diameter to be about one inch. ", but the vibrations were so out of control that we had to take the mirror off after use.
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There is a convex surface, allowing you to see what your baby is doing from a distance. Suction cup window mounts lack much in the way of suction pressure, as they continuously lose suction force and fall off the window, especially as the temperature outside soars. It is possible to replace the mount with one of the Garmin Navigation Levers, but the price is higher If you purchase a suction mount from Amazon, your baby mirror will be excellent. No modification is required to the Garmin mount in order to fit securely in the mirror. Using a Phillips screwdriver is all you need to complete the upgrade. You get excellent results, especially if you compare it to what you can buy at the baby store for $20.
Replacement of suction cup assembly with Garmin GPS Mount (10-in. $14) for an additional transaction. With this lever operated suction cup we were able to keep the windshield of our runabout ski boat in place over It is excellent to have a visual field using the mirror. Afterwards, a Garmin mount's ball will be fitted into the mirror's back mounting hole after two Phillips screws have been removed and installed again. Garmin's ball was 1 mm larger in diameter than the mirror's original mount, so it was necessary to spray silicone spray and apply firm pressure in order to insert this put a soft towel beneath the mirror face to protect it while it was being inserted. By using the screws, you can adjust the tension to your desired resistance. If I hadn't had to purchase a new suction mount, I would have rated this as a 5 star. Since our ski boat has a canvas top, we had no choice but to attach the mirror to its frame instead of the window.
This suction cup has an excessively large surface area and does not grasp any surfaces easily. There is also too much space between the mounting bracket and the mirror to fully adjust it. As a result, I was unable to mount it anywhere on my boat where it would be useful. As a result, I removed the mounting bracket and used the I instead. With the suction cup smaller and stronger, and the goose neck bringing the mirror to a perfect position to see behind the boat, this is the perfect mirror for the job. It's the type of mirror that should have been made from the get-go.
Before attaching the mirror to the windshield, I had thoroughly cleaned and dried the windshield with rubbing alcohol. The mirror was installed on a day of high humidity, and so I'm guessing that moisture from this high humidity collected between the cup and the glass despite my cleaning efforts. It was perhaps the hot sun and heat created that afternoon that created a high enough pressure between the cup and the windshield to loosen the mirror. The mirror that I now need to locate does not have a suction cup mounting system, but a mechanical mounting system. Despite the fact that the mirror seemed well made and gave me an excellent view of my rear, I gave it two stars. I received advice yesterday that applying a thin coat of olive oil to the dry suction cup prior to placing it on the windshield glass would prevent the mirror from breaking when the glass warms up and the suction cup is pressed against it. The technique was also reported to work with bird feeders that also use suction cups to hold them to window glass, as well as feeders that are exposed both to direct sunlight.
I like the way this works. I ran it for a whole summer to get a good review before writing this one. Having a mirror like this on my boat allows me to view my downrigger rods while I watch the graphs while facing forward. As you can see from the attached photo, I can see the rods clearly. Despite its relatively thin size, it is very durable. It is impossible for my boat to fall off the trailer when I trailered it 1000 miles from Montana to Lake Michigan.
If you are looking for a child seat mirror for a truck, this one is excellent. There is no better way to enjoy the back seat of my 2019 Ram than that. A great field of view is provided by the mirror's slight curvature and just the right mirror size. While driving, you can mount the mirror upside down and it will raise up higher so that you can still see behind you. A major plus is that the headrest is clear when the back window is fully opened as well. The suction cup is solid, and it does not shake a lot. Please accept my sincere thanks for your help.
I put the windshield on the driver's side of the boats that have steep windshields, and it sticks well and provides the visibility I need. Two out of three times I have used it on 90 degree days, it sticks well. I have not hit large wakes, but have taken quite a few bumps, and it has not sheared This is a great deal for what I need it for and for how much it costs. If this is going to be used as a permanent mount, I would recommend getting a clamp mount but again, if this is a temporary solution, this is fine.
We used this as a rear seat baby mirror with the Arkon extended car mount arm. I can see my little one from the front seat perfectly because the setup is just right. Designed in a convex mirror shape, it allows clear vision of the back seat from the side of the car seat itself. Since the roof line of our Lexus IS is low, the typical headrest mounted mirrors did not angle down enough, and they also blocked the view out our For parents who have similar issues with visibility and or viewing angle for their little ones, this is a great combination.