Oldcpecdr 255 #1 Posted August 1, 2020 (edited) OK NO laughing.... I was moving LOTS of sand last week to fill up the new larger than the Grand Canyon sandbox for the grandsons. Somewhere around the 6th load I realized that since my neck no longer swivels like it used to (pre 70's age) I was thinking this short trailer would be a WHOLE lot easier to back up with a rear view mirror. Anyone ever mounted one ? I am trying to imagine a magnetically mounted stalk with a mirror .... any ideas ? The C100 and trailer saved me LOTS of wheelbarrow time. Now if I could only see where I am backing...... Mike B Edited August 1, 2020 by Oldcpecdr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #2 Posted August 1, 2020 I have the same backing up,not seeing where I'm backing problem ,with my New Holland L-228 skid steer.Been looking at wireless back-up cameras on line.Gonna get one one of these days.Not a lot of money either.A lot cheaper than the damage that could be done backing into something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,873 #3 Posted August 1, 2020 Maybe go with a front mounted hitch... attach a matic styles are out there that simply snap on or you can fab one up yourself... I made one a few months ago and man is it nice! No cranking of the neck... and I have front / back hitches so I can easily change if I am hauling longer distances... A mirror works too... 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,077 #4 Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Oldcpecdr said: OK NO laughing.... I was moving LOTS of sand last week to fill up the new larger than the Grand Canyon sandbox for the grandsons. Somewhere around the 6th load I realized that since my neck no longer swivels like it used to (pre 70's age) I was thinking this short trailer would be a WHOLE lot easier to back up with a rear view mirror. Anyone ever mounted one ? I am trying to imagine a magnetically mounted stalk with a mirror .... any ideas ? The C100 and trailer saved me LOTS of wheelbarrow time. Now if I could only see where I am backing...... Mike B When you get old and can't half see a mirror not going to be much help. But here is a bracket that fits in the front hitch you can bolt something to. The bolt is not needed a 5/8" rod will work just as well. I just used the bolt because I had some. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 71,352 #5 Posted August 1, 2020 @Oldcpecdr Mike if you wear glasses pick up a bicyclist's mirror. Mounts to the side bar and angles out and to the front. I've used them while riding in the past. Takes a bit of getting used to having something that close to your face. They do work well once adjusted. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,873 #6 Posted August 1, 2020 That’s a great idea @ebinmaine! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldcpecdr 255 #7 Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) Some good ideas !!! Thank you...... If I wore glasses the bicycle mirror would be a great solution. Luckily for me my eyes, and only my eyes, have aged well... But thanks Pollack Pete... I HAVE a backup camera in the glovebox of my E350 Van for hooking up the trailer.... a Swift Cam, I bought it 4-5 years ago and has been worth every penny. It mounts with a super magnet and then live streams to my cell phone. Just need to get a magnetic I-Phone holder and I am all set.. I will post pics next time I use it.... THANK YOU Mike B swift 1 camera Edited August 5, 2020 by Oldcpecdr 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
