Boost Auto Tow Mirrors?

Brad10281 · July 5, 2023

Anyone care to comment on the actual towing functionality of the Boost Auto Tow Mirrors? I just bought them for my 2021 Trail Boss. I didn't realize that they didn't extend/retract until I opened the box today. I tow a 30' camper and previously used the extendable type tow mirrors on my 2014 Silverado. Thinking about sending them back and purchasing the extendable mirrors from GM. I welcome any opinions from current owners of these mirrors. My truck has been in the shop for a couple weeks and not exactly sure when I'll get it back, so I can't test them out at the moment. Thanks!

fondupot · July 11, 2023

The newer tow mirrors are about as wide as the old style tow mirrors were, at full extension. I have them on my 2022 LTD and they are great, even when not towing. If you decide to keep them, hopefully my install video will help you out. See below.

redwngr · July 11, 2023

Be aware that when running with them in the pulled in position, the new style GM tow mirrors, along with the revised 'A' pillar, together create a much bigger blind spot (especially on passenger side) than the previous generation mirrors.

I have been a user and fan of tow mirrors for many years.

Ran '10, '11, '16, '18 and '21 with tow mirrors.

Ran a '15 with regular mirrors. Lack of tow mirrors was one reason I switched to the '16.

Current '23 has standard mirrors, in part because I'm driving more often in mare situations where the blind spot is a nuisance.

I 'feel' (long time since I drove the '15 or similar) that the rear visibility is better with the newer type of standard mirrors.

Haven't towed one of the enclosed trailers with this truck yet. I don't tow a travel trailer.

I don't tow much anymore.

I'm thinking I'll try the clip-on style if I decide the standard mirrors aren't doing the job.

Brad10281 · July 12, 2023

Thanks for the input guys. I got my truck back and installed them. I haven't towed the camper yet, but these Boost Auto mirrors seems to be about an inch shorter than my dad's 3500's mirrors when they're fully extended. They'll likely do just fine. I liked the idea of keeping the BSM and front spotlights, something the GM tow mirrors are lacking on the 1500's. Unfortunately, they misinformed me about the front spotlights working as plug-n-play. My stock (non-towing) mirrors had the front spotlights, but they don't work on the Boost Auto mirrors. They offered to refund the $40 for their error. I think I can live without that feature. I may eventually order the harness to get all the lights working anyway.

jaxcam02 · July 13, 2023

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Brad10281 · July 13, 2023

6 hours ago, jaxcam02 said:

I will say, I have never heard of this company before and went to check them out. They have a pretty awesome looking running board that I am debating on getting now so thank you OP for posting.

They seem to have some nice products. This is my first purchase from them. Their support is top notch, they answer any questions within hours (email).

Rob Mugs · July 18, 2023

On 7/11/2023 at 12:36 PM, fondupot said:

The newer tow mirrors are about as wide as the old style tow mirrors were, at full extension. I have them on my 2022 LTD and they are great, even when not towing. If you decide to keep them, hopefully my install video will help you out. See below.

Awesome.... so the wiring for the signals is already there, just not being used?

Poopster · September 25, 2023

I wanted to start installing the Boost Auto towing mirrors but when I opened the box there was only the mirrors, no wiring harness', or parts, nothing but the mirrors. So, I called them, and they wanted pictures of whatever was in the box and the empty box itself. Then they realized that they forgot to include the wiring harness, the wireless control modules and whatever else I had ordered. So, now I'm waiting for those parts to arrive, and I checked the USPS tracking and they have not shipped yet! Damn it, I thought I'd have the mirrors installed by now. I think I'm going to start taking my truck apart, so I can be ready when the parts do arrive. All I can do now is install the mirrors and that is it until the other parts arrive.

But I must say, their customer service was on the ball and agreed that they made a mistake right from the get-go. I just wish they would have overnighted the parts. But I guess, it is what it is.

Brad10281 · September 26, 2023

23 hours ago, Poopster said:

But I must say, their customer service was on the ball and agreed that they made a mistake right from the get-go. I just wish they would have overnighted the parts. But I guess, it is what it is.

Their customer service is really great. I had to have one of my mirrors replaced and they made the process pretty painless.

As stated above, these mirrors do create one hell of a blind spot compared to the previous generations. I literally have to look up and over or around the mirrors in many intersections as it's a big enough blind spot to block an entire vehicle. However, they do a good job while towing my 30' camper. I just wish these extended and retracted, I didn't realize that they didn't until I opened the box.

Good luck on your installation. I didn't purchase any of the extra wiring, so most of the added functionality (lights) don't work. I may add that in the future though.

Poopster · September 29, 2023

On 9/26/2023 at 4:45 PM, Brad10281 said:

Their customer service is really great. I had to have one of my mirrors replaced and they made the process pretty painless.

As stated above, these mirrors do create one hell of a blind spot compared to the previous generations. I literally have to look up and over or around the mirrors in many intersections as it's a big enough blind spot to block an entire vehicle. However, they do a good job while towing my 30' camper. I just wish these extended and retracted, I didn't realize that they didn't until I opened the box.

Good luck on your installation. I didn't purchase any of the extra wiring, so most of the added functionality (lights) don't work. I may add that in the future though.

Hey Brad12821,

I'm in the progress of installing the Boost Power towing mirrors. I'd be lying if I said this install was easy. In fact, it's a lot of work but I move very slowly and take a lot of breaks and even a couple of naps. All I have left to do is put the truck back together and see if everything works. Actually, I'll be very surprised if they do work. The wiring was especially difficult for me because my eyes aren't what they used to be and I'm working with one hand. My right hand was in a cast and now in a brace and it's very painful to even use it. I'm right-handed and can't do s***t with my left so I had to stop frequently to ice my hand. I'm just too damn old to do this type of work and because this install is so involved it would have cost a small fortune to have someone do it.

I'll let you know how it turns out.

Edited September 29, 2023 by Poopster

Poopster · September 29, 2023

On 9/29/2023 at 11:43 AM, Poopster said:

Hey Brad12821,

I'm in the progress of installing the Boost Power towing mirrors. I'd be lying if I said this install was easy. In fact, it's a lot of work but I move very slowly and take a lot of breaks and even a couple of naps. All I have left to do is put the truck back together and see if everything works. Actually, I'll be very surprised if they do work. The wiring was especially difficult for me because my eyes aren't what they used to be and I'm working with one hand. My right hand was in a cast and now in a brace and it's very painful to even use it. I'm right-handed and can't do s***t with my left so I had to stop frequently to ice my hand. I'm just too damn old to do this type of work and because this install is so involved it would have cost a small fortune to have someone do it.

I'll let you know how it turns out.

Still working on it.

Edited October 3, 2023 by Poopster

Poopster · October 2, 2023

Still working on it.

Edited October 3, 2023 by Poopster

Poopster · October 4, 2023

On 10/2/2023 at 8:29 AM, Poopster said:

Still working on it.

Well, I'm at a complete standstill. I was hoping to finish by this weekend but unfortunately, tomorrow I'm having heart surgery and have no idea when I'll get back at it, but I'll let you know when I do.

Brad10281 · October 6, 2023

On 10/4/2023 at 12:01 PM, Poopster said:

Well, I'm at a complete standstill. I was hoping to finish by this weekend but unfortunately, tomorrow I'm having heart surgery and have no idea when I'll get back at it, but I'll let you know when I do.

Good luck with the truck and I hope the heart surgery went well. If you haven't already, you should give Boost Auto a call to help you through th install. They have pretty good support. Take care!