Motorhomes are vehicles that combine living accommodation and transportation. They are popular among travellers who enjoy exploring different places with comfort and convenience.

However, driving a motorhome can also pose some challenges, such as limited visibility and manoeuvrability. That is why having good wing mirrors is essential for motorhome drivers.

Wing mirrors are mirrors that are mounted on the sides of the vehicle's cab or doors. They allow drivers to see behind and beside their vehicle, especially when reversing, turning or changing lanes. Wing mirrors can also help drivers avoid blind spots, which are areas that cannot be seen by the rear-view mirror or direct vision.

Different types of wing mirror arms exist for motorhomes, depending on their size, shape and features. One way to classify them is by their arm length: short, medium or long. The arm length refers to the distance between the mirror head and the mounting point on the vehicle.

Short-arm mirrors are suitable for narrow motorhomes with little or much overhang beyond their cab width. They provide a close view of what is behind and beside the vehicle. Short-arm mirrors can also be easier to park in tight spaces because they do not stick out too much.

Medium arm mirrors are suitable for medium-sized motorhomes with some overhangs beyond their cab width. They provide a balanced view of what is behind and beside the vehicle. Medium-arm mirrors can also be more stable and durable than short-arm mirrors because they have less leverage.

Long-arm mirrors are suitable for wide motorhomes with many overhangs beyond their cab width. They provide a wide view of what is behind and beside the vehicle. Long-arm mirrors can also help drivers see around corners or obstacles better than short or medium-arm mirrors.

Another way to classify wing mirrors for motorhomes is by their heating feature: heated or non-heated. 

The heating feature refers to whether the mirror glass has an electric element that warms up its surface to prevent fogging and icing.

Heated wing mirrors are helpful for cold or humid climates where condensation, frost, and snow can impair visibility.

Heated wing mirrors can also clear up faster than non-heated wing mirrors after being splashed with water, and mud.

Non-heated wing mirrors are useful for warm or dry climates where fogging and icing, are not common problems.

Non-heated wing mirrors can also be cheaper and simpler than heated wing mirrors because they do not require wiring or switches.

A third way to classify wing mirrors for motorhomes is by their driving side: left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD). The driving side refers to which side of the road the vehicle drives on and which side of the cab has the steering wheel.

LHD wing mirrors are designed for vehicles that drive on the right side of the road (such as in most European countries) and have their steering wheel on the left side of the cab (such as in most American vehicles).

RHD wing mirrors are designed for vehicles that drive on the left side of the road (such as in Britain) and have their steering wheel on the right side of the cab (such as in most Japanese vehicles).

Wing mirrors for left- and right-hand drives have different orientations, angles, and shapes to better fit the driver's field of vision.

To account for the greater distance between the driver's eye and the mirror, a left-hand drive driver's mirror may be larger and more convex than a right-hand drive mirror.

Because of this, it's crucial to select the proper kind of wing mirror for your motorhome based on its model, needed uses, size, and driving side.

When it comes to selecting the ideal short, medium, and long-arm mirror for your RV, the team at Magnum VS is here to help you every step of the way. Please feel free to contact us or further information.