Hi all,
Picked up a set of new old stock caravan to mirrors for the 400 series a couple months back.
It’s an accessory I haven’t come across before, so thought I’d show some pictures of what they look like on a 480! Obviously Volvo designed these to go on a 440/460, hence why they look so silly on a 480.
The mounting for them is quite unusual, but is very secure. The mirror length is adjustable, but I have them extended the furthest they will go for full Dumbo effect.
I have the instruction manual if anybody needs a copy, but they’re quite simply to assemble and fit.
Now I just need a towbar
400 series tow mirror accessory
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400 series tow mirror accessory
Will
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Re: 400 series tow mirror accessory
aye but does the window wind up ? ??
Alan
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Re: 400 series tow mirror accessory
WOW
Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up
They're adequate for a static home !
Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up
They're adequate for a static home !
Jay-Kay-Em
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Re: 400 series tow mirror accessory
I haven't tried, but If they do, I they'd struggle! Not to mention potentially damage the regulator. The mirrors still go on with the windows fully up though.
I don't think even Volvo's truck division have mirrors this beastly....Jay-Kay-Em wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2023 2:13 pmWOW
Are they meant for an FH480 running STGO and Volvo got their 480's mixed up
They're adequate for a static home !
Looks utterly hilarious with them on - hence why they came off straight after I took these photos
Will
1993 2.0i Limited Edition
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