Blind spots at junctions (1 Viewer)

[Dee 123]

I had hairy moments in Spain at give way junctions that are on an angle and because of the size and blind spots of the MH I cannot see traffic approaching me.There were times i had no choice but to play russian roulette. Adjusting the passenger mirror did not solve anything. Can anyone help me to solve this issue of mine?. Am a solo driver, RHD.

 

[Techno]

My issue is the complete opposite of yours. I fitted an extra window

 

[Dee 123]

My issue is the complete opposite of yours. I fitted an extra window

I do have a window that helps me sometimes but does not always work.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Old Soldier]

Try to angle your approach to the give way line as square on as you can, in some cases it might mean that you have to do a small manoeuvre before getting to the line. Occasionally you don't have the room but it is best practice wherever you can do it.

 

[Old Soldier]

My issue is the complete opposite of yours. I fitted an extra window

I do have a window that helps me sometimes but does not always work.

I have an extra window but fitted it in the toilet....not a lot of use in these circumstances except you are in the right place if you do pull out in front of somebody!!!!

 

[Dee 123]

Try to angle your approach to the give way line as square on as you can, in some cases it might mean that you have to do a small manoeuvre before getting to the line. Occasionally you don't have the room but it is best practice wherever you can do it.

There were times that i was able to do just that. I found this site Broken Link Removed and am wondering if it is what i need.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Old Soldier]

There were times that i was able to do just that. I found this site Broken Link Removed and am wondering if it is what i need.

Just seen the picture in the link!! Can't believe how close the following car is to the one in front...no wonder he can't see far ahead!!
Seriously, might help when stuck behind larger vehicles but not much good seeing hard left or right I wouldn't have thought.

 

[Dee 123]

Just seen the picture in the link!! Can't believe how close the following car is to the one in front...no wonder he can't see far ahead!!
Seriously, might help when stuck behind larger vehicles but not much good seeing hard left or right I wouldn't have thought.

You'll see this all the time on the roads in France and Spain. Worst of all is when big lorries creep up very close to your tail before overtaking and when they do overtake they pull in very close to the front forcing you to use the brakes.

 

[pappajohn]

forcing you to use the brakes.

You need a louder horn.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Old Soldier]

You'll see this all the time on the roads in France and Spain. Worst of all is when big lorries creep up very close to your tail before overtaking and when they do overtake they pull in very close to the front forcing you to use the brakes.

Not only over the water either...Plenty do it over here..!!

 

[Clarky]

You need a louder horn.

Or drive a little faster so that trucks don't need to overtake.

 

[Techno]

Its not satisfactory to gamble. I would stay in UK or seek a travel companion.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Dee 123]

Its not satisfactory to gamble. I would stay in UK or seek a travel companion.

I understand that taking a gamble is not good and i intend to travel there again. The reason i am here is to see if anyone has a cheap solution and it is obvious nobody has. Before i left the UK, was advised to have a camera fitted to the top of my mirror as it would solve this problem and it did not. I guess i will need to go back to him and have it placed elsewhere, ie: the top side of the motorhome.

 

[Minxy]

A cheap rear view camera mounted so it looks out of the side rather than the rear would do the trick, if you have a monitor with dual input you could switch between this view and a rear view one too.

Broken Link Removed

 

[Minxy]

Just another thought - what about a dash cam? Again this could be mounted to look to the side?

Examples:

Broken Link Removed

Broken Link Removed

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Dee 123]

A cheap rear view camera mounted so it looks out of the side rather than the rear would do the trick, if you have a monitor with dual input you could switch between this view and a rear view one too.

Thank you Minxy Girl, I have the dual input and all I need is to get the guy to shift the camera from the wing mirror to the side of the van

 

[mustaphapint]

A cheap rear view camera mounted so it looks out of the side rather than the rear would do the trick, if you have a monitor with dual input you could switch between this view and a rear view one too.

That was my solution too. I just haven't got around to fitting the extra camera yet, but I would have done it by now if I did most of the driving on my own.

 

[Speve]

Our van is LHD whilst in UK we have a blind spot,I fitted a fish eye rear view camera over the passengers side widow connected to radio head set as my reversing cameras have their own monitor.
It works a treat when driving on my own and don't need it when the other half is with me or we are over the channel.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Dee 123]

This is where my camera is fitted

 

[Speve]

This is where my camera is fittedView attachment 97616

Mines fitted to the top inside of window didn't have to run cable through body you can just see it above suction cup of screen cover

 

[2657]

Two solutions without technology, either position yourself at right angles(as already mentioned) or try and get parallel with the road so you can see with the mirrors which is easier if there is a bit of hard shoulder.

I have to do one of these manoeuvres at most junctions in the UK or on the continent due to being old and can't swivel my neck much

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Speve]

Two solutions without technology, either position yourself at right angles(as already mentioned) or try and get parallel with the road so you can see with the mirrors which is easier if there is a bit of hard shoulder.

I have to do one of these manoeuvres at most junctions in the UK or on the continent due to being old and can't swivel my neck much

Yes I always try to get as square as I can but you can't always do it so the camera is a great aid considering it cost me nothing as I had the camera already.

 

[2657]

Yes I always try to get as square as I can but you can't always do it so the camera is a great aid considering it cost me nothing as I had the camera already.

I am a bit of a dinosaur, technophobe or whatever, no sat nav, no reversing cameras although I recently bought a dash cam.......not figured out how to set it up yet though.

I'm not that bad really it's just lethargy

 

[Dee 123]

I am a bit of a dinosaur, technophobe or whatever, no sat nav, no reversing cameras although I recently bought a dash cam.......not figured out how to set it up yet though.

I'm not that bad really it's just lethargy

I just love gadgets and wish I was there to show you how to switch it on

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[gus-lopez]

Or drive a little faster so that trucks don't need to overtake.

If only we could .

There were times that i was able to do just that. I found this site Broken Link Removed and am wondering if it is what i need.

That is normally to see only the road ahead, to allow overtaking.

 

[Ed-E]

I just ordered a couple of these: and intend to try them on the side windows. I might also invest in a second camera for my reversing system and put it to the side (blind spot)

 

[glenn2926]

Have tried a Fresno/ fresnel (spelling) lens? They were being given away by dvsa to left hand drive trucks at the ports at one time. They help to get rid of blind spots. I have driven a truck with one fitted, it did make a big difference.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Taran_Las]

I fitted a camera beneath the passenger mirror (cheap reversing camera from Banggood). I tried it the other day at a swine of a junction close to home and it helped a lot. The only down side was the sun was shining straight into the camera.

 

[PeteH]

Have tried a Fresno/ fresnel (spelling) lens? They were being given away by dvsa to left hand drive trucks at the ports at one time. They help to get rid of blind spots. I have driven a truck with one fitted, it did make a big difference.

Beat me to it. VERY useful. I had one on the R-V. (LHD) "squaring up" at junctions even if you hog 2 lanes is my other preferred option.

Pete

 

[TheCaller]

Have tried a Fresno/ fresnel (spelling) lens? They were being given away by dvsa to left hand drive trucks at the ports at one time. They help to get rid of blind spots. I have driven a truck with one fitted, it did make a big difference.

I've seen those fitted to the back window of vans, but never as a sideways blind spot aid. Whereabouts are they fitted?

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}