The bliss has 100 degree FOV (per side) and can see behind you (it's on the 45 degree angle between the side and rear of the vehicle able to see directly behind and every so slightly forward of directly to the side). It's also got secondary advantages in that it can see a vehicle approaching you and warns of approaching traffic. Let's say you're backing out of a spot and have a van or another truck / vehicle prohibiting perfect vision, the radar warns you that there's an approaching object on a collision course with your vehicle. You'd need a helluva compound mirror setup to see it. It triggers an on-screen warning below on your backup view showing the location of the vehicle.
That’s neat. HATE the backup camera on the other hand, that could use some more field of vision like your photo there. They are lucky the nice mirrors make up for itThe bliss has 100 degree FOV (per side) and can see behind you (it's on the 45 degree angle between the side and rear of the vehicle able to see directly behind and every so slightly forward of directly to the side). It's also got secondary advantages in that it can see a vehicle approaching you and warns of approaching traffic. Let's say you're backing out of a spot and have a van or another truck / vehicle prohibiting perfect vision, the radar warns you that there's an approaching object on a collision course with your vehicle. You'd need a helluva compound mirror setup to see it. It triggers an on-screen warning below on your backup view showing the location of the vehicle.
Enjoy the pro visual job showing you its total coverage area
. Do Lariat and above get a better backup camera? If not I feel bad for you guys, it’s barely adequate for the STX, ifI spent 60-70 I’d expect better.
The camera does actually have 178 degrees field of vision, they just don't give it to you. The 360 cams are the same w/ same FOV. To get an idea of what they can see, turn on cams, hit the one w/ 3 little thingies on the front and look at the wide view. Pay attention to what it can see, you'll be very surprised.That’s neat. HATE the backup camera on the other hand, that could use some more field of vision like your photo there. They are lucky the nice mirrors make up for it
When I picked up my truck last week, my first thought was "hey, old man mirror inserts"! I have to admit to liking them - but then again I am 56.Appreciation post. I’m sorry but these are literally some of the best mirrors I’ve ever owned. Totally eliminates blind spots, well done on Fords part.
Unfortunately upper trim F150s only get BLIS and no spotter mirror. Unless you opt for tow mirrors, of course. You're correct about GMC though; spotter mirrors are eliminated when BLIS is present on the truck. AFAIK, Ram is the only of the big three that provides BLIS plus spotters on non-tow mirrors, and I'm jealous every time I drive by one. Not sure about Titans or Tundras.
Interesting, I figured they all had the spotter mirror and just added BLIS. That’s a shame because it’s very nice. The way they are oriented no lie gives you 100% view of the blind spots. A car on my side will be totally absent on the regular glass and be totally square in the center on the spotter. My last truck had an awful blind spot and I always had to look over my shoulder, these totally eliminate that drama.
It actually took a bit to get used to the look but they are starting to grow on me
Totally agree. My 2015 Canyon had spotters with no BLIS, and I'd almost prefer that. I've learned to trust the BLIS after 12,000 miles but only because I have no choice BUT to trust it. Still get nervous and hope for the best in some merging situations.
I'm constantly watching traffic around me with a mental map. There are people who intentionally sit in blind spots hoping your insurance will fix whatever busted ass stuff they'd done to their car. Maintain situational awareness at all times, and have alternate routes thought of in advance.Totally agree. My 2015 Canyon had spotters with no BLIS, and I'd almost prefer that. I've learned to trust the BLIS after 12,000 miles but only because I have no choice BUT to trust it. Still get nervous and hope for the best in some merging situations.
What the BLIS absolutely cannot help with is merging into traffic at acute angles, if that make sense. With a spotter, you can easily see the traffic you're merging into without having to contort yourself. Without the spotter, I find I need to lean all the way forward almost until my face is hitting the steering wheel to be able to see the traffic I am merging into.
I assume @Snakebitten will chime in with a laudably optimistic and positive outlook on the mirror situation and how lucky we are to have BLIS, but he has tow mirrors!
I do what I can, but...NJ drivers
Switch into 'war driving' mode, aka ATL traffic
