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Wiper Blades 31"
Old 10-17-2010, 09:47 AM   #1
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Let me try this again. I have a 2004 Newmar Kountry Star 3740 on a 2003 Workhorse chassis and I need new wiper blades. Mine measures 31", not 32" as the PPL site (RV parts) says that a 2004 Kountry Star uses. Which is really the correct size and where can I buy wiper blades this size? I tried NAPA, Autozone, O'Reilly, and Walmart to no avail.
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Old 10-17-2010, 12:12 PM   #2
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I bought 28" at Wal-Mart and drilled out the hole tfit the bolt. Sure was a lot cheaper than the dealer and after haven't even noticed the difference in length.

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I also use the 28's and don't notice the difference either.
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Old 10-17-2010, 03:46 PM   #4
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Thanks for the replies. For the 28" blades, did you buy a specific brand and/or type at Walmart?
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I didn't. As mentioned I had to drill the hole in the wiper a little larger.
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Old 10-17-2010, 04:29 PM   #6
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I bought "RAIN-X weatherbeater" 28", drilled the center hole to 0.2" or 5 mm, works for me. Less then $ 10 a blade.
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Old 10-19-2010, 03:51 PM   #7
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I bought a 28" Michelin wiper blade at Walmart for $7.97. I had no problem drilling out the rivet and enlarging the holes for the bolt sleeve. I compared the "cheap" blade to the expensive 31" blade that was orginally installed by Newmar and I tell you the "cheap" blade looks at least as strong. For $8 I thought I would try it on the passenger side and see how it works.
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Old 10-23-2010, 10:43 PM   #8
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Same here. Bought 28". Newmar wanted over $50 each for the 31'. Cannot tell the difference.

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