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05-21-2017, 11:35 AM
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Windshield wipers
Help. We are having a devil of a time finding new wipers for our 2013 itasca Meridian MH. They are 32" and arms have hooks at the end.
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05-21-2017, 11:41 AM
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Tiffin Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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I purchased 28" wiper blades to replace the 32" blades. They are available everywhere and they cover enough of the windshield you don't notice the difference. They are also easier on the wiper motor.
Jon
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Lil Girl-Rescued, Abby Rescued, Peaches Rescued
06 Allegro 35TSA Workhorse Chassis
2013 Chevy Spark Dinghy
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05-21-2017, 11:59 AM
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Camping World carries them
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05-21-2017, 12:02 PM
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Thor Owners Club
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You probably need to find an active motor coach dealer to obtain 32" blades or order some on-line. I ran all over Bushnell FL with no success...had to lay over a weekend, then found a dealer at The Villages. Cost was $90+ for a pair & they're just so-so. Rediculous , but what ya gonna do...got to have wipers.  :
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Fort Dodge Iowa
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05-21-2017, 12:06 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Columbus, MS
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I had to buy new wipers a short time ago. This was the best deal I could find at that time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-21-2017, 12:43 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jfran304
I purchased 28" wiper blades to replace the 32" blades. They are available everywhere and they cover enough of the windshield you don't notice the difference. They are also easier on the wiper motor.
Jon
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Yup that's the ticket, use the 28" ones you'll won't notice the difference and your wallet will thank you!  I picked up a few sets on close out ($3 ea.) and keep them in the MH for spares. 
Damdannyboy
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05-21-2017, 01:00 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dick & Pat
You probably need to find an active motor coach dealer to obtain 32" blades or order some on-line. I ran all over Bushnell FL with no success...had to lay over a weekend, then found a dealer at The Villages. Cost was $90+ for a pair & they're just so-so. Rediculous , but what ya gonna do...got to have wipers. : |
Not for me, just don't drive in the rain. Too hard to wash the motor home anyway after driving in the rain.
burfurd
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2012 Tiffin Phaeton 36QSH Diesel Pusher, TireTraker TPMS, Safe-T-Plus, BrakeMaster, '08 Honda CRV, Protect-a-Tow
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05-21-2017, 02:09 PM
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While driving you will notice no difference between 28 and 32 and you reduce the strain on the wiper motor.
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05-22-2017, 09:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers
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They had the wrong connectors and wouldn't work. Thank you.
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05-22-2017, 09:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by burfurd
Not for me, just don't drive in the rain. Too hard to wash the motor home anyway after driving in the rain.
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05-22-2017, 09:22 AM
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Damon Owners Club
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COSTCO has 28" Goodyear wipers, MADE in USA for 8.99
You may have to file down your hooks as they are
often too wide for the blade.
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05-22-2017, 10:43 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LBIZZY
They had the wrong connectors and wouldn't work. Thank you.
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This looks like what you need! These are the hook type.
https://www.amazon.com/AutoTex-Heavy.../dp/B00G1FWOUC
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-22-2017, 02:47 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Wiper blades are a replacement item, but the sun in Arizona is brutal on them. So I came up with a method to protect them that works better than anything else I've tried so far. I just cut off some lengths of cheap pipe insulation you can buy at Home Depot. It keeps them off the windshield and totally protects the rubber parts from sun damage......
Just remember not to drive off with them installed on the wipers, as they will soon become litter alongside the road!
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05-22-2017, 03:02 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Oil Guy
Wiper blades are a replacement item, but the sun in Arizona is brutal on them. So I came up with a method to protect them that works better than anything else I've tried so far. I just cut off some lengths of cheap pipe insulation you can buy at Home Depot. It keeps them off the windshield and totally protects the rubber parts from sun damage......
Just remember not to drive off with them installed on the wipers, as they will soon become litter alongside the road!
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I just bought a stick of the pipe insulation at Lowe's! I got the hard foam type instead of the rubber. It was about 1/3 the cost of the rubber and I couldn't see that it would make any difference! 
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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