2000 Hurricane 34K wiper problems

[JCMarsh]

I've searched but haven't found anything useful.
We have a 2000 Thor Four Winds Hurricane 34K with pantograph-style wipers.
The parts in the middle of the linkages have worn, such that the driver and passenger wipers are out of sync, causing passenger wiper to extend beyond range, not reset to center, just generally wonky and useless. It's bad enough that they're absolutely unusable at jogging speed or higher, and I don't want to have to just park it when raining.

I think the brand of wiper system installed was Triple E, as there's one sticker left on one part of the system bearing this name. Problem is I can't find any parts breakdowns/catalogues for Triple E. Can't find anything at all by that name, so thinking they're out of business, been bought and renamed, who knows...

Anyone repaired or replaced their wiper systems who can give me a tip for where to look for parts? Would be awesome if I could just order the few parts that are worn out, but I'd replace the whole setup if I can't find service parts for the existing system.

[Ray,IN]

Here is my bookmarks for windshield wiper parts, the most productive is Rome Truck Parts.



windshield wipers DC Electric Motors Wiper Motor A (...) Midwest Bus Parts, Wiper Motors, Wiper Arms, Wiper Systems Online – WiperParts RV Replacement Parts Guide — AM Equipment Wiper Arms Mill Supply, Inc Rome Truck Parts

[theroc]

Are we to understand that if you fix the wiper arm only that it would solve your problem?

If so, I'd suggest to replace the entire arm. You can try to replace parts but it's a hit and miss exercise unless you know exactly what part is worn.

If replacing the entire pantographic arm, as you can imagine, it will be a bit more expensive to do than to just replace a few parts but if I were in your shoes, I'd want to replace the arms.

A pantographic arm will also tend to be more expensive than a non-pantograph.

The Autotex line of arms and blades was use for OEM by some manufacturers back in those days but I can't be certain if that's the brand you have on it now. Autotex is a more heavy duty arm and will last many years so I'd consider using an Autotex arm although you don't have to as you do have other brands that you could use that should fit your splines.

Here is the exact arm for your application from "Wiperparts" linked in the post above:

FOUR WINDS Hurricane 2000 Class A RV Wiper Arm # 200487N

Or you can purchase directly from Autotex HERE

If you don't think it's the arm itself and the linkage needs adjustment or replacement, then we'll have to re-address doing something else.

[JCMarsh]

The problem isn't with the arms, it's the transmission/linkage assembly that's borked. The pivot ball/bolt and motor-side crank have worn out such that the ball/bolt is able to rotate in the formerly-rectangular hole in the crank. The flat shoulders on the ball/bolt are rounded over as well.

I think I've found the crank, but the pivot ball/double flat bolt hasn't presented itself yet.