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Old 01-26-2019, 08:35 PM   #1
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Windshield wipers

My 2nd class A over 8 years and needed to replace windshield wipers. Think you could buy a 30” pair j hook anyplace...think again. Camping World Denver could order them with 2 week delivery. No Pepe Boy or O’Riley and at 2:09 pm on Saturday no RV service shops open and I’m leaving Monday for Az. Denver is no small town so just saying if your wipers are longer than 28” plan ahead
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Found long wipers at NAPA one time in the past.
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Old 01-26-2019, 08:54 PM   #3
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NAPA Trico 67 series rv wiper blade 32" H as in HD* mfg#: 67-324
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Old 01-26-2019, 11:33 PM   #4
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I always recommend RVupgrades.com as one of the best places to order wiper blades for a motorhome --as well as other RV supplies-- as they are not only a current forum sponsor but also founder of the iRV2 forums ...I always try to patronize sponsors of this forum as much as I can. RVupgrades.com usually will have the best prices, service, and fastest shipping that I've experienced when ordering RV stuff online.

They carry "Wiper Technologies" blades from Diesel Equipment. They're premium "heavy duty" blades and built well, in my opinion. I've used them and found them to be of excellent quality.

If you're looking for replacement blades for a 2012 Tiffin Allegro, the Wiper Technologies application guide catalog for mothorhomes lists a 32" blade for your model (go to page 7 of the catalog from the this link on the RVupgrades webpage posted below and I'll post it again at the end of this post. It's part number is "WT-32" and it is a J-hook. However, the RVupgrades webpage says that the WT-32 has been replaced by the WT1-32:

Wiper Technologies WT1-32 32" Wiper Blade - RVupgrades.com




You can download the Wiper Technologies application guide for motorhomes from this link ...go HERE. They list just about every major motorhome model for others who might be thinking about ordering wiper blades.
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I just use a shorter blade, works fine.
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Mine are 32" and the cost is unbelievable as well as being hard to find! Next time I need replacements I will be changing to 28" which are inexpensive and easy to find. I don't think I will ever miss the 2" on each end!
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Well, since the majority of posts are recommending that you go to a 28" blade, I'm still going to stick to my recommendation of using a Wiper Technologies blade because of their quality ...and also still stick to my recommendation to consider ordering it from RVupgrades.com as I like to patronize iRV2 forum sponsors (plus, you're getting a good price for a good product and getting fast shipping with good customer service to boot) .

Wiper Technologies WT8-28 28" J Hook Wiper Blade - RVupgrades.com

RVupgrades price is $10.35 less than what the exact same product is on Amazon.

I've tried long blades from Anco or Trico, etc. that are made for cars and they fall apart quickly on a motorhome but Wiper Technologies blades are made for a more heavy duty application and therefore might be a bit more expensive but worth it in my opinion.
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My 2nd class A over 8 years and needed to replace windshield wipers. Think you could buy a 30” pair j hook anyplace...think again. Camping World Denver could order them with 2 week delivery. No Pepe Boy or O’Riley and at 2:09 pm on Saturday no RV service shops open and I’m leaving Monday for Az. Denver is no small town so just saying if your wipers are longer than 28” plan ahead
No clue to what coach you have, but I've never had a problem finding a direct replacement for mine at Autozone or other auto parts place. Had an older gasser once, that I believe required drilling a hole a bit larger, but no biggie.
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Old 01-27-2019, 02:40 PM   #9
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Thanks to all for your information. As I am leaving Denver tomorrow with snow in forecast I just put a pair of 28” on and will get the windshield issue solve for now but will get the proper 30” purchased before these weather out.
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Thanks to all for your information. As I am leaving Denver tomorrow with snow in forecast I just put a pair of 28” on and will get the windshield issue solve for now but will get the proper 30” purchased before these weather out.

First thing you might do is look for the proper size blades. The blades on your coach are 32" in length not 30". Second as others have said a 28" blade will work just as well since the lost 2" on each end is not in the field of driving vision in the first place. Walmart has 28" RainX blades with the large J-Hook saddle that will work as well as any 32" blade at half the cost. That's what I am running on my Phaeton and they actually wipe cleaner than the 32" blades that came on my coach and have no wind chatter.
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I agree on the shorter blades especially on the cost. I put the shorter blades on my 2007 Allegro bus and they worked just fine.
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First thing you might do is look for the proper size blades. The blades on your coach are 32" in length not 30". Second as others have said a 28" blade will work just as well since the lost 2" on each end is not in the field of driving vision in the first place. Walmart has 28" RainX blades with the large J-Hook saddle that will work as well as any 32" blade at half the cost. That's what I am running on my Phaeton and they actually wipe cleaner than the 32" blades that came on my coach and have no wind chatter.
I use the same blade and they work better, especially on the passenger side

About 1/3 the cost at most places
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I found out the hard way that some coaches have a wider J-hook, thus automotive wipers will not work. Had to order them at an outrageous price. They are Trico 67-284 - $55 for a 28" set. :-(

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