Windshield wiper blades

[sally]

We have a class A motor home & need some wiper blades. I haven't checked on them for some time, but the last time I did they were very expensive. Do any of you know of a place to get them where they are reasonable? Thanks, Sally

[jim01]

You might try a large truck stop. or some of the larger Auto Parts Stores may be able to order them for you. (NAPA comes to mind).

They're not cheap. I paid a lot for my last blades.

[tnjaybird]

When you unit is settin up, put something under tha wiper blade are to get the rubber off the windshild. This will give the blade a loger life.:)

[puddlepirate]

We have a class A motor home & need some wiper blades. I haven't checked on them for some time, but the last time I did they were very expensive. Do any of you know of a place to get them where they are reasonable? Thanks, Sally



Sally. If you list the year and coach you have, you may have a better chance of getting an answer.

On my 07 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, I found that Monaco used 3 different sized wiper blades (depending on when in the year it was built), with slightly different wiper arms.

I had to take one of my wiper blades down to the dealership and we had to compare it with the coaches they had in stock. Guess what! They had 2 different kinds on the same year coach as mine! Mine has a wider hook insert then any stock ones I found.

I tried Napa Auto Parts - and they may be a starting point for you. Many of their parts - even for motor homes - can be ordered fairly quickly.

Camper World may have your size.

Or as someone suggested a bus repair yard may be able to help.

If you know who made your current set, a search of the internet may help.

It cost me 36.00 per wiper blade (with insert). I put two away for a rainy day and cover my current ones with the wiper covers made with the same material as my sunscreen.

[murffdog]

When you unit is settin up, put something under tha wiper blade are to get the rubber off the windshild. This will give the blade a loger life.:)

I winterized yesterday and little foam blocks under the arms are part of it. Wiper costs are expensive, a dollar here or a dollar there, it doesn't matter, you have to have them.

[loron]

I fouind that the blades (mine are 26") are pretty standard on my Monoco the problem I had was the mounting. (Available at Napa and most other auto stores,) Not a Walmart!! I had to drill out the clip set and reuse the pins. Not a big deal but best performed at home. I tried to just replace the rubber only but not worth the effort to fight the long metal strips that hold the rubber in place.

[frank]

You have some good responses here!!

I do not think you will find "Inexpensive" blades for a motorhome. I would get the best I could then take good care of them by covering them and keeping the pressure off them when not in use. I find they last a lot longer this way.

Good luck!!

[trpwire]

Try a Trucker parts house. Should be an easy match.