Windshield wiper blades

[Ernie M]

I cannot find the right windshield wiper blades for my 2016 Thor Vegas 25.2. I have been through 2 sets. Does anyone know of a part number. Its a 2016 Thor Vegas 25.2 sitting on a 2015 E350 chassis. Maybe that's my problem.

 

[SGilbert]

I bought these in 2023 and they have been great.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H4G3CZ4?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

 

[ghnl]

Is there something unique & special about the windshield wipers? If not, measure the length, go to a local auto parts store and buy whatever brand you like in that size (length).

Or order them from Amazon...

 

[16ACE27]

Chassis don't matter (they built 25.2s on 350 chassis? I thought only the 24.1s got that privilege)
OEM blades are likely 32"Many settle for the more readily available 28"
Many threads on this Forum about wiper blades.
The big "gotcha" is the size of the J-hook.

From the PS89 data bank: "While you're at it, be aware that the wiper arms that Thor uses have a 12mm hook and won't accept the common 9MM hook wipers available at most auto parts and retail stores without modifying the arm."

Wiper blades

I have a 2017 Thor Miramar 37.1. Has anyone replaced the stock wiper blades, that are 1-2 inches longer for better coverage? Thanks

www.thorforums.com

 

[SGilbert]

Is there something unique & special about the windshield wipers? If not, measure the length, go to a local auto parts store and buy whatever brand you like in that size (length).

Or order them from Amazon...

They HAVE to have the large J hook.
See my link above.

 

[ghnl]

They HAVE to have the large J hook.

Note that I have bought replacement wipers for our ACE (F53 chassis) with the aforementioned 'large hook' at the local Advance Auto Parts. IIRC, the originals were 32" long, the replacements I bought are 28" long. I do not miss the larger sweep - which is mostly at the top of the windshield.

 

[PS89]

FWIW, I took the wiper arms off, stood at my bench grinder for a little while and narrowed the hooks down so I can now use the common 9MM blades. Some flat black Rustoleum and they look and work fine. $12 each at Sam's instead of $25-30ish each for the 12MM blades.

Now, if only there was a way to make the almost useless washer sprayers less useless.

 

[Jimbo57]

I got my 32s from Amazon measure length of blade and the width of hook in mm. I got 4 blades $40 and made made a case out of pvc pipe and 2 caps so I can store extra pair in the motor home.

 

[rudyhehn]

I just measured the length and used amazon. Ditto about measuring the J hook first.

 

[ducksface]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F7MLVQV/?coliid=I3GCB3XKXKHKZW&colid=3IUNI94ZP8U2L&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_ii

Two screws(included) to install.
Allows for emergency backup or considerably less cost of blades. Now you can use either type.

My spare blades live on the floor of the outside tv bin.
A perfect and perfectly safe fit.

 

[Rysiek]

I cannot find the right windshield wiper blades for my 2016 Thor Vegas 25.2. I have been through 2 sets. Does anyone know of a part number. Its a 2016 Thor Vegas 25.2 sitting on a 2015 E350 chassis. Maybe that's my problem.

I have 2015 Axis 24.1 and these work great for me
True Vision TV8-28 w/large J hook

 

[Jimbo57]

I’m not but usually you measure the length and width of arms in mm ,if you read direction (I have hard wanting to read direction) they come with a 4or 5 different ways to make the connection. Got mine from Amazon even came with extra set

 

[The Rookie]

Ironically, the PO of my rv broke one the arms. He replaced it with a different arm. I have only had to replace the blade of the original wiper arm.

 

[Jimbo57]

If it was bigger leave it but it’s smaller match the bigger

 

[The Rookie]

It is smaller and pretty sure it has a smaller J hook