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11-10-2014, 01:56 PM
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Wiper Blades
OK...got to change the windshield wiper blades, finally. The wipers are Tru-Vision so I assume the blades are also. RV dealerships want $41.00 or so for EACH blade. Has anybody found a substitute blade from a regular auto parts store? I've looked but with no luck. I really hate to spend $85 bucks on wiper blades!
Thanks
Chuck
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2011 Georgetown 378TS in FireMist
2013 Jeep Wrangler Toad
Kirby the Old Dog, passed but still in our hearts
Max E. Dog, the new pup
Eureka the Old Cat, still hangin' on
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11-10-2014, 02:03 PM
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I bought my new blades at o'reillys auto parts..... Nothing special about them, just bigger....
2013 Georgetown XL 350
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2012 Jeep Liberty
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11-10-2014, 03:03 PM
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Yep that is what they sell them for..
Here is what you need for your 2011 if you want to look for them online.
Trico 28" Part # 67-284
I looked any they are around $44 each.
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11-10-2014, 08:33 PM
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You can find 28" blades cheaper than that. They don't have to be "RV" blades, any 28" blade will work.
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11-10-2014, 08:58 PM
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2015 Georgetown 280DS
2019 Vespa Primavera 150's (pair)
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11-10-2014, 09:33 PM
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I got two heavy duty 28 inch rainX blades at Sam's Club for $15. Been on the coach for a year and work great. My coach takes 32 inch blades for $50 each and I to thought that was a bit high.
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11-11-2014, 08:48 AM
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm going to try other places to see if they can be found. Still don't want to pay $80 plus for wipers!
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2011 Georgetown 378TS in FireMist
2013 Jeep Wrangler Toad
Kirby the Old Dog, passed but still in our hearts
Max E. Dog, the new pup
Eureka the Old Cat, still hangin' on
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11-11-2014, 09:46 AM
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Lostdog, a good coat of RainX will help with blades also. You will use them less which equals longer time before having to change them.
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11-12-2014, 05:40 AM
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I paid 2 bucks each.. I,ll explain later when I have more time.
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11-12-2014, 08:06 AM
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Well...I found out that our rig requires a TRU VISION blade assembly because of the size of the wiper arm J hook! Forest River Georgetowns from 09 thru 11 used these special...for some reason. I tried every auto parts place within 15 miles of where we are, truck dealerships and RV shops. Nobody had the right blades, they all said they did but when I would take my old blade to the store they would conclude that the J hook would not work. Crap! Went to the dealership where we bought our rig, carried the blade in and said "I bought this here...now match it!" The parts department finally found them on line and ordered a pair for me. $34 a pop...but I finally found them. These new ones will never see the light of day unless we are rolling down the road.
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Lostdog
2011 Georgetown 378TS in FireMist
2013 Jeep Wrangler Toad
Kirby the Old Dog, passed but still in our hearts
Max E. Dog, the new pup
Eureka the Old Cat, still hangin' on
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11-12-2014, 12:02 PM
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Go to Rockauto.
Search for part # 68281
TRICO Part # 68281 {#602880} Heavy-Duty Vented Blade - 28" (700mm), Black Heavy-Duty Blade [ Wholesaler Closeout - Private Label Pkg. - 30 Day Warranty]
Wholesaler closeout means it is a private label produced by the above. My label was NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION. AKA, NAPA
$1.91 !!!!!!!!!
They have 544 in stock. I bought 10. I have a 2007 373ds. ENJOY!!! 
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11-12-2014, 04:16 PM
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Thanks PaulS.
I think I have found another favorite website for parts!!! Way too cool!!
2013 Georgetown XL 350
Bunkhouse
2002 F250 4X4 CC
2012 Jeep Liberty
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11-12-2014, 06:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul S.
Go to Rockauto.
Search for part # 68281
TRICO Part # 68281 {#602880} Heavy-Duty Vented Blade - 28" (700mm), Black Heavy-Duty Blade [ Wholesaler Closeout - Private Label Pkg. - 30 Day Warranty]
Wholesaler closeout means it is a private label produced by the above. My label was NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATION. AKA, NAPA
$1.91 !!!!!!!!!
They have 544 in stock. I bought 10. I have a 2007 373ds. ENJOY!!! |
FYI
I think these blades are for Georgetowns 2007, 2008 and 2009 only
2010 to 2015 I believe use the expensive J- Hook models
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