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windshield wiper arms

Had to use the wipers on last trip. At hwy. speed arms will slap when they reach the outside of the windshield. I am not sure if the arms are the original. They are 28" from the mounting stud to the tip. Blades are 26". Foretravel tech said to adjust arms as close to the vertical rubber on the glass, which i did and it didn't help. Does anyone know correct arm length? I found some 31.5" long arms. on line.
2001 U295
Bob & Kim Hanshew

Re: windshield wiper arms

Reply #1 –
Had the same problem; driver side. Had MOT adjust it. The wiper parks almost touching the center gasket and parallel with the gasket. Fixed the problem. I thought about fixing it myself and I even purchased a gear puller, but then reconsidered. If I mess up it will require disassembly of the dash.
David & Sherry Kendrick
"Gizmo" The Doggy Lama
USAF(Ret) 1971-75; 1979-95 (20 yrs)
2003 U320 F03 [6179] 38PBDS (3/2016)
2016 Chev Silverado Z71 LTZ
Motorcade 17738
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New Horizons 5W 25' RKS (1/2004 - 3/2016)
2003 Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax
Tent (5-person) White Stag (1972 - 2003)

Re: windshield wiper arms

Reply #2 –
We had MOT install a whole new wiper set up because the. Motor was erratic and the new ones worked for a while then would go way further than required, no one could fix them at local places or MOT,  Keith (no longer at MOT) fixed the issue without removing everything, they work now but max out the travel on the glass
David & Emma Roche
Dino (Golden Doodle)
1999 U270 WTFE 36' Build # 5534
Xtreme "Lights, Stripes & Roof"
Motorcade# 18321
Dayton, Ohio
Towd: Jeep Grand Cherokee
Two Townie Electra Bikes

Life is made to enjoy, the Foretravel helps!

Re: windshield wiper arms

Reply #3 –
My passenger side goes way to far so I have taken off before something breaks. I worked on it
a long time ago and it worked properly for about 15 minutes so when I have some time I will
take the dash apart and see if I can figure our what needs fixing.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #4 –
Why do you want to use blades  that  are so long? We use 24 inch blades and have great visibality and less stress on motors.
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful
 

Re: windshield wiper arms

Reply #5 –
I notice that when not moving, the wipers only go so far, but as you start driving and the wind catches the wiper and helps it go further and further with speed.  At 60+, it goes off the edge and the arm hits the glass.  Doesn't happen below 35 or so.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197