Question Wiper blade sticker shock

[GlampDaddy]

Newmar Parts just made me spew coffee across the dinette with their price for a single wiper blade refill. $141.00 EACH...ouch! Any suggestions for what I need to order? 2017 Mountain Aire with 32” blades.

 

[Neal]

That sounds like the price of the actual wiper ARM. I'd verify with Newmar parts...

 

[bobnjill410]

GlampDaddy, That is the price they gave me for the entire wiper arm” not the wiper blade. I also have one ordered thru Newmar. They also are on back order, as most items are. Ordered mine the 3rd of June and was given a delivery date of July 26th.

 

[BigFunBus]

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

www.amazon.com

Stop by - I'll install for free....

 

[CaptainGizmo]

Newmar Parts just made me spew coffee across the dinette with their price for a single wiper blade refill. $141.00 EACH...ouch! Any suggestions for what I need to order? 2017 Mountain Aire with 32” blades.

Utterly RIDICULOUS!! For just the refills, there's NO WAY Newmar should be charging that much. Heck, as a point of reference, I just ordered two blades from Newell...and they're European...and they're $45 each.

If they won't tell you on the phone, I'd go onto NEWGLE and find the part, and get the specs on it. Then seek out another supplier!

 

[GlampDaddy]

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

www.amazon.com

Stop by - I'll install for free....

Offer accepted, assuming installation is done on ‘island time.’

 

[Neemer]

I would get a new coach. London Aires are trending.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Utterly RIDICULOUS!! For just the refills, there's NO WAY Newmar should be charging that much. Heck, as a point of reference, I just ordered two blades from Newell...and they're European...and they're $45 each.

If they won't tell you on the phone, I'd go onto NEWGLE and find the part, and get the specs on it. Then seek out another supplier!

I just called Newmar to double-check the price and spoke to Reese. He confirmed that $141 is the price for the refill only and does not include the arm. Thanks to BigFunBus for the Trico part number! I‘ll have the replacements tomorrow.

 

[dave burns]

AM Equipment in Oregon is the OEM for most of the larger wiper blades and systems. You can source the parts through them.

1. Standard Duty Wiper Blades - AM Equipment

The rubber in your wiper blades often breaks down after a cold, harsh winter. Don’t be caught on the road with worn wiper blades – get a spare set (or two). Product Details: Available in lengths from 250 mm (10″) to 800 mm (32″) Fits 9×4 mm or 9×3 mm hookslot wiper arms (with included […]

www.amequipment.com

 

[bobnjill410]

Someone is either pulling your leg or mine as I just checked on my order and it is the complete arm for the passenger wiper side. Cost is $141.00. Hmmmm

 

[Neal]

Email Joe Gentry or ask for him. [email protected]

 

[MapNerd]

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

Amazon.com: TRICO 18-320 Flex Universal Beam Wiper Blade - 32", 1 Pack: Automotive

www.amazon.com

Stop by - I'll install for free....

I am confused. The Trico website indicates he needs the Trico RV 67-324 wipers, which is about double the price.

I know these are supposed to be universal but has anyone verified that these are plug and play on a Newmar? If so that’s a great option.

 

[dave burns]

I am confused. The Trico website indicates he needs the Trico RV 67-324 wipers, which is about double the price.

I know these are supposed to be universal but has anyone verified that these are plug and play on a Newmar? If so that’s a great option.

they were not plug and play on my King Aire. I ended up ordering them from AM Equipment

 

[MapNerd]

@BigFunBus are you modifying the 18-320 series wipers to be compatible with the 67-324 series that actually are?

i am curious because at half the price, if there is a way to make those 18-320 wipers compatible I think we’d all all like to know what that workflow looks like.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Is the wiper blade in question a J-hook or bolt-through version? It definitely matters which style you are looking for. In looking on ComNet2 (Newmar’s online order site), I find 32” wiper blades ranging in price from $24.11 to $141.91, depending on mount style and other details.

We’ve used Trico 67-series wipers on both of our Newmars (2014 Ventana LE and 2018 Mountain Aire) with great success. And, the price was nowhere near $140+ each. BTW, both were 36“ blades, not 32” versions.

TJ