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AutoZone doesn't have a clue! OK, so I haven't done a lot of research thus far, but what are forums for except to save time and make you look like an idiot in front of your peers!

What are you doing for wiper blade replacements? Simple refills are too narrow. The whole thing is a bit off-normal for the stock in my local auto parts stores.

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Posts: 283 | Location: Huntsville, AL USA | Member Since: 11-13-2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi Ron,

I found mine at Camping World, and I know you don't have one there in Huntsville. In fact, I am sorry I can't help you. I just went out and couldn't find any markings on the wiper. I do know that even though the Camping World (Trico)blades were the right side. The little slots didn't fit in the arms, so I had to get out my handy little Dremel and expant them about 1/32 in. I know this is no help but I would check your RV places and truck stops.

Is it me, but how many folks have recently found places like NAPA to be useless. It seems like the people that work there are around 17 years old and the most popular phrase other than "nope, ain't got anything like that" is "I don't know".

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Posts: 1658 | Location: Eden Prairie, MN 55346 USA | Member Since: 01-01-2001Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Hi Ron,

I know the place to ease your frustration:
Call these people and give them your year, make and vin#. They have what your looking for... AND ITS CLOSE TO HOME... They will ship it to you...

Good Luck,

Al


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My 84 gasser uses Trico 64-201 blades. Any counter clerk who knows the English alphabet should be able to get them.

Dave, your comment on counter clerks doesn't just apply to Napa. This whole country worships at the altar of cheap labor. Quality, service, repeat customers, etc goes out the window. And, unfortunately, there seems to be an endless supply of cheap labor. More are coming, and they reproduce rapidly. Everyone seems to be short sighted, with the consumer looking for the lowest cost product, regardless of quality or durability, and for the manufacturers, it's just maximum profits NOW.

None of this applies to us Barth owners, of course, as we have proven our dedication to purchasing a quality product. But the best-selling motor home manufacturer did not get that way by making a quality product.

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Thanks again. The BarthBoard is always there for support.

I am subject to the Dremel-adjustment method also. Will take the Trico number to local supply house tomorrow. If that fails, I'll contact the link in Rome (GA??).

At least I discovered the lack of wiper capability while close to home.
 
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Bill, I took that Trico part number to Advance Auto Parts and they have them in stock! $12 apiece, but readily available. Thanks for the tip.

Now, who has a source for cheap Jeep Cherokee in-tank fuel pumps? My toad stopped functioning yesterday and the local Firestone repair shop wanted $800 to replace the fuel pump! If it ain't one thing, it's another. :-)
 
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