Rear Window Washer Blade

[Glen Boise]

Last year(?) there was a discussion about using a longer blade for the rear window. Did any of you try this idea? How did it work out? Did you end up having to replace your blade motor? Did it really help to have the longer blade?

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[RickMachE]

Works great. Just change blade.

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[21st Century Pony]

Works great. Just change blade.

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The Bosch A401H blade works even better than the Trico 15-G blade. Having tried both, I speak from experience.

 

[RickMachE]

The Bosch A401H blade works even better than the Trico 15-G blade. Having tried both, I speak from experience.

Not twice the price better.

 

[21st Century Pony]

Not twice the price better.

"Better" is not a synonym for "cheaper".

 

[Just Lurking]

The Bosch A401H blade works even better than the Trico 15-G blade. Having tried both, I speak from experience.

Thanks for the recommendation. I searched for that one on Amazon and was offered a compatible knock-off that's even cheaper than the Trico, from "Wowiper." Anyone have experience with this brand? Amazon reviews are solid though I take these with a grain of salt:

https://www.amazon.com/WOWIPER-Wiper-2022-2019-2010-2007-Windshield/dp/B09QM4Z61V/

 

[rreddy3]

Last year(?) there was a discussion about using a longer blade for the rear window. Did any of you try this idea? How did it work out? Did you end up having to replace your blade motor? Did it really help to have the longer blade?

I also have the Bosch A401H. The increase in swept area and visibility have to be seen to be believed. These ought to be OEM.

 

[Jerrytball]

Works great. Just change blade.

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Same here specially in all this rain. It’s a game changer, really cleans the rear window good, That’s how it should be.

 

[RockinVs]

Have had my MME for 3 months. People recommended both new wipers to me. I went with the trico because 1 inch more isn't worth twice as much to me. Works great! Just dove in the rain today actually.

 

[Deleted member 19354]

Have had my MME for 3 months. People recommended both new wipers to me. I went with the trico because 1 inch more isn't worth twice as much to me. Works great! Just dove in the rain today actually.

I live in Seattle I drive in it everyday it seems?

 

[HuntingPudel]

I put a Trico 15-G on my car before I test drove it. I got a Bosch A401H last year for kicks. The Trico is more flexible so it conforms to their rear window curvature better, allowing a slightly wider wipe. The Bosch is longer(16” vs. 15”) so it wipes a little higher than the Trico. I don’t think one is necessarily better than the other. Choose your poison. They’re both way better than the stupid little wiper Ford spec’d into the car. ?‍?

 

[JM22681]

Thanks for the recommendation. I searched for that one on Amazon and was offered a compatible knock-off that's even cheaper than the Trico, from "Wowiper." Anyone have experience with this brand? Amazon reviews are solid though I take these with a grain of salt:

https://www.amazon.com/WOWIPER-Wiper-2022-2019-2010-2007-Windshield/dp/B09QM4Z61V/

I did buy that knockoff Wowiper and it's fine. I don't think you will notice a difference. No idea how long it will last but at $8 it was worth the risk. Go for it.

 

[Just Lurking]

1 inch more isn't worth twice as much

That's... not what she said? ?

 

[Zardoz]

I put a Trico 15-G on my car before I test drove it. I got a Bosch A401H last year for kicks. The Trico is more flexible so it conforms to their rear window curvature better, allowing a slightly wider wipe. The Bosch is longer(16” vs. 15”) so it wipes a little higher than the Trico. I don’t think one is necessarily better than the other. Choose your poison. They’re both way better than the stupid little wiper Ford spec’d into the car. ?‍?

I have the Trico. I would/will buy again. Thanks for the review of the Bosch A401H, I was going to try that wiper next and now I think I will stick with the Trico. If the Trico curves with the window better maybe it will wear more evenly as well. The A401H has picture of it installed on a GT in the amazon reviews. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002G3FOQ...5Y0XBMPIG&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

For anyone replacing the rear wiper I would suggest you watch a video of how to replace the rear wiper. The process may be 'normal' but I find it ridiculously easy to damage something if you don't know the process.

 

[AliRafiee]

Thanks for the recommendation. I searched for that one on Amazon and was offered a compatible knock-off that's even cheaper than the Trico, from "Wowiper." Anyone have experience with this brand? Amazon reviews are solid though I take these with a grain of salt:

https://www.amazon.com/WOWIPER-Wiper-2022-2019-2010-2007-Windshield/dp/B09QM4Z61V/

https://a.co/d/fvoAKSs

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