Snow rear wiper do you need one?

[fastback88]

For you guys with cabs and rear snowbowers. Do you need a rear wiper if your cab has the rear defrosters on the glass?If I need to put one one I would like to do it now so I don't forget about it, before next winter snow.

 

[kevinj]

For you guys with cabs and rear snowbowers. Do you need a rear wiper if your cab has the rear defrosters on the glass?If I need to put one one I would like to do it now so I don't forget about it, before next winter snow.

I have to use one with a front blower!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ductape]

I have a front blower also, and though I could probably live without my rear wiper, it sure makes life easier. I actually added my rear wiper myself, after I bought the tractor without one. For the relatively short money they cost...... I'd call it money well spent.

 

[ejkessler]

For you guys with cabs and rear snowbowers. Do you need a rear wiper if your cab has the rear defrosters on the glass?If I need to put one one I would like to do it now so I don't forget about it, before next winter snow.

I have a cab and rear blower and defrosters and wiper and depending on the conditions it can really come in handy. I would go with it myself. With that amount of investment in a tractor like that I would definitely do it. You may not need it for 3 out of 4 storms but those other 1 in 4 you will be thanking yourself for doing it.

 

[herringchoker]

Yes. Sooner or later, you will be glad you have it

 

[DonnieP]

Hi,
A rear wiper may not be a necessity, but it sure is nice when you need it. I installed one I purchased at a marine shop, cost $85 and $20 for arm and wiper. Knowing what I know now, I wouldn't hesitate to go with a manual one, they're quite common on boats.

Donnie

 

[PILOON]

With my rear blower I find that I need it most times if it is a bit windy as flying snow always finds its way on the window.
The front wiper is rarely used but I still would not be without it, especially during rain or snow storms. After all you do need to see where you are going. It is a safety issue and in fact I would believe it is highway code as well.

 

[crazyal]

Does anyone else have a problem with wiper blades? I swear they just don't last on my BH. Every time I turn on the wiper the rubber is shot so I can't use it. Maybe it's because they are more of a time thing than use and since I rarely use them they are several years old when they die.

 

[ejkessler]

Does anyone else have a problem with wiper blades? I swear they just don't last on my BH. Every time I turn on the wiper the rubber is shot so I can't use it. Maybe it's because they are more of a time thing than use and since I rarely use them they are several years old when they die.

Most wiper rubber is only good for 6 months to a year whether you use them or not. UV rays and weather wear them out.

 

[Jay4200]

For you guys with cabs and rear snowbowers. Do you need a rear wiper if your cab has the rear defrosters on the glass?If I need to put one one I would like to do it now so I don't forget about it, before next winter snow.

I would speculate that it would be absolutely required. I get pelted with snow continuously when I run my 3pt blower (no cab...I have cab envy though), and snow will stick to the windshield - a warm windshield would make it stick be even worse. I have a front blower on my lawn tractor and a cab that I made - it does not have a wiper and I usually have to get off a couple of times each use to wipe down the outside of the windshield with my hand.

JayC