I do fine with Bosch wiper blades,
19 inch on the driver's side, 18 on the passenger's..
around 12 bucks each maybe.

plus Rain-Xon all the glass and exterior mirrors.

you might want to consider those insulated covered blades for freezing
conditions.
I have never tried any though myself.

Scott
www.turbovans.com

On 10/29/2012 12:04 PM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> Are some brands better than others? I put a new set on early this year
> -- don't remember what brand, something mid-priced -- and they are
> useless now, just push the water around with no squeege action. I could
> do better with a butter knife.
>
> The FLAPS seems to have about ten different brands in stock, and before
> I buy another set I'd like to know if anyone knows what brands are
> likely to be better. Something I can find in the US.
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.
>