Do you feel like rear window wipers are really necessary?

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August 09, 2018, 12:54 PM

6guns

Do you feel like rear window wipers are really necessary?

Driving yesterday the thought occurred to me. I have one and never use it. Sedans/coupes don't have them. Do you use yours?

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August 09, 2018, 12:59 PM

Fdan

On SUVs, I've found they are a significant benefit, not so much on coupes and sedans. I assume because the rear window on an SUV is close to the very end of the vehicle, it is subject to more road debris/rain/snow, etc. being thrown up on the window than on a vehicle where the rear window has some protection via distance/separation from road debris.

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August 09, 2018, 01:00 PM

sigfreund

I suspect that sloped rear sedan windows don’t collect rain, snow, and road dirt to the extent that more vertical station wagon (which I have) windows do. I use mine all the time if it’s raining or in any kind of snow that collects on the vehicle. My early 1970s Jimmy didn’t have one and I was very appreciative that my 1984 Toyota Tercel SW did. I like being able to see what’s behind me, and outside mirrors don’t make that completely possible.

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August 09, 2018, 01:01 PM

SBrooks

My wifes lexus RX300 (or 350? can't remember) really needs the rear wiper. Something about the design airflow seems to suck all the rain and mist off the road and onto the window. It stays filthy.

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August 09, 2018, 01:05 PM

Riley

Yes. On the XTerra the back window collects all the rain and gunk. With smaller side mirrors that also collect spray and aren’t heated, the extra visibility out the back window is very helpful but it needs the wiper to keep it clear. It also has a defroster grid in it for the same reason.

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August 09, 2018, 01:14 PM

maladat

My normal vehicle has a rear wiper.

I'm out of town and rented a sedan that (of course) doesn't have a rear wiper.

Yesterday I drove through heavy rain on an interstate for an hour or so and kept thinking, "damn, I wish this car had a rear wiper."

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August 09, 2018, 01:23 PM

Fla. Jim

I find any adjunct to better visibility is a good thing. So yes if the vehicle has them I'll use them.

August 09, 2018, 01:27 PM

Oz_Shadow

Frequently, but mostly just for the window washer. It gets especially crusty in the winter salt.

August 09, 2018, 01:31 PM

BMR

On my 1998 Expedition, purchased new 20 years ago yesterday, rear window wipers are a must, particularly when it’s snowing.

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August 09, 2018, 01:35 PM

konata88

quote:
Originally posted by SBrooks:
My wifes lexus RX300 (or 350? can't remember) really needs the rear wiper. Something about the design airflow seems to suck all the rain and mist off the road and onto the window. It stays filthy.

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August 09, 2018, 01:38 PM

HRK

on SUV's yes, the lack of a trunk or extended body allows all the road schmutz kicked up by your tires to coat the back window...

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August 09, 2018, 01:46 PM

GaryBF

"Better to have and not need, than to need and not have."

One of not many features that car makers have added that is truly useful. Or maybe big government made them do it. Whatever.

August 09, 2018, 01:51 PM

6guns

Thanks for the replies, guys. I wonder if the angle of my CR-V rear window makes it shed water better?

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August 09, 2018, 02:07 PM

arfmel

Nope. I clean the back glass on the old “barn door” Suburban when I clean the windshield at the gas station, if it needs cleaning.