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Rain on Back Window

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by djinabox, Jan 24, 2009.

  1. djinabox

    djinabox New Member

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    Hello all,

    I am very excited at the prospect of purchasing my own Prius very shortly. I did have one usability question as I live in South Florida and heavy rains are unavoidable. Namely, when it rains does the back window become very difficult to see through? I know that the back window has a wiper which helps to alleviate some of the issue, but I would think that the angle of the main rear window (which is almost parallel with the sky) can become quite problematic in an afternoon thunderstorm.

    I look forward to your replies.

    Jesse
     
    #1 djinabox, Jan 24, 2009
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    When you're moving, there is very little rain that stays on the rear window. I have never used the rear wiper continuously. The intermittent setting usually takes care of any problem.
     
    #2 firepa63, Jan 24, 2009
  3. tigerpilot

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    Jesse:
    I live in Naples and have never noticed that problem.
    Regards
     
    #3 tigerpilot, Jan 24, 2009
  4. KK6PD

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    It also helps to coat the widow, in fact all of them with a good coat of Rain X. The water just rolls of the window. You hardly need the wipers it works so well!!

    Enjoy de Pat KK6PD
     
    #4 KK6PD, Jan 24, 2009
  5. maseace

    maseace Prius enthusiast

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    +1 for Rain-X. Never leave home without it!
     
    #5 maseace, Jan 25, 2009
  6. OrlandoGuy

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    No problem with heavy rain so long as you use the Rainx - I only do the windshield and large back window with it.

    The only tip I have about driving in lots of heavy rain is wipe the back up camera with your finger or a cloth at each stop you make to keep the viewing better for when you back up at the next stop.
     
    #6 OrlandoGuy, Jan 25, 2009
  7. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Another positive for Rain X... I've been using it for 14+ years now and always put it on every vehicle I purchase. I do all the windows, including sunroofs if the vehicle is equipped. I also do the side view mirrors as well. From my experience, I only have to the front window every 4-6 months and the rear I do once a year, the others with no wipers I only do once when I first purchase the vehicle.

    With it the water beads up in small beads and just blows/rolls off. Really makes a huge difference.

    Oh, and there are other companys making similar products, but trut me from experience, keep with the original... Nothing compares. They even make a glass cleaner now that applies the rain x as you clean your windows and that works well too.
     
    #7 Paradox, Jan 25, 2009
  8. ml194152

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    I've been driving nothing but hatchbacks like the Prius for 21 years now (2004 Prius, 1991 Plymouth Laser, 1987 Porsche 944S) and have NEVER had a problem seeing out the back window. And I never use Rain-x either. Don't worry about rain on your hatch window. Its a non-issue in these cars.
     
    #8 ml194152, Jan 25, 2009
  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    No problem at all. The only time I've used the continuous mode for the rear wiper was in a really heavy heavy downpour and I had to do 30mph instead.
     
    #9 Tideland Prius, Jan 26, 2009
  10. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    It rains like hell in Dallas sometimes. No problems.
     
    #10 richard schumacher, Jan 26, 2009
  11. CharlesJ

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    How do you know how it rains there? ;) :D
     
    #11 CharlesJ, Jan 26, 2009
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