Title: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:03:49 pm
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:03:49 pm
We have developed a crack in the outer glass of our windshield. It runs from the left drivers side along the curved portion from bottom to top. The crack is offset at the bottom and moves to non discernible with finger nails at the top. Actually does not effect my vision at all. I cannot find any evidence of rock damage. I have tried to call the repair shops, all are closed here in Santa Fe until Monday. My dilemma is that we are scheduled to move to Eagle's Nest tomorrow and will be more isolated and stationary for the next two weeks, then we return to Texas. Will it be safe for us to drive this unit for a few hundred miles before replacing it? I am unable to stay in our current location. I welcome your opinions.
As soon as I figure out how, I will post a picture.
As soon as I figure out how, I will post a picture.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: oldguy on August 07, 2021, 12:16:48 pm
Post by: oldguy on August 07, 2021, 12:16:48 pm
I wouldn't worry about it.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 12:20:09 pm
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 12:20:09 pm
Ran mine with similar crack 10,000 miles. Got it fixed at FOT. They made a repair to the front cap where some adhesive had failed. Blue tape was to highlight break area for insurance purposes. FOT does not accept insurance payments. You pay them and submit the bill to your insurance company.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:20:56 pm
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:20:56 pm
Thanks Old Guy, That was my gut feeling, confirmation is always good. By the way, I enjoyed your posts on Jake Brake.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:23:23 pm
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:23:23 pm
Ran mine with similar crack 10,000 miles. Got it fixed at FOT. They made a repair to the front cap where some adhesive had failed. Blue tape was to highlight break area for insurance purposes. FOT does not accept insurance payments. You pay them and submit the bill to your insurance company.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 12:33:00 pm
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 12:33:00 pm
Yes, I did the whole claim via email and phone. Tape was to help the adjuster to "see" the extent of the crack.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:51:57 pm
Post by: Herb Stark on August 07, 2021, 12:51:57 pm
Yes, I did the whole claim via email and phone. Tape was to help the adjuster to "see" the extent of the crack.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 01:57:28 pm
Post by: Realmccoy on August 07, 2021, 01:57:28 pm
I would get it replaced at your convenience and not rush into anything. I went nearly two years.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: AC7880 on August 07, 2021, 11:07:30 pm
Post by: AC7880 on August 07, 2021, 11:07:30 pm
I drove about 200 miles with same crack based on description. No issues.
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Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 08, 2021, 07:57:22 am
Post by: Herb Stark on August 08, 2021, 07:57:22 am
I drove about 200 miles with same crack based on description. No issues.
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Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: bbeane on August 08, 2021, 08:36:48 am
Post by: bbeane on August 08, 2021, 08:36:48 am
Be careful, ran mine cracked like that got it replaced, made it 200 miles before a stone chip😬😬😬😂
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 08, 2021, 05:57:19 pm
Post by: Herb Stark on August 08, 2021, 05:57:19 pm
Be careful, ran mine cracked like that got it replaced, made it 200 miles before a stone chip😬😬😬😂
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: tmehrkam on August 10, 2021, 09:37:44 pm
Post by: tmehrkam on August 10, 2021, 09:37:44 pm
I have a two piece windshield. There is rock damage near the center bottom. The crack runs up to the top and across about 1/2 of the bottom. I am running it for a while. Does not appear to hurt anything. Almost the same pattern as my pickup which I have run for three years now.
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: SRushing on August 11, 2021, 01:20:22 am
Post by: SRushing on August 11, 2021, 01:20:22 am
Hey Herb—
Long-time, no see. Since you didn't find a point of impact, is it possible the crack developed as a result of the poor condition of New Mexico's highway system? I-40 is in such bad shape I try not to drive it at night...the potholes could be registered as caverns.
Have a safe trip back. Glad to see you're still out and about.
Steve
Long-time, no see. Since you didn't find a point of impact, is it possible the crack developed as a result of the poor condition of New Mexico's highway system? I-40 is in such bad shape I try not to drive it at night...the potholes could be registered as caverns.
Have a safe trip back. Glad to see you're still out and about.
Steve
Title: Re: Cracked Windshield
Post by: Herb Stark on August 11, 2021, 07:48:05 am
Post by: Herb Stark on August 11, 2021, 07:48:05 am
Hey Herb—
Long-time, no see. Since you didn't find a point of impact, is it possible the crack developed as a result of the poor condition of New Mexico's highway system? I-40 is in such bad shape I try not to drive it at night...the potholes could be registered as caverns.
Have a safe trip back. Glad to see you're still out and about.
Steve
HI Steve,
Good to hear from you. Yes, it could have been from rough roads, we passed over or should I say into some rough pavement prior to noticing the crack. I do not drive at night if I can help it. Bad part about daylight is that sometimes you can see it coming and just have to hold on. Looks like we have very similar coaches. We were in your neighborhood a few weeks ago, spent a couple of days at what we call our Avinger Office RV Park. We have a pad behind our building next to city hall as we were there making some space for a new tenant. We need to get together and compare notes sometime.