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Grandvilla windshield replacement/ repair

Well I had two windshields replaced in my 1994 U300 this past May. The installer sounded knowledgeable enough with motorhome experience.  The job looked fine the fit looked good I was 😂 happy. I never had a problem with the passenger side of the windshield however that is the side that took a hit from a rock while I was traveling north to Ohio one year ago in May. Fractured a perfectly good windshield.  So I went to the factory just outside of Toledo Ohio and bought two new windshields. Saved a lot of money not having them shipped. Took them back to Florida with me and located an installer. As I Said earlier had them installed this past May 2019. Left for Ohio 3rd week of May and took my time getting there. When I parked my coach everything seemed alright. As it sat on a level surface I noticed some water dripping on to the dashboard on the drivers side. Went outside and checked the top corner and found that the gasket had pulled away from the body which allowed water to seep in. Now my motorhome is sitting level on the new air bags that don't leak down and the windshield is moving out from the body on the drivers side. No rot at the dashboard, no de-lamination the side panel, no rust or structure corrosion to the underbody/frame. This coach has never been in ice, snow, salted roads. The coach was sitting when the windshield moved out away from the roof cap.
My question is;  Where is the best place to have this condition fixed? I would like to stay east of the Mississippi River if possible.
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

Re: Grandvilla windshield replacement/ repair

Reply #1 –
Maybe have a look at your front cap  joint.  It may be loose enough to wiggle the nose .
  I took mine apart and reglued( structural adhesive) the caps on and sealed the joint. Rivited the cap between each screw. 
 FWIW I did the same all around the coach . Solid now.
 Also look at the Aussie dude that had the same issues. He built a brace for the nose.  it should come up with a search.

 I could probably sort  this out for you. Come about Oct.  Backed up tight right now. 

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Reply #2 –
With HF's twin windshield suction cups, it's not that hard to move the windshield back into place especially on a warm day. I've done that a couple of times.

Pierce

Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

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Reply #3 –
Hi Gerry, where did you buy the windshields?
Linda Ewan Noe and Nicolas
Traveling the US and Canada when off, with our 1988 40' GV
6V92 MTB648

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Nicolas –
Hi Gerry, where did you buy the windshields?
Guardian Glass. 24145 W.Moline Martin Rd - Millbury , Ohio.  419.855.7706. I talked with. Chuck.  This is the manufacturing facility and warehouse.
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #5 –
I just ordered 2 new ones from FOT. $700 each $200 to ship. How bad did I over pay?
92 Grand Villa
Silver 6v92
 side isle.
build# 3973

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Reply #6 –
Not bad at all, I got the same price from FOT, and the installer my glass guy here in Riverton had his supplier ordered them from FOT and they tacked on 200
.00 bucks per. So I think you did fine Ted 👍
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

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Reply #7 –
The crating of the glass is $ 200.00 per piece.  I paid about $ 400.00 per side for the glass I made my own glass rack and transported in the back of my pick up truck. I had to assume all responsibility at the shipping dock. So my investment in the glass was right at $ 800.00
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #8 –
Ohhh,,the GV glass saga..I'm going thru it again...
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: Hans&Marjet –
Ohhh,,the GV glass saga..I'm going thru it again...

What happens?
Linda Ewan Noe and Nicolas
Traveling the US and Canada when off, with our 1988 40' GV
6V92 MTB648

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Reply #11 –
Passenger side cracked again..bummer
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #12 –
Revising this post.
After two years, I am having problems with my windshields. I do not think that they were installed properly. The passenger side appears to be about 1/2 inch too far to the center of the coach, it also appeared to be under some stress and has developed several cracks in the top outside corner. The drivers side appears to have shifted out away from the body, out of the gasket and thus allowing water to enter. I am going to have this fixed and I am looking for advice on where to take it for the best perminant fix. Right now I am in Ohio, however I want it fixed right,so I am willing to travel just about anywhere. Looking for recommendations ...
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Gerry & Brenda
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL
1994 Grand Villa - # 4466
U300 Unihome - 6V92 Detroit
4 speed Allison - Jake Brake

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Reply #13 –
Foretravel. That's what they do for a living.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

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Reply #14 –
Just had my windshields done there, U270. They found a problem at top of cap and fixed it before installing glass. You get a 10% discount if Motorcade member.
1998 36 foot U270 Build No. 5328 WTFE, 900 watts solar, Victron controller, B2B, bat monitor, 600 AMPH lithium with 2018 Chevy Colorado toad, SKP #110239, Motorcade #17781, 2021 Escape 17B for when Coach is broken down and campsites are too small, retired and full-timer since Dec. 2020. Part of RV family since 1963.

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Reply #15 –
Anyone had experience with Coach Glass?
1988  40' Grand Villa Cat 3208t

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Reply #16 –
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Foretravel. That's what they do for a living.

One would think so. Not my experience though. I think the best Grand Villa owners can do is address any delamination issue (below dash and front cap sidewalls) and once those windshields are reinstalled, do all you can to avoid twisting the rig. Just my opinion.
jor
93 225
95 300
97 270
99 320
 

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Reply #17 –
My glass guy in China Grove NC fixed mine no more issues.375.l per windshield to reseat them.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit