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Best course of action for windshield replacement

Darn  20 miles from the CG
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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I missed your location but if  within reach of Nachogdoches Keith Riesch put one in mine 6 weeks ago. He gets the glass from Foretravel and took care of corresponding with insurance company. In case you've never had one replaced, you will need to sit still for 24 hours to let the sealant set.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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Quote from: Dub –
I missed your location but if  within reach of Nachogdoches Keith Riesch put one in mine 6 weeks ago.

Do you know the total cost, if paying cash?
1998 U270 34'

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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We never discussed cash price so I don't have the answer. Give him a call and if he doesn't answer leave a detailed message and he will call you, that may take a couple days and he may call the same day, just depends on how many coaches he is working on at the time. Really a nice clean install and zero leaks.
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Phone number.. 936 462 3764
Dub McBride 1996 270

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Thanks for the info Dub unfortunately I am located in SE AZ have to shop the Tucson area, still better than a hour from home
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

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Sure makes a loud bang when it smacks the window
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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It will make you draw up. I hit a chug hole on I 20 in Pecos Tx coming home from Quartzite this year. Concrete barrier on both sides of the vehicle for 10 miles. I never saw the hole but couldn't have missed it anyway.Hit hard enough to shatter passenger windshield. It was probably 10 miles before I could pull over to look for other damage. I  was suprised it didn't crack or bust the wheel and damage the tire but it didn't. I got under the coach and could find no more damage. I've hit some pot holes in my time but that one had to be the size of a number 2 wash tub. Good luck with yours.
Dub McBride 1996 270

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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Custom Glass Solutions is the supplier to Foretravel for Windshields.
Contact information.
Service Parts <serviceparts@cgsllc.com>

Here is the cost for mine last July.
Note this is for the one piece for a 2008.

CGSRV-22539 = $735.54
Freight to NY = $400.00
Crate = $250.00
Liftgate = $150.00
Call Ahead = $25.00

Total = $1560.54

Dennis
Dennis Haynes
Bohemia NY
2008 Nimbus 342 SE Carlyle
Build #6475
Motorcade #19148

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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 Short term I would use the glass repair kit I carry in the coach to stop any continuing cracking. Wonder if the Glass replacement people that go to Quartzite would be closer. May be some one will have a number for them. Takes two people to apply the glass repair glue. One persons to push with there thumb from the inside to load the glass outward then apply glue out side. Release and cut excess off with a razor blade.
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Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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Quote from: fatheeler –
Thanks for the info Dub unfortunately I am located in SE AZ have to shop the Tucson area, still better than a hour from home

I had both windshields and the seal replaced in December by Andy at Superglass of Tucson.  He did and excellent job and handles all the back and forth with the insurance company.  I'm in Three Points about 25 miles west of Tucson.  He came to me for a reasonable travel fee, but if you are close to the city or in a nearby campground, he'll come to you free of charge.

Andy's number is 1-520-404- 6522. 
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Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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you can also try Olstrom Custom Coach in Tuscon.  Good people.
Jerre and Kathy Griffin
2003 U320 4220 Special
Build # 6207
2022 RAM Laramie 4X4 EcoDiesel
2002 Country Coach Magna 37 Tag- Forever Coach-Died in fire 7/23
1997 Country Coach 32 Intrigue-No slides-Wonderful

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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Thank you guys I will give these folks a call, think I will get a pack of the repair kit for a short backup
1999 36 ft U270
Build 5465
 

Re: Best course of action for windshield replacement

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Quote from: fatheeler –
Thank you guys I will give these folks a call, think I will get a pack of the repair kit for a short backup
Prior post Rock chip claims
I have not replace that right windshield yet but will when it's time to change the other one also. The crack has not changed at all with the glue installed. I highly recommend doing it your self. It does take two people though. Still amazed at all the cracks in that starburst. Open that picture and zoom in on it