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Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

 We are currently in Florence Oregon on the coast.  I just sent this information to to Coach Glass in Coburg Oregon (I-5 by Eugene).
Contact Us | RV & Specialty Windshield and Side Glass Distributor | Coach Glass®

I have a 2003 Foretravel U320.  The windshield is split design, seperate drivers and passenger glass.

I need the drivers side glass replaced.  There is a 31" crack starting at bottom heading towards top, on the curve of the glass.

Glass label bottom outside edge: Miracon, laminated, Made in USA, 103 DOT 129,
69427
C1490

I suspect the glass is glued to the gasket.  May need a new gasket as well

Price for glass? Price for gasket?  Do you do installs?  Price for install - or referal to a installer?

 I could be in Coburg  between Friday 25 June and Monday 28 June.  I have campground reservations pre-paid in Grants Pass Oregon on Monday 28 June
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Any info on "potential" cost?  I have glass coverage, but $1,000 deductible.  Not sure if it would cover the gasket.  Might just want to eat the cost versus filling a claim depending on total dollars.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #1 –
A lot of insurance companies will pay 100% of windshield replacement cost irregardless of deductible. Mine has replaced 2 cracked windshields at no cost to me. Also, The glass company usually files the claim for you
2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"
2014 Honda CRV
Washington, Vermont
Lady Lake, Fl,  Independence, VA
Former owner of 2002 U320, 2003 U320, 2005 U270

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #2 –
Before replacing the glass ..make sure you check the integrity of the dash (horizontal) attachment ) to the front nose...they do separate and will cause windshield issues.......

Hans

Been there..!
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #3 –
windshields

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #4 –
Quote from: cdm –
A lot of insurance companies will pay 100% of windshield replacement cost irregardless of deductible. Mine has replaced 2 cracked windshields at no cost to me. Also, The glass company usually files the claim for you


I called Progressive today.  My SD Progressive policy is still $1,000 deductible on windshield. I did not file a claim yet.  Will wait for estimates.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #5 –
I had a chip in my glass which was repaired by Safelite. He said they could replace the entire windshield if I wanted it done which was a surprise to me.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #6 –
Estimate for 21 July (earliest install appintment available):

1 EACH R-0WS-DR DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD $570.52 $570.52
1 EACH R-1URETH SHOP SHOP SUPPLIED URETHANE $40.00 $40.00
1 EACH R-4LABORWSHALF-INT LABOR - WINDSHIELD HALF SHIELD $315.00 $315.00
Subtotal $925.52
Tax $0.00
Total $925.52
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #7 –
Quote from: AC7880 –
Estimate for 21 July (earliest install appintment available):

1 EACH R-0WS-DR DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD $570.52 $570.52
1 EACH R-1URETH SHOP SHOP SUPPLIED URETHANE $40.00 $40.00
1 EACH R-4LABORWSHALF-INT LABOR - WINDSHIELD HALF SHIELD $315.00 $315.00
Subtotal $925.52
Tax $0.00
Total $925.52


The quote was accurate and was the total cost.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #8 –
Well,

My insurance paid $ 1400 (my deductible was $ 500) for the passenger side window replacement.

Regards

Klaus
The world is not interested in the storms you encountered, but whether or not you brought in the ship.
Raul Armesto

2003 U 320 4020 Unit 6145

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Hans&Marjet –
Before replacing the glass ..make sure you check the integrity of the dash (horizontal) attachment ) to the front nose...they do separate and will cause windshield issues.......

Hans

Been there..!

Yesterday I removed padded dash cover to investigate this separation in the calking material  between the front cap and 3/4" plywood. Can't understand how this filler has any bonding strength integrity other than to cosmetically fill the gap. Or are there attachment points under the plywood that are compromised that I'm not seeing? I know there have been issues with the GrandVilla front cap but have not heard of problems with the Unicoach cap separation and windshield issues.
Doug W.
96 36' U270 CSGI #4946
04 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
PNW
 

Re: Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320

Reply #10 –

We had both sides done a couply years ago at FOT, about $3K including the gasket. Our insurance has no glass deductble so out of pocket it was $0.

If you need to re-adhere front cap to flat dash panel, clean it us as best you can and use 3M 5200.  They make a fast cure (48 hrs) version.
Amazon.com: 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 5200 (06520) Permanent...

Very tough while retaining some flexability. A snug fit and some clamping pressure is best but should work well with small gaps.  Reviewers complain that you should use it all soon after opening.  If you seal the nozzle up well it is more like a couple of days. You will likely use a whole tube, maybe two anyway.

There are two part urethane adhesives of automotive work.  They use a special applicator, once mixed and applied they have a pretty short open time but work very well in places I have used it.  There are similar epoxy products with longer open times.

Amazon.com: Norton 636425-04616 SpeedGrip Urethane Structural Adhesive:...

Amazon.com: 3M Panel Bonding Adhesive, 08115, 200 mL Cartridge: Automotive

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN