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Cracked Windshield

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.

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Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #1 –
I wouldn't worry about it. 
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #2 –
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.
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 #3 –
Thanks  Old Guy,  That was my gut feeling, confirmation is always good.  By the way, I enjoyed your posts on Jake Brake.
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Realmccoy –
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.
Thanks, was the blue tape for ID?
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #5 –
Yes, I did the whole claim via email and phone. Tape was to help the adjuster to "see" the extent of the crack.
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.

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Realmccoy –
Yes, I did the whole claim via email and phone. Tape was to help the adjuster to "see" the extent of the crack.
I would love to be able to lay our cracks on top of each other.  Looks almost identical.'
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #7 –
I would get it replaced at your convenience and not rush into anything. I went nearly two years.
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.

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #8 –
I drove about 200 miles with same crack based on description.  No issues. 

Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320 
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #9 –
Quote from: AC7880 –
I drove about 200 miles with same crack based on description.  No issues. 

Need drivers side windshield 2003 U320 


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Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #10 –
Be careful, ran mine cracked like that got it replaced, made it 200 miles before a stone chip😬😬😬😂
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #11 –
Quote from: bbeane –
Be careful, ran mine cracked like that got it replaced, made it 200 miles before a stone chip😬😬😬😂
Right now neither windshield has a chip or peck.  Just the crack on the left one.  I will be checking to see how long ago the glass was replaced.  I know it did not make 20 years without a peck.
Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said

Re: Cracked Windshield

Reply #12 –
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.

2006 Nimbus 336
Built 2005 may be one of the first coaches labeled Nimbus.
DEMCO Air-force One braking system.
Towing 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport.
Road Master Falcon 5250 tow bar.

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Reply #13 –
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

Steve & Cindy Rushing
Atlanta, Tx
2003 U320 4020 PBBS
Build #6177
2020 Jeep Wrangler
 

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: SRushing –
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.

Herb and Willie
Escapees 90802
2014 IH-45 Build 6581
2002 U320 40' AGDS Build 6021 Sold
1999 U320 36' No Slides Sold
2007 Monaco Dynasty Diamond IV Sold
2005 Discovery 39 Sold
1986 20' Wilderness TT,  Died a natural death after floods, etc.
Walldog's Journeys
And Willie Said