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1995 U300 windshield problem

Our 1995 U300 has been sitting in our driveway since Thanksgiving.
We got in it yesterday to get it ready for our first trip in the spring and noticed the windshield had popped out at the top on the drivers side.
Bob thinks it might have settled some and twisted.
We've had lots of snow this winter and really cold temperatures here in Ohio.
Has anyone ever popped one back in by themselves?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Susan and Bob
1995 U320CSE
40'
Cummins M11
Coach build #4730
Previous Foretravel's 1996 U280, 1995 U300

Motorcade # 17974

Re: 1995 U300 windshield problem

Reply #1 –
I had to borrow back my 88 Grandvilla when my 2000's HWH computer went out. When I picked it up from my son-in law the windshield was out on the driver's side at the top left, it had been sitting uneven. I pulled it in my shop where it could sit level and used a friction jack braced off a wall to gently push on the corner of the windshield while spraying with glass cleaner and working rubber out with a hook tool. It went back in and was fine. Sounds scarry but just go a tiny bit at a time. The trick is steady pressure on the glass.
Larry
Larry & Debbie Town
2000 U320 4210 
Previous 88 GV

Re: 1995 U300 windshield problem

Reply #2 –
Like Larry says, work it back in place. Coach should be level and facing the sun. I have used twin suction cups for glass along with a hair dryer/heat gun to warm the gasket and then force it back into place. I have to do it every couple of years. Usually, it's the driver's bottom outside that sticks out a bit. Slow and easy is the ticket.
 
If I'm in a campsite that's not level and the bags lose air, I've had to start and air up to open one or two compartments. The front and rear frame rails really twist.

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

Re: 1995 U300 windshield problem

Reply #3 –
Back in the day, pop-out windshields were considered to be very KOOL (pardon the pun).

It's just one of the unique and endearing qualities of the GV...  Try your best to avoid twisting the chassis and hopefully it won't happen often.  8)

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1995 U300 windshield problem

Reply #4 –
Lube it with glycerin as well
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.