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Windshield Replacement

Can I get some advice about replacement of a cracked windshied on a 1998 U295.  Coach is stored in Las Vegas.  First time Forum user, thanks for the help in advance.  Ward Hamilton

Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #1 –
I'd call your insurance company first, maybe covered under comprehensive glass coverage.

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Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #2 –
Make sure they glue it in, and wait 24 hrs to move
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
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Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #3 –
I just had my 95 U240 passenger side replaced at FOT due to crack.  Gieco, Customs Glass(Ohio), and $500 got her done.  FOT did glue and not move for 24 hours.  I did not notice until after the job was done, I got blue tint on driver's side and green on passenger side.  Not noticeable.  I am happy.

Pat
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1995 U240 36ft
MC# 16511
Build# 4653

Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Jack Lewis –
I'd call your insurance company first, maybe covered under comprehensive glass coverage.

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Is this a common thing to do?  I just don't feel right using insurance for "wear & tear" items.  What is the cost of a new windshield installed out of pocket approximately?  Mine got hammered this year, 2 cracks and 3 rock chips.
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Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #5 –
Quote from: evantwheeler –
Is this a common thing to do?  I just don't feel right using insurance for "wear & tear" items.  What is the cost of a new windshield installed out of pocket approximately?  Mine got hammered this year, 2 cracks and 3 rock chips.

Mine offers it at a deductible with no harm with the insurance going against me.. its a service.. use it if its covered

Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #6 –
Quote from: evantwheeler –
Is this a common thing to do?  I just don't feel right using insurance for "wear & tear" items.  What is the cost of a new windshield installed out of pocket approximately?  Mine got hammered this year, 2 cracks and 3 rock chips.
My Safeco covers 100% no deductible. But any claim is a claim, discussed this completely with my agent. Probably not a big deal, that is what insurance is for.

I was quoted $1200.00 one side, cash deal in Yuma last winter.

I may have both sides done with insurance this Spring, but it bothers me, because the one on the drivers isn't that bad, but you know the minute I get them done, I'll get a huge star in the drivers vision. LOL

Passenger side has crack from top to bottom at the curve , doesn't really bother the Mrs or me, not in line of sight.
Chris
Chris and Tammy White  CDA Idaho
Previous owners 1997 U295 36' 3126 Cat 300 HP Build # 4998
Former Foretravel tech & RVIA certified tech
Former owner Custom Satellite home/RV satellites 
Former owner Vans LTD  van conversions
Unemployed, panhandler, drag racer NHRA #6348

Re: Windshield Replacement

Reply #7 –
As a side note: Rain-X makes a repair kit for chips in your windshield, 10 bucks at Walmart. Easy to use and hard to make a mistake. You can make several repairs with one kit, best if used on a warm sunny day
Eric, Mary and Carl the jack russel terrorist
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