Re: Stiffeners in my Grand Villa
Reply #25 –
For those who don't know, the reason Brian had to do the stiffener route was because his coach front end kept distorting, enough that the windshields either broke or came out of the window openings--a lot.
The plywood forward of the lift-up portion of the dash is glued to the front fiberglass cap. This is what keeps the front cap from flexing, which causes the windshields to break or come away from the cap.
Deterioration of the adhesive or plywood causes separation.
Twisting of the frame then manifests itself when the glass goes "west".
If you have a GV you must guard against water running down the inside of the windshields and going under the dash to the adhesive.
Check your front rubber seals for leaks and remove condensation from the inside of the glass, with a squeegee and towels up against the glass. Water will rot the plywood over time.
Topic: Stiffeners in my Grand Villa