honu4601 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 We are first time RVers and bought a 2009 Coachmen from Lazydays in Tucso. They had a new windshield on Thursday and it cracked spontaneously within 48 hours. After much haggling, Lazydays glass contractor installed a second new windshield and 6 days later, a second crack almost identical to the first appeared accompanied by a sound like that of a rifle shot. The glass contractor has refused to do a third windshield and we had to file a claim on our insurance. Anyone out there have any experience like ours? I'm open to suggestions. Thank you in advance. Aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sounds like a stress crack from the RV flexing. Not sure what the fix would be for that. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 New shocks so the coach doesn't flex so much ?? It does sound like a stress crack happening over and over. Or, maybe an alignment is needed. Slow way, way down over obvious bumps - so many things possible. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Maybe the frame is contacting the glass Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Are you sure that the installer put it in properly? It sounds very suspect to me. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Is it possible that you were leveling at the time the cracks appeared? <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevec Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I had a windshield loosen and come away from the frame on a Southwind MH some years ago. The experienced RV tech looked under the hood and discovered that the bolts fastening the front cap to the frame were missing. After replacing them and resetting the windhield there were no more problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honu4601 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks for the imput. We are awaiting for the third new windshield which is to be installed this week, by a different glass shop. I was told by the service manager at the Coachmen factory that it was mostly the installers fault and to make sure that the new installers carefully inspect the new windshield for chips along the edge. Both cracked windshields were installed while the coach was on the leveling jacks and there was no undue stress on the frame, but who knows. I'll post an update once we are finally on the road and the windshield is uncracked. Aloha, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjim Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Just a wild shot, what about having it wheels down with all normal weight and pressures before the next installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I'd definately have it wheels-down. Is the glass set in a rubber channel, or adhesive? Sometimes there may be a weld bump or deformity in the metal channel if set in adhesive. Does it crack same way/place every time? 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 X3 on the wheels down. You dont need that frame flexing for a while. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 Owned a body shop, had a guy weld on a qtr panel with the jackstands under the FRAME. When the car sat on it's wheels, the rear door gap opened up to over an inch. You don't really want to know how we fixed it................... 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I just had my windshields replaced by RV Glass Solutions. So far no problems as they are sealed in just like a car windshield. Turns out the rubber trim is not a seal, just a decorative covering. I also recommend that you have the coach on level ground with it sitting on the wheels, no jacks. Full time since August 2010 2002 Itasca Horizon One fur kid - a Shih-Tsu rescue Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Do a dry, test fit of the next windshield, it really sounds like they were forcing the fit in the replacements. Do a test fitting while sitting on level ground and the suspension with the jacks up. Do a second fitting while up on the jacks and level, it should fit well in both situations. When they place the window make sure they space it out equally from each side of the frame, if it is too close to one side that can stress the glass too. Make sure you always jack the rig in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, you don't want to twist or tweak anything by doing things in the wrong order. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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