Windshield replacement

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Windshield replacement

August 07, 2018, 08:02:00 am

So, I have a driver side windshield to be replaced. I have a serious scratch the width of the shield at eye level. The RCMP said it would not pass an inspection. I received a first price of $ 1100.00 which was an estimate based on freight. I gave them a location of Portland Maine. A few weeks later I got my revised quote for $ 1450.00!!!

I was only able to get one quote so I think I should wait until I return to Florida in early November and maybe get treated fairly. Looking for suggestions who to deal with there??

Richard
2001 Affinity C-12 #5972

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #1 – August 07, 2018, 10:52:17 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115889

If you are a FL resident and your coach is registered in FL, your insurance has to pay the replacement cost. It is a FL law. We just had ours replaced at the cost of 3k and not one penny out of pocket.

Be what God wants you to be, so you can have what God wants you to have.
Donna

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #2 – August 07, 2018, 01:37:29 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115890

Guy with a sailboat backed his mast through our windshield last year. Total cost to Ins co was around $1800, and windshield came out of Oregon. Took 3 guys to install it, and all were needed.

Michael
2006 inspire 51748

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #3 – August 07, 2018, 01:40:28 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115891

Guy backed his sailboat mast through our windshield last year. Windshield came out of Oregon, and total cost to ins co was aroung $1800.

Michael
2006 Inspire 51748

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #4 – August 07, 2018, 02:09:46 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115892

Doesn't your comprehensive cover that?

Brenda & Jerry Azzara
1999 Intrigue Chefs Delite
#10704

Pro

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #5 – August 07, 2018, 03:57:25 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115893

Richard, Florida comprehensive coverage covers glass, no deductible.....Skip 2002 Intrigue #11329

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #6 – August 07, 2018, 04:45:22 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115894

RVGlassSolutions. I think they have a facility in FLA. Give them a call.

Lee Z

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #7 – August 07, 2018, 09:35:18 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115895

I just replaced my passenger side windshield and Granite State Glass worked with Duncan Glass to do an excellent job in New Hampshire. My Progressive insurance covered the work, so I don't have any figures to share. Hope you get the estimate you can trust. Safe travels.

Jeff Thurston 2003/4 Intrigue 42ft Ovation #11630 400ISL

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #8 – August 08, 2018, 02:43:33 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115897

Are you a Florida resident, if yes it should cost you more than $50 with your insurance. IF no, this might still be covered under your insurance less your deductible.

Sincerely

Alex Ritchey 2000 CC Affinity B&B

P.S. There are just a few people I would trust with this installation. Also would not recommend doing the replacement in the field. Order a new seal as it most likely will be damaged (sun damage)

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #9 – August 08, 2018, 08:18:30 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115898

Michael, this is quite a picture to see in my mind's eye. Wow. Were any of you in your coach when this happened? Wow.

Best to you,
Mary Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #10 – August 08, 2018, 11:04:05 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115899

We used RV Glass Solutions https://www.rvglassexperts.com/ They are nationwide with several distribution centers. They have shops that they work with. We used Alliance Coach in Wildwood FL. They replaced half of our windshield. Our insurance covered the entire thing. RV Glass Solutions worked with our insurance carrier and with Alliance Coach. Great company. If you are a Florida resident and carry insurance, you should not have to pay for the glass. Not sure about a new seal. RV Glass Solutions 888-777-6778.

Lonny & Diane Livingston
04 Allure #31065

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #11 – August 08, 2018, 11:47:47 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115900

No, we were not in the coach. The coach is parked in a Marina that is mixed RVs and good sized sailboats on trailers. The sailboat owner (Silicon Valley exec) was backing his boat trailer and simply misjudged the mast overhang off the back. He immediately told the Harbor Master and contacted me. It happen a few days before we were departing for an 8 week trip, and took 7 weeks to get the glass located and find and schedule an installer who could do it in the Marina.

We had the same thing happen years ago to our Beaver, but that one we could drive and the whole process took about 3 weeks. Unlikely to happen again as the city council has slated the Marina for shore front condos, a disappointment for us as we can walk to the coach from home in about 10 minutes now.

We live on an island in San Francisco Bay, and it should be renamed New Manhattan. Growth here is swift and accelerating.

And we still love the place!

Michael
2006 Inspire 51748

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #12 – August 08, 2018, 02:27:34 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115901

Very interesting story. Wow. Glad all is well. Thanks.
Mary
06 Inspire 51784

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #13 – August 08, 2018, 07:56:08 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115903

Now that island in San Francisco Bay wouldn't have a ZIP code of 94501, would it? Who on Earth came to the Marina to install the replacement windshield? I need some other window work (fogging).

I, too, used to walk to my coach; took me about 15 minutes. Knowing how our city council is bending to unrelenting pressure to build to the point of way overcrowding our island, I got a storage site on BFI: The odor of development was already impacting my nose and the new place is more secure. Don't bother with that storage "facility" at the former NAS. Looks like an impound lot. (I know which coaches you are talking about, BTW).
Ken Harrison, 2004 Allure #31035, 33'.

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Reply #14 – August 08, 2018, 09:38:07 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115904

Ken Harrison,

I'd very interested know the city council to which you refer it San Francisco or another area nearby SF, and then I don't know and have tried to guess what BFI and NAS stand for. Thanks for your info. Wishing you the best with the storage of you fine coach.

Mary Frederick
06 Inspire 51784

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #15 – August 09, 2018, 01:25:40 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115905

Alameda City Council (and Planning Board). Bay Farm Island. Naval Air Station (now mercifully closed).
We have fine, long term, storage now. But as land prices continue to surge, even our treasured storage might vanish. As Paul Erhlich said (to paraphrase), "Too many people."
Ken, 2004 Allure 33' Palm Beach #31035

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Reply #16 – August 09, 2018, 02:09:37 am

Yahoo Message Number: 115906

Navel Air Station, NAS.
Ray O.

Re: Windshield replacement

Reply #17 – August 09, 2018, 09:51:35 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 115909

Not to worry about overcrowding on your island. With the latest global warming projections which call for a rise in ocean levals of about 200 feet, you should probably be considering trading your RV for a house boat anyway.