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Edw · 10-18-2009, 07:34 PM

Hi all, Had a neighbors branch in wind storm come through my drivers side window tonight on my 1999 Seabreeze.
Could have been much worse but looks like I only need the small lower stationary glass (14" x 16"+/-) and a new mirror. Any ideas where to start?
Is this something that can be replaced without replacing entire window and frame?
Thanks, Ed

WSRG · 10-18-2009, 10:02 PM

Call Hehr International for the glass...323-663-1261 and Velvac for the mirror parts...800-783-8871.

Bill

sunnysouth · 11-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Your problem is similar to one that I'm going to be facing in the Spring.
Front passenger side window seal is has been softened (likely by heat from the sun) but it's in need of some sort of repair.
I have a 97 Tropi-cal but I'm assuming most of these front windows are similar.
I'm simply going to start by visiting a few body shops or window and glass installers.
These windows look like they can be removed and the faulty or broken panels fixed and replaced. I don't think the whole window would have to be replaced.
Looks like there are screws on the inside that can be removed to take out the window. If it's like most RV's, there's an outer and inner half to the window (think clam shell). Once the screws are removed it's likely just a matter of carefully prying the inner and outer frames apart. One will just be a frame and the other will hold all the glass. Once the glass is repaired and replaced, it's just a matter of resealing the window frame (where it fits into the motorhome), pushing the two halves together and replacing and tightening all the screws. If you are handy at all this could likely be a DIY project as far as removing the window - then taking it to a glass shop for repair, then putting it back yourself to save some $$$.
Would suggest doing it on a sunny day - lol.
Hope this helps.

Edw · 11-02-2009, 01:39 PM

I installed a temp plexiglass panel for the road trip last weekend.
Lower small window was removed from outside by removing rubber edging around perimeter of broken glass only (press fit). Glass was stuck into frame with butal tape. Remove broken shards and cleaned butal. Had Charlies Hardware cut to size (19" x 13"+/-) and rounded corner 2.5" radius myself with dremel tool. Placed small bead of butal tape in frame and pressed glass in place, put another small bead of butal on rubber trim then press fit the rubber trim back in. Worked very good through a rough weekend of rain. Now I need to order same size glass in tempered and redo again for spring
Thanks, Ed