Diplomat windshield.

[Candrus76]

Can anyone tell me if it’s normal for a 04 Diplomat 40PDQ windshield to move/float around a little when the coach moves a little while traversing unleveled ground like in and out of parking lots or mud puddles etc etc. from what I have found it sound like it may be “ normal” but looking to see if anyone else has experienced this in a Diplomat or other large class A’s

[Lowflyer1]

Yes, they float. That helps prevent windshield cracking as the frame flexes.

It's important to keep this in mind when you level the coach. This from -04 Diplomat Owner's Manual:
WARNING: Using an improper leveling process can result in applying excess torsional stress to the chassis and body resulting in damage to the windshield or entry door malfunction.

You can download a manual from this link.
https://www.monacocoach.com/service-...pairs/#manuals

[gsgriffin]

Originally Posted by Lowflyer1

Yes, they float. That helps prevent windshield cracking as the frame flexes.

It's important to keep this in mind when you level the coach. This from -04 Diplomat Owner's Manual:
WARNING: Using an improper leveling process can result in applying excess torsional stress to the chassis and body resulting in damage to the windshield or entry door malfunction.

You can download a manual from this link.
https://www.monacocoach.com/service-...pairs/#manuals

Agreed on all points. Absolutely and always extend the front/center jack first. If you must release air to lower the back, still lower the front jack until it makes contact with the ground and lifts a little. Likewise, when leaving, lower the front jack last.

By having a single point in front, it allows the frame to twist less and instead pivot over that jack. If you don't pivot, the chassis can be forced to twist until you get to the point where there is no more space for the windshield to wiggle and it will shatter. I was on an extremely contorted space once and accidentally lowered the front first in a hurry to adjust my placement in the spot. Air had been let out of the bags and when lowered....complete shatter of the bottom corner of the windshield.