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Title: Internal window seals
Post by: Ray Scott on August 10, 2020, 06:55:32 PM

I have a 99 Beaver Monterey and the internal window seals are beginning to creep between the glass. I’m sure this isn’t a new issue and am looking for recommendations for a good repair shop in a 50 mile or so radius to Columbia City/ St Helens Oregon. Thanks

Title: Re: Internal window seals
Post by: Joel Ashley on August 10, 2020, 11:06:53 PM

I can’t speak from personal experience, but RV Glass Solutions is known to be good at such things.   Those in the past to whom I’ve recommended the company (at other locations) have been extremely happy.  Their Coburg outlet is more than 50 miles from you, but they are an FMCA and BAC sponsor which may provide some discount benefit.  https://businessfinder.oregonlive.com/r-v-glass-solutions-coburg-or.html

Locally you might consult this St. Helens company to see if they deal with other than automotive windows;  RV window seals are a bit different.
https://columbiariverautoglass.com/

Many owners here have serviced their own, but there is some degree of knowledge and capabilities required.  Videos on YouTube can be valuable to first time endeavors.

Joel

Title: Re: Internal window seals
Post by: Eric Maclean Co-Admin on August 11, 2020, 12:50:16 AM

Ray
I don't know if your a DIY kind a guy or not but as Steve said may of us have removed our windows and rebuilt them ourselves
I did all ten of the windows in our coach and they turned out great but it is a big job and uses some considerable strength to cut the old seals from the glass panels but if you take your time it is doable and makes a huge difference the the coach.
You can purchase kits containing everything you need from Dave Root online.
Hope this helps
Eric

Title: Re: Internal window seals
Post by: Richard Davis on August 11, 2020, 01:02:07 AM

Ray
The dual-pane windows of your vintage are notorious for seal-creep.  I redid one of mine myself.  Not a bad job, but a tedious one.  I was much too aggressive with the razor blade scraper and badly scratched the glass.  I "assumed" that tempered glass would be very scratch resistant.  Quite the opposite, it scratches easily.  So, if you decide to do-it-yourself, use a good lubricant cleaner to keep from scratching the glass.  I had the other windows redone by RVFogDR in Searcy Arkansas.  It was a bit expensive (about $200 per window), but they did not scratch up the glass like I did.

Good luck with your window repairs.

Richard