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General Boards => Technical Support => Topic started by: Glenn Scherrer on August 31, 2014, 09:37:37 PM
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Looking for a source and some guidance in removing and replacing the side fixed glass it a insulated unit on a 1998 patriot. front left side a rock took out the outer side the inside of the unit is still ok
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One of the glass creeping seal shops as it requires special equipment. What is your location.
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Glenn,
I suggest that you call RV Glass Solutions (888-777-6778). They have a nationwide network, specializing in RV glass of all types. Their shops are in Eugene, Oregon and Phoenix, but they probably have a contact with a local shop that is near you that they supply glass to.
Gerald
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Glenn:
When I fixed all the creeping seals in my Beaver, I broke one of the pieces of glass. I went to a glass shop in Temecula as that was nearest the CG I was in at the time. They were able to cut a matching shaped piece of glass (luckily I broke the clear side, not the tinted side) and then send it out to be tempered. I installed the new piece and all is well. The installation is simple, requires no special tools, but does require the seal and the right kind of caulking, all of which I got from Dave Root in Bend Oregon(one of the creeping seal replacement guys).
Based on my experience, you should ask at a well equipped glass shop in your community and you should have no trouble finding one that can help you out.