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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-27-2014, 07:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Make sure they don't simply reseal the glass. If...

Make sure they don't simply reseal the glass. If they try that alone the sealing material will not bond completely and will be compromised by the existing rust. After the glass is removed the rust...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 02-03-2014, 09:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
I too, contacted Winnebago about the problem and...

I too, contacted Winnebago about the problem and they denied any participation in repair of the problem. That is actually the response I suspected I would recieve as the motorhome is well out of...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 01-27-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
I wouldn't write off the Winnebago and Itasca...

I wouldn't write off the Winnebago and Itasca models so quickly. Not all units experienced this problem. Mine did in fact end up with the rust problem after two prior attempts to determine the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-27-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Sorry to hear that you weren't so lucky. BTW, my...

Sorry to hear that you weren't so lucky. BTW, my second visit is no charge as they said they should have found the additional leaks the first time. Can't complain about that, it's good customer...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 11-24-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Update

Had the coach in to General RV in Wayland. They did a "sealtek" test on the coach. That is where they pressurize the inside of the coach and then coat it with soapy water. The test showed the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-23-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Just thought I'd post a minor update to our...

Just thought I'd post a minor update to our problem. Since the extreme rains we experienced up north, the motorhome has been parked at our residence. We have had numerous rains since then, but...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-10-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Thanks for the reply. It is apparent that my...

Thanks for the reply. It is apparent that my dealer has done this repair several times in the past. In that they have only broken two windshields, they seem to have gotten fairly good at it. Speaking...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Spoke to the service writer today. He said his...

Spoke to the service writer today. He said his shop had done this repair on some 35 motorhomes and to date have only broken 2 windshields. It both of those cases the owner's insurance company covered...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-06-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
I spoke to our dealer's service writer yesterday....

I spoke to our dealer's service writer yesterday. He indicated the work should take 3 to 5 days depending on the extent of the rust problem. He also warned that the glass could break upon removal. He...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-04-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
My dealer just quoted a price of $800 to $1000 to...

My dealer just quoted a price of $800 to $1000 to remove the windshields, repair the rust and reset the windshields. There was nothing said about them possibly breaking the windshields. Does this...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-03-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Thank you very much for the information. I was...

Thank you very much for the information. I was expecting to see it cost more, I'll see where our shop estimate comes in.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Did I read that correctly to mean that the $1000...

Did I read that correctly to mean that the $1000 included new glass?
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-02-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Just got an email from the service writer at our...

Just got an email from the service writer at our dealer. He suggested, as expected, the windshields be removed to allow removing all rust, then coating with POR-15 and reinstalling everything. Sounds...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-01-2013, 09:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Thanks for the suggestions of using POR-15. From...

Thanks for the suggestions of using POR-15. From the descriptions above it sounds like I can use it without removing the windshield, is that correct?

I have checked the marker lights, they are...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Thanks for all the ideas. I like the idea of the...

Thanks for all the ideas. I like the idea of the automotive gutter material over the window.

I removed the interior trim this evening and can see where it is leaking between the glass and the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Thank you both for you quick and informative...

Thank you both for you quick and informative replies. I have checked the roof seams and all seem to be good. the leak is presenting itself at the top of the windshield behind the inside trim. I have...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-31-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,798
Posted By Kazoo Tom
Windshield Leak

We just got back from a few days rest in Northern Michigan. While we were there we had a full day of heavy rain, nearly 4" in just a few hours. We noticed, for the first time, a leak near the top...
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