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Newell charges $250 per windshield for install on the split version plus the cost of glass. Most States have a mandatory coverage in your insurance, so it shouldn't cost most people anything.
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Checking with the insurance carrier now. On all previous policies the glass policy was stated, but not on the most recent. I have a feeling this one is coming out of my pocket. Oh well.
Larry, if the name of the place comes to you, call me 817 223 2056. I am at Buckhorn for most of the week. There are several glass shops in Kerrville.
Rudy, yep, I remember you showing me the protective strip. It definitely would have helped in this case. It is the tiniest chip that started the crack.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
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Richard,
It was so long ago that the receipt and or record is in our storage unit 4000 miles away and calling Progressive wouldn't help as I now am with Geico. Sorry. You may want to ask Dee (Buckhorn owner) if he is around and there is a good RV repair shop at the end of Goat Creek Extension (1st right after KOA) and he would know the glass place for sure. About a 10 minute drive max.
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2003 Coach # 646
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MINI Cooper Clubman S
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Yamaha Golf Cart painted Kawasaki Green
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Thanks Larry. I will do just that. BTW, lunch at the Depot (Rails) was great. Good suggestion!
Since I didn't have anything to lose, I have attempted a repair. I used a diamond dremel bit and drilled a small hole at the end of the crack to stop the crack from growing. Squirted some glass repair resin in the hole. We will see what happens.
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Richard, if you have 'full coverage' which includes 'Comprehensive' then you most likely have glass coverage. Many companies today offer '100%' coverage (for a small additional annual premium) meaning you pay no deductible.
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These Folks put in my Newell Windshields the second time ... You can go to them or they will come to you ... I went to the Phoenix shop..
They leveled the coach then installed the glass..
http://www.rvglassexperts.com/ Huge warehouse full of RV glass... Perfect..
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Thanks Jimmy.
Clarke, my comp has a 1k deductible. To my chagrin, I discovered that my latest policy didn't have a windshield clause like the previous 8 policies. Oh well, my bad for not reading the fine print.
I am going to see how the ghetto fix works. If not, I'll try to arrange to have it done in Fort Worth when we are there in a week.
Richard and Rhonda Entrekin
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