...inevitably, it's windshield time...

[sticks]

Does that go for H3 models?

[Ray Davis]

We've only tried the original XL model windows, as they are really light, and inexpensive.

I'd consider trying it on my XL2, however I'd want a couple of those glass grippers, a good platform to stand on, and another body to help. I would assume it's do-able.

Devin,

If you want to grab a windshield, and bring to my place we can change it out ourselves.

Ray

[HarborBus]

I'd consider trying it on my XL2, however I'd want a couple of those glass grippers, a good platform to stand on, and another body to help. I would assume it's do-able.


Ray

What a guy Ray, you'll try anything once.

[Devin W]

That's great info on the parts ordering -- I'll call to set up an account tomorrow. What's the normal price on one of those panes? I'd consider ordering a couple, but I don't think I want to sit on 4 extras to get the price break at 5 even though it's practically half price. With my luck I'd damage one in storage!

I'm also really encouraged to swapping the glass in myself. I just need another week of weather like we just had when the glass shows up (60+ degrees all week!). I had read John's article before as I was poring through info when I first joined the site. It seemed like info that I was eventually going to need to know...

Ray, thanks for the offer -- hopefully I'll get it changed before I get down there in the bus again. If not, I'll certainly take you up on that.

Thanks again for all the great info and encouragement.

[MangoMike]

Remember Prevost also offers free shipping.

I had Prevost change one of the four panels in my H3 (I was too chicken to go the Ray route). Probably good thing I did as apparently the last time it was changed they used some sort of silicone adhesive instead of the standard silicone (sorry can't remember the product name). As a result the tech literally had to sit in the drivers seat and pound with his feet on the windshield to remove it.

Mike

[Ray Davis]

As a result the tech literally had to sit in the drivers seat and pound with his feet on the windshield to remove it.

That is definitely a concern. The XL models shouldn't have any adhesive at all, they are sealed with the seal and a rubber piece that forces the outside seal closed.

Devin, the windshields on an XL are really cheap, under $100. I have heard as low as $79.

Ray

[rfoster]

Mango: That would be Sika-Flex. probably 201 or 212.

That stuff is bad news when it comes to black glue in a cartridge. We experienced the attributes of it when changing the slide seal on my bus. It is tough stuff.