Cost to install a Windshield in an Eagle?

Van · October 16, 2020, 01:35:53 PM

Quote from: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on October 14, 2020, 05:56:59 PM
I just received a quote of $300 to have a windshield installed in my Eagle in Quartzsite by the windsheild guy across from Rice Ranch.

This price for installation seems a bit high to me. I already have the windshield. Also, they will not cover the cost of a new one I supply, if it breaks during installation. So two questions.

1. I thought it used to cost about $150 to install a bus windshield just a few years ago. What have others been paying lately?

If they break the windshield during the installation, they do not cover that and I would have to scramble to find another windshield lest I would have to drive home without one and that can't be fun, especially in the rain. However, I suppose this is normal...right?

What has your recent experience been with this?

And no, I do not have windsheild insurance, so I will be paying out of my shallow pocket.

Gary what did it run you last time you had it done in Vegas? Didn't you put one in @ B&B?

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · October 16, 2020, 05:44:08 PM

Quote from: Van on October 16, 2020, 01:35:53 PM
Gary what did it run you last time you had it done in Vegas? Didn't you put one in @ B&B?

I paid $500 for two in Vegas. But I was told that it was a high price, but I needed to get it done. I may just do it myself if I can't get a better price than that. It is not exactly rocket science.

chessie4905 · October 17, 2020, 05:51:13 AM

HA HA Gary! How many times has that been said...

Van · October 17, 2020, 09:56:36 AM

Quote from: Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM on October 16, 2020, 05:44:08 PM
I paid $500 for two in Vegas. But I was told that it was a high price, but I needed to get it done. I may just do it myself if I can't get a better price than that. It is not exactly rocket science.

Gary it may be cheaper to get you a Country Coach at this point

I'll go hide now!

luvrbus · October 17, 2020, 10:11:28 AM

LOL if he bought a CC I bet he would spring for glass coverage

Van · October 17, 2020, 11:58:56 AM

Quote from: luvrbus on October 17, 2020, 10:11:28 AM
LOL if he bought a CC I bet he would spring for glass coverage

At the rate that boy goes thru windshields it would make sense

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · October 18, 2020, 09:31:26 AM

Quote from: Van on October 17, 2020, 09:56:36 AM

Gary it may be cheaper to get you a Country Coach at this point I'll go hide now!

If I had your money Van, I would buy one today.

luvrbus · October 18, 2020, 09:37:47 AM

Quote from: Van on October 17, 2020, 11:58:56 AM
At the rate that boy goes thru windshields it would make sense

Eagles are like Jeeps the windsheilds have no tilt so anything that hits one you get breakage

David Anderson · October 18, 2020, 02:12:03 PM

Gary, why didn't you attempt this at Branson? You would have had plenty of help. I would have helped

David

Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM · October 20, 2020, 06:32:27 AM

Quote from: David Anderson on October 18, 2020, 02:12:03 PM
Gary, why didn't you attempt this at Branson? You would have had plenty of help. I would have helped

David

For one thing, I did not know it was cracked until I washed my windshield the day I left and by then, I was the only one still there.