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Had both windshields replace with new gaskets. This is what it look like by the time I got Home less than 1K miles. I have reset with the instructions of Matthew Russo of Performance Glass as he walk me through the proper processor on installation. I went the wrong way home from Newell is what cause the movement I guess. I have seal the gasket to the fiberglass up both side and across the top. Will be driving the coach to Gilbert WV in 2 weeks which will really be a test for glass movement after being glue. Jeff & Pam will be going the same route so we will see what happen.

1996 #422 and 2004 #689 with YELLOW Goldwing, BMW K1200S, RZR, Dodge Truck

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wow....those really came away from the coach. mine was almost nothing compared to that.

you just have to stop offroading in the coach...ha

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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Speaking of windshields, I just drove home to Mi. from Va. and it rained all the way. It's been quite a while since I've driven in much rain and it reminded me of a question I've wanted to post for some time. My wipers do not wipe far enough to the outside of the windshield to totally clear the windshield, leaving rain to accumulate in my line of sight. Sort of dangerous in a driving rain. Has anyone else experienced this and is it possible to install larger wipers to correct the problem?

94 Newell #365, 2009 Smart, 2005 500SL, 2012 ML350, 1934 Ford Streetrod Golf Cart, 1958 Century Coronado, 1965 Cruisers Inc. Car and Boat CrazyTongue
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i would install the largest blades that will fit. i have noticed that some are shorter than the ones i have on. i just went out and measured and i have 28" blades on. i actually think that 30" might even fit.

thats my two cents worth and i am sticking to it.

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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#5

Larry,

Maybe a simplier solution would be to just use Rain-X on your windshields. It is really a great product.

Tuga & Karen Gaidry

2005 Honda Pilot
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#6

Thanks Tom & Tuga: I'm going to get longer blades and will apply rain-X, which I used to do, but have neglected lately. It wasn't a very pleasant drive home.

94 Newell #365, 2009 Smart, 2005 500SL, 2012 ML350, 1934 Ford Streetrod Golf Cart, 1958 Century Coronado, 1965 Cruisers Inc. Car and Boat CrazyTongue
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#7

I use RainX or equal on all my glass. I never use wipers EVER! Maybe to remove Bugs.
Also back to Ron Skeen's post about windshieds.

I have seen his situation.. It was not pretty, I do agree that that type of work, just like tires or brakes or body work, may be better done close to home base or with a national company..

I do believe Newell is good, it not the BEST at what they do...BUILD NEW COACHES......
I am not a fan of their service department. Sorry, but thats my vote.

Any other Votes?
If not, I must be Correct?

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Before Its Gone!Big Grin
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hi matt,

i have not tried rainx but i guess i will. so it is good enough that if you are driving in a heavy rain that you dont need to turn the wipers on?

thanks

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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I've driven through moderately heavy rain just after applying RainX, and did not have to turn on the wipers. This was in Southern Idaho on our way to Challis.


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(09-19-2012, 05:26 PM)encantotom Wrote:  hi matt,

i have not tried rainx but i guess i will. so it is good enough that if you are driving in a heavy rain that you dont need to turn the wipers on?

thanks

tom

Thats when it works the BEST in driving rain or being passed by large trucks splashing water as they go past...
No wipers ever in rain.... You must re-apply after washing with soap..but thats when I alway apply...just after washing... every week.
Tom, no vote on service at Newell?

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Before Its Gone!Big Grin
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