Replacing glass in slide window

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   My question is how do you replace the glass in a sliding side panel window on a 2012 RP177 that was broken by a rock. Forest River no longer supports the window for my model Rpod. I cleaned out the slider of broken glass and am going to replace it with 1/8” plexi glass as I cannot get glass replacement. Does anyone know how to install the glass as the channel that holds the glass has ridges that make it impossible to place the glass in the channel. Is there a secret to installing this glass that I cannot see?
Thank you for your help

Rick

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Rickhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rickhead Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Replacing glass in slide window Posted: 13 Jul 2023 at 6:03pm
	My question is how do you replace the glass in a sliding side panel window on a 2012 RP177 that was broken by a rock. Forest River no longer supports the window for my model Rpod. I cleaned out the slider of broken glass and am going to replace it with 1/8” plexi glass as I cannot get glass replacement. Does anyone know how to install the glass as the channel that holds the glass has ridges that make it impossible to place the glass in the channel. Is there a secret to installing this glass that I cannot see? Thank you for your help Rick
	Rick

Ben Herman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Apr 2018 Location: Gr Junction, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 356	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ben Herman Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 2:36pm
	I don't have direct advice for you, but you might try asking a local glass repair shop. They might have some suggestions.

Rickhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rickhead Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 5:14pm
	Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately the nearest glass repair shop is 3 hours away. After deciding to replace with acrylic instead of glass I ordered an 1/8” acrylic sheet and am waiting for delivery. I am hoping that because the slider is narrow and tall that there will be enough flex to pop into the slider without breaking.
	Rick

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6417	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 8:39pm
	It would be a bit more expensive, but if the acrylic doesn't work, try polycarbonate (Lexan).
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Rickhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 06 Jul 2023 Location: Washington Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rickhead Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 9:05pm
	Good idea. Thank you
	Rick

john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 613	Post Options Post Reply Quote john in idaho Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 2023 at 9:23am
	soapy water makes a good rubber lubricant. In old cars, one can put a piece of heavy string in the channel, then position the glass over the rubber, then pull the string to pull the rubber channel over the edge of the glass. Takes two sets of hands. Easier to do than explain.