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02-09-2019, 09:18 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Greenwood
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M.O.C. #18037
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Shower Door Shattered
I have a 2016 3160RL. While cleaning the inside of the coach getting ready to go home after a week of camping, my DW forgot to latch the shower doors. Subsequently one of the three sliding shower doors shattered on the way home. What a mess. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had experienced the same problem and, if so where did you find a replacement door? How hard to install? I couldn’t find a brand or model on the shower itself. I’m sure I can probably order one from my dealer (at a premium of course) but I would rather try to find one elsewhere. Any help would be appreciated.
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Terry and Jane Barnhill
2016 Montana 3160RL
2014 Ford 6.7 PSD w/Air Lift & Remote
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02-09-2019, 09:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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If the frame is still good, I'd take it to a glass company and see if they can't replace the glass.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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02-09-2019, 09:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Holladay
Posts: 206
M.O.C. #22087
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You could try trekwood.com or elk mountain rv.
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2019 HC 381TH
2021 Ram 3500 6.7 HO
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02-09-2019, 10:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,898
M.O.C. #20477
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Terry,
We had one break also. Was replaced by CW - the panel are fairly easy to get out once you take the screws out of the top bar. They are pricey - if I had to pay for it would try a glass dealer or even replace with plexiglass.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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02-10-2019, 09:39 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Aztec
Posts: 77
M.O.C. #23272
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Ours was shattered too when we first toured our 374fl.
Dealer had a glass company replace the panel.
It was the panel closest to the faucets.
Problem was, that no wrinkled glass could be located, and frosted piece was used.
Matters not, as it's just a shower door, and it serves the same purpose as oem krinkle.
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2017 Grand Design 376th
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02-10-2019, 09:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
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When ours broke, i took the whole set up out and installed a curved shower curtain rod and curtain. you'd be surprised how much bigger it made the shower.
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The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
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02-10-2019, 01:01 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Greenwood
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M.O.C. #18037
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Thanks for all the reply’s. Based on what I’m hearing, I’m going to a local glass dealer and see if I can match the glass or get close. Quick question, does anyone know if the original glass is glued into the upper hanger? I haven’t tried to clean the old glass chards out yet. Looks like there may be a screw in the middle of the hanger at the top that goes through the glass but I wouldn’t think that would be enough to support the weight since the bottom bracket just floats.
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Terry and Jane Barnhill
2016 Montana 3160RL
2014 Ford 6.7 PSD w/Air Lift & Remote
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02-17-2019, 01:11 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: SWFL
Posts: 964
M.O.C. #17801
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnyfiver
......Based on what I’m hearing, I’m going to a local glass dealer and see if I can match the glass or get close...... Looks like there may be a screw in the middle of the hanger at the top that goes through the top......
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There is a small screw in the top bracket that appears to go thru the glass, just to hold it in place. You have to show that to a local glass dealer because you can't drill a hole after the glass is tempered.
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02-17-2019, 01:41 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ALDERGROVE
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M.O.C. #6201
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We had a shower door shatter in another rv and took it to a glass shop for a replacement. Much cheaper than going through a dealership
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02-17-2019, 02:06 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: lyndonville
Posts: 21
M.O.C. #18139
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Avoided similar issue 2015 HC. Replaced doors with shower curtain, gained many pounds of cargo capacity and peace of mind.
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02-17-2019, 02:23 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Farmington
Posts: 70
M.O.C. #17288
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I wouldn't use plexiglass. It cracks too easily. I would use Lexan.
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02-17-2019, 02:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Monroe GA
Posts: 49
M.O.C. #22777
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Quote:
Originally Posted by team bradfield
When ours broke, i took the whole set up out and installed a curved shower curtain rod and curtain. you'd be surprised how much bigger it made the shower.
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That sounds like it might be a nice idea !!
Always use more room in the shower !
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2016 Ram 2500 4x4 6.7 CTD
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02-17-2019, 08:50 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Uxbridge
Posts: 7
M.O.C. #21921
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnyfiver
I have a 2016 3160RL. While cleaning the inside of the coach getting ready to go home after a week of camping, my DW forgot to latch the shower doors. Subsequently one of the three sliding shower doors shattered on the way home. What a mess. Anyway I was wondering if anyone had experienced the same problem and, if so where did you find a replacement door? How hard to install? I couldn’t find a brand or model on the shower itself. I’m sure I can probably order one from my dealer (at a premium of course) but I would rather try to find one elsewhere. Any help would be appreciated.
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We had a similar issue with our brand new 3120. In our case it wasn't a case of not locking it but a poor design by Montana. It was built with the latch on the end toward the rear of the coach with a very flimsy latch. On the first trip and probably the first stop the latch broke and the door slammed forward. The only sure fix (on the road) was a strip of wood in the rail,the same as you might use in a sliding door at home. You might try a glass shop for a new glass.
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02-17-2019, 09:39 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Folsom
Posts: 17
M.O.C. #18526
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We have a 2016 3160RL with a shattered shower door. Your story is very familiar...LOL.
We took it to our local glass company and they have ordered a replacement for the shattered section. In our rig the glass is "rain glass."
Paul
2016 3160RL
2019 6.7 F350 SDW FX4
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02-17-2019, 10:34 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Greenwood
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M.O.C. #18037
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Paul...you indicated that you went to a local glass dealer and ordered a duplicate piece of shower door glass. I went to a local glass dealer as well but the “rain” pattern was not available to be made in the same thickness. It was either too thin or too thick compared to the original. Was yours the exact thickness or did you use a different thickness?
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Terry and Jane Barnhill
2016 Montana 3160RL
2014 Ford 6.7 PSD w/Air Lift & Remote
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02-18-2019, 05:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Riverview
Posts: 178
M.O.C. #20713
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We have tied a piece of skinny rope around the latch to keep latch from un-latching when traveling. Thank goodness no broken glass. The screw in the middle glass came loose and locked all 3 shower doors together. CW fixed it.
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02-18-2019, 11:00 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pell City
Posts: 299
M.O.C. #17209
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broken glass
I don't trust that latch. Opened doors completely, drilled a small hole through the upper header on the frame and bought a small pin with a little stop to keep it from falling out, to fit through the hole. Problem solved. Did same thing to sliding closet doors, slid them completely closed ,drilled a 1/4" hole through both doors at the bottom and use a dowel rod to hold them in place. My arthritic hands could never get that dumb plastic strip to snap.
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02-18-2019, 11:13 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Folsom
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M.O.C. #18526
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They have not indicated the type, style, and thickness of the glass is a concern. It will take 2-5 days for the glass to be manufactured and shipped, which should be sometime this week.
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