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SIMPLE WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
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I had one replaced at a locally owned place in OKC right after I bought my coach in 2008, $80 labor.
The second one was last year at Prevost Nashville. I did not catch them on sale, of course, but labor was only an hour.
DKO
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very interesting!
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The H,s must be harder because they are bigger, a few weeks ago I watched two techs struggle with one in a 2014 Liberty H at Nashville seemed to not want to line up had to take it out a couple times, seems it took about a hour and a half. I would not want to tackle that! If my refridgerator is shot and I end up going to Stuart for replacement, I might replace the passenger windshield because it has a small chip in it, and when I go to Raliegh this Jan, Feb it will be cold and will probably crack! I guess they take the old fridge out the passenger side window, seems they use a forklift, Gary
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Gary, based on the replies so far an easy windshield replacement seems to require the reuse of the old gasket. I seem to remember Jon even giving up on using a new gasket. All I know is with a new gasket the two guys that replaced my windshield were challenged.
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Gil is right. On our 97 when we swapped refrigerators I opted to use a new gasket. Bottom line, something was wrong with it because we could not get the glass in with the new gasket.
It was the only time I tried a new gasket and I won’t ever try that again. The old one never leaked and after reusing it it still did not leak.
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Good news today. It seems somehow we were billed for doing both sides of front windshield, but only a quantity of “one” part. So Svc Mgr Tim was going to re invoice us for labour of one side of windshield not two. Whew
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Isn’t standard in the auto industry to charge flat rates and if they can do it quicker they make a profit and on to a new project?
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If you can get away with it. As long as people are willing to take service work to a shop that charges $XXXX even though at the hourly shop rate the cost was half that the flat rate is what the shop will charge.
But I think it is wrong for a shop to post that they charge $100 per hour and then bill a customer for $3500 worth of labor on a 10 hour job because that is the flat rate. Those practices encourage the creation of competitive shops to do service work that can and should be done by the people who build the car or truck and who know it best.
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This thread got my attention. Just pulled ticket. Back in Feb. 14 had a drivers side fogged window replaced at Houston Prevost. Internal Labor 6.8 hours @109 per hour $741.20 — parts $288.53—-Total $1,040.42 . Part # 790402 Thremo Fixed Driver Window was $246.89 by it self. These little ones must cost a heck of a lot more than them big ones.
Heck , on this same shop trip , ticket for internal labor replacing all air bags and 2 R-12 valves was 39.9 hours. They love to see me coming. That’s why I’m gonna start doing some of the work myself. Or sell The Bus!!
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Doing the simple things yourself is rewarding financially and in terms of self satisfaction. I replaced the driver’s window along with all the air bags, brake chambers and hub seals. It’s not rocket science. My labor cost: $00. I’m no mental giant. If I can do it, you can do it. Information and help is available here.
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I have replaced around 5 sets of air bags (or participated in replacing them) and 39 hours for professionals with all the equipment in the world is bullshit. Sorry for the language but if you have been charged that you have been robbed.
Even though your model year requires the removal of the forward fender liners ahead of the drive axle access and removal is quick and simple. Your model year used compression fittings so there are no issues with chasing leaks.
I would urge anyone considering chassis work to shop for prices. As Ron says doing it yourself is a great alternative but some stuff does require some tools or equipment you might not have, but if you do and are willing it is a great option to consider.
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I would bet money that Glenns 39 hrs labor for bags and R-12’s had a lot more involved than just R & R air bags. Just removing the bags and valves and replacing would probably run 10 hrs at most. I’ve not had any work done at Prevost that I considered had excess labor involved, but I’m always there with the bus and know exactly what is going on.
So, lets get the details before throwing stones at the shop.
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Tom, I’m not mad at um or upset cause they keep my old coach up and running and I have the money to keep it running but looking at another ticket here, This was on same ticket plus some other goodies,, On another Ticket from last December 2012,,
Operation Code 162
Replaced the shocks (Labor 6 Hrs @109 per) plus shocks. —$1014.56
Operation code 121
check air system not leveling up
checked the coach and found several leaking air. Removed and Replaced 3 leaking valves and several fitting. Sealed all with teflon.
Internal labor 12 hours @109————–13080
641274 –valve 3-way 2-pos———–1——–758
641528–valve 3 way, 2 position N.O.—1—188.57
641531-valve 5 way 3-pos—————–1—145.31
Total operation————————————-1716.96
It costs a lot to keep these running and I just wanted to share. Anyway , I’m gonna win that Texas Lotta Saturday night. Will go out to barn and get other ticket later and recheck on 39 hour deal. That was just for bags and R12’s. The total ticket was around 5 thousand bucks. Heck what am I going to do with all this money anyway. Ain’t gonna leave it to my stepdaughter or son in law! No sir! LOL!
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Hope we can still hang with ya after you win that Lottery!
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“Heck what am I going to do with all this money anyway”
Buy me a bus. I will sincerely appreciate your kindness and take very good care of the bus.
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