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Huntdog
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Feb 22, 2016

thieves broke in and damaged door

Greetings everyone,
I have a 5 wheel out at a hunting camp about 4 hours away from where I live. Sometime last week, someone broke into several of them, and mine seemed to be the worst. I havn't seen it yet, and I am going out there this coming Friday to check it out.A friend called me about it and put a board on it, to keep the rain out. The thieves broke the window in the door and cut the screen door, got in and took my tv.
If the door is not otherwise damaged, can I replace just the window?IF both door and screen are unuseable, should I shop used at dealers or what? Does anyone have any sources, I live in Texas, and the DFW area is close.It is a 27ft 2005 5th wheel.
Any suggestion on how to repair would be most appreciated.
Jim

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  • Gearitis's avatar
    Gearitis
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2016
    Back when I had my Class A, thieves broke out the upper glass on the door. I took it to the glass shop here in Waco, and they put in ad thick Clear Plexi-Glass, which gave it a translucent appearance and was much less expensive than glass. Thieves tried to get into the door again about 3 weeks later...they had no luck breaking that part of the window, and they tried a window next to the door but was not able to get in...may be an option for you at there on the lease.
  • blackeyed1's avatar
    blackeyed1
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2016
    If its just the glass you are in luck. After ours was broken, I replaced with plexiglass. Not at all easy to break.
  • Huntdog's avatar
    Huntdog
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2016
    Wow, thanks for the quick replies, I knew I could count on you guys!

    Barney, you might put a game cam out near yours, make sure it is hidden, tho.
  • BarneyS's avatar
    BarneyS
    Explorer III
    Feb 22, 2016
    That is really too bad! I feel your pain as my trailer is sitting out in the woods right now for the winter for the first time.

    Is your trailer insured? If so, I would turn it over to the insurance company and let them handle it.

    If not, then, yes the window and screen are replaceable very easily. If the door is damaged you might be able to replace if from one of the RV salvage companies like Bontragers RV supplies. They are a very large RV salvage and product overrun company that usually has just about anything you need.
    Good luck.
    Barney
  • RustyJC's avatar
    RustyJC
    Explorer
    Feb 22, 2016
    Yes, typically you can remove the screws holding the inside window trim which will release both the inside and outside trim, allowing you to remove the glass. If you can make a template of the glass and take a piece to allow the glass shop to determine the thickness, any glass shop should be able to cut you a replacement piece. When reinstalling it, do NOT overtighten the trim screws - they will strip out in the plastic very easily.

    When you get ready to reinstall the glass, a helper comes in handy as you have to hold the outside trim, glass and inside trip in position while you're starting and tightening the trim screws.

    Rusty
  • Allworth's avatar
    Allworth
    Explorer II
    Feb 22, 2016
    You can start on Amazon.

    Plug in "RV entrance door window" in the search box. All kinds of stuff comes up.

    Also check Tweetys or E-Trailer.

    If the frame isn't damaged (just glass broken) any glass shop can cut you a new piece. Seal it with vinyl tape and/or non-sag DICOR..

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