starting out

[judymitchell1962]

hi everyone. i am getting ready to start this adventure of living on the road. im on a fixed income and i have a 87 coachman rv. it is 36 ft and only has 46k miles. but it needs some tlc. i have to find a windshield for the drivers side and i cant find one anywhere. does anyone have any suggestions? 
my sweetie and i are both retired and we have 3 boston terriers.this has been a life long dream of mine. and i want to do it before i get so old i cant...the rv has a lot going for it. and is mech. in good shape. but it need some cosmetic work and a small leak around one of the air conditioners. someone removed the couch and the dinet table and benches , so i will need to do something about that. 
any help anyone could give me would be so welcome
thank you, judy

 

[rvpopeye]

Welcome aboard Judy !
A glass shop might to be able to make the windshield if it is flat.
There are RV salvage yards and new-old-stock warehouses many of which are in Indiana.

The AC may need a new gasket (about $30) or just need to be tightened up.
If you take the inside cover off you will see 3 or 4 9/16" bolt heads that connect the roof part to the indoor part check if they are loose (a common problem).

 

[eDJ_]

Popeye is right.   Indiana is a leading RV making state.  Next to Indiana is California.   I think in the upper boarder of Indiana is "Elkheart" which is known for manufacturing of these vehicles.

You may check some of these sources for a windshield

http://www.marxrv.com/rvsalvage.htm

Good Luck !

 

[Almost There]

Welcome to the CRVL forums! To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips & Tricks" post lists some helpful information to get you started. We look forward to hearing more from you.

Sounds like you've got quite a project going on there!

That a/c unit and the roof might benefit from pulling it out completely and reinstalling it with new butyl tape and sealant. Little leaks are harder to fix than a complete R&R is.

 

[jaxtonsgram]

Hi Judy and welcome. Your motor home looks similar to mine. Bontragers in white pigeon  mi is an rv surplus and they have an eBay site. There are several others in lower mi and northern indiana. Sorry I haven't learned how to cut and paste from my phone. We have a pace arrow I think a 1988. 
Where  are you located? 
My husband and I are hoping to hit the road in about a year and a half. We are in the UP of Michigan. Nice to see another with an older motor home.
Keep us updated.
Nora

 

[ZoNiE]

http://www.rvglassparts.com/

You may also want to try contacting www.appliedgmc.com. They work with a company that makes ones specific for the 73-78 GMC motorhomes, and that company may make them for your coachman. Perhaps they can refer you.