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Old 10-26-2011, 04:53 PM
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Unhappy cracked front window 22ft. classic

I am in a dither . I cracked my front window and there are no replacements for it. I was told maybe plexiglass replacement,which is fine with me .My problem is where do I find a plexiglass company that can do this.HELP! I a at a loss,can anyone help me. Thanks I have a 22ft.classic
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Try calling J & R in Butler, Ohio. Their phone number is 419-883-3001

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Henry,

Where are you located? What are the front window dimensions on your 22ft? What year is your Hi-Lo? Is it a tow-lite or classic?
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I am in a dither . I cracked my front window and there are no replacements for it. I was told maybe plexiglass replacement,which is fine with me .My problem is where do I find a plexiglass company that can do this.HELP! I a at a loss,can anyone help me. Thanks I have a 22ft.classic
Here are a couple of ideas for a repair until you are ready to pay for a new window. If the window is plexiglass or lexan and the crack is closed/tight get a small can of MEK in the paint dept at Lowes or any paint store and take a eye dropper and put a drop of MEK at the top of the crack and on downward to floe the MEK into the crack. MEK will weld these two materials if the crack is tight. If the crack is open or it is a glass window run a small bead of Lexell caulk/sealer down the crack. It will seal the crack, is very strong and is very clear.
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Have you checked with a glass repair shop? They probably can work with you in getting a replacement window made of plexiglass. You want to make sure you get the right thing, I don't believe it is just plain plexiglass, it may be a higher quality material. The front window in our 2310H is that type of material and it is pretty tough stuff. If I can find the name of it I will pass it along, I don't think it is Lexan.

http://www.hilotrailerparts.webs.com/ They had front windows shown on their parts page not long ago.
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Try calling J & R in Butler, Ohio. Their phone number is 419-883-3001

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thanks for that number I will try it .
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Here are a couple of ideas for a repair until you are ready to pay for a new window. If the window is plexiglass or lexan and the crack is closed/tight get a small can of MEK in the paint dept at Lowes or any paint store and take a eye dropper and put a drop of MEK at the top of the crack and on downward to floe the MEK into the crack. MEK will weld these two materials if the crack is tight. If the crack is open or it is a glass window run a small bead of Lexell caulk/sealer down the crack. It will seal the crack, is very strong and is very clear.
I dont know if that is plexi or what . I thought it was glass. I will check an if it is plexi then I got a lowes real close. Thanks
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Our front window is a glass jalousie (louvre) design. I think a glass cutting shop could cut a replacement for any of those panes. And, unless your window is curved, I suspect such a shop could replace any other style too.

We've had quite a few pieces of glass cut at a local place in Tucson. It's not that expensive if you shop around.

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He didn't say what year but the newer Classic models have a large curved plastic window. I think that someone on this forum replaced theirs, it was expensive. Either one of the Hi-Lo parts places may have them or should be able to get it.
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It is lexan on the 2310h AND 2311h. There are several sites that come up on a web search. They will cut to size but you will have to round the corners. The guys that used to make the Hi-Lo have a parts web site. They can also supply the proper adhesive. Home - The Only Official HiLo Repair Shop & Parts
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