Does Camping World Replace RV Windshields?

DependsUsually subcontracted, not done in-house — fine for warranty work, slower and pricier for standalone glass.

Most Camping World locations and RV dealership service centers do not replace RV glass in-house. They subcontract the job to a local RV glass specialist, schedule it into the dealer's service queue, and bill it back with a coordination markup that typically runs 15–30%. Going to the dealer makes sense when glass is part of a larger warranty or collision repair, when the coach is already in the shop, or when the leak may be a sidewall or cap issue rather than glass. If glass is the only problem, booking the specialist directly is usually faster and cheaper.

What they handle

Coordinate glass replacement as part of a warranty or insurance collision claim
Handle water-intrusion diagnostics where glass is only one suspect
Order OEM-branded coach glass through the manufacturer's parts channel
Combine glass work with body, cap, or delamination repair

What they don't handle

Keep RV windshield glass in stock at most locations
Perform mobile glass service at your campsite
Beat a direct specialist on price for a standalone windshield
Turn work around quickly during peak season — service queues run weeks

Fast facts

Work done in-house	Rarely — usually subcontracted
Typical markup vs direct	15% – 30%
Peak-season lead time	2 – 8 weeks in the service queue
Mobile service	No — coach must be dropped off
Best use case	Warranty, collision, or multi-system repair
Worst use case	A single cracked windshield on a running rig

Why the dealer route costs more

The dealer is a coordinator, not the installer. The same technician who would come to your driveway shows up at the dealer lot instead, does the identical job, and the dealer adds a service-writer line for scheduling and liability. You pay for the coordination and you wait in a queue built around slide-outs, roofs and appliances, not glass.

There is a real exception: if the crack came from a collision or the leak might be a cap seam rather than the glass bed, the dealer's diagnostic path is worth the markup because a glass installer will only warranty the glass they set.

When to use the dealer anyway

Warranty claims on a coach under two years old should go through the dealer, because the manufacturer wants the repair documented in its own service network. Insurance collision claims with body damage around the opening also belong there — you do not want two shops arguing about who owns the rot line.

Coach still under factory warranty and the crack is a stress crack, not impact
Insurance claim includes cap, sidewall or paint work
Water intrusion where the source has not been confirmed as the windshield
You need OEM-branded glass documented for a resale or extended-warranty file

Going direct: what changes

Booking an RV glass specialist directly cuts the markup, cuts the queue, and usually puts a mobile tech at your site instead of requiring a drop-off. You keep the same glass — most dealer subcontractors source from the same coach glass distributors — and you get the installer's warranty directly instead of through a third party.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Camping World do RV glass in-house?

Most locations do not. Glass work is typically subcontracted to a local RV glass specialist and coordinated through the dealer's service department with a markup.

Is it cheaper to go directly to an RV glass shop?

For a standalone windshield or window, yes — usually 15–30% cheaper and days rather than weeks, because you skip the coordination markup and the dealer service queue.

Should I use the dealer for a warranty windshield crack?

Yes. Stress cracks on a coach still under factory warranty should be documented inside the manufacturer's service network, or the claim can be denied later.

How long does a dealer take to replace an RV windshield?

In peak season, two to eight weeks from drop-off, because glass is scheduled into the same queue as roofs, slides and appliances. A direct specialist typically books within 2–7 days of the glass arriving.

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