Importing RV Glass into Canada
Almost no RV-specific glass is manufactured in Canada. Class A coach windshields and made-to-order RV windows come from US body builders and window manufacturers, and cross the border as crated oversized freight. Expect 1–5 days for chassis cab glass, 1–3 weeks for common Class A panels, 3–6 weeks for built-to-order dual-pane windows, and 3–8 weeks for discontinued coach glass. Freight, brokerage and duty handling can add several hundred CAD to the panel price.
What actually adds to the Canadian price
Ask for these line items separately — a quote that hides them is hard to compare.
- Crate construction and oversized LTL freight
- Customs brokerage and duty handling
- Exchange rate applied at order date
- Second freight leg for northern and remote delivery
- Breakage risk premium on curved laminated panels
Realistic lead times
Book the technician against a confirmed delivery date, not an estimate.
- Class B / Class C chassis cab glass: 1 – 5 days, often Canadian stock
- Common Class A panels: 1 – 3 weeks including border transit
- Built-to-order dual-pane RV windows: 3 – 6 weeks
- Discontinued or low-volume coach glass: 3 – 8 weeks
- Island and northern delivery: add a ferry or truck leg on top
Avoiding a remake
A wrong panel in Canada costs weeks, not days. Confirm the body builder, model year and cap style before ordering, and photograph the divider bar and the existing part number if one is visible. On windows, measure the opening rather than the old frame, and record frame depth and radius.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does RV glass take so long to get in Canada?
Because it is manufactured in the United States and moves as crated oversized freight through customs. Common Class A panels run 1–3 weeks and built-to-order windows 3–6 weeks.
Do I pay duty on RV glass imported into Canada?
Brokerage and duty handling are typically part of a Canadian RV glass quote. Ask whether they are included in the number you were given — some quotes list them separately and some omit them entirely.
Is it cheaper to buy RV glass in the US and bring it back?
Rarely, once you account for crate freight, your own border paperwork, breakage risk on a curved laminate and the fact that most installers will not warranty owner-supplied glass.
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