Shut Door Broke Window

[TCDiesel]

Shut driver side door and busted out rider side rear window,All windows where up with a 20 MPH wind defrosters on. pieces of glass 6' to 8' away.

 

[Blakers]

Wow! What was the temperature outside?

 

[TCDiesel]

window

Originally posted by Blakers

Wow! What was the temperature outside?

It was 32*

 

[rbattelle]

Holy cow! Were you extremely angry at the time? Like to the point where your skin was green, you were wearing only ripped pants, and could only communicate with a series of grunts and exaggerated gestures?:--)

 

[barbwire]

TWest, You have to move the gun barrel before closing the door on it!!

 

[rbattelle]

There's no need to do that, TWest. Dodge was nice enough to provide a little button that electrically raises and lowers the window glass.

 

[Rd.Runnr]

I broke a window on my Dad's '38 Ford car when I was 7 or 8 years old. I have never slammed a car door since!--Lesson learned. :

 

[lil red cummins]

the window could have had a chip or imperfection near that edge that could have made it weaker than normal. that would at least be the approach i would use when talking to DC.

 

[mgonske]

I've had to replace the passenger side rear door window, too.



In August, stopped at the new Cabela's West of Kansas City enroute to Colorado. Walking back out to truck, noted broken glass on passenger side, took note to avoid dragging trailer tires through it. Then started wondering about source of glass... Walked around to that side, "OH ****!" ;heart pounding; peer through opening where glass should be, dog in back looking very sheepish (I had left glass down a couple of inches, hidden by vent shades). There was a semi idling in the space to my right--I can only assume dog lunged at glass (or pulled at top edge with paws) and broke it (broken bits were mostly on outside).



Rather expensive and inconvenient lesson learned (and the unretrievable bits of glass in the bottom of the door still make noise whenever it's closed, just to remind me). Screw the dog--if he has to stay in the truck, the windows will stay up!

 

[TCDiesel]

WINDOW

The wind cot the door some,but it not slam hard the window just blew out.

 

[Dean Upson]

Could there have been something sharp against the glass? Normally that would be what would cause tempered glass to shatter like that. I see that the window was shut because if the window had been open part way, that is another good way to break a side window when shutting the door, not as much with the tempered as it used to be with laminated glass. The laminated glass in windshields will run pretty easily if there are any high spots touching it, etc.



Dean

 

[TCDiesel]

WINDOW

Took to Dealer this morning BLAINE DODGE,It will be taken care of under warranty. Said under right conditions this can happen.

 

[WadePatton]

Saw it happen in high school. Rear door of a GM sedan. Not a slam, just a good shut---BOOM...



It was dude's MOM's car. He



We :-laf :-laf

 

[ab7fh]

Happened to my dads Volvo...

 

[bighammer]

Originally posted by mgonske

I've had to replace the passenger side rear door window, too.



In August, stopped at the new Cabela's West of Kansas City enroute to Colorado. Walking back out to truck, noted broken glass on passenger side, took note to avoid dragging trailer tires through it. Then started wondering about source of glass... Walked around to that side, "OH ****!" ;heart pounding; peer through opening where glass should be, dog in back looking very sheepish (I had left glass down a couple of inches, hidden by vent shades). There was a semi idling in the space to my right--I can only assume dog lunged at glass (or pulled at top edge with paws) and broke it (broken bits were mostly on outside).



Rather expensive and inconvenient lesson learned (and the unretrievable bits of glass in the bottom of the door still make noise whenever it's closed, just to remind me). Screw the dog--if he has to stay in the truck, the windows will stay up!

BOOO HOOO Your poooor truck





Let me get this right, you left your dog in your truck in Kansas in August while you strolled thru a nice air-conditioned store? Was it a nice sunny day? I have seen dogs DIE in trucks and cars. Even with the windows rolled down a little bit, it gets VERY HOT in there. You say the opening was hidden by the Ventshade. Not much ventilation. Would you want to sit in there? I doubt you would last 5 minutes. Even on a cloudy day, it gets warm and uncomfortable.



I really don't think you are an insensitive idiot, (although the last statement of your post hints that direction) and I know I wasn't there. Maybe it was cloudy and 60*. (just a freaky August Kansas day ) I would just like to point out that sitting and cooking in a closed or nearly closed vehicle is a really cruel way to die. Think about how long YOU could sit there under the same conditions. How long would YOU last?



It might be better to lock the truck up tight and leave the dog tied up in a shady spot by the door with some water. Or maybe leave the windows all the way open. (also with water, and only if you KNOW the dog would stay in)



I'm sure the broken window upset you, but it's better than a dead dog. (they can empty their bowels, bladders, and stomachs as they go into violent convulsions as they die) Imagine THAT in your precious truck. (A bit harder to clean up than just broken glass)



I've only broken one window once to rescue a dog in distress, (not you, it was a car and I took the dog to the local shelter) and witnessed officers called to the scene to do the same as well. (In that case, they waited for the owner to for cruelty charges)



If you take an animal with you, it's your responsibility to think of how to provide for their comfort and survival.

 

[bighammer]

EDIT: OK, I deleted what I had before. Maybee I did go a little too far, but I would break a window again to save a dog. (or a kid) Can't believe that people do that to their kids as well.

 

[Prairie Dog]

It looks like it broke in the shape of a heart! Maybe your wife did it?

 

[CNichols]

I love dogs too but...



Bhammer I think your taking it to far there buddy.



He never even said that the truck was turned off and the A/C wasnt on.

 

[Blakers]

Originally posted by CNichols

I love dogs too but...



Bhammer I think your taking it to far there buddy.



He never even said that the truck was turned off and the A/C wasnt on.

Yea, next thing he'll be mad because the dog wasn't allowed to drive. After all, they DO have rights, yea know!!

 

[bighammer]

I'm sorry, I got sidetracked on the dog thing, but this thread did catch my attention because of the way my wife slams the passeneger door. I have to admit, she is getting better about it, but still sometimes does it. I think she's at least aware that she's doing it now.



One day instead of saying something (again) I slammed mine (not quite as hard as I could, but close) and she didn't even notice. I'm really glad I didn't break the window(s) out with that one.



To give her credit, I this nice new truck, and she has an old POS Bonneville that really does require more force to get the doors closed.



Anyone else have a similar situation?