Tackling Windshield Replacement on the International RH Series (2018-2025)
If you haul freight across Canada in an International RH Series, you already know these trucks are built to handle tight city corners and heavy regional delivery. But all that highway driving and navigating through construction zones means your glass takes an absolute beating from kicked-up rocks and debris. When a minor stone chip spiders out into a massive crack across your line of sight, you need that windshield swapped out fast. I've spent years turning wrenches and replacing glass on heavy-duty rigs, and handling the 2018 to 2025 RH models requires specific, hands-on know-how.
What Makes the RH Series Glass Different?
The aerodynamic slope of the RH Series cab isn't just there to save you money at the diesel pump. It means the windshield is massive, aggressively curved, and takes on a ton of wind stress at highway speeds. You can't just slap a cheap, thin piece of aftermarket glass in there and hope for the best. We strictly use OEM-equivalent glass that matches the exact curvature, acoustic properties, and thickness dictated by International.
Our Shop-Tested Installation Process
Getting the old, cracked windshield out without scratching the pinch weld is step one. Rust is the absolute enemy of a tight seal, especially with the heavy salt they dump on Ontario roads every winter. Here is exactly how we handle the job:
- Prepping the Pinch Weld: We carefully cut out the old urethane down to a thin, even base layer. If we spot any bare metal, we hit it with a specialized primer to stop rust dead in its tracks.
- Premium Urethane Application: We run a thick, consistent bead of fast-curing, high-grade urethane. This guarantees the heavy commercial glass sets perfectly and holds up to structural safety standards.
- Setting the Glass: Lifting a commercial truck windshield takes serious coordination. We set it precisely the first time to prevent annoying wind leaks and whistling noises when you hit 100 km/h.
Dealing with Collision Mitigation Systems
A lot of the newer RH trucks from 2018 up to 2025 come equipped with Bendix Wingman or similar advanced safety cameras mounted directly to the windshield bracket. If your rig has forward-facing cameras, the job doesn't end just because the urethane is curing.
Camera Recalibration is Non-Negotiable
We make sure your lane departure and collision warning systems are properly aligned after the new glass goes in. A misaligned camera can cause unexpected hard braking, and nobody wants to deal with that while pulling a fully loaded 53-foot trailer. We handle the tech side so your truck drives exactly how it should.
Get Your Rig Back on the Road with AlexWindshield
We know downtime costs you money. You don't have time to sit around a shop waiting room while your freight sits still. That's why we bring the tools and the glass directly to you. At AlexWindshield, we specialize in heavy-duty mobile auto glass services right across the GTA. Whether your truck is parked at a terminal in Mississauga or waiting at a loading dock in Brampton, we show up ready to work. Every single replacement we do is backed by our Lifetime Warranty against leaks and workmanship defects. Give us a call, and let's get your International RH Series back to hauling freight safely.
