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donwan86
08-13-2015, 05:50 PM
New to the forum and we've been considering a 'camper' for quite a while. We have set our minds to an Amerilite 198bh, 2014 or newer. We will own for a long time, not planning on trading it in as I move slowly in buying anything.

We have found one that is a great deal....BUT

It has some hail damage, and I want to get people's opinions on if it's just cosmetic or red flag, don't do it.

The hail is on the front panel (signifigant) and slight damage above and around one window. Nothing went through the panels, just left dents. Both front seals were replaced on outside and on inside where the damage occurred.

Images I have are larger than allowed so no show & tell.

Thanks,
~Donny

atreis
08-14-2015, 05:14 PM
Assuming you don't mind the dents, I think it ends up being the same as buying any used trailer: If it has leaks, or has significant signs of past leaks, don't go there. Inspect the roof membrane seals (around the stuff that comes up through the roof, as well as around the edges) and the window seals (leaks again). Assuming everything looks good on that front, try out the various systems, and if you're happy go for it.