RV Pilgrim asking about hail damage

[RVPilgrim]

With a last name like Pilgrim you would think I grew up in an RV. Alas, not quite. There is an ad from a person who specializes in salvage Airstreams. The one I am interested in has hail damage: http://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/...-28-florida-3/

Is it foolish to even consider this unit? Besides the cosmetics - which are definitely a major consideration - is there anything besides leaks I need to consider.

My bro-in-law until his recent retirement worked in auto body for decades. I can ask him for an opinion. I'm going to be in S Florida over Christmas and can take a first hand look. But I don't want to waste time looking at something I should not consider.

Thanks in advance for your feedback. - Jim Pilgrim

[woodfox45]

Thats a lot of damage it's totaled as far as I'm concerned but if you can stand to look at it thats your choice . it needs a bunch of metal replacement you will never get those dings out .

[Belegedhel]

Heavy dents in aluminum are not repairable without replacing the panel/segment. This is a very expensive and labor intesive option, which is why heavily hail damaged trailers get totaled.

To me, esthetics is what these trailers are all about. I would be bothered by the dents every time I look at the trailer.

good luck!

[Aerowood]

If it has a salvage title then insuring and or selling it will be difficult.

[Silver Hawk]

Last time I heard it was about $1,200 per panel to have them replaced.
If you got it cheap enough, it might be worth it.

[1973Argosy]

If the unit is not leaking another option would be to body fill the dents and paint the top. To be right I agree it needs panel replacement, if you are buying to use and love the paint method could save you some money and give satisfactory results.