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Trailer with a Salvage Title

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5.3K views 12 replies 8 participants last post by  Indyhead  
#1 ·
What is everyone's thoughts on an enclosed trailer with a salvage title? Trailer wasn't in any accident is simply from hail damage. The roof got beak up and the rear door was damaged, no structural damage. Interior ceiling is finished so you can't see the damage and the rear door can probably be fixed without costing a lot. Would people still be interested in buying something like this or should I just pass on it. Its a 2014 NEO 26' In-Line.

Thoughts?
 
#7 · (Edited)
The trailer is actually mine. I am debating about keeping it or taking the check from the insurance company and trying to find a new one. Besides for the roof the rest of the trailer is in great shape, a few small marks on the rear door but a body can fix those.

I just wanted to see if people would actually be interested in a trailer with hail damage and a salvage title, not sure how long I'll be holding onto it, might look at a larger trailer that is finished on the inside.

The hail damage to the roof is a lot of small marks, nothing too deep and haven't see any leaks. Went and looked at it after a rain storm and interior of trailer was dry. Damage was only caused by the hail, no structural damage to the trailer.

If anyone is interested in it let me know, its a 2014 NEO, Two-Tone Paint (Silver/Black) with the Tribal Slash, Aluminum Wheels, All LED Lights (Inside and Out).
 
#11 ·
Who do you have insurance through? Is it an RV policy? I'm looking at insuring mine for this very reason. Collect for hail damage once and keep the trailer. I'll never get hail damage on a trailer fixed and I may as well insure the investment for as much hail as we get in Colorado.
It was actually insured as a rider on my snowmobile policy, turned out cheaper than adding it to my vehicle policy.

Its not the damage that is forcing me to sell, I was just thinking of going to a trailer a little longer, I was more curious if others would be willing to purchase with hail damage to the roof.
 
#10 ·
Just use it !!! No structural damage = no harm. A few years ago I came home to my wife holding her two boys by the ears and telling them to 'fess up to what they had done to my trailer. The older boy, Andrew, through his tears told me they were sorry but they had used the side of the trailer as a "backstop" for their baseball practice and 'a few balls got away' ..... and had 'put some dents in the trailer'. I went out and took a look and yeah there's a few noticable dents but no big deal. I went back in and gave them hug and told 'em to learn how to catch better.
 
#12 · (Edited)
Cool story, tell them not to use the other too, LOL. (Did you call your insurance company? Check the roof too, it may already have hail damage to claim, most people never check the trailer, only their cars)
Vettex1, As for the roof, I had a claim on mine for hail damage. As for re-sale, the older it gets, the less it matters to a buyer. When ever you choose to sell it, just be honest about it, no one will be bothered by a salvage title if it's for hail damage, as long as price is fair. Also make sure the insurance company cuts you a check, and not make it out to a place to repair it if you plan to leave it alone. They may also try to low ball the damage amount if they know you plan to leave it as is, don't let them push you around on a fair price for the damage.
 
#13 ·
As long as you tell them its got hail damage and are up front about everything. It should be evident that the roof doesn't leak by the lack of water staining inside the trailer. Priced right I highly doubt hail damage on the roof would deter potential buyers. Like I said. It wouldnt deter me from buying it.