New member, New Owner with shell issues

[cpiznee]

Hi! I've been searching around this forum and found allot of info. I thought it would be best if I joined. So I paid the $12 and so far its worth it. I have just bought a 2001 2619. I paid $4500 for it. I'm in the military and thought this would be a cheap way for my family to go on vacations. I took it out this past weekend and noticed a couple issues. Hope you experts can help me out.


1. The front shell comes forward too far. It goes past the pin holders and takes allot effort for me to push it back. It's not bad if I get someone to help. Torsion bars maybe?(see pic)

2. When the back shell is down and the front is up, the front "driver side" will bulge out. Even when the back is up the seal on that side seem tighter than the "passenger side". (pic)

3. The door's pin closest to the front will not go into its clip. The door does not line up correctly with the door frame. I can't close the door all the way. I suspect this has to do with the bulge. (pic)

4. There are dents and rub marks on the inside of the back shell, "driver side". I'm pretty sure that shouldn't be there. (pic)

5. The bed sled tracks are very "chewed" up. My beds do not slide out like it seems to in the youtube videos. I gotta struggle with them. (pic)

6. This is an electrical issue but my fridge(on AC), the water tank/battery gauge(next to the sink) and radio do not work, meanwhile everything else does. It worked when I bought it last thursday. I checked all the breakers and fuses, seem good. Is there something else I should be checking?

7. Lastly did I get ripped off??

I'm happy to be part of the Trailmanor community. I think it's pretty cool. Hopefully you guys can help me out.

Thanks again!!