2019 Coachmen Apex Nano 213RDS — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $16,000–$24,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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The Apex Nano is a lightweight travel trailer in the hot small-trailer segment — under 5,000 lbs dry, towable by most half-ton trucks. No slides, which eliminates the biggest water intrusion risk. Coachmen's build quality is entry-level but the simpler design works in its favor.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Motorhomes are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another coach’s recall on this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 Coachmen Apex Nano 213RDS
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Even without slides, the EPDM roof needs annual sealant inspection. The smaller perimeter means fewer seams, but any crack lets in water.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$4,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Trailer wheel bearings need repacking every 2 years or 12,000 miles. Neglected bearings fail and can cause wheel separation.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$300 per axle
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The entry door seal compresses and leaks air and water around the door frame.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$150
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Roof sealant missing or cracked at any seam or vent
- ✗Wheel bearing play or heat after towing — bearing failure risk
- ✗Any water staining on interior surfaces
Good Signs
- ✓Annual roof sealing documented
- ✓Bearing service within 2 years or 12,000 miles
- ✓Lightweight — trailer was easy to tow and park
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