Buyer Research

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.

Kestrel Take

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.

Known Issues for the 2019 Coachmen Apex Nano 213RDS

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Roof membrane maintenanceHigh — wallet impact

Even without slides, the EPDM roof needs annual sealant inspection. The smaller perimeter means fewer seams, but any crack lets in water.

Repair cost range: $200-$4,000

Axle bearing inspectionMedium

Trailer wheel bearings need repacking every 2 years or 12,000 miles. Neglected bearings fail and can cause wheel separation.

Repair cost range: $100-$300 per axle

Entry door seal compressionLow

The entry door seal compresses and leaks air and water around the door frame.

Repair cost range: $50-$150

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
✓No water staining inside
✓Lightweight — trailer was easy to tow and park

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.