2019 Palomino SS-1251 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $9,000–$14,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
The Palomino SS-1251 is a hybrid trailer — hard sides with fold-out canvas sleeping areas like a pop-up camper. Best of both worlds for some buyers: more weather protection than a tent trailer, lighter than a full hard-side. Canvas tent ends are the primary wear item to inspect.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Towable trailers 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 trailer’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 Palomino SS-1251
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
The fold-out canvas sleeping area deteriorates with UV exposure, mildew, and age. Check for brittleness, cracks, leaks, and mold on the canvas.
Repair cost (estimate): $500-$2,000 to replace canvas
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Zippers on the canvas ends wear and fail. Check that all zippers run smoothly and seal correctly.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$200 per zipper repair
Source: not yet checked against public records.
The fold-out bunk mechanism needs regular lubrication. Seized or grinding components indicate neglect.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Canvas that is brittle, cracked, or shows mold or mildew
- ✗Zippers that won't close or seal
- ✗Fold-out bunks that bind or grind during deployment
Good Signs
- ✓All zippers closing and sealing correctly
- ✓Fold-out mechanism operating smoothly with no binding
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