Hail damage

CharlessyversonCharlessyverson Member Posts: 37
I have a 2023 320 and suffered a bit of hail damage on the back half of the roof.  It is approximately 12-15 dings, not too noticeable or very large, but still there.  The insurance company will cover roof replacement and I have been debating if it is worth the repair effort and time.  The closest dealer is 5 hours away, so repair would result in two trips.  Also, what are the risks of removing the roof, solar panel, Yakima rack, and back bumper bars?  If the damage is cosmetic, is it better to just live with it?  Or does the hail damage reduce the value/resale enough that it is worth the effort?  If anyone has dealt with this dilemma, I really appreciate you sharing your input/experience!

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  • BaylissBayliss Member Posts: 1,460
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase w/ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Controller; Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor w/ Shunt; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


  • CharlessyversonCharlessyverson Member Posts: 37
    Another question is if anyone had their roof replaced, did you experience any issues following the repair?  Leaks, issues with window, etc.  Also, what does the repair do with the solar panel, is it reused or replaced?
  • SLJSLJ Member Posts: 616
    edited August 29
    On my 2021 roof replacement required a trip back to the factory. ~$7,000. Included replacing the solar panel which was fine but couldn't be removed and reused.
    I chose to not have it replaced. Made little difference when selling it.
    2021 T@B 320 S Boondock
    2025 KZ Sportsmen 130RD
    2023 Ford Maverick XLT
    The Finger Lakes of New York
  • TabneroTabnero Member Posts: 248
    i had a rock strike about 6 inches from the front window drivers side that created a significant deformation. sent it back to the factory and they replaced the entire skin. Took several months. looked and felt brand new.
  • jimcennamejimcenname Member Posts: 304
    While attending uCamp in 2023 a hail storm did a lot of damage to my 400 and my truck. nuCamp replaced my roof and diamond plate. The result is good. No leaks. The front window black rubber seal isn't lined up as well as the original but no leaks. I scheduled the service in advanced, since I live in my 400 they worked with me, took 5 days. 
    2019 T@B400
    TV: 2017 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    Southern California
    Full-timer since 2019
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