New RV-about to drive off the lot- Found Leak

[rvbc]

We are about to purchase a new Venture Sonic 22VBH today. I drove yesterday to the lot to look it over after a heavy rain and found a leak at the corner of the slideout.

Tech looked at it and said that hes fixed it with silicone sealant where a spot was missed. I will run a hose over the entire roof today to see if it leaks. This is my first trailer and I am nervous about the purchase. Is this normal? Should I ask to have them look inside slide out and take apart?

Thanks for any feedback!!

[rvbc]

ok, I will ask about the pressure test. The date of manufacture is March, 2017. It has probably been on the lot for 2-4 months, unsure how long the slide out has been open.

Also, while crawling on the roof to check for other seals I heard a couple cracks/crunching underneath - is that the fiberglass wrap? is it damaging it?

https://www.venture-rv.com/sonic-travel-trailers/construction.html

[westend]

Since you found a leak, see if they'll split the cost of a Sealtech pressure test. The interior pressure test will find any additional leaks or affirm that the original was repaired correctly.

[WNYBob]

Maybe a pressure test is in order!

[darsben1]

I would be leery.
The next question to get answered is how long has it been leaking.
See if you can find a build date.
Have the slides been out? If so the leak has done some damage.
Will it become evident before the warranty is over?