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derekfisher707:
I'm about to buy a used MasterSpa Twilight TS 8.2. It was bought new for 8k 2 years ago and I'm now buying it used for 4k.

The hot tub was in pretty much perfect condition, but the owners ended up moving and transported the tub about 3 hours north on a trailer. Since then, it's been strapped to the back of the trailer for about 4 months. The problem is that when they transported it, I think they might have strapped it down too hard or something, because the side panels seemed to have popped off - or maybe they popped off because they left it strapped down to the trailer for 4 months.

I would really appreciate it if you guys inspected these pictures I took of the tub and side panels and let me know what your thoughts are https://imgur.com/a/2FnfCB4

These are my questions:
1. How much work will it take to pop/screw these panels back in place?
2. If the side panels were popped off during transport, is there any other damage I should be concerned about?
3. Is there any possible damage that could be caused by having it strapped to this trailer for 4 months in the Utah winter weather (20-30 degrees F)? Note that the tub was originally drained during dry summer weather, so I think all the water in the pipes was long gone before winter rolled around).
4. Any important questions I need to ask the owner before buying this thing?

A.O.:
My thought is if you think it was strapped down to tight, fill it with water and see if it leaks, something cracked maybe?

BullFrogSpasMN:
those panels are not very solid which is good news for you because you can usually 'muscle them' back into place and screw them down so they fit properly again, they can also be trimmed easily if need be.  Also, all used spas should be filled and tested before purchase imo so I would go that route just knowing it all is good you should easily be able to re-attach those panels and corner pieces

CanadianSpaTech:
#1 RULE: DO NOT BUY A USED SPA YOU DON'T SEE RUNNING AND UP TO TEMP!
Do you live in a cold sub zero climate? If yes see rule #1

cranbiz:
Danger Will Robinson!

If this was summer, I would be less hesitant. However, empty for 4 months and in freezing weather, Hard pass. There is no way they were able to get all the water out of it. I'll almost guarantee it has freeze damage. The sides can be reattached. Chasing freeze damage? You don't want to do that.

Like said above, Never buy a used spa you don't see running and all functions tested.

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