Who do you turn to ?

Dutch_12078 wrote:
I'm often surprised at what I find on Amazon that I didn't expect to see there. When the fuel pump failed on the Onan Marquis 7KW generator on our previous coach, the cheapest source I could find under the Onan part number was about $250. After cleaning off the old pump, I found a Carter part number under the Onan paint, and searching on that number, I found the identical pump, except for the color of course, on Amazon for about $65. It even came with a bunch of extra hardware, since it was meant for a new installation.

I'm not surprised, I was restoring a 1976 Honda Goldwing and the local Honda dealer wanted something like $80 each for cam belts (it needed 2 belts). I did some research and learned that the Goldwing was built in the US and used Gates belts. With that knowledge I purchased the belts through Napa Auto Parts for $15 each. It seems that dealers, no matter what it is, are very proud of "their" parts.

I'm often surprised at what I find on Amazon that I didn't expect to see there. When the fuel pump failed on the Onan Marquis 7KW generator on our previous coach, the cheapest source I could find under the Onan part number was about $250. After cleaning off the old pump, I found a Carter part number under the Onan paint, and searching on that number, I found the identical pump, except for the color of course, on Amazon for about $65. It even came with a bunch of extra hardware, since it was meant for a new installation.

Most ACCESSORIES, like a new stereo, TV or bedding, I get through Amazon or local stores like Best Buy, Coscto and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

For RV parts, I like RVUpgrades, PPL, Tweetys and several others. I usually do a search and then see who sells it and then start narrowing down for best price.

For real specific parts like AC components and other internal items, I find PPL is pretty good.

The really cool stuff is still at Summit. There are a lot of RV accessories, but once you get past the kitchen stuff like countertop icemakers, most of it is either not very cool, or just kitchen or camping and outdoor living gadgetry.

Unless you are into outdoor lighting. You'll find a lot of that, but those of us in the dark sky movement do not think turning your campsite into Times Square is cool.

Dutch_12078 wrote:
Probably the single biggest source of RV accessories and equipment online is Amazon.com.

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Probably the single biggest source of RV accessories and equipment online is Amazon.com.

Hi Joe,

Welcome to RVing and the forum. I usually shop around, but as smlranger pointed out RVupgrades.com is pretty consistent fair pricing and fast shipping.

RVupgrades

Lou
05 Travel Supreme Envoy

i use e-bay a lot... delivered right to my front door. what a deal huh?

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