rv part prices are crazy here, e-trailer for example is like Christmas for us CanadiansI'm pretty sure there is one wholesaler/importer for the entire country and they enforce the "catalog price or nothing" type rule on all of their dealers.so, fellow Canadians, where do you shop for major stuff? I'm looking at axles and brakes in the next 12 months for example. personally importing stuff is feasible for me but what about the rest of us?

Buy when south. Even with exchange, it's still cheaper.

stevemorris wrote:I'm pretty sure there is one wholesaler/importer for the entire country and they enforce the "catalog price or nothing" type rule on all of their dealers.Well you'd be incorrect. ;) Up until recently there were four major players in the Canadian RV generic parts distribution business - Danzy (which is now Robert Thiebert), Atlas Trailer, NTP/Keystone/Stag, and Coast - however Coast was recently absorbed by Keystone and has closed their two eastern distribution points. Dealers here in the east can no longer order directly from Coast even though Coast western distribution point are still operating. Previous Coast part numbers however have been imported into the NTP/Keystone/Stag data base so in most cases Coast parts can still be ordered from NTP/Keystone/Stag. As for dealer pricing no wholesaler can dictate retail prices which are set by each individual dealer based on their own retail formulae.

" As for dealer pricing no wholesaler can dictate retail prices "legally no they cant, but it seems odd that parts in general are the same price in many places55 bucks for a brake magnet at 5 different places, and that's not installed, just over the counter. I can get a complete dexter backing plate with shoes and magnet at e trailer for less than 30 bucksI'm considering new axles from dexter, over the border here I come

"As for dealer pricing no wholesaler can dictate retail prices"stevemorris wrote:legally no they cant, but it seems odd that parts in general are the same price in many placesHas nothing to do with being "legal". RV dealerships, like any businesses, are privately owned, independently operated businesses that have nothing to do with the distributor from whom they're buying. Each retailer sets his/her own retailing pricing according to their own business plan so of course while at times pricing may be similar on a given part they also may be quite different - it's up to each individual retailer to decide, just as it's up to you to decide what you're willing to pay for that part, and for that there is no one answer as we're all different.

Another way to get your stuff...there are a bunch of 'receivers' along the border, on the US side. You set up an account and have stuff sent to a location that works for you. I use Kinek..and am charged between 4 and 5 bux, cash, for them to accept, hold and pass over the goods. There is no paperwork involved. To address your question? Yes...we are absolutely overcharged. If you ask why..it's the exchange. It's border fee's. It's anything but...'we can, so we do.'Gary Haupt

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RobertRyan
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
SoundGuy wrote:
garyhaupt wrote:
To address your question? Yes...we are absolutely overcharged. If you ask why..it's the exchange. It's border fee's. It's anything but...'we can, so we do.'

You're also paying for the Canadian distribution network as well as almost nothing RV related is produced here in Canada no one works for nothing. ;)

Compared to about 85% in Australia. I guess the large US market, would be overwhelming to Canadian producers
garyhaupt
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
I think that by and large, Canadian suppliers..of just about everything, count on the laziness of the consumer. Most CDN consumers choose not to cross the line to shop..for a variety of reasons...border waits, bit of a drive, don't want to buy the NEXUS pass. Too busy. We do like to complain but when it comes right down to it? We don't like to take action for ourselves. RV shoppers can save thousands buying in the US. Do most? Nope. To much hassle. It means they would actually have to do some research, go to where the RV is..and drive it back north and then maybe have CDN Tire do an inspection. Nope. So...we moan and groan and we want someone..anyone...to do it for us.

Gary Haupt
DRSMPS
Explorer
Jul 21, 2016
Not sure what RV parts you are looking for. If you live in Sarnia, there is a place called Tisdelle's RV & Surplus located in Tilbury, ON. Probably about a 1 hour drive from you (the other side of Chatham). They have a website you can view on-line. I've had good luck there. Parts are very reasonable and they carry many after market components and supplies.

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