I had an issue with my Full Wall Slide. I needed to replace a spur gear. I have been dreading the job but the last time I pulled the slide in I lost another gear on that spur gear. It has 20 teeth & 5 where gone!I first wanted to be SURE I had the proper gear on order so I climbed underneath & counted the teeth on the spur gear. Once I had all the information on the gear I started calling around...1st call was PPL parts and was told the part could be ordered & it would be shipped from the manufacturer. I was very happy that the 1st call was successful and ordered the part. The gear was 45.00 and I ordered it.Now, since the next BIG outing was a week away I decided to order a 2nd gear from another source. I was afraid that PPL would drag their feet.Of ALL PLACES ordering the part from Fleetwood was only $20.00!!! Yes, $20.00 for the gear and about $5 shipping.Part arrived within 4 days. I spen about 3 hours installing the gear. Had to have the slide fully in while replacing the gear. Had to drop the fron half of the converter rack so that I could tilt it down & get to the actual gear.All in all it went VERY well. Not a job for the average DIY type. Had to use a C clamp to get the rollers & other hardware installed.I'm still waiting for the PPL part, I did see an email Friday stating that it was ready to ship.Now the slide goes in/out w/o ANY issues. Just need to replace a slide seal.Never ordered any parts from PPL. Would like to hear other experiences with PPL.I have a Splindide 2000S thats starting to look like it needs a new hot/cold solenoid manafold. Anybody have a good lead for Splendide parts?Thanks all

I have had good and fast service from Hannarv.com and no shipping costs either. I do not know if they have your part but you can check with them.

As with ANY item........shop around.With the Internet this is easier than getting your morning coffee.PPL has great pricing/service on some items (rv water pumps, rv fridge parts)Adventure RV, Tweety's, DrysonOnLine, E-Trailer, etc etcShop, shop around......

If price matters to anyone (and it does to most), ya gotta go out onto the open internet and shop all over. There's about 10 or so popular online RV parts vendors like PPL (Tweetys, MakariosRV, etc) and prices can vary considerably. Some are noticeably higher on the same item but can be considerably less on other items. Gotta shop on the basis of item cost + shipping but some of the sites make it more time consuming. I just hate feeling taken advantage of. One reason why I don't use CW...

I have had good service at fair prices from PPL.

Not saying you're wrong but like bearings, not all gears are made alike. The one you replaced your failed one with is most likely the same quality as the one that failed. I'd rather buy a German made bearing than one made in China....just sayin...now, if both bearings are identical, you made the right choice.....Dennis

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FlatBroke
Explorer II
Jun 21, 2015
Every time I shop after I buy I get a rude awakening. Gotta quit that.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2015
ChopperBill wrote:
Every time I shop after I buy I get a rude awakening. Gotta quit that.

When we FTd would stop for fuel........10 miles down road fuel would be less.
GF would point out the lower price. I would explain that if I had not fueled up at the other station and waited for next one price would be higher

Point being...once I purchased STOP LOOKING :B
jetcare
Explorer
Jun 21, 2015
The only place I know of to buy Splendide parts is Westland Sales in Oregon.
BoonHauler
Explorer
Jun 22, 2015
Funny this thread got started...... Here's my PPL story.

I ordered an Atwood Range and a HydroFlame Heater from them in February.

The Heater came first FedEX Ground with no problems. Then came (the first) Range FedEX Ground. I had to refuse it as it looked damage and the driver would not let me open the package without signing for it and that I was not going to do.

So I notified PPL and they arranged to have a second range shipped via freight this time. Well, needless to say after the carrier lost the range for a few days this unit looked in worst shape than the first so I refused again.

So, again, PPL arranged for another (third) range to be shipped out, the same carrier I might add. So this time they (the carrier) arranged a delivery day and time. Well the time went by with no delivery.

So I called the carriers local office looking for the delivery and they told me it was there and that if I didn't like the last one I sure wouldn't like this one so they shipped it back!

So, once again, I called PPL. This time they handed the matter off to another salesperson who told me they had a unit in the warehouse and would bubble wrap and pallet it and ship it out.

So, it comes the same carrier again. This time there was no visible damage so I signed for it. Got it into the shop and opened it up. The factory packaging was in kind of ragged shape and it had clearly been opened and then taped shut again.

After I got the packaging open it was clear the unit was damaged. It looked as if it had some top and left side impact damage. But here's the rub, the bubble wrapping it was shipped in had no impact damage whatsoever! I've come to the conclusion PPL shipped me a damage unit in the first place.

So right now I'm hashing out how we're going to rectify this matter.

I'll let you know just as soon as I do.

=(
mchero
Explorer
Jun 22, 2015
Thanks for the update, Coma back to this thread for an update, this is sounding interesting! Hope this next go-around works out!
Bill_Diana
Explorer
Jun 22, 2015
Before buying RV stuff I always shop for price. PPL has been my choice many times. I have been more than satisfied with their service. Items arrive in 3 days. I have talked with the folks in the parts department and they have always been polite & helpful.

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