Where to buy OEM parts?

rav wrote:
what parts are you looking for?

Not sure it really matters.. I am guessing that the OP is looking to cut out the dealer (middleman) in order to get lower cost parts for their own RV.. In a nutshell personal use and not reselling..

Many manufacturers tend to look for high volume parts sales which typically rules out individuals or even small companies which are just buying one or two parts.. It is done this way since replacement parts is not their main focus or goal in life. They are wanting sell whole and complete RVs, selling one or two parts to someone is often very costly and they tend to shy away from that..

If the OP REALLY wants to get into the RV parts scene you need to start buying up NOS when a RV manufacturer discontinues a model and they simply want to dispose of any leftover parts which take up space and ties up inventory money..

RV manufacturers unlike auto or other vehicle manufacturing do not retain proprietary parts to discontinued models for very long (good chance of one or two year warranty period after the last model sells). They tend to auction or sell off whole "LOTS" of leftovers to surplus buyers (in other words you won't be picking and choosing what you buy). I would think that for one to break into this you are going to invest a substantial amount of money into it..

But keep in mind there ARE already established businesses doing this and that you will be going against.. My recommendation if you "need" a couple of parts, go to your local dealer and they will order what you need. If the price is the sticking point then consider one of the RV surplus parts outlets..

Here is one example that I have bought from (call them if the part is not listed on the website, they have warehouses full of parts)..

RV PARTS NATION (formerly RV Surplus and Salvage)