Newmar parts prices have gone insane!

[Neal]

I was looking to buy extra slide controllers as spares, one of each type. I paid $275 in Nov 2023 when my FWS died on me at Newmar. That same controller is now $726.

Part #96044 - DSC100

Need to look for alternate sellers for these parts.

My other controller is Part #135309P - PSC110 $800

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Signs of a failing petroleum dollar. Let everyone know if you find a supplier willing to lose money.

 

[Richpatty]

It’s getting too expensive to own these things…

 

[ARD]

It seems Newmar is treading a fine line between fair pricing and gouging its customers, creating a lot of unnecessary ill will IMHO.

As some of you know, I had to replace my Sanicon hose with sleeve while in Alaska. I couldn't find one anywhere, so I ended up buying it directly from Newmar for $545.94. Highway robbery, but I didn't have much choice at the time.

Fast forward to now: I'm currently at Newmar and that same hose is listed at $350 and currently discounted to around $220 (I'll confirm the exact price tomorrow).

Apparently their policy is that if you call in to order a part, you'll pay a higher price than if you purchase it in person.

@Neal I'll check on your part numbers tomorrow and would be happy to pick them up and ship them to you. I'll report back with prices once I have them.

 

[Neal]

@ARD check this out:

Thetford Sani-Con Turbo Retractable Hose Extension

Extend or Replace Your Sani-Con Turbo Discharge Hose with this Convenient Thetford Hose Kit. Includes 21' Retractable Discharge hose that collapses to 7' when not in use (compatible with Sani-Con Turbo 300, 400, 500, 600+), Barbed Union Adapter for extending and hose clamps

mobilemusthave.com

 

[Neal]

I don't put a sleeve on mine anymore (this is going so wrong) - they leak when they're gonna leak (still wrong). I'll just replace them as they're cheap enough from MMH.

 

[sixysixss]

I don't put a sleeve on mine anymore (this is going so wrong) - they leak when they're gonna leak (still wrong). I'll just replace them as they're cheap enough from MMH.

Same. I had one separate/split and didn't see it because of the sleeve.

 

[ARD]

I don't put a sleeve on mine anymore (this is going so wrong) - they leak when they're gonna leak (still wrong). I'll just replace them as they're cheap enough from MMH.

At that price, I could have 5 spares. Sigh.

 

[Neal]

It's a different world at Newmar now. It's been destroyed from what we knew.