As mentioned in my last post we had damage to a motor that powers the rear jacks on our trailer. I was waiting for a price quote from Jayco, but in the meantime had done some web research and it looked like this motor could cost close to $400. Way to pricey in my opinion. I continued my research and found it very interesting.
The jack system is made by a company called Lippert and the entire jack system (2 jacks and a motor) has a replacement cost of $575. Research showed that the motor is not made by Lippert, but rather by a company called Klauber located in Missouri. Lippert, on their website, will sell a replacement motor for $375. I sent an inquiry to Klauber and they got back to me the next morning with a price quote of $126 plus shipping. A few hours later the local Jayco dealer called me back and said Jayco does not stock the part so they would have it dropped shipped from Lippert for $375. I told the Jayco guy what I found out and he could not believe I could get it for $126, but agreed going to the manufacturer would make a difference. I ordered the motor and it should be here next week.
Unbelievable the mark up Lippert is putting on this motor.
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