Ferret Nation Replacement Parts

[QnMidnight]

Hello there -

I recently moved and managed to misplace half of my bolts & drop pins for my FN 142; I can still put the bottom together, but I'm missing the parts for the top. I've only been able to find one site that sells the drop pins ($20 for 4 of them!), and I haven't been able to find the bolts/washers at all.

I'm sure someone else has had this issue, but I couldn't find anything by searching. Does anyone know where I can get replacement bolts/washers/drop pins?

Thanks!

 

[alpayton]

I'd call Midwest (manufacturer) and ask if they can send you some replacements. Their info is:

HELP LINE: 800-428-8560​

Hours: 9am - 4pm EST Monday thru Friday​

MIDWEST Homes For Pets
P.O. Box 1031, Muncie, Indiana 47308
4211 East Jackson Street, Muncie, Indiana 47303​

Phone: 765-289-3355
800-428-8560
FAX: 765-289-6524​

[email protected]​

 

[sublime5981]

I'd take one of the originals to Lowe's, Home Depot, or some other hardware store. They can help you find a match and it will probably be alot cheaper than ordering online.

 

[QnMidnight]

It's a good thing I hadn't bought anything yet - I found mine today, right where I'd looked about five times already! Thanks for the help!

 

[Cheknnudol]

For the sake of posterity, I received this information this morning from a Midwest representative via e-mail:

Thank you for contacting MIDWEST regarding replacement parts for your Ferret Nation cage. These can be purchased by contacting customer service at 800-428-8560. The hardware pack is $7.00. The connectors are $4.50 for a set of 4 or $8.95 for a set of 8.

Not nearly as expensive as I was expecting, which is great!

 

[Dewdrop]

I had that issue with our recent move. I got 4 drop pins for 4.50 I think it only took 4 days for them to get it to me.

Bolts/washers, we lost one of each, but were able to take them to the hardware store and find a match.

 

[Godofgods]

:bump1:

figured id just add my experience to this. Just got off the phone to order some replacement wheels and a connector (to connect first and second lvl together.)

2 locking wheels and 2 non locking wheels were 22.50 (roughly 5.63 each) - Does not include SH.
And the connectors come in a pack of 4 for 5.50.

The down side was the SH. it was 9.something for shipping and 6 for handling.
Which is pretty outrageous. In the end, 4 wheels and 4 connectors cost 43.65 ><. Nearly half the cost of the cage i just got. That SH is brutal.

 

[Vyxxin]

See, even with it being half the cost of the cage...the FN142's are SO much better built than the FN182's...wish they'd go back to that design honestly.

 

[ddebrango]

replacement wheels

I was just shocked when I contacted Midwest about replacement wheels. They wanted $22.50 for four plus 15.60 shipping and handling. I will do my best with some wheels from Lowes.

Big thumbs down to Midwest.