Holiday Rambler Neptune 2008

[charles hard]

After many hours of research and soul searching, because we liked the layout and had not found another brand 36 foot coach we liked as well, we bought a 2008 Holiday Rambler Neptune. This unit was a one owner, low miles, stored inside and sold new in 2010. It had the trailing arms and ride enhancement already installed so that problem should be solved. We have driven it only 400 miles but it handles and rides very good. We have had 2 Freightliner chassis and one Spartan chassis and this rides as well as those chassis. Shower door arrived still in tact. Time will tell if we made a good choice. I hope we don't have anything negative to report any time soon.

[danes-on-tour]

Congrats on your new rig I am sure your choice is good.

As long as you provide a little TLC when things need adjusting and fixing, your are set for a long time in a quality vehicle.

See you "on the road"

[Geaux Tigers]

I also want to say "Congrats" on your new MH. Last September we purchased a similar 34' 2008 HR Vacationer XL that had low miles and was very well kept. We really like our new-to-us Vacationer but I suggest you check to see if your Neptune has the Lippert hydraulic system for your levelers and main slide-out. This system has a common problem with a seal failing which allows hydraulic fluid to leak into the electric motor. Ours was okay when we purchased the MH but later failed after only a few operations. We've been waiting about 6-7 weeks for Lippert to send us a new motor and redesigned coupler. The motor is currently on backorder.

[RonaldNC]

Charles,

Congrats on your new Motorhome! It's a cousin to our Cayman and we love it.

Safe travels,

Ron

[flynnwalter]

Charles
Congrats! With the Source add ons you should be good. We installed much larger tires and will report our findings once we've driven enough miles. RR4R chassis (you have one) are notorious for the passenger rear being much heavier than driver rear. This effects tire pressure and the only way to find out how much you are heavier is a four corner weighing that usually cannot be done at a public scale. If you are coming up on needing new tires, and should be if they are oem tires, you might learn from our experience. Also, before you pony up for new tires, get a quality alignment done if the original owner did not have one after replacing the trailing arms. Tires cost too much to ruin prematurely. If you will be anywhere near Orlando, Josams does the best quality alignment and they also perform a four corner weighing. The problem with our oem tires was with the extra weight on the passenger rear (2700lbs) meant all four drives had to be at or near max pressure, with the passenger duals also near max weight rating, making each bump a hard one. Bridgestone Ecopia R268 295/75R22.5 is 2 sizes up and a huge tire for our Cayman--but it fits fine and does not rub, and holds more weight at less psi and therefore smooths out the bumps. Speedo changed and now awaiting news from Allison to see if we need to program the tranny--do not think we do. Good luck, feel free to contact me offline flynnwalter@yahoo.com so we don't have to repeat my previous postings here. Hope this helps you.
Frank W. 09 Cayman 38SBD
Lake City, Florida