Rob’s 32PBD

I have a 2004 Neptune 32PBD, with aluminum sides and top.  Has anyone replaced the rivets holding the aluminum sheets on the sides, some of the rivets seem to have loosened up.? If so, aluminum rivets or stainless?  Do the small holes in the center of rivets get sealed?
Also, the original white “paint” is dull and oxidized, any chance it’ll ever be shiny again without a full paint?

13 minutes ago, Steven P said:

Love the woodgrain.  What's the gauge below the speedometer? And the 2 below the fuel?  Engine temp? Volts?  

Found it.  If you haven't, you can download the manual from HR website.  Section 10 chassis.  Per the manual you have hydraulic brakes, but air parking brakes. 

The gauge below speedo is turbo psi gauge,  the big gauge to the right is fuel, oil press, and eng temp.  
 

5 minutes ago, Rob’s 32PBD said:

The gauge below speedo is turbo psi gauge,  the big gauge to the right is fuel, oil press, and eng temp.  
 

That’s good info on the brake system, I still wonder why I seem to hear air venting when I apply my brakes.  

1 hour ago, Ray Davis said:

Here is a quote from Family motor coach ( FMCA ) that says hydraulic brakes.

The R-Series includes the R4R, which is a straight-rail frame chassis that uses the Cummins ISB 300-horsepower engine (600 pound-feet torque at 1,600 rpm) and an Allison 2000 MH five-speed transmission with a push-button shift pad. This chassis is used for the Monaco Cayman and the Holiday Rambler Neptune. The chassis includes hydraulic brakes with ABS and is equipped with a 75-gallon fuel tank.

That’s weird, because when I press the brake pedal, I can definitely hear the air release...

2 hours ago, Steven P said:

I'd love to see a pic of the dash and all the gauges if you don't mind.  I'd think the person could add gauges for you. 

14 minutes ago, Ivan K said:

Do you have your coaches manual describing the gauges? Could it be that the dash was modified in a weird way?

It’s all stock, entry level DP....so my guess is it wasn’t standard equipment. Nothing in manual about air gauge, only warning bell and dash light. 

49 minutes ago, dl_racing427 said:

That's odd.  Do you have air brakes?  I'd think the gauge would be required if you do.
You can't do the required DOT air brake test without one.

I do have air brakes, I thought it was weird too....

I have an ‘04 Neptune 32PBD, it does not have a dash air pressure gauge!! Has anyone ever added one?  I would think there is already a pressure sensor on the tank because I do have the alarm and low light when it’s low, so would I be able to tap into it to add a gauge? 

I just installed a new one from Source engineering.  It was $480 delivered to my door.  A ton nicer than the stock unit.  I’m not sure if they show it on their website, but shoot Jim an email and he’ll let you know what info he needs from you. 
It’s made of aluminum.

Sourcerv.com

25 minutes ago, David RUSSELL said:

Is this at source engineering?They told me 6 hours for trailing arms .I can't go to U.S. now,border still closed to Canadians. 

Thanks

I believe 6 hours is right for only trailing arms, the other 2 hours are for the ride enhancement kit, so the shocks and air bags on the front with ping tank install. The rear shocks and air bags are to be removed for trailing arm replacement so they just install the new ones.  

25 minutes ago, David RUSSELL said:

I would be very interested in ride handling and trailing arm install.Any information on install would be greatly appreciated. Would be interesting to know how big a job this would be.

The shop doing it has quoted me 8 hours labor for the trailing arms and ride kit. 

Ordered new trailing arms(never replaced for recall) and kit, installing next month. Hope it lives up to the reviews!