AI Damage2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 67% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On 9/27/2013 I had a blow-out with a bct tk42 st225/75r15 on my 24" 5th wheel alumascape trailer. The result was a 3-4' tread separation that caused significant damage to my trailer. The tire location was at the right rear side.
This is a brake failure on my 2002 holiday rambler alumascape 30rkd fifth wheel trailer. The form would not allow the correct vehicle to be entered - this is not an atlantis issue. The alumascape trailer is equipped with dexter 5.2k axles.
While towing my 2002 holiday rambler alumascape 5th wheel trailer I experienced two catastophic tire failures within the past 3 months. The trailer is a model 30rld with a dry weight of about 9600lbs. The tires are goodyear wrangler ht lt radials, size lt225/75r16, load range e.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Alumascape has 2 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, service brakes. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Holiday Rambler Alumascape from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.