Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N vs Newmar Ventana 3809
2026 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Two mid-tier Class A diesel pushers near $510K, separated by chassis architecture and electrical system. The 2026 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N is a 38.7-ft three-slide bunkhouse on the Freightliner XCM/Titan Bridge with Cummins 360 HP / 800 lb-ft, 33,600-lb GVWR, sleeps 8 with bunks, 105-gal fresh, AGM batteries, 8 kW Onan, 2,000W inverter, AquaHot 400D extended-stay hot water, asking $510,528. The 2026 Newmar Ventana 3809 is 38.8 ft on Spartan or Freightliner with Cummins L9 380 HP, 38,600-lb GVWR, 5,900-lb cargo cap, 800Ah lithium, bath-and-a-half, four-season, 10 kW genset, no LP, and lists at $514,170.
The Ventana 3809 leads on chassis (38,600-lb GVWR vs 33,600 - 5,000 lbs more), engine (L9 380 HP vs 360), house bank (800Ah lithium vs AGM), genset size (10 vs 8 kW), bath count (1.5 vs 1), and ships four-season construction, all at $3,642 more. The Endeavor 38N counters with the only bunkhouse in this comparison (sleeps 8 - significantly more), AquaHot 400D extended-stay hot water, heated porcelain tile floors, integrated 2,000W inverter, and theater seating standard.
Families who need bunks pick the Endeavor 38N. Couples or two-adult travelers who want more chassis and lithium pick the Ventana 3809.
Side-by-side specs
| Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N | Newmar Ventana 3809 | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $510,528 | $514,170 |
| Length | 38'8" | 38'10" |
| Dry weight | — | 32,700 lbs |
| GVWR | 33,600 lbs | 38,600 lbs |
| Sleeps | 8 | 6 |
| Slides | 3 | 3 |
| Fresh tank | 105 gal | 105 gal |
| Grey tank | 75 gal | 75 gal |
| Black tank | 50 gal | 55 gal |
| LP | — | 0 gal |
| Solar | 100W | — |
| Inverter | 2000W | — |
| Generator | 8000W | 10000W |
| Bath | full | one_and_half |
| Bed | mixed | king |
| 4-season | No | Yes |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | included | included |
| Residential fridge | Yes | Yes |
Where Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N wins
- Bunkhouse layout sleeps 8 - Newmar Ventana sleeps 6 with no bunks
- AquaHot 400D extended-stay unlimited hot water
- Heated porcelain tile floors
- Integrated 2,000W inverter
- Theater seating standard
- $3,642 lower MSRP ($510,528 vs $514,170)
Where Newmar Ventana 3809 wins
- Cummins L9 380 HP vs 360 - 20 more HP
- 38,600-lb GVWR vs 33,600 - 5,000 lbs more chassis
- 5,900-lb documented cargo capacity
- 800Ah lithium house bank standard
- 10 kW generator vs 8 kW
- Bath-and-a-half vs single bath
- Four-season construction and no LP system
Pick the Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N if…
Pick the Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N if you travel with kids who need bunks. The Endeavor 38N is one of very few Class A diesels at this price that ships a true bunkhouse, sleeping 8 without convertibles. The AquaHot 400D extended-stay hot water is the standout hotel feature - unlimited hot showers for a family of 8. Heated porcelain tile floors, integrated 2,000W inverter, theater seating, and 8 kW Onan deliver complete family content. At $510,528 you save $3,642 versus the Newmar and pick up the bunkhouse the Ventana doesn't offer.
Pick the Newmar Ventana 3809 if…
Pick the Newmar Ventana 3809 if you don't need bunks and you want more chassis, more engine, and lithium electrical. The 38,600-lb GVWR with 5,900-lb cargo cap is 5,000 lbs more than the Endeavor 38N, the Cummins L9 380 HP delivers more pull, and 800Ah lithium with zero LP simplifies the hotel system. Bath-and-a-half is a structural win for two-adult daily use, and four-season construction extends shoulder seasons. At $514,170 you pay $3,642 more for measurable chassis and electrical upgrades.
Frequently asked
Which coach has a bunkhouse?
The Holiday Rambler Endeavor 38N has a bunkhouse and sleeps 8. The Newmar Ventana 3809 does not have bunks and sleeps 6.
Which has bath-and-a-half?
The Newmar Ventana 3809 has a bath-and-a-half layout. The Endeavor 38N has a single full bath.
Does either use lithium?
The Ventana 3809 ships with 800Ah lithium standard. The Endeavor 38N uses AGM batteries.