Reasons You Should or Shouldn't Buy This 2019 Newmar Dutchstar?

I'm back at National Indoor RV Center in Surprise, Arizona looking at another Newmar RV for Doug Sewell and sewellmotorcoach.com. This time it is a short 38 foot 2019 Dutchstar. Newmar packed a great deal of surprises and quality into this unit. Unsurprisingly, this Newmar is also beautiful and in great condition. But I think I came up with a list of reasons to buy it and a list of reasons not to buy it.
Thanks again to the staff at NIRVC for their kindness.
Don't forget to check out Doug's page where I'm sure he will put a video together on this 2019 Dutchstar too. @Sewellmotorcoach
All inquiries should be made to: sewellmotorcoach.com

[@lavernedofelmier6496]

Wife and I are happy with our 2003 Monaco and your happy with your Beaver. They are timeless with great construction with very little mantinenc

[@Hossss1987]

you make me nervous as hell when you lean over the side lol

[@kenj.8897]

He is like spiderman

[@zjitterbug]

My thoughts exactly!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Ken and Sherry, just remember, the fact his video has posted tells you he didn't fall, haha!

[@jayteitelbaum9905]

Great vid. I have 20 dutch star 4081 on a spartan k2 chassis. Also a precovid build. One point for the roof, the drains are designed poorly. There is a 90 degree bend and the pvc is 1/2 inch. So even though the drains look clean crud accumulates and blocks the drain requiring periodic flushing with water and air hose. One of my hacks was to remove the drains and cut a thick scotch brite pad to fit. Acts like a filter allowing water to flow but catches the crud. Did it 1 yr ago after unclogging the drain and it has stayed clean. Also after a basement door didnt latch properly i added safety straps to the basement doors to prevent them from swinging open. Love my dutch star.

[@stephenlevan6676]

Excellent info. Thank you! Smart fix too.

[@badgerpa9]

"I wouldn't be able to make that turn" lol. Good comedy. You do an excellent job showing the rig, Doug is very lucky to have you do the inspections and we ate lucky for the videos. Angie is pretty great and covers everything but cannot do a roof inspection. Stay safe and healthy Sir.

[@philw7174]

Thank you for taking us along for this tour James. Always enjoy your advice, likes and dislikes. Happy trails!

[@vincentp.chianese2873]

James, Always watch and learn from your videos. I am on my fourth Newmar. 1st was in 2014 a preowned 2002 Mountain Aire 40', then in 2015, on to a new 2015 Dutch Star 4369, which in the next year they went to about six upgrades that were nice to have. We were now full timers. So, in 2017, I filled out a build sheet for a 2018 Dutch Star 4369, just like my 2015 but better. Had that coach until 2021 when we built a house and didn't think we needed a coach anymore. I now have a 2016 Dutch Star 4018 which is just fine for travel but not full timing. The reason for this post is, you and several others make a big to do about the walkway down the coach with the slides in. After full timing for over seven years and putting almost 10k miles a year in travel time, this has never been an issue. With the mid bath in the 4369 and the 4018 access to the head is not an issue. Now I have to say that on my 2018 coach we had a special order, regular hung door on the 1/2 bath not the normal Newmar door. There is a reason, when accessing the ½ bath with the Newmar door, once you are inside you must close the door to get to a cabinet, with a normal hung door you do not. I was a bit over 200#'s and I could not get into the 1/2 bath with the slides in. But all we had to do was put the full wall slide out about 3 - 4”s and Bobs, your uncle, fat boy could use the head. BTW this only happened one time in all those 60k or so thousand miles. The issue now is nonexistent I'm down to 145#'s. I just think that some of the reviewers are making an issue of that, but when we look at the quality of this product it isn’t important. Now if you want to know what else really are issues, how much time do you have?

[@AZExpert]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I'm happy your experience has been good. I have spoken to many RVer's and it is an issue they had not ever thought about until after the purchase, especially when there are more than 2 travelers and pets or physical limitations like bad knees when narrow walking is not possible or balancing on one foot or uneven walk ways. I'm not sure I make a big to do about it, not RV roofs I think I make a big to do about those.

[@vincentp.chianese2873]

@@AZExpert I understand. We drive about 300 to 350 miles a day. Every other day we hav a fuel stop sometime in the mid day or before we hit the campgrounds. I know you are hell on roofs. As it should be. That is where we don't get up there and look and that is where issues that can cause real trouble happen, sight unseen. Keep up the good work and if we get back out your way I'll look you up and have you inspect my roof. :>))

[@scoobiedoo2517]

Nice rig. Love the flush slides when they are in on the Newmars.

[@TimothyMichaels]

Will be more than happy to swap my 95 Safari for one of Doug's RVs 😁

[@nealdavis350]

Hey James! Thanks for the tour! We almost bought one of these (2022 model year). Instead, we got a New Aire. Formally Newmar lists the Durch Star as the top of their diesel line (New Aire as bottom of their luxury line). But, I agree that this Dutch Star gives away nothing to the New Aire. ;-) The narrow slides theoretically SHOULD make the RV more usable in travel-mode. Ditto for the New Aire. BUT, it doesn't play out that way. We do have a wider aisle in front of the refrigerator than this Dutch Star did. Our refrigerator has recessed areas (rather than protruding areas -- handles). Thanks again!

[@zjitterbug]

Great video James! Thank you for teaching us what to look for both pre-purchase and for maintenance. I love the Cherry wood in this too! I agree that the sink design is practical. It seems to me that it will protect the plumbing better from cold temps since it's not on the outside wall. It's a shame they didn't make this rig just a foot wider so with the slides in it's not such a tight squeeze. It's a really nice DP without having a 500k+ price.

[@robertburgess6100]

Beautiful coach! Nice to a shorter coach with a lot of nice features 👌

[@kenhelmers2603]

Great walkthru! I really like the combo of technical and personal commentary.

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

That rear corner piece you brought attention to looks like maybe a tree branch brushed up there. I saw some paint scrapes in that area as well. That place you're at has a lot of inventory. Think I'll check the place out. Oh, I liked this unit. Pre-covid build years I'm also a fan of. But two things I didn't like. The narrow space when slides are in, as you showed, and the bathroom is a bit cramped. Maybe price could supersede those dislikes but I doubt it.

[@timk.9827]

Nice job James.

[@melissascheller7458]

Wow! That’s a good price!

[@sheldonkirschbaum6213]

His reviews are impressive.

[@DHC8Captain]

Your videos are all interesting, to the point and educational. Thank you for your evident joyful enthusiasm of the simpler things in life and our devices!

[@stephenlevan6676]

Agree wholeheartedly!

[@garyjones5093]

I love the knowledge!! All your videos are super interesting! Thank you for doing this.

[@terrybrennan4978]

Nice inspection! Thanks for the video.

[@joshualeffler]

Always informative in every video. Hope one day to have a life like yours.

[@jancash2944]

Another great video James

[@susanpiette7165]

Thank you James. She's beautiful

[@clarencewiles963]

Good job 👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@cbob1]

If we ever chose to upgrade we'll know all the little luxury items we can't have . . . or will fail in time LOL. VERY NICE coach and video! Thanks for sharing.

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Large RV place. Few miles south of us. Nice class A unit. thanks

[@mcsg_pelecan]

Are there 360 camera package's for older RV's? Asking for a friend... Thanks for another great video.

[@steveborchello4744]

Great video sir!

[@davidofcoburg9279]

Wow, what a great class A, and what a great review... its a bargain, will they ship it to me in Australia? Thanks for your channel. Downunda, Melbourne Australia.

[@scooterw3936]

I just watched this video for a second time as we are looking at a 2021 Dutch Star 4020. Definitely many great tips and things to look for during an inspection. At this level do you think a post Covid build is an issue? Or is that more so with lower end motorhomes?

[@MililaniJag]

Slim Jim! Great Vid! Thx!

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

Could you make a video on why a 2 front piece windshield would pop out at the top corners?

[@toms5676]

thank you! big fan!

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome!

[@Ben_Davidson]

Could you give some advice on what to use to fasten Luan to aluminum studs. Repairing water damage on a 2013 CrossRoads Elevation 3612. 18ga Staples and brad nails seems to curl up and bounce off.

[@dieterlange7581]

Put a front view camera on your beaver. 👍💯🇺🇸

[@eftim1932]

How much would a front window replacement cost on a rv like this?

[@thayalansuntharalingam1051]

Do a video on 3rd gen prius I have 2nd and 4th there's rumors of reliability of gen 3 what year milage of your prius?

[@AZExpert]

this is my 2nd 3rd gen prius, just went over 100k on the 2015. the 2013 did better mileage but I didn't like the front end on the 1st version of the 3rd gen. That one I traded in at 100k miles after doin all the 100k services.

[@thayalansuntharalingam1051]

@@AZExpert I Never noticed the difference thanks.

[@charlesdhamrick4021]

How much$$ and how many miles on this unit??

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Nicely done.....299,000 and still NO CUP HOLDERS by the bed.....lmao

[@jaymiepobanz8801]

He's just being nice.

[@barryholiday8998]

Only issue is the Flex Steel furniture.

[@anthonylicwinko9142]

To bad they choose to cheap out on the ceiling vents, they should be Maxx airs on such an expensive RV, or at least have covers.

[@stuckcamping]

You mean quality in the RV industry was better pre-pandemic!? I cannot imagine how the quality post-pandemic could get any worse!

[@jarredholt5037]

Calking on roof looks older than 4 years

[@steveasher9239]

what's her name? 😁😁😁

[@ldcooper1]

You need a new touque.

[@TakkiMann]

Hey!!!! Hey YOU??? GET OFF THAT ROOF YOU MAKING ME DIZZY

[@Hossss1987]

😂😂😂 me too