What kind of heating system does Newmar Dutch star have?
Newmar adds their proprietary Comfort Drive™, which does indeed reduce fatigue when driving, especially in cross winds. This video is a bit long, but it does a good job of explaining the system. The Dutch star comes with an Oasis hydronic heating system, which provides on-demand hot water via your diesel tank for both domestic water use and heat.
Is the Newmar Dutch star a good coach?
For the most part, Newmar owners like their coaches and put up with the quality issues, tackling them as just a normal part of the ownership experience. As long as you have that expectation going in, a Newmar coach is likely better than most in the market. If you haven’t dropped by already,…
Where is the water heater on a Newmar RV?
The Oasis Hydronic Water Heating system installed on Newmar RVs is located in the basement of the motorhome, usually on the driver’s side. It is housed in a green container and is made up of two “sides”: a Heating Module and a Distribution Module.
How long does it take to upgrade a Newmar Dutch star?
If you custom order a Dutch Star from the Newmar factory (the current wait time is, I believe, 4-6 months) you can upgrade to AGMs, otherwise you’re stuck with lead-acid.
Newmar adds their proprietary Comfort Drive™, which does indeed reduce fatigue when driving, especially in cross winds. This video is a bit long, but it does a good job of explaining the system. The Dutch star comes with an Oasis hydronic heating system, which provides on-demand hot water via your diesel tank for both domestic water use and heat.
For the most part, Newmar owners like their coaches and put up with the quality issues, tackling them as just a normal part of the ownership experience. As long as you have that expectation going in, a Newmar coach is likely better than most in the market. If you haven’t dropped by already,…
Why does my shower handle not get hot?
This is the part where you actually get to adjust the temperature of the water. The red piece (shown in the picture) is what sets the stopping point for your shower handle. Basically when you start to turn the handle towards the hot water, it’ll stop you from turning it all the way hot and burning yourself.
If you custom order a Dutch Star from the Newmar factory (the current wait time is, I believe, 4-6 months) you can upgrade to AGMs, otherwise you’re stuck with lead-acid.
