1999 Dutch Star w/ 6000 miles

[LRP]

I am considering a 1999 DSDP, freightliner chasis w/300hp cat. Outside and inside are in great shape, Tires are old and need to be replaced, but concerned about the coach because of the low miles. Less than 6000 on the odometer and less than 200 hrs on the 7kw powertech generator. COnsidering the condition of the inside, it most likely was never lived in. The dealer changed all the fluids, then drove it 1000 miles from the auction (bank repo) to his location. As per dealer, all systems have been serviced and are in working order. Price is on the low side of Nada book.

Don't mind fixing things and should be able to do most everything myself, but also don't want to open a can of worms.

Anything that I should pay close attention to?

......Or should I just run far and fast away from this thing.

[PoetryJoe]

I bought a '98 with 32K on it 3 years ago. I bought it over ebay sight unseen and I don't recommend that - however.....

After a lot of work on the interior (I missed the "slight" animal odor in the description) I ended up with a very, very nice motorhome. Mine had the Cummins but after putting over 34K miles on it myself in two years I only had to replace a belt, belt tensioner, throttle linkage connector, and a relay on the generator (propane). I also replaced the ball joints but probably didn't need too. You should check those and look at the boots for tears. If torn see if they will knock the price down a bit so that you can replace or have them replace them. I did have to fix or update a few items in the interior but nothing surprising and considering yours has a clean bill of health from a dealer you should be in pretty good shape.

I thought the hour meter was broken on my generator when I got it since it only read 60 hours. It wasn't and it performed perfectly.

I recently traded it in on a '07 Dutch Star and there are things about it I miss.

Newmar makes a good product - yes it is a rolling home so stuff will break.

Joe

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Originally Posted by LRP I am considering a 1999 DSDP, freightliner chasis w/300hp cat. Outside and inside are in great shape, Tires are old and need to be replaced, but concerned about the coach because of the low miles. Less than 6000 on the odometer and less than 200 hrs on the 7kw powertech generator. COnsidering the condition of the inside, it most likely was never lived in. The dealer changed all the fluids, then drove it 1000 miles from the auction (bank repo) to his location. As per dealer, all systems have been serviced and are in working order. Price is on the low side of Nada book. Don't mind fixing things and should be able to do most everything myself, but also don't want to open a can of worms. Anything that I should pay close attention to? ......Or should I just run far and fast away from this thing.

[astonge]

Hi - we bought a 2007 Canyon Star 3410 last year. It was a bank repo; we bought it at an auction. It had 9000 miles on it. The generator would not work because the oil had never been changed, so I did full maintenance on the vehicle. Everything works 100% - I think because Newmar makes a good product.

Good luck with your decision.

Regards,

Andy

["007"]

Welcome LRP to the Newmar forum & irv2.
Here is a brochure on your coach.
Here is the owners manual on coach.
Freightliner forum
Have you driven the coach yet?
I would buy it you may need new hoses and any rubber parts that may have dried out from sun exposure.
I had a 98 KS that was on dealer lot for a couple of years and nothing major came about and we took a trip accross Canada and back.
If it was stored inside all the better.
Use it as much as possible you may have found a gem.

[stanyoyoyo]

I bought a 99 Dutchstar which was 10 years young. 21k miles / paid 35k replaced the tires and I love it. This is my home on wheels.

["007"]

Welcome stanyoyoyo to Newmar forum & irv2.
Congrats on your Newmar and welcome to the family.
Enjoy the forums and do post often.