Dutch Star fuel economy???

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Originally Posted by BriaLynne

Have spotted a clean 2003 Newmar Dutch Star 38', 330 Cat with 34k miles. Does anyone know what to expect for average fuel economy? We have an older American Eagle with a 300 Cummins and enjoy 10-11, loaded but not towing. It is a pre-slider so probably a bit lighter than this one. Our GVW is only 28k. Would like to stay close to that if we can.

Thanks.

If your still interested here is a Brochure and Owners Guide to see how everything else works.
How about a recall list.
Good luck with what ever you deside we will be here.

[Davidej M]

Last winter I was very impressed with 9-10 in our 28`DS. Truth is I never expected much. We only use the unit on long holidays. 2 weeks or more.
Dave

[flyfishidaho]

Originally Posted by BriaLynne

Have spotted a clean 2003 Newmar Dutch Star 38', 330 Cat with 34k miles. Does anyone know what to expect for average fuel economy? We have an older American Eagle with a 300 Cummins and enjoy 10-11, loaded but not towing. It is a pre-slider so probably a bit lighter than this one. Our GVW is only 28k. Would like to stay close to that if we can.

Thanks.

I drove my 2004 Dutchstar DP4010 40' with the 330 cat over 8350 miles this past summer from Idaho to Virginia and back. Over hill over dale, on interstate and dusty back country trails that I had no business being on, towing my VW Jetta on a dolly I got 9 mpg. I am pleased with this. It pretty much works out to 50 cents a mile with $4.00 diesel when you factor in normal maintenance.

Anybody wanna buy a house in Idaho... I'm going full time!

[flyfishidaho]

Originally Posted by Eldiee

Since August when we got our 2002 Dutch Star(4095) it has averaged a little under 8 mpg pulling our Ford Escape Hybrid. The worst was 7 mpg in our trip to Branson in September.

My folks live near there so I have driven to Branson a lot on US 65.. It's all those up and down hills that kill ya...
travel safe