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01-06-2015, 03:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Seminole, FL
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Info re Dutch Star
I have been an RVer for 5 years and am considering a new model but have a concern. I am looking at a new 40 ft Dutch Star and love the floor plan and amenities. My concern is that I live in Florida and the 40 ft only comes with two a/c's. My current motorhome has 3 a/c's and they can hardly keep the main cabin livable during the summertime. I am interested if any current Dutch Star owners can share their experience in this area.
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01-06-2015, 03:23 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Newmar's are among the best insulated RV's out there. We have a 4090 and have been in Yuma in 90° weather and only had to run one of our two 13.5 heat pumps to keep us and our cats comfortable.
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01-06-2015, 03:36 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,827
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Good luck with your search.
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06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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01-06-2015, 03:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 754
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Seems strange you can order ( 3 ) 15k units on a Ventana but only ( 2 ) on a Dutch Star unless its 43' ?
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2014 Newmar Ventana 4037 / 4018
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd.
1940 Chevrolet Pickup
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01-06-2015, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 542
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We have a 43 ft. Mt. Aire and have been in AZ at 100+ with two 15K airs and were very comfortable (low 70s'. I can't see the need for 3 airs in any coach particularly a Newmar with their insulation. Of course the humidity is far less in AZ than FL.
Al Sawyer
'05 Mt Aire
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01-06-2015, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
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Hi BarnesL,
Welcome to iRV2 and the Newmar Owners Forum. My coach has 2 13.5 heat pumps. There is no problem keeping the coach cool. My S&B is in south Florida. When you order the coach, get the 15 size heat pumps. Then you can cross this item off your list of things to worry about. If your still worried, have Newmar install a 3rd unit. Gut feel says they will do it.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
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Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
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01-06-2015, 05:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Seminole, FL
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We were told by the dealer that the roof area had been reworked for 2015 because of the integrated awning and they no longer offered the third a/c. They are 15k however.
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01-06-2015, 06:29 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,794
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Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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01-07-2015, 01:05 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Today? Clayton, North Carolina
Posts: 5,093
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Info re Dutch Star
You're looking at new, and ours is 12 y/o (2 roof units). Yet, we have often remarked- winter and summer- on how well insulated this coach is. We've never been uncomfortable.
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John and Diane (RIP Lincoln, 21 FEB 22) RVM103 NHSO
Fulltimers since June, 2012
2002 Dutch Star 40, Freightliner, Cat 3126, 2004 Element
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01-07-2015, 03:20 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,785
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Welcome to the forum and irv2 BarnesL.
Here is a Brochure and Owners Guide for you.
Below in my signature are links to many more for info on your new to be coach.
Check out QT's # 3 for threads on ordering your new coach and people at Newmar for ordering your coach.
Newmar PDI List. ----- Newmar Construction ----- Things Newmar
Good luck and maybe a welcome to Newmar family in the future.
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01-07-2015, 04:43 AM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Newark, DE
Posts: 25,898
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There were times I wished I had 3 ACs in my 40' DSDP.
Sometimes the two 15K units had trouble keeping it cool.
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01-07-2015, 06:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Apollo Beach & Key West , FL
Posts: 3,839
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I'm in FL too... we have a 43' 2013 DS.... 4338, it has 3 -15k units. A couple months after we go it, the middle AC's compressor froze up, so we went with 2 until we got it replaced. We were in 95 degree weather and 95% humidity down by the beach and the 2 units kept the inside cool. In looking at the specs, the roof is R19 and sidewalls R11 and floor R16
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01-07-2015, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 593
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Welcome to IRV2
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2008 Damon Challenger
RVing is a life style you love so slow down and enjoy
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01-07-2015, 08:26 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Wellington, Florida
Posts: 13,599
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Hi BarnesL,
I'd get another dealer. It is true the roof had to be reworked for 2015. However, this was to accommodate the integrated awnings, rear spoiler and higher front cap like on the high line coaches. Write the order with the 3 heat pumps. There is nothing about the rework that would involve the heat pumps. Lastly, I would believe nothing that dealer says. Call Newmar yourself and get the truth from the source. If you make the deal contingent on the 3rd heat pump, you will get the 3rd heat pump.
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2005 Newmar KSDP 3910 + GMC ENVOY XUV 37K lbs Moving Down The Road
The Avatar Is Many Times Around The USA
Nobody Knows Your Coach Like Somebody Who Owns One Just Like Yours
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