We just got back from our visit to Tom Lindstrom RV in California to see a Bay Star 3113 and order our own. Let me start off by saying that Tom is a great guy. He had the coach fired up, AC on and everything ready to go. He showed us around and then let us video the coach while he left us to our own devices. When we were ready, we went over our order, specials and the price. We got what we think is a very fair deal and it took no more than half an hour. It is a Bay Star, after all, and not a King Aire
Not only that, but Tom will also add 300 watts of solar before delivery, again for a very fair price, and will deliver our coach to Las Vegas for no cost.
As for the coach, one issue I wanted to check was the optimized slide. Tom and I both agree the 2018 has 2 or 3 more inches of room for the driver's seat. I adjusted the seat to where I felt comfortable and the slide missed the back by 3/4 of an inch when we pulled it in. You still can't max out the seat but there is more room and probably enough for most drivers to find a comfortable position. Good job, Newmar!
I forgot to check out the sink/drain issue. Just too much going on.
BTW, the new cockpit table is much nicer. Narrower than the old oval one so there's more room to sit. And it costs less than the old one too.
As for our order, we should have our coach in November. Tom did tell us that Newmar is slammed with orders. He was asked to pre-order more than 6 months out, something Tom said wasn't normal. Thankfully, he's got plenty of builds already ordered and can substitute our coach for a stock order. He did say Guaranty and Happy Daze (I think) have 350 and 250 coaches on order right now (those numbers could be reversed. In any case, Newmar is telling dealers to order now or get shut out later.
The good news is the coach looked great and it was exactly the same colors ours will be. It had a few options we didn't want and was missing a few we did otherwise we might have bought it...except, someone already bought it last Saturday, the same day it arrived
At least they said they were buying it but won't be back for a week or so.
We had a few special requests and here's the result, approved or not. I suspect you have a lot more leeway on DP's and luxury coaches. Tom shut us down pretty quick on a couple that he's never had any luck getting approved.
Dual solar prewire (4 x 6 ga wire)?
We probably don't need it but shouldn't be a problem. Better to have it and not need it...
Tile in the bedroom?
They do it all the time.
Elongated toilet (Dometic 320)?
Nope, they won't do it. But it's an easy swap, two bolts and a water pipe.
60 or 80 watt battery charge controller?
Tom says he's never had much luck with electrical changes in Bay Stars, so no. But a couple hundred bucks and and easy swap later on.
Sleep Number Air Mattress?
Nope, reserved for DP's. We'll just buy our own and probably for less that Newmar would have us pay anyway.
Conduit from roof to AV cabinet?
Yes, this they will do.
Add outside satellite hookup?
Again, yes.
Delete wall art and clock?
No clock in the 3113, but the wall art is a goner.
Ordering was a breeze and we really enjoy talking with Tom (he sells coaches to Shaquille O'Neal and is a big Dodgers fan). We highly recommend him. You might be able to shave a few buck of somewhere else but Tom's got a fantastic reputation, does one heck of a PDI and delivery and is super easy to work with. No pressure and no B.S.
Now we just have to wait 3 1/2 months
If you have any questions, ask away and we'll see if we can answer them. And, we'll be posting a video of our experience and a small tour of the coach week after next. We'll post up when it's live on YouTube for anyone interested. I think that's allowed.
... but we ordered them in the rear ward and will keep the forward ward for hanging clothes.
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