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11-23-2020, 10:19 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
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Welcome to iRV2
There is a lot of "new" equipment on this unit. It is either in great shape or was in bad shape and has undergone repairs. If you are serious about this I would have a certified RV inspector go over it. Then you will know the condition of it. That is a good price for it, but you should be able to get it down a bit.
Let us know what you do. 
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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11-23-2020, 10:24 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 10,321
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If Momma ain't happy, nobody is happy....get the one your wife likes!!
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2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD, W22, 8.1, 7.1 MPG
2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
"All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie" Bob Dylan
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11-23-2020, 10:27 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Freightliner Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Rosemary Farm, Northern Ca
Posts: 3,375
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It’s hard to say because there is no info about the bounder. Generally it would be a no brainer in favor of the Newmar- just a higher end, better built coach.
This is a search on class A diesels, 36’ and up, 1998 and up, and under $45 asking price. There are 172 coaches to look at and really learn the market and what will fir your needs best.
The Dutch star is older but low miles and apparently constantly updated. Shows the owner cares about it, and the Bounder is on a flipper lot, so....?
https://www.rvt.com/New-and-Used-Cla...=36&length2=50
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Actively pursuing a solution/resolution to the SCR/DEF issue
Current Coach: MoCa (Mobile Cabin) 2016 Ventana 3427
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11-23-2020, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Enjoying the Western States!
Posts: 12,913
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The Newmar looks pristine and well cared for and the quality of build is much, much better than a Bounder... no comparison.
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Full-timed for 16 Years . . .
Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Diesel
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th wheel
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11-24-2020, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Rendon, Texas
Posts: 468
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We shopped for about a year. DW saw our 2001 DSDP and fell in love with it. I purchased it and had it gone through. I knew I would have to replace some things. Tires & Batteries were top of list. We have had a good experience with it. After all our shopping we decided that a Newmar is the best coach available when purchasing an older coach at a reasonable price. Good luck.
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Howard & Elaine
2001 Newmar Dutch Star 4095, CAT 330
2014 SRX toad, M&G breaking, Blue OX Avail
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11-24-2020, 10:22 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Fargo, North Dakota
Posts: 405
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Wow! That DS looks like it's in great shape, low mileage, and good price - plus it's a reputable Newmar. If it passes a good inspection, I'd go for the DS.
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RB - North Dakota
2016 VTDP 3709 dragging a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Sahara
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11-24-2020, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Capistrano Beach, California
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IMO, no question, go with the Newmar if it passes muster. It appears to be offered by the owner which is a direct source for more information.
The Bounder is newer, but the information is lacking and inaccurate--the website states "no slide outs." If something as basic as that is incorrect, how much does the seller know or care about the unit? No info on mileage or anything pertinent.
Two more strikes--the ad is on Craigslist and has been on there for 28 days with no additions or corrections of information. Too sketchy for my taste to follow up.
Small factor is the engine in the Bounder is a 2005, which means likely has EGR and DPF (Diesel Particle Filter.) Not a big deal, but something to consider in that the Newmar has no emissions systems at all.
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Larry, Eileen, and Finley
2004 Alpine 36FDDS
Third motor home, first Alpine, no need for another.
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11-24-2020, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Highland,IL.
Posts: 635
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 Looks really well maintained & clean- 2 things I would check-1) How old & what make & size are the tires?? Newmar & Michelin had a recall on the 285 & 275 70 R22.5 XRV tires because they were too lite of ply & blowing out- I had 5 blowouts on my '99 DSDP! Be sure these have been changed out. 2) check the rubber EPDM roof- has it been replaced? I would think so at this age- 22 years old.
These are two things that have the potential to cost you big $$$$!
That old 300 hp. Cummins will give you about 8-8.5 mpg- really a good engine & no DEF required !
Happy Trails 
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Capt. Bill
2014 Newmar Mountain Aire Diesel 4364
2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab toad
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11-24-2020, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,982
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt. Bill
Looks really well maintained & clean- 2 things I would check-1) How old & what make & size are the tires?? Newmar & Michelin had a recall on the 285 & 275 70 R22.5 XRV tires because they were too lite of ply & blowing out- I had 5 blowouts on my '99 DSDP! Be sure these have been changed out. 2) check the rubber EPDM roof- has it been replaced? I would think so at this age- 22 years old.
These are two things that have the potential to cost you big $$$$!
That old 300 hp. Cummins will give you about 8-8.5 mpg- really a good engine & no DEF required !
Happy Trails |
Agree 100%. Open all cabinets and check around vents and anywhere else there has been a hole cut to the outside (like the tv crank). Moisture damage is very expensive, tires too!
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2008 Winnebago Sightseer 35-J
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11-24-2020, 12:44 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 243
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Judging just from the photos and description, ( which is never a good idea) the DS looks like a really good deal. $500 for a professional inspection would be money well spent, in my opinion. I didn't do this when I bought my current coach, and have not had any major problems, but I should have had it done. Since RV's are said to be selling like hotcakes right now, maybe give them a refundable deposit dependent on the result of a professional inspection? If it were me, and I liked the coach, I would act on it pretty quickly. It's a very attractive unit at an affordable price, so I'd act accordingly.
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 2005 Newmar Essex 4502
500 hp Cummins
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Toad
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11-24-2020, 12:47 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 243
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt. Bill
Looks really well maintained & clean- 2 things I would check-1) How old & what make & size are the tires?? Newmar & Michelin had a recall on the 285 & 275 70 R22.5 XRV tires because they were too lite of ply & blowing out- I had 5 blowouts on my '99 DSDP! Be sure these have been changed out. 2) check the rubber EPDM roof- has it been replaced? I would think so at this age- 22 years old.
These are two things that have the potential to cost you big $$$$!
That old 300 hp. Cummins will give you about 8-8.5 mpg- really a good engine & no DEF required !
Happy Trails |
Says in the description, "new roof and new skylight".
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2005 Newmar Essex 4502
500 hp Cummins
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Toad
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11-24-2020, 03:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Highland,IL.
Posts: 635
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DandyDon- thanks for your input - I didn't open the "Bookface" details - I just viewed all the pictures.
Happy Trails
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Capt. Bill
2014 Newmar Mountain Aire Diesel 4364
2009 Ram 1500 Crew cab toad
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11-24-2020, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Hoodsport Wa
Posts: 1,270
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Anytime you can find a quality built coach for sale by a private party, that's been well maintained, that is the one your after....
If the service records are current the DS is a no brainier.
Looks like it's been well loved for a long time.
Not to knock the Bounder, but these two are apples to oranges.
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04 Jeep Wrangler TJ
"On the road to find out..."
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