Help me rank Newmar models

[vapor3000]

I am considering changing from my gasser to a used Newmar DP. I need to stay at 40' feet max length (which leaves the Essex and tag axles in general out), but I am having trouble understanding which are the high end and which are the low end of the Newmar product line quality and amenity wise.

I most likely will stay in the 2007 or later. The following is a list of the Newmar models as I understand them. Would you Newmar experts help me rank them 1 through 10?

Dutch Star
Mountain Aire
Ventana/Ventana LE
Kountry Star
King Aire
Northern Star
All Star
Dutch Aire
Grand Star
Canyon Star

Thanks for your help and input!!

[Romeo]

vapor
"I most likely will stay in the 2007 or later. The following is a list of the Newmar models as I understand them. Would you Newmar experts help me rank them 1 through 10?"

1. King Aire
2. Mountain Aire
3. Dutch Aire
4. Dutch Star
5. Ventana/Ventana LE
6. Kountry Star

? Canyon Star
? Northern Star
? All Star
? Grand Star

[Sidewinder4]

Luxury Motorhomes & RVs - Class A Motor Coaches - Newmar will address all this.

[JohnT]

I believe that starting in 2012 the Ventana and Dutch Star came with tag axles starting at 40'.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Sidewinder4

Luxury Motorhomes & RVs - Class A Motor Coaches - Newmar will address all this.

Just look at the pics as they appear in order. Just need to insert the Dutch Aire.

["007"]

That line up looks good to me for current coach's.
The Kountry Stars & Aires were before the DSDP's in their time before the Ventana's showed up.
The North Star's were between the DSDP & KS & KSDP in their time.
The Grand Star, Canyon Star, Bay Star's replaced the KS line up.

[GaryKD]

Hi vapor3000,
Coaches with Aire in the name are luxury coaches. Coaches with Star in the name are standard coaches.

Dutch Star High end standard line diesel coach. Current model. Made for many years
Mountain Aire Entry level luxury diesel coach. Current model. Made for many years.
Ventana Between the LE and Dutch Star. Current model. Introduced in 06 to replace the Kountry Star. Entry level diesel coach before the LE was introduced.
Ventana LE LE is the entry level diesel coach. Current model. Introduced in 12.
Kountry Star Entry level diesel. Made for many years. 08 was the last year
King Aire Top of the line luxury diesel. Current model 45' only
Northern Star Between Kountry Star and Dutch Star appointments. Extra interior height. Made in 04/05
All Star - Mid engine diesel Entry level appointments. Unique floor plans
taking advantage of the mid engine location. Made in 07-09
Dutch Aire Entry level luxury line coach. Made in 09/10
Grand Star - front engine diesel. Made in 08/09
Canyon Star - gas only Current model

[DSL417]

You folks left out the new London Aire, between the Mountain Aire and the Essex...new for 2015...nice coach.

[GaryKD]

Hi DSL417,
You are correct that the London Aire is a great coach. The OP needs to stay at 40'. The LADP is available only at 45'.

[RodgerS]

Since we are discussing used coaches, I can't quite understand how this information helps with the decision process. Seems like a useless shortcut.

["007"]

The OP had a list only trying to help him see the sequence of lineup which ever way he goes.

[GaryKD]

Hi RodgerS,
Different folks reach a decision in different ways. The OP asked for information and it has been provided. What is useless to you can be very helpful to others.

[vsheetz]

I found it informative and useful towards our next coach purchase.

[vapor3000]

I found ALL this information helpful and I appreciate your input!! GaryKD's response was especially useful.