Newmar All Star - Mid Engine - Any Thoughts / Recommendations?

[Jerpois1970]

Yes, that’s mine! Forgot we cross listed there too!

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Any chance this is the unit you previously owned?

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2007-Newmar-All+Star+ATME+3950-5021711695

 

[Pearlife]

So we (myself, husband, and five kids ranging in age from 2 to 16) are currently in our much-loved ‘07 3950, enjoying the last bit of beautiful weather before winter sets in. I came across this thread because one thing we’d like is a second half-bath, and I remembered that an alternate floor plan had a bath and a half … anyway, probably not something we’ll do anytime soon but I wanted to see how Newmar did it. I’m just chiming in on this old thread to encourage anyone who’s thinking of an ATME for a family coach, because our family is a little bigger than average and we just love this thing. Happy trails!

 

[marc2912]

So we (myself, husband, and five kids ranging in age from 2 to 16) are currently in our much-loved ‘07 3950, enjoying the last bit of beautiful weather before winter sets in. I came across this thread because one thing we’d like is a second half-bath, and I remembered that an alternate floor plan had a bath and a half … anyway, probably not something we’ll do anytime soon but I wanted to see how Newmar did it. I’m just chiming in on this old thread to encourage anyone who’s thinking of an ATME for a family coach, because our family is a little bigger than average and we just love this thing. Happy trails!

Hi @Pearlife I definitely don't have the family size you do but I was looking at the 3950 for a long time. I didn't want to go 5th wheel and found the class A really lacking in room for kids. In aisle bunks felt just weird and didn't really give the kids their space. We finally found the Dutch Star 4312, made in '15 and '16 and I found one early spring for sale.

RV - 2015 Newmar Dutch Star 4312 if you're interested in seeing it.

How's the sleeping arrangement on the 3950, I figured the bedroom sleeps 2 of the kids, are the others up front?

 

[GreenHornet]

Ha - thanks! We’re going to take it cross-country (Atlanta > Oregon > Atlanta) in July, first.I’ve got it at a shop now getting a once-over on most components to be ultra sure it’s safe and ready. We’ll also get a good feel on what we’d want changed... I’m super executed and super terrified all at the same time.

I'm up the road from you (if you're in ATL). I just bought an 08 3950. Would love to know where you go for engine and chassis service and if you're happy with those places.

 

[Pearlife]

Hi @Pearlife I definitely don't have the family size you do but I was looking at the 3950 for a long time. I didn't want to go 5th wheel and found the class A really lacking in room for kids. In aisle bunks felt just weird and didn't really give the kids their space. We finally found the Dutch Star 4312, made in '15 and '16 and I found one early spring for sale.

RV - 2015 Newmar Dutch Star 4312 if you're interested in seeing it.

How's the sleeping arrangement on the 3950, I figured the bedroom sleeps 2 of the kids, are the others up front?

Sorry, I never saw your reply!
Teen girl and 6- and 8-yo boys sleep in the bunk (the little guy on a large pad between the two beds). Because the 3yo is loud and disruptive, she and I sleep on a pull-out couch (we replaced the factory couch which was a nightmare). Eldest is on the converted dinette and husband is on the queen (sometimes we both are, if the toddler is settled well—meaning we’ve been in the coach for several nights running, and she’s used to it and isn’t constantly waking up). Hope that helps!