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galeanna


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We have changed midstream and are looking at used coaches. We found this one and wonder if anyone can give us an idea of what tire size may be and if they have one and pros and cons for it. Thanks for any info.

It is a 2004 Newmar Kountry Star, 37', Diesel Pusher, 17k miles, White & Gold,
AIR CONDITIONER, STEREO, SIDE AWNING, GENERATOR, HYDRAULIC LEVELING JACKS, REAR VIEW MONITOR SYSTEM, CONVECTION/MICROWAVE, 2 COLOR TVS, TOW HITCH AND LADDER ARE INCLUDED IN PRICE. (*)PRICE INCLUDES SLIDE-OUT ROOM(S) AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT. -- APPLY NOTE WITH * ONLY WHEN THERE IS AN ASTERISK(S) FOLLOWING THE MODEL NAME.
IN ADDITION TO WHAT IS STD AND OTHERWISE NOTED,2004 PRICES INCLUDE FLUORESCENT LIGHTING, 2ND A/C, ICE MAKER, POWER LEATHER SEATS, INVERTER, FANTASTIC VENT, DUAL PANE WINDOWS.
CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE.
2 AIR CONDS: 13,500 BTU Central/Ducted
Microwave/Convection Combo
DVD Player, Satellite System W/Auto Seek , 6 Way Power Seat (Each), Auxiliary Battery (Each) , Electric Step,
LPG Gas/Smoke Detector , Mirrors (Power W/Defrost), Outside Shower, Fiberglass Exterior 31' and Over, Trailer Hitch, Tilt Wheel, Rear Vision Camera/Monitor, Power Slide-Out Room (Bedroom) (Each), Power Roof Vent W/Rain Sensor, 6 - 8 KW Diesel Generator, T.V. 27" Color , T.V. 19" Color,
Water Heater 10 Gallon Gas/Elec. w/DS, Refrig. 4dr w/Ice Maker (Luxury only).


Gale & Anna

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bjoyce


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We think Newmar makes an excellent product and 2004 is a good year since that is what we have.  I suspect the tire size is 275/70R22.5 LRJ.

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I don't have any personal experience with Newmar, but I know a few people who have them, and they really like them. I have not heard of any problems with them.

Jim

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We also have a 2004 Newmar (Dutch Star) DP.  We have been fulltiming in it since we bought it new in summer of '03 and have had no major problems other than the cooling unit on the fridge. (That was a Dometic problem).  We purposely got a 2-slide unit so that we would have easy access to street side basement bins.  We bought the DS/Newmar because of quality and good carrying capacity.  We keep looking at newer coaches but have yet to find something worth trading for.

Mary

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ahoweth


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I don't know where you are in Michigan but it would be a good idea to travel to Nappanee Indiana and tour the factory where the coach you are looking at was manufactured. It would make a nice trip and there is no substitute for seeing how it is made first hand.

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Call the chassis manufacturer for the final word on the correct tire size.

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Good call RVDude. The Newmar coaches are made on Spartan Chassis. Spartan is located in Charlotte, MI also a great tour if you have time. Charlotte is right on I-69 just a bit south of Lansing.

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galeanna


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Thanks for all the info...we are going to go and take a look at it soon  Gale & Anna

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