2023 Newmar Dutch Star RV Tour with Angie Morell

The Dutch Star, a popular diesel motor coach, is all new for 2023.  It features redesigned front and rear caps, a dash with a completely new look.  As in all cases that Newmar life cycles its products, there are a host of new and exciting changes, including new standard features and options, as well as many new interior design elements summarized under “interior features”. 

2023 Newmar Dutch Star RV Floor Plans

The Dutch Star 3709, 3717, 3736, 4081, 4310, 4311, 4326, 4328, and 4369 floor plans have been retained for the 2023 model year as these are all very popular selling models.  The 4020 and 4363 floor plans are no longer available for 2023, as these patio side dinette offerings have been replaced with new models offering the same feature.

For the 4311 wheel chair accessible floor plan, the king bed with 48” X 36” shower is still the standard layout. There is, however, a change to the option for a queen bed which will offer a larger 57” shower for the 2023 model year.

The rear master bathroom on the DutchStar 4369 is modified in that it has been reversed side to side, so as to create more space around the foot of the bed when transitioning from the bedroom into the rear bath.

In addition, the half bath layout of the 4369 and 4363 have been modified.

There are 3 new floor plans offered for the 2023 model year:

Newmar Dutch Star 4071

• The Dutch Star 4071 is a full wall slide bath and a half model with opposing sofas and a dinette that faces out at the patio.  It replaces the 4020 floor plan offered in 2022.
• The standard euro-booth dinette is the only dining furniture available on this new floor plan.  This, along with the HWH slide, allows Newmar to offer full height baggage doors underneath the patio awning and allow for an optional exterior entertainment center to be located in the side wall of the slide room.
• The front living area features an 87” side folding hide-a-bed sofa on the off-door side across from a 68” jackknife sofa on the door side.
• Further back, a large and functional kitchen is located on the off-door side across from the standard euro-booth dinette.
• The half bath is located mid-ship.
• The bedroom provides a king bed, two shirt wardrobes and dresser with drawers, and TV across from the foot of the bed.
• The rear master bathroom features a large vanity with plenty of counter space, cabinet that can house the optional washer and dryer, large wardrobe and a 40” X 30” glass enclosed shower.

Newmar Dutch Star 4325

• The Dutch Star 4325 is a new full wall slide bath and a half model with a couple of unique features in the kitchen area.
• The front living area features an 87” side folding hide-a-bed sofa on the off-door side across from a 68” jackknife sofa on the door side.
• Rear of the off-door side sofa is the hide-a-leaf dinette, and a refrigerator with a large pantry on each side.  These two pantries have decorative “feet” that gives the appearance of a piece of furniture.
• Across from the refrigerator sits the large and functional galley with a pull out cabinet for even more counter space.
• Rear of the kitchen, is a stationary cabinet that extends the counter space even further and provides more storage below the counter and in the overhead cabinet above the counter.  This cabinet can accommodate an optional wine cooler and stemware cabinet overhead.
• The bedroom provides a king bed, two shirt wardrobes and dresser with drawers, and TV across from the foot of the bed.

Newmar Dutch Star 4370

• The Dutch Star 4370 is a full wall slide bath and a half model with opposing sofas and a dinette that faces out at the patio.  It replaces the 4363 floor plan offered in 2022
• The standard euro-booth dinette is the only dining furniture available on this new floor plan.  This, along with the HWH slide, allows Newmar to offer full height baggage doors underneath the patio awning and allow for an optional exterior entertainment center to be located in the side wall of the slide room.
• The front living area features an 87” side folding hide-a-bed sofa on the off-door side across from a 74” jackknife sofa on the door side.
• Further back, a large and functional kitchen is located on the off-door side across from the standard euro-booth dinette.
• The half bath is located mid-ship.
• The bedroom provides a king bed, two shirt wardrobes and dresser with drawers, and TV across from the foot of the bed.
• The rear master bathroom features a vanity with two sinks, cabinet that can house the optional washer and dryer, large wardrobe that spans the entire rear wall and a 50” X 34” glass enclosed shower.

Newmar Dutch Star 3736

Appliances And Accessories

• Apple Car Play is a new feature on the standard dash radio.
• For 2023, a change has been made to the standard HD back up camera on Dutch Star, which will feature static grid lines (like other Newmar diesel brands higher up the product line-up).
• The 2023 Dutch Star features larger 9” dash radio and monitor.

Cabinets And Furniture

• With the life cycle change of the Dutch Star for the 2023 model year, new cabinet and furniture designs include:
  • New furniture styling, including the front driver and passenger seats.
  • New slide out fascia designs.
  • A new feature ceiling.
  • New door and drawer hardware.
  • New headboard style.
  • New style of dinette chairs.
  • New styling of the pocket doors.
  • Decorative “feet” have been added to the night stands.
• The driver seat will have vibration for the standard Mobile Eye lane tracking and departure warning system.
• The rear bath cabinet layout has been changed on the Dutch Star 4071 and 4081 floor plans.
• The appliance garage in the kitchen has been eliminated.
• The medicine cabinets in the rear bathroom have been redesigned on the 4369 model.
• The euro-booth dinette is standard on the 4071 and 4370 floor plans, and will be the only dining configuration available.  This change, in conjunction with the HWH slides used on Dutch Star, allowed Newmar to provide full height baggage doors on the door side, even with the dinette facing out under the patio.  This is the first time that Newmar has provided this feature combination.
• The new Dutch Star 4325 model will feature “feet” on the pantry cabinets forward of and rearward of the refrigerator.

Chassis Features

• The standard Freightliner and optional Spartan chassis will offer the Mobile Eye lane tracking and departure warning system as a standard feature.
• The Comfort Drive comfort control has moved to the “favorites” button on the steering wheel on the Freightliner chassis.  Pressing the “favorites” button will bring up the Comfort Drive menu which can then be manipulated with the “up” and “down” arrows.
• The Comfort Drive comfort control can now be adjusted by a toggle switch located behind the right side switch pod of the steering wheel on the Spartan chassis.  This allows the operator to control the efforts adjustment directly without searching through the menu on the glass dash.
• The optional Spartan chassis features a new Valid digital dash.
• A new nine function center switch pod has been added to the steering wheel on the Spartan chassis.
• The front axle rating on the 43’ Spartan chassis has been changed from a Reyco brand to Meritor.  This new axle does save some weight, and has a shorter wheel cut.
• The Optiview dash display programming is new and features new graphics on the FCCC chassis.
• A new Auto on / off and “Intelligent” high / low beam system is standard on the FCCC and Spartan chassis for 2023.  On the FCCC chassis, this feature can only be disabled through the menu on the glass dash.

Electrical Features

• The 2023 Dutch Star features a new app that connects to Bluetooth to allow the remote control of numerous features from a personal device.  The systems controlled include the following features:  Interior lights, HVAC, water pump and tank monitoring.
• A new 10.1” central monitor panel will control the interior lighting and HVAC controls.  This new panel will be located in an exposed location near the middle of each floor plan.  The exact location will vary by floor plan.  This monitor will no longer be in an overhead cabinet.
• The dash radio, cameras and monitors will power up from both the house and ignition systems.
• New styles of wall sconces and vanity lights are featured in Dutch Star for 2023.

Exterior Features

• For 2023, Newmar’s Dutch Star features a new front and rear cap, new exterior graphics and colors (4 to choose from).
• In response to customer requests for brighter headlights, new Silverstar ultra headlight bulbs are featured for high and low beam lighting.

Interior Features

With the life cycle change of Essex for the 2023 model year, new interior designs include:

• With the life cycle change of the Dutch Star for the 2023 model year, new interior designs include:
  • New flooring.
  • New backsplashes in the kitchen and bath areas.
  • New bedding style.
  • New countertop edging design.
  • Four new decors called “Alora”, “Bayshore”, “Camelot”, and “Dali” are available on the new 2023 Dutch Star.
• Continuing with new interior designs on the 2023 Dutch Star:
  • New window treatments.
  • New shower inserts.
  • New art work.
  • New dash panel and skirt colors (see interior design specifications).
  • The interior door handles will have a brushed nickel finish instead of the chrome used previously.

Plumbing and Bath Features

• New sinks styles are featured in the kitchen and half bath.
• New plumbing fixtures and bath hardware.
• New shower diverter finish – gun metal.
• Shower doors will also have a brushed nickel finish in place of the chrome used last year.

Construction Features

• New styling of the dash and trim in the driver and passenger areas.
• New driver and passenger wall consoles.
• New basement storage door seals replace the old seals, making it much easier to close exterior compartment doors.  NO MORE SLAMMING!!
• New dash grab handle design near the entry step well.

Windows, Awnings, Vents and Doors

• The power driver window has been upgraded to a bonded design similar to those used in Newmar’s luxury brands.
• An egress window has been added to the off door side of the 4369 floor plan due to the secondary egress door in the rear bathroom switching sides.

Option Changes

• A new option for all electric with a Lithium Ion Battery System is available on Dutch Star for 2023.  This option includes two (2) Lithionics brand 320 amp hour battery packs and surge guard transfer switch.  Installation requires an enclosed battery compartment and will have sufficient room and provision for the dealer to add and plug in a 3^rd battery pack of the same model for 50% more power if desired.
• Because of the change made to the 4071 and 4370 models to include a standard euro-booth dinette, these models will have an exterior entertainment option installed up in the sidewall (instead of down low in an exterior compartment).
• A new convertible dinette with chairs that face the window or convert to fore and aft seating (traditional) is now an available option.  This new optional dinette includes two fixed and two folding dinette chairs.
• A new Wi-Fi Ranger “Everest” system (option J347) with “Aspen” Wi-Fi router is the option for internet access for 2023.  This replaces the “Teton” system offered in 2022.
• The option for 360 degree camera will allow for selectable views and available to view when in reverse.
• There is a new option for a beverage center with wine cooler and stemware rack on the new 4325 model.
• On the 4311 floor plan, the queen bed option will include a smaller (new size) 57’ roll in shower and provide more room at the forward side of the bed between the shower and the bed.
• The option for a solid surface kitchen sink has been discontinued.
• The Sable wood option has been replaces with a new gray tone wood option named “Driftwood”.
• The option for queen bed (K030) has been discontinued for 2023.  This feature, however, can be ordered as a special request.
• The option for 2^nd Girard G2000 side awning has been discontinued due to low usage.  In order to get 2 side awnings, the option for 2 “Nova” awnings must be selected.