Rigs + Gear: Bay Star-Gazing
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They say true beauty comes from within. And although that is true, in the case of Newmar’s 2023 Bay Star Class A motorhomes, beauty can also be observed on the outside. That’s because all Bay Stars feature an industry-exclusive Masterpiece Finish, available in three different color schemes. Also eye-catching on the exterior are the redesigned front and rear caps, the former featuring Diamond Shield protection; a one-piece molded fiberglass roof; and the available exterior entertainment system, should buyers decide to mark that option.
Inside, the ceiling height has been raised to a full 7 feet, and all-new interior design elements include Williamsburg furniture, slide-out fascia, window treatments, kitchen backsplash, and countertop edges. In the cockpit, a newly designed dash features a new Axxera radio with a 10-inch touchscreen monitor and includes capabilities to display navigation from a smart device.
Built on the Ford F-53 chassis and powered by a 7.3-liter V-8 engine, the Bay Star is available in 11 distinct floorplans, including those with full-wall slides, a bunkhouse, a rear bath, and even a wheelchair-accessible footprint with an electric lift on the oversized door. With such a variety of luxurious appointments and attention to detail, it’s easy to see the beauty inside and out of the new Bay Star.
It’s Electric
Standards include two 12-volt house batteries, a 10-watt solar panel to charge the chassis battery, and a 5.5-kW AC generator; battery and inverter upgrades are available.
Due Process
Like every Newmar motorhome, the Bay Star is built one model at a time—by hand, on the same production line—to ensure superior quality and workmanship.
Photo Credit: Newmar
2023 Newmar Bay Star
Base MSRP: $229,810
Dimensions:
Exterior Lengths: 30’ 11” – 38’ 11”
Exterior Width: 8’ 5.5”
Exterior Height: 12’ 10”
Capacities:
Freshwater: 75 gal
Black-water: 40 gal – 92 gal
Gray-water: 60 gal
Propane: 25 gal
Weights:
GCWR: 30,000 lbs
GVWR: 24,000 lbs – 26,000 lbs
GAWR, F/R: 9,000 lbs /15,500 lbs – 17,500 lbs
Kristopher Bunker
Kristopher Bunker is the Managing Editor of RV Magazine and an avid RVer. He's one of the most knowledgeable journalists in the industry.
