The 2016 Newmar Bay Star 3124 is a Class A gas motorhome, part of Newmar's popular Bay Star line, known for its quality construction, comfortable amenities, and residential styling. The "3124" floor plan is specifically designed to maximize space and functionality in a shorter Class A.
Here's a comprehensive overview of its specifications:
Key Features & Layout:
- Floor Plan: Features a front living area with various seating options (often a sofa and dinette), a central kitchen, a mid-coach full bathroom, and a private rear master bedroom with a queen bed slide-out.
- Sleeping Capacity: Typically sleeps 4-6 people (Queen bed, convertible sofa/bed, and dinette/facing dinette converts to a bed, plus optional drop-down overhead bunk).
- Slides: 2 slide-outs (one large slide for the living/kitchen area, and one for the queen bed in the rear bedroom).
- Bathroom: Mid-coach full bath with a spacious shower.
- Bedroom: Private rear bedroom with a walk-around queen bed.
Chassis & Engine:
- Chassis: Ford F-53 Super Duty Chassis (Gasoline).
- Engine: Ford 6.8L Triton V10 Gasoline engine.
- Horsepower: 362 hp.
- Torque: 457 lb-ft.
- Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons.
- Transmission: TorqShift 5-speed Automatic with Overdrive.
- Wheelbase: 190 inches.
- Suspension: Newmar's exclusive STAR Foundation for enhanced strength and stability.
Dimensions & Weights:
- Length (Exterior): 31 ft 10 inches.
- Exterior Width: 8 ft 5 inches (101.5 inches).
- Exterior Height (with AC): 12 ft 6 inches.
- Interior Height: 6 ft 10 inches (82 inches).
- Hitch Weight/Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs (with 7-pin connector).
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 20,500 lbs.
- GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): 26,000 lbs.
- GAWR Front (Gross Axle Weight Rating Front): 7,500 lbs.
- GAWR Rear (Gross Axle Weight Rating Rear): 13,500 lbs.
- Exterior Storage Capacity: 114 cu. ft. (approximate).
Tank Capacities:
- Fresh Water Capacity: 75 gallons.
- Grey Water Capacity: 60 gallons.
- Black Water Capacity: 40 gallons.
- LPG Capacity: 32 gallons (approximately 136 lbs).
- Water Heater Type: 10-gallon Gas/Electric Water Heater with DSI.
Appliances & Utilities:
- Refrigerator: 8 cu ft Norcold 2-door Refrigerator with Icemaker. (Optional: 10 cu ft Norcold 4-door refrigerator or Whirlpool 19.7 cu ft Stainless Steel Residential Refrigerator with 2000-watt inverter).
- Cooktop: 3-burner Recessed Range with Glass Cooktop Cover and Oven.
- Microwave Oven: 30" Convection Microwave with 3-burner Cooktop.
- Furnace BTU: 35,000 BTU Electronic Ignition Furnace.
- AC BTU: Two 13,500 BTU Penguin Heat Pump Air Conditioners (total 27,000 BTU).
- Electrical Service: 50-Amp Service with Energy Management System and Power Cord Reel.
- Generator: Cummins Onan 5.5 kW Marquis Gold Gas Generator with Auto Changeover and dash switch.
- Inverter: 600-watt Inverter for living room and bedroom TVs and outlets (standard). 2000-watt Inverter with Residential Fridge (optional).
- Batteries: Two 12-volt House Batteries. One 12-volt Chassis Battery.
- Awning: Dometic 1 Stage Power Patio Awning with LED Lights and Alumaguard. Power Entrance Door Awning. Slideout Covers.
- Entertainment: LED TV in Living Area (32" or 39"). LED TV in Bedroom (28"). Blu-Ray/DVD Player. Dash Radio with CD Player and MP3 input.
- Leveling Jacks: HWH Hydraulic Leveling Jacks with Automatic Control.
Construction & Exterior:
- Construction: Full Paint Masterpiece Finish with Clearcoat Finish & Diamond Shield Protection on Front Cap. Full-Paint Baggage Doors. Gelcoated Fiberglass Exterior Sidewalls, Front & Rear Caps. Aluminum-Frame Sidewalls & Roof Construction. BriteTEK Roof with Walkable Decking.
- Storage: Large Pass-Through Storage Compartments with Side-Hinged Baggage Doors.
- Windows: Frameless Double-Pane Tinted Safety-Glass Windows.
- Entry: Entrance Door with Automatic Step. Lighted Assist Handle.
- Ladder: Rear Ladder.
- Outside Shower: Yes.
- Mirrors: Convex Exterior Mirrors with Remote Control, Defrost & Side-View Cameras.
Interior Features:
- Decor: Various interior decors and wood finishes (e.g., Sanibel, Sedona, Verona Maple or Glazed Maple Wood Cabinets). Vinyl Tile Flooring in Kitchen, Bathroom & Living Area. Carpeting in Slides & Bedroom.
- Kitchen: Solid Surface Countertops with Undermount Stainless Steel Sink & Sink Covers. Pull-Out Pantry. Soft-Close Cabinet Drawers.
- Living Area: Flexsteel Ultrafabric Sofa (often a Jackknife or Hide-A-Bed). Booth Dinette (converts to bed). MCD Power Shades (day/night) on windshield. Day/Night Pleated Shades throughout. Power Stepwell Cover.
- Bedroom: Queen-Size Bed with Pillowtop Mattress. Full-Height Wardrobe. Dresser with Drawers.
- Bathroom: Solid Surface Countertops with Under-Mount Sink. One-Piece Fiberglass Shower with Glass Door & Skylight. Porcelain Toilet. Fan-Tastic Vent with Rain Sensor.
- Cab Area: Six-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat. Power Front Shades & Privacy Shade. Cruise Control.
- Convenience: Systems Monitor Panel. Water Filter. Washer/Dryer Prep (optional).
Optional Features (Common):
- Residential Refrigerator with 2000W Inverter.
- Central Vacuum.
- Stacked Washer/Dryer.
- Dash Radio with Navigation System.
- Exterior Entertainment Center with 32" LED TV.
- Drop Down Overhead Bunk (54" x 74").
- SiriusXM Radio Capability.
- Heat Pads for Holding Tanks.
- Solar Prep or 2 x 100W Solar Panels.
Important Note: As this is a 2016 model, the specifications should be largely consistent. However, if you are considering purchasing a used unit, it is highly recommended to confirm all features, their condition, and any modifications
