Considering a Newmar All Star 3950
I used to be very active on this forum but haven't been around much the last few years. I still have the truck and trailer in my signature but am finally looking to upgrade to a diesel motorhome. ...
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dgreen1069 wrote:
The one I was looking to buy didn't work out so I ended up going another direction. We bought a 2009 Discovery 40X which isn't a bunkhouse at all. It has two couches that are hide-a-beds and a large U-shaped dinette that converts to a bed. The larger beds work well for my kids since they are older, and we are hoping the extra living space will serve us well as we become empty nesters in the next few years.
Congratulations to you on your new rig!!! :)
I think you made a wise decision. I've never been a fan of the majority of "bunk model" class A's (bunks are too close to the adult living space in most of them, and the bunks would use up what is invaluable closet & drawer space on our rig). The over/under idea on the Newmar, while novel, really seemed to serve a limited market segment. I found it "cramped" when I walked through a new one at a dealer and wifey didn't like the idea or going up there multiple times prepping for a trip to pack their clothes, etc.
Our dual sofa gas A rig has served us well through the years and we began when our youngest was 1. Now he's 15 and it STILL works well. When (if?) the kids ever move out and stop travelling with us, we still have a great floorplan for just the two us. We have seen MANY floorplans over the years, and our dual sofa layout with dinette is still the best one out there for our family.
I think if you're purchasing a rig with the expectations of owning it a long time (we were, and are!) then you can't go wrong with a standard layout such as yours.
Good Luck & safe travels to all,
~Rick
