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Newmar Bay Star 3226

Class Abuilt 2019–22Better build tierPatient search on the used market
WHAT ONE COSTS
$121,700est. used (2022, 4 yr old)

Sticker was $174,384 in 2022 — out of production since 2022, so the used market is the only way to buy one. Estimate assumes a 2022 unit.

THE SPECS
Length32.9 ft
Height (incl. A/C)12.7 ft
Width8.5 ft
Interior height6.7 ft
GVWR22,000 lb
Dry weight19,500 lb
Cargo capacity2,500 lb
Sleeps5
Fresh water75 gal
Grey water60 gal
Black water40 gal
Air conditioning13,500 BTU
Fuel80 gal
Engine / chassisFord 7.3L V8 350 hp on F-53
GeneratorCummins Onan 5.5 kW gas

A missing row means the maker never published that figure — unknown, not zero.

WHERE PEOPLE SLEEP
  • 1× Rear king behind a full sliding door(Permanent)72×80
  • 1× Convertible sofa bed(Convertible)—
HOW IT'S BUILT — 4/5
WallsLaminated fiberglass
FrameSteel
RoofWalk-on
UnderbellyEnclosed

Newmar (Better tier): Newmar's gas Class A is framed 16 in on center under a walkable BriteTEK roof, gets full-body paint standard, and carries a 12-year roof / 5-year structural warranty - build and service support run well above the volume gas brands.

YEAR BY YEAR — WHAT CHANGED
YEARSGVWRDRYMSRP
2019–2122,000 lb19,030 lb$174,384
202222,000 lb19,500 lb$174,384
  • 2019Introduced
  • 2020Sleeps rating drops from 7 to 5
  • 2021Ford 7.3L V8 350 hp replaces 6.8L V10
  • 2021Ford 7.3L V8 350 hp replaces the 6.8L V10 320 hp
  • 2022Final model year
  • 2022Final model year - absent from the 2023 lineup
FINDING ONE

Patient search — weeks of watching, and probably some travel. Estimated from build volume and production span — not a count of live listings.

THE READ

Short gas Newmar with a real king - the couples sweet spot.

OTHER BAY STAR FLOORPLANS
3005 · 22,000 lb · sleeps 63014 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 73016 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63020 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63114 · 26,000 lb · sleeps 53116 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63124 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63225 · 26,000 lb · sleeps 63312 · 22,000 lb · sleeps 63401 · 26,000 lb · sleeps 63408 · 26,000 lb · sleeps 83414 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63416 · 24,000 lb · sleeps 63423 · 26,000 lb · sleeps 6the whole line →
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Data compiled from manufacturer spec sheets, retrieved 2026-07.