OUR RV
In the Fall of 2020, after surviving the year of COVID-19, we made the decision that it was time to start the process of looking for our next Class A motor coach. The high-rise apartment we were renting in Uptown Dallas was coming up for renewal. We had to make a decision on whether to sign another 12-month lease and continue to kick the preverbial "Can Down The Road" or pull the trigger & purchase a Class A motor coach & transition to living full-time in an RV. We had talked about going full-time for several years, but never pulled the trigger. We knew we wanted another Class A & was leaning heavily toward purchasing another Newmar. We had previously owned a 2015 Newmar Dutchstar (4369) & loved the quality of Newmar's workmanship. We knew this time around we were going to upgrade & get a larger / more luxurious coach like either a Newmar Essex or King Are.
While surfing on the internet one night in late 2020, I found a used 2016 Newell Coach that was priced really low. The following weekend, we packed up the car & drove to Miami, Ok from Dallas, TX to look at the coach. Long story short, the coach was a disaster. The floor plan was designed for tailgating & was poorly layout for full-time living. It only had one toilet off the master bedroom & no place to fit a clothes washer / dryer. This coach had more built -in wine cabinets than Hugh Hefner's wine cellar. Not to mention the decor looked like a brothel. The finishes were really bad. The coach would have been a full "gut & replace" to make it work for us.
On our way home from Miami, we decided that we would plan a trip to the 2021 Tampa Super Show, which is where we ended up putting a deposit down to purchase "Big Bleu", our new 2022 Foretravel Realm Presidential. We took delivery of our new Foretravel in August 2021 & have been living full-time since. The step in our journey is to officially retire & hit the road to "Chase-The-Dream".
BIG BLEU (2022 FORETRAVEL REALM PRESIDENTIAL)

Big Bleu - 2022 Foretravel Realm Presidential

2015 Newmar Dutchstar (4369) - Our First Class A
SPECIFICATIONS



CHASSIS FEATURES
- 45' Approximate Overall Length
- K4 Spartan Chassis
- Cummins X15 605 HP Engine
- Peak HP 605 @ 1,800 RPM
- Allison 6 Speed Transmission MH 4000
- Peak Torque 1,950 ft/lbs. @1,200 RPM
- Cummins Connected Diagnostics
- Valid Air Suspension w/ VDC Control
- HWH Four Point Hydraulic Leveling Jack System
- Spartan Safe Haul
- Three Stage Engine Brake with On/ Off Switch with Control Lever
- ABS Anti-Lock Braking System with Automatic Slack Adjusters
- Electronic Suspension Control System w/ Self Leveling Feature
- Air Disc Brakes on all Wheels
- Air Hose for Tire Service
- Air line with Quick Connect
- Alcoa Aluminum Wheels with Dura-Bright Protection on All Aluminum Wheels
- Alternator - 270-amp: Leece-Neville
- Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
- Auxiliary 12V Air Compressor
- Fuel Filter / Water Separator
- Front Axle - IFS (Independent Front Suspension)
- Rear Axle Ratio: 4.30:1
- New Passive Steer Tag Axle with 17 Degree Turning Radius
- 20,000-lb. Towing Capacity/ 2,000-lb. Hitch Tongue with 7/4-Pin Plug
- Michelin Tires: Front 365/ 70R 22.5” Rear 315/ 80R 22.5”
- 3 Year Spartan Scheduled Maintenance Included
- No Deductible 24/7 Roadside Assistance First 3 Years
- SAFETY
- All Coaches Built to RVIA Specifications
- Rear Escape Door with Integrated Ladder
- Spartan Advanced Protection System:
- Collision Mitigation with Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Braking
- Electronic Stability Control Automatically Brakes Individual Coach Wheels to Help Drivers Maintain Control During Extreme Steering Maneuvers.
- Automatic Traction Control (ATC)
- Spartan Safe Haul™ The Industry’s Only Chassis Integrated Air Braking System for Tow Vehicles to Supply Optimal Braking Performance.
- Auto Headlights
- Illuminated Entry-Door Assist Handle
- Daytime Running Lights
- Tyron® Bead‐Lock Tire Blowout Protection (Front Tires)
- Valor TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Display Integrated on Digital Dash
- Fire and Carbon Monoxide:
- Fog-Maker Engine Fire Suppression System
- Rear Exit Door
- Fire Extinguishers
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Smoke Detector
- Cameras (7 Total):
- Bird’s Eye View 360 Camera System
- Total Vision Back-Up Camera
- Integrated on Side Mirrors
- Mobile Eye Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure Technology with Intelligent High Beam Control
- *Vorad Blind Spotter (4 Total)
- Cameras Displayed on Passenger Monitor
- Haptic Warning System on Driver Chair
- Three GFI Protected Circuits
- Electronic Safe
- Security System with Keyless Entry
- Electric Storage Door Locks
- Back-up Alarm 107 decibels
- CSA Approved / Transport Canada Approved
- CAPACITIES AND MEASUREMENTS
- Fresh Water 127 Gallons
- Gray Tank 115 Gallons
- Black Tank 56 Gallons
- Fuel Tank 200 Gallons
- DEF Tank 15 Gallons
- Interior Height 84” / 87” in
- Exterior Height 13’2”
- Wheelbase 316”
- CHASSIS RATINGS
- GVWR: 54,000 lb.
- Front GAWR: 20,000 lb.
- Rear GAWR: 20,000 lb.
- Tag GAWR: 14,000 lb.
- GCWR: 74,000 lb.
- WARRANTY
- Coach: 2 Yr/24K Miles
- Chassis: 5 Yr/75K Miles
- Engine: 5 Yr/100k Miles
- Transmission: 5 Yr/200k Miles
- Chassis Frame: 20 Yr