2016 Newmar Dutch Star 4381 Specs
Know Before You Drive
Key specs for safe motorhome driving
⚠️ Height Alert: Over 11' tall. Watch for low bridges and overhangs!
Compact
<14k
Mid-Size
14-20k
Large
20-26k
XL
26k+
DRIVING QUICK FACTS
GVWR
44,600 lbs
License
May require CDL
Type
Class A
License Requirement
May require CDL
Standard
Check State
CDL May Apply
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 44600 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 38500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 6100 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 525 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 101.5 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 156 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 84 in | - | - | - |
| Towing Capacity | 15000 / 6804 lbs | - | - | - |
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GVWR
44600 lbs
Dry Weight
38500 lbs
Payload Capacity
6100 lbs
Length
525 in
Width
101.5 in
Exterior Height
156 in
Interior Height
84 in
Towing Capacity
15000 / 6804 lbs
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Power | 30 Amps | - | - | - |
| Battery Type | 12V Lead-Acid | Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 | RV Batteries | Top 5 |
| Solar Pre-Wired | Optional | - | - | - |
| Inverter | Optional | - | - | - |
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Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 105 gal | - | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 65 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 45 gal | - | Back Water Tanks | - |
| Number Of Propane Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Propane Tank Capacity | 93.3 lbs | - | Propane Tank Capacity | - |
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
105 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
1
Propane Tank Capacity
93.3 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Hydraulic Drum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 315 | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Width | 9 in | - | - | - |
| Front Wheel Width | 9 in | - | - | - |
| Wheelbase | 288 / 7315.2 in | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Width | 315 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | Michelin® XZA1 315/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Front Tire | Michelin® XZA1 315/80R 22.5 Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 22.5 | - | - | - |
| Tire Brand | Michelin® | - | - | - |
| Front Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Drum
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Wheel Diameter
22.5
Rear Tire Width
315
Rear Wheel Width
9 in
Front Wheel Width
9 in
Wheelbase
288 / 7315.2 in
Front Tire Width
315
Rear Tire
Michelin® XZA1 315/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire
Michelin® XZA1 315/80R 22.5 Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
22.5
Tire Brand
Michelin®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Heater Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Pump Power Mode | Electrical / Propane | - | - | - |
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
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Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Sofa Material
Leather
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Tile
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of Sofas
2
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Mid-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Front
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Tile
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Tile | - | - | - |
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Bathroom Flooring Type
Tile
Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Leveling Jack Type | Front Power / Rear Power | - | - | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 1 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Number of Awnings
1
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Adjustable Seat | Yes | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overdrive | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| Seat Armrests | Yes | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Turbocharged | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Supercharged | No | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Swivel Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Seats | Yes | - | - | - |
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Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Adjustable Seat
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Seat Armrests
Yes
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Turbocharged
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Supercharged
No
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Wallpaper
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Swivel Seats
Yes
Reclining Seats
Yes
Cabin Specs
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Leather | - | - | - |
| Seat Specifications | Standard | - | - | - |
| Number Of Seats | 2 | - | - | - |
| Seat Type | Bucket | - | - | - |
| Number Of Rows | 1 | - | - | - |
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Seat Material
Leather
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Type
Bucket
Number Of Rows
1
Chasis
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Model | XC-Series | - | - | - |
| Chassis Brand | Freightliner | - | - | - |
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Chassis Model
XC-Series
Chassis Brand
Freightliner
Drivetrain
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Speeds | 6 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | - | - | - |
| Driveline Type | 4X2 | - | - | - |
| Transmission Brand | Allison | - | - | - |
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Number Of Speeds
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Driveline Type
4X2
Transmission Brand
Allison
Engine
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | I6 Diesel Pusher | - | - | - |
| Carburetion Type | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Torque | 1694.7 Nm | - | - | - |
| Torque RPM | 1400 | - | - | - |
| Engine Brand Name | Cummins | - | - | - |
| Horsepower RPM | 2100 | - | - | - |
| Carburetion | Standard | - | - | - |
| Cylinders | 6 | - | - | - |
| Horsepower | 450 bhp | - | - | - |
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Engine Type
I6 Diesel Pusher
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque
1694.7 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Engine Brand Name
Cummins
Horsepower RPM
2100
Carburetion
Standard
Cylinders
6
Horsepower
450 bhp
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Televisions | 2 | Insignia LED HD Alexa TV | Shop RV TV's | - |
| Television Brand Name | Sony | - | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior
Number Of Televisions
2
Television Brand Name
Sony
Number Of Discs
1
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Fuel & MPG
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Treatment | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 / 567.8 gal/l | 5Gal Gas Can | - | - |
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
150 / 567.8 gal/l
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Instrumentation
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| Number Of Radios | 2 | - | - | - |
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Number Of Radios
2
Quick Overview
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Company | Winnebago Industries | - | - | - |
| Year | 2016 | - | - | - |
| Make | Newmar | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Dutch Star 4381 | - | - | - |
| Class | Class A | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 8 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Winnebago Industries
Year
2016
Make
Newmar
Display Name
Dutch Star 4381
Class
Class A
Max Sleeping Count
8
Number of Slideouts
4
Introduction Year
2015
How We Scored This RV
Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this class a.
Drivability & Handling
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.0
Final Drivability & Handling
5.0
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.8
Final Living Space & Layout
6.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+0.5
Final Storage Space
5.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Class A class averages
+1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3
About Our Rating Methodology
MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →
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Frequently Asked Questions
To safely tow the 2016 Newmar Dutch Star 4381, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 44600 lbs. With a dry weight of 38500 lbs and hitch weight of lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Class A has a dry weight of 38500 lbs and a GVWR of 44600 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 6100 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 525 in., width 101 in., and height 156 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Dutch Star 4381 includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Dutch Star 4381 owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.
With a GVWR of 44600 lbs and dry weight of 38500 lbs, the Dutch Star 4381 is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.
This floorplan sleeps up to 8 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Class A.
The Dutch Star 4381 features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 44600 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!
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