Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 vs Winnebago Adventurer 36Z
2026 Class A comparison · side-by-side specs, verdict, and who each is best for.
Quick verdict
Both 2026 gas Class A motorhomes ride the Ford F-53 with the 7.3L V8, but they sit in different size and capability tiers. The Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 measures 32.92 ft with two slides, king bed, full bath, 22,000 lb GVWR, 5,500-watt onboard generator, 30-amp shore service, 75/60/40 gal tanks, 25 gal LP, 320 Ah battery bank, and 1,950 lb cargo capacity. MSRP $251,440.
The Winnebago Adventurer 36Z runs 37.25 ft on a heavier 24,000 lb GVWR Ford F-53 with bath-and-a-half, king bed, 50-amp shore service, 93/83/75 gal tanks (substantially larger), 18 gal LP, residential refrigerator, theater seating, solar prep, generator prep, washer/dryer prep, and sleeps 7. MSRP $252,851 vs $251,440, a $1,411 spread.
Directionally, the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 is the shorter 22,000 lb GVWR coach with generator included and more LP, while the Winnebago Adventurer 36Z is the longer 24,000 lb GVWR flagship with larger tanks, residential fridge, and bath-and-a-half at essentially the same price.
Side-by-side specs
| Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 | Winnebago Adventurer 36Z | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $251,440 | $252,851 |
| Length | 32'11" | 37'3" |
| Dry weight | 20,050 lbs | — |
| GVWR | 22,000 lbs | 24,000 lbs |
| Sleeps | 6 | 7 |
| Slides | 2 | — |
| Fresh tank | 75 gal | 93 gal |
| Grey tank | 60 gal | 83 gal |
| Black tank | 40 gal | 75 gal |
| LP | 25 gal | 18 gal |
| Solar | — | — |
| Inverter | — | — |
| Generator | 5500W | — |
| Bath | full | one_and_half |
| Bed | king | king |
| 4-season | No | No |
| Off-road | No | No |
| Outdoor kitchen | No | No |
| Washer/dryer | none | prep |
| Residential fridge | No | Yes |
Where Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 wins
- 32.92 ft length is 4.3 ft shorter for easier parking and access
- Onboard 5,500-watt generator installed from factory
- 25 gal LP capacity vs 18 gal extends extended-stay use
- 320 Ah battery bank documented vs unlisted on the Adventurer
- $251,440 MSRP undercuts the Adventurer 36Z by $1,411
Where Winnebago Adventurer 36Z wins
- 24,000 lb GVWR vs 22,000 lb adds 2,000 lb of loaded capacity
- Bath-and-a-half plus king bed vs full bath on the Bay Star Sport
- 50-amp shore service vs 30-amp doubles available power
- 93/83/75 gal tanks vs 75/60/40 substantially larger across the board
- Sleeps 7 vs 6 with residential refrigerator standard
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 if…
Pick the Newmar Bay Star Sport 3225 if you want a shorter gas Class A under 33 ft with the included 5,500-watt generator, larger 25 gal LP tank, and 320 Ah battery bank already installed. The 32.92 ft length parks easier in state-park sites with 35-foot limits, and the 101.5 in width gives you 5.5 in more shoulder room than the Adventurer. Trade-off: 30-amp shore service caps you at single-AC operation on shore power, and the 22,000 lb GVWR has less loaded headroom than the 36Z's 24,000 lb.
Pick the Winnebago Adventurer 36Z if…
Pick the Winnebago Adventurer 36Z if you want the bath-and-a-half for couples sharing the coach long-term, 50-amp shore service for dual-AC operation, substantially larger 93/83/75 gal tanks, and the residential refrigerator and theater seating standard. The 24,000 lb GVWR adds 2,000 lb of loaded capacity over the Bay Star Sport 3225, and the sleep-7 layout opens up family camping. Solar and generator prep let you spec the off-grid kit you want, and the 37.25 ft length pays off in the salon and bath.
Frequently asked
Which GVWR is better?
The Adventurer 36Z at 24,000 lb GVWR has 2,000 lb more loaded capacity than the Bay Star Sport's 22,000 lb. For families with heavy cargo loads, the 36Z is the better fit.
Tank size comparison?
The Adventurer 36Z dominates: 93 gal fresh, 83 gal grey, 75 gal black vs 75/60/40 on the Bay Star Sport. The Adventurer offers 24% more fresh, 38% more grey, and 87% more black tank.
How does the length affect campground access?
The Bay Star Sport 3225 at 32.92 ft fits state-park sites with 35-foot limits. The Adventurer 36Z at 37.25 ft is excluded from those sites and needs a 40-foot or larger pad.