RVBusiness, September/October 2018

GULF STREAM COACH Open House Highlights 8 Gulf Stream Coach Inc reported 2018 has been a winning year and the Nappanee Ind based builder plans to display more than 60 units this year in its Open house display on Executive Parkway Were proud to report that we continue to set sales records in 2018 said Paul Campbell director of marketing for Gulf Stream Coach In fact according to Statistical Surveys Gulf Stream Coach sales have grown almost three times as fast as the overall RV industry Through April while the industry has grown a respectable 68 Gulf Stream has grown 172 Campbell added that the company also continues to add inventory and broaden brand coverage with its existing dealers while adding new dealers across the U S and Canada Last year at Open House we enjoyed traffic throughout the show said Campbell We expect this years to be even more important without the Louisville Show in the schedule A variety of new 2019 Gulf Stream products and floorplans will make it to this years program The new BT Cruiser 5255 is an addition to Gulf Streams Class C line that the company calls the Sports Car of Motor Homes The new 28 foot 7 inch BT Cruiser 5255 has an MSRP of 82775 We are responding to many retail requests with the new 5255 said Campbell The floorplan has two twin beds instead of a more traditional double or queen bed Many people prefer the idea of getting in and out of bed without disturbing their partner The BT Cruiser approach includes plenty of storage by both beds and a full width rear bath to create a master suite for owners The unit also features either a U shaped dinette or optional theater style seating in the forward streetside slideout Gulf Stream Coach also added to its lightweight entrylevel travel trailer brand with the new Ameri Lite 281BH Campbell shared that this is the largest Ameri Lite trailer to date yet the 29118 MSRP 33 footer weighs in at just 6230 pounds Its for growing families looking for more living space at an the incredible value Its perfect for families ready to take a big step toward more comfort at a family friendly price The company also reported that a new Vintage Cruiser 17SCD has been added to the compact travel trailer lineup The 17 foot 20 with A frame single axle addition to the line weighs in at less than 3000 pounds yet has a large dry bath galley kitchen his hers dinette and a fullsized bed Storage includes a large linen closet in the bath a floor to ceiling pantry overhead cabinets and underbed storage All in it comes with all the favorite Vintage Cruiser colors and interior decors with an MSRP of 20118 said Campbell Dealers will also see a new Conquest Class C floorplan 6220 that while less than 25 feet long provides a spacious suite style master bedroom and bath incorporating a single slideout The youngsters get an oversized sleeping space too with the Conquest 6220 s huge cab over bunk said Campbell The efficient use of space in the 6220 means families can enjoy RV travel in a reasonably sized economical Gulf Stream quality motorhome The 2019 Conquest 6220 has an MSRP of 70699 The 28 foot 7 inch BT Cruiser 5255 features two twin beds instead of the more traditional queen and a full width rear bath the twin beds also provide for increased storage capability Gulf Stream Adds Models to BT Cruiser Conquest Coaches and Ameri Lite Vintage Cruiser Towables 150 RVBusiness S E P T E M B E R O C T O B E R 2 0 1 8 Open House Display Location Gulf Stream Coach Executive Parkway Hours Mon Thurs 9am 9pm Information 800 289 8787 The same custom look that many motorhome owners like on their Class A coaches is now available on the BT Cruiser with full paint options The Conquest 6220 features a single streetside slideout in the rear home to the queen sized bed and a large cab over bunk