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Gulf Stream RVs For Sale
Gulf Stream RVs for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World and the #1 Gulf Stream RV dealer in the country. MHSRV stocks new Gulf Stream motorhomes and towables with industry-leading discount pricing on every Gulf Stream for sale, well below MSRP, so Gulf Stream buyers save thousands compared to other dealers.
Gulf Stream Coach has been one of the most successful family-owned stories in the RV industry for more than 50 years. Founded in 1971 by Jim Shea Sr. in Nappanee, Indiana, the company started in an abandoned sauerkraut factory producing Fairmont manufactured homes at a rate of 12 units per day. In 1983, the Shea family established Gulf Stream Coach to apply the same craftsmanship to motorhomes, travel trailers, and toy haulers. More than 50 years later, Gulf Stream is the industry's leading family-owned, family-operated RV manufacturer, with 22 brands, more than 140 models, over 1,500 employees, and nearly 300,000 RVs built over its history.
Gulf Stream is still owned and run by the Shea family. Jim Shea Sr. was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame for his contributions to the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries. His three sons, Jim Jr., Brian, and Dan, took over day-to-day operations in the 1990s, with Jim leading housing, Brian leading motorized, and Dan leading towables. The result is a brand built around three core values that the Sheas have carried since founding: quality, value, and innovation. Gulf Stream has won the RVDA DSI Quality Circle Award and the Vincennes Quality Award multiple times.
The Gulf Stream Lineup at MHSRV
Gulf Stream Coach builds across four main product categories: Class C gas motorhomes, laminated travel trailers, conventional travel trailers, and toy haulers. The Class C motorhome lineup is anchored by the Gulf Stream BTouring Cruiser (commonly called the BT Cruiser), a compact 96-inch-wide low-profile Class C built on Ford E-350, Ford E-450, or Chevrolet Express 3500 chassis options. The BT Cruiser is designed for traveling couples, retirees stepping up from a Class B, and families who want a coach that's easy to drive on two-lane roads, city streets, and tight campsites where larger Class C and Class A platforms struggle. Gulf Stream also builds the Conquest Class C, a slightly larger Class C gas motorhome aimed at growing families and traveling couples who need more interior square footage.
On the towable side, Gulf Stream Coach builds three categories of travel trailers. The laminated travel trailer brands (Envision, GEO, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Northern Express, Streamlite, Vintage Cruiser, and Vista Cruiser) use vacuum-bonded fiberglass walls and welded aluminum skeleton frames, pairing strength with lightweight tow capability. The main line travel trailer brands (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, and Trailmaster) use residential-style studs, spun fiberglass insulation, and aluminum siding in lengths from 20 to 41 feet, aimed at dedicated RVers who want time-tested durability at a value price. The lightweight trailer brands (Ameri-Lite, Capri, Conquest Lite, Innsbruck Lite, and Kingsport Lite) pair economical pricing with go-anywhere construction, making them a common choice for first-time RV buyers, value-focused shoppers, and casual campers. Gulf Stream also builds the GSX toy hauler line for owners who want to bring motorcycles, side-by-sides, and other off-road toys along.
Gulf Stream Coach no longer builds Class A motorhomes or fifth wheels. The current lineup focuses on Class C motorhomes, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
A Family Company Building RVs for Families
Gulf Stream Coach's signature differentiator in the RV market is family ownership. While much of the RV industry has consolidated under large publicly traded holding companies, Gulf Stream remains independently owned and operated by the Shea family more than 50 years after Jim Shea Sr. founded the company. The family links run deep through the company, from the skilled craftspeople in Nappanee who build each coach, through the family-based management team, to the family-based RV dealerships across the United States and Canada, and to the families who buy and travel in Gulf Stream products.
That family-first approach shows up in how Gulf Stream designs its product line. The portfolio is built around accessibility, with entry-level lightweight trailers priced for first-time RV buyers, mid-tier laminated trailers and main line trailers for established RVers, and Class C motorhomes for traveling couples and growing families. Gulf Stream has taken inspiration from companies like Toyota and Honda in the way they approach customer satisfaction, focusing on quality build practices, durable construction methods, and product designs that hold up to years of family travel. The Nappanee facility employs Amish and Mennonite craftspeople whose handcrafted woodworking traditions remain part of the build process.
Why Buy a Gulf Stream RV at Motor Home Specialist?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Gulf Stream RV dealer in the country and the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World for 13 years running, with approximately $165MM in new and used RV inventory at a single location. MHSRV offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Gulf Stream for sale, well below MSRP, with in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, nationwide shipping, and a full-service department staffed by factory-trained technicians. Every new Gulf Stream sold at MHSRV includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a complimentary night in the MHSRV delivery park with full hookups after the coach orientation walkthrough.
Gulf Stream RV FAQs
Who makes Gulf Stream RVs?
Gulf Stream Coach is a family-owned RV manufacturer based in Nappanee, Indiana. The company was founded in 1971 by Jim Shea Sr. and is still owned and operated by the Shea family more than 50 years later. Gulf Stream is the industry's leading family-owned, family-operated RV manufacturer, with 22 brands, more than 140 models, more than 1,500 employees, and nearly 300,000 RVs built over its history.
Is Gulf Stream a family-owned company?
Yes. Gulf Stream Coach was founded by Jim Shea Sr. in 1971 and remains independently family-owned and family-operated by the Shea family. Jim Shea Sr. was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame for his career contributions to the industry. His three sons, Jim Jr., Brian, and Dan, took over day-to-day operations in the 1990s and continue to lead the company. Gulf Stream is one of the few large independent family-owned RV manufacturers left in an industry dominated by publicly traded holding companies.
What types of RVs does Gulf Stream build?
Gulf Stream Coach builds Class C gas motorhomes, three categories of travel trailers, and toy haulers. The Class C lineup includes the Gulf Stream BT Cruiser compact Class C and the Conquest Class C. The travel trailer lineup spans laminated trailers (Envision, GEO, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Northern Express, Streamlite, Vintage Cruiser, Vista Cruiser), main line trailers (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, Trailmaster), and lightweight trailers (Ameri-Lite, Capri, Conquest Lite, Innsbruck Lite, Kingsport Lite). Gulf Stream also builds the GSX toy hauler line. Gulf Stream no longer builds Class A motorhomes or fifth wheels.
Is Gulf Stream a good RV brand?
Gulf Stream has been a steady mainstream-tier RV manufacturer for more than 50 years and has won the RVDA DSI Quality Circle Award and the Vincennes Quality Award multiple years. The brand's family-owned, family-operated structure is unusual in the modern RV industry and gives Gulf Stream a different approach to quality control and customer relationships than the large publicly traded competitors. Cross-shop alternatives in the mainstream RV market include Thor, Forest River, Coachmen, and Winnebago at similar price points.
Where are Gulf Stream RVs built?
Gulf Stream Coach builds at its state-of-the-art RV facility campus in Nappanee, Indiana, which has become a large part of the Nappanee community and employs more than 1,500 people. The Nappanee region has deep Amish and Mennonite traditions of handcrafted furnishings and homes, and that craftsmanship heritage carries through into Gulf Stream's woodworking and manufacturing practices.
Does Gulf Stream still make Class A motorhomes?
No, Gulf Stream Coach no longer builds Class A motorhomes. Older models like the Tour Master luxury Class A diesel pusher and the Yellowstone Class A diesel have been discontinued. The current motorized lineup is Class C gas only, with the BT Cruiser compact Class C and the Conquest Class C. Shoppers cross-shopping new Class A motorhomes can browse the broader MHSRV motorhome inventory across other manufacturers MHSRV represents.
Does Gulf Stream make fifth wheels?
No, Gulf Stream Coach does not currently build fifth wheels. The towable lineup is travel trailers and toy haulers only. Shoppers cross-shopping new fifth wheels can browse the broader MHSRV inventory across other manufacturers MHSRV represents.
Which Gulf Stream RV should I buy?
For traveling couples, retirees, and small families who want a motorhome they can drive as easily as a passenger van, the Gulf Stream BT Cruiser compact Class C is the right place to start, with ten floor plans across Ford E-350, Ford E-450, and Chevy Express 3500 chassis options. For first-time buyers, value-focused shoppers, and casual campers who want an affordable entry into RV ownership, Gulf Stream's lightweight trailer brands (Ameri-Lite, Capri, and the Lite variants of Conquest, Innsbruck, and Kingsport) are the right starting point. For established RVers who want a fuller travel trailer build, the main line trailer brands (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, Trailmaster) offer residential-style construction in lengths from 20 to 41 feet. For owners who want to bring motorcycles, side-by-sides, or other off-road toys along, the GSX toy hauler line is the right starting point. Your salesperson at Motor Home Specialist can walk through current in-stock inventory and match the right Gulf Stream to your travel use case.
How much does a Gulf Stream RV cost?
Motor Home Specialist offers industry-leading discount pricing on every new Gulf Stream RV for sale, well below MSRP, so Gulf Stream buyers save thousands compared to other dealers. Pricing varies widely across the Gulf Stream lineup, with the lightweight trailer brands at the most accessible end of the market and the Class C motorhomes and main line trailers at the mainstream-tier price point. Contact MHSRV for current pricing on in-stock units.
Where can I buy a Gulf Stream RV?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling Gulf Stream RV dealer in the country and stocks a wide selection of new and used Gulf Stream products for sale, including the BT Cruiser Class C motorhome. MHSRV offers in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, nationwide shipping, and a full-service department staffed by factory-trained technicians. Every new Gulf Stream sold includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a complimentary night in the delivery park with full hookups after the coach orientation walkthrough.
Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
