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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. We stock new Gulf Stream motorhomes and towables priced well below MSRP with industry-leading discounts. That saves you thousands compared to other dealers.
Gulf Stream Coach is one of the most successful family-owned stories in the RV industry, going strong for more than 50 years. Jim Shea Sr. founded the company in 1971 in Nappanee, Indiana. It started in an abandoned sauerkraut factory, building Fairmont manufactured homes at 12 units per day. In 1983, the Shea family launched Gulf Stream Coach to bring that same craftsmanship to motorhomes, travel trailers, and toy haulers. Today Gulf Stream is the industry's leading family-owned, family-operated RV manufacturer. The numbers: 22 brands, more than 140 models, over 1,500 employees, and nearly 300,000 RVs built.
The Shea family still owns and runs Gulf Stream. Jim Shea Sr. was inducted into the RV/MH Hall of Fame for his contributions to the RV and manufactured housing industries. His three sons took over day-to-day operations in the 1990s: Jim Jr. leads housing, Brian leads motorized, and Dan leads towables. The brand is built on three values 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 in four main categories: Class C gas motorhomes, laminated travel trailers, conventional travel trailers, and toy haulers. The Class C lineup is anchored by the Gulf Stream BTouring Cruiser, commonly called the BT Cruiser. It's a compact 96-inch-wide low-profile Class C on Ford E-350, Ford E-450, or Chevrolet Express 3500 chassis options. The BT Cruiser fits traveling couples, retirees stepping up from a Class B, and families who want an easy-driving coach. It handles two-lane roads, city streets, and tight campsites where larger Class C and Class A coaches struggle. Gulf Stream also builds the Conquest Class C, a slightly larger gas coach for growing families and couples who need more interior room.
On the towable side, Gulf Stream builds three categories of travel trailers. The laminated 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. That pairs strength with lighter towing weight. The main line trailer brands (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, and Trailmaster) use residential-style studs, spun fiberglass insulation, and aluminum siding, in lengths from 20 to 41 feet. They're aimed at dedicated RVers who want time-tested durability at a value price. The lightweight brands (Ameri-Lite, Capri, Conquest Lite, Innsbruck Lite, and Kingsport Lite) pair budget-friendly pricing with go-anywhere construction. They're a common pick for first-time buyers and casual campers. Gulf Stream also builds the GSX toy hauler line for owners hauling motorcycles, side-by-sides, and other off-road toys.
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's signature difference in the RV market is family ownership. Much of the industry has consolidated under large publicly traded holding companies. Gulf Stream hasn't. The Shea family still owns and operates the company more than 50 years after Jim Shea Sr. founded it. The family thread runs through everything: the skilled craftspeople in Nappanee who build each coach, the family-based management team, the family-run dealerships across the U.S. and Canada, and the families who buy and travel in Gulf Stream products.
That family-first approach shows in the product line. Entry-level lightweight trailers are priced for first-time buyers. Mid-tier laminated and main line trailers serve established RVers. Class C motorhomes cover traveling couples and growing families. Gulf Stream has taken cues from companies like Toyota and Honda on customer satisfaction: quality build practices, durable construction, and 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. We've also been the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World for 13 years running, with about $165MM in new and used RV inventory at a single location. Every new Gulf Stream is priced well below MSRP. You also get in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, and a full-service department with factory-trained technicians. Every new Gulf Stream includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, and fuel discounts. After your coach orientation, you'll enjoy a free night in the MHSRV delivery park with full hookups.
Gulf Stream RV FAQs
Who makes Gulf Stream RVs?
Gulf Stream Coach is a family-owned RV manufacturer based in Nappanee, Indiana. Jim Shea Sr. founded the company in 1971, and the Shea family still owns and operates it 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.
Is Gulf Stream a family-owned company?
Yes. Jim Shea Sr. founded Gulf Stream Coach in 1971, and the Shea family still owns and runs it. 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 makers left in an industry dominated by publicly traded holding companies.
What types of RVs does Gulf Stream build?
Gulf Stream 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. Travel trailers span laminated brands (Envision, GEO, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Northern Express, Streamlite, Vintage Cruiser, Vista Cruiser), main line brands (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, Trailmaster), and lightweight brands (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 RV manufacturer for more than 50 years. It has won the RVDA DSI Quality Circle Award and the Vincennes Quality Award multiple years. The family-owned, family-operated structure is rare in today's RV industry. It gives Gulf Stream a different approach to quality control and customer relationships than the large publicly traded competitors. Shoppers often compare Gulf Stream with Thor, Forest River, Coachmen, and Winnebago at similar price points.
Where are Gulf Stream RVs built?
Gulf Stream builds at its modern RV facility campus in Nappanee, Indiana. The campus is a big part of the Nappanee community and employs more than 1,500 people. The region has deep Amish and Mennonite traditions of handcrafted furnishings and homes. That craftsmanship heritage carries through into Gulf Stream's woodworking and manufacturing practices.
Does Gulf Stream still make Class A motorhomes?
No. Gulf Stream 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: the BT Cruiser compact Class C and the Conquest Class C. Shopping for a new Class A? Browse the broader MHSRV motorhome inventory across the other manufacturers we represent.
Does Gulf Stream make fifth wheels?
No. Gulf Stream doesn't currently build fifth wheels. The towable lineup is travel trailers and toy haulers only. Shopping for a new fifth wheel? Browse the broader MHSRV inventory across the other manufacturers we represent.
Which Gulf Stream RV should I buy?
Want a motorhome that drives as easily as a passenger van? Start with the Gulf Stream BT Cruiser compact Class C. It fits traveling couples, retirees, and small families, with ten floor plans across Ford E-350, Ford E-450, and Chevy Express 3500 chassis options. First-time buyer or casual camper looking for a budget-friendly entry into RV ownership? The lightweight trailer brands (Ameri-Lite, Capri, and the Lite variants of Conquest, Innsbruck, and Kingsport) are the right starting point. An established RVer who wants a fuller travel trailer build? The main line brands (Conquest, Innsbruck, Kingsport, Trailmaster) offer residential-style construction from 20 to 41 feet. Bringing motorcycles, side-by-sides, or other toys along? The GSX toy hauler line is your pick. Your salesperson at Motor Home Specialist can walk through current in-stock inventory and match the right Gulf Stream to how you travel.
How much does a Gulf Stream RV cost?
Motor Home Specialist prices every new Gulf Stream well below MSRP with industry-leading discounts. That saves you thousands compared to other dealers. Pricing varies widely across the lineup. The lightweight trailer brands sit at the most accessible end of the market. The Class C motorhomes and main line trailers sit at the mainstream 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. We stock a wide selection of new and used Gulf Stream products, including the BT Cruiser Class C motorhome. MHSRV offers in-house financing, trade-in evaluations, and a full-service department with factory-trained technicians. Every new Gulf Stream includes the RV Complete VIP Membership for the first year, 14 nights of free camping, fuel discounts, and a free night in the delivery park with full hookups after your coach orientation.
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.
