As you know, DH and I put a deposit down on a 2004 Gulfstream Yellowstone 30FSK. I love it - the ONLY thing is that it didn't have a fireplace and, because of you all, I ordered one and it just came in yesterday.Apparently, I have too much time on the internet and ran across numerous complaints regarding Gulfstream. Most of them were regarding MH, however. This has made me concerned, although this 5'ver seems to be in impeccable condition. We are to pick it up on the 6th of January. This is a cash deal. Here is the link: http://www.davesrv.com/pre_owned_detail.asp?sid=01762964X12K27K2013J10I28I44JAMQ6046R0&veh=3412885Now, I ran across this: http://central-rv.net/?portfolio=2007-coachman-wyoming-332rltsThis dealer evidently is VERY small with only a few coaches available. Where we have our Gulfstream on hold is a HUGE dealership here in Oklahoma. This Central RV is in Ottawa, KS - about 3.5 hours from us.Now, please give me your advice here on these two units. The Wyoming is about $4000 more than what we agreed upon for the Gulfstream. On the Wyoming, they will not budge on price. The Wyoming is 3 years newer and more fancy upgrades to it.So, your expertise, opinions, etc., on these two coaches????? Is Gulfstream a good product? Wyoming better? We will NOT be FT in either coach - in fact maybe about 5-6 trips per year, so we don't need anything HUGE. The Wyoming is about 36'. I can't wait to hear what you all have to say on what MAY be better for us down the road. Is Gulfstream a good product??? Coachman better????

I also just found the Wyoming on Ebay. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-COACHMEN-WYOMING-3-SLIDE-36-KING-BED-FIREPLACE-ARCTIC-KEYSTONE-RV-5TH-/380800723825?forcerrptr=true&hash=item58a97deb71&item=380800723825&pt=RVs_CampersWould YOU buy a 5'ver from ebay????? Maybe it is just me, but while the coach looks GREAT, something is bothering me....???

I would go with the coachman.if he sealed to easy on the Gulfstream there is a reason.by not budging on the coachman he is at minimal profit

I should mention that both units are consignments.

Gooselover wrote:Would YOU buy a 5'ver from ebay?????You will find many RV dealer advertise on ebay - especially used units.You will also see a lot of RV dealers advertising consignment rigs on ebay, and craigslist.My daughter works for a Honda dealer in the DFW area and they advertise new and used cars on ebay, and craigslist.The seller in the link you posted has sold over 100 rigs advertised on ebay in the past year.Yes, I remember when ebay was only a bunch of folks getting rid of stuff they couldn't sell at garage sales - but not any longer.ebay is a very valid option for RVs, especially if you are looking for a specific used model.

Which is a better built coach and/or better deal? Gulfstream vs Coachman????

Darn Possibly Dilema? Advice Please on Two 5'vers!

16 Replies

avvidclif1
Explorer
Dec 28, 2013
Gooselover wrote:
Central RV - no warranty. Daves in Claremore for the Gulfstream is 30 days.

No brainer to me. Daves for sure. Just plan on a camping weekend in the driveway and follow that with a short trip weekend at a local park. All within the 30 day warranty. That should let you find any problems. If you do find problems and they are not major follow thru on the 2 weekends of camping to make a complete list and then take it in for warranty repairs. No use wasting warranty time sitting at the dealer for minor stuff.

Have fun, driveway camping if really fun and adds spice to life.
Gooselover
Explorer
Dec 28, 2013
No more shopping for me. I do love my Gulfstream. Wish the darn dealership was open so I could take my new fireplace down there for them to install. We do our PDI on January 6th.
SuperDutyFiver
Explorer
Dec 28, 2013
And I am partial to the Gulfstream(and many years ago I owned an AWESOME Coachman!)

It seems to me that the Gulfstreams weather/age very well and are put together great. I liked the trailer you bought a lot when it was new-more so than any of the Coachman products. Don't second guess yourself-keep the unit you BOUGHT!!! ;)
shadows4
Nomad
Dec 27, 2013
The Wyoming has been relisted on eBay at least once if not twice. I think between the two I would be partial to the Coachmen. But then again I am admittedly biased.
Enjoy your Gulfstream and stop second guessing yourself, it looks like an awesome unit!
P.S. I have already tried to talk Momma in to trading for the Wyoming a while back. Guess we will be keeping our Chapparal for awhile. LOL
Gooselover
Explorer
Dec 27, 2013
I know, right? Shopping after the purchase! See what it caused??? I'm done shopping - I love my RV.
rattleNsmoke
Explorer
Dec 27, 2013
It's a nice looking fiver...especially for 10 years old. The only thing I don't like is where Gulfstream routed the waste pipes in the storage. You'd think they could have moved them into the wall a few inches more.
FlatBroke
Explorer II
Dec 27, 2013
Worse thing you can do is keep "shopping" after you purchased. Shopping is done before you purchase. Been down that road and it seldom has a happy ending.
Gooselover
Explorer
Dec 27, 2013
Central RV - no warranty. Daves in Claremore for the Gulfstream is 30 days.
Gooselover
Explorer
Dec 27, 2013
Old Biscuit - that is another concern I have. On craigslist it is listed as a "Montana Wyoming" for $22800. However, on their website it is listed as a Coachman Wyoming for $21800. This "Nick" with Central RV said it was his secretary's mistake! Red flag to me. I think on Ebay it is listed for $22800.

Okay, I have made my decision - Gulfstream...we have already purchased items for it, including my fireplace! I think what has scared me was that Gulfstream is not getting really good reviews but I did read where certain years (2003 & 2004) were good years. Again, most of these reviews regarding Gulfstream were for MH, not 5'vers. Gulfstream Yellowstone it is!
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 27, 2013
You put a deposit down on the Gulfstream 5vr and bought a fireplace for it.....

Sounds like you have made a deal to buy the Gulfstream.

You have seen/been in the Gulfstream (I'm guessing) and the other one is just advert with pictures somewhere in KS.

The Gulfstreamwas listed at $25K and the WY at $22K but you said the WY was $4k more so you have a deal on Gulfstream at $18K which is right between low & high retail (WY at $22K is right between low & high retail also)
Why is there a $1000 difference between Central RV & E-Bay????