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2002 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5230 I am, for the first time going south for the winter. I need to buy a small rv, Class b or b+. I have found a 2002 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5230 for just under 20K,...
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JudyJ1023
I dont know if the 02 Gulfstream is a good buy. It depends on the overall condition not only of the vehicle itself but the internal coach equipment:ie stove, aircon,generator and so on. You would definitely need 4 new tires as they would be too old and unreliable even if they have lots of tread. The comment re commuting from RV park is highly relevant and it can be costly if you are renting a lot. If only occasionally not so much so. We have stayed for up to 2 weeks so far in our PW Plateau TS without a problem. We have a decent sized shower/toilet enclosure which we always use. For a "down south for the winter" trip you need facilities ie a bathroom especially unless you want to meander over to whatever facilities you can find on the site. I would recommend a newer B Class, perhaps a Pleasure-way Excel TS or TD or a similar one in Leisure Travel Vans, Roadtrek or GreatWestVans. The diesels, like we have, are costlier although cheaper to run. But a good condition PW Excel WITH AWNING and generator would be comfortable. One tends to be outside and not incarcerating oneself inside the vehicle but you need some/some room to move around. There are screen rooms you can add to an awning to expand your living space.The Florida rooms are available but can be pricey. Above all, if you can use your RV to go shopping, like we do, or go visiting, like we do, then you are not tied down nor in need of a tow vehicle or reliant on rentals. Good luck and happy rving. We go South ie Stateside from Canada with either a combination of resorts and rv parks or just to an RV Resort.
AL
I dont know if the 02 Gulfstream is a good buy. It depends on the overall condition not only of the vehicle itself but the internal coach equipment:ie stove, aircon,generator and so on. You would definitely need 4 new tires as they would be too old and unreliable even if they have lots of tread. The comment re commuting from RV park is highly relevant and it can be costly if you are renting a lot. If only occasionally not so much so. We have stayed for up to 2 weeks so far in our PW Plateau TS without a problem. We have a decent sized shower/toilet enclosure which we always use. For a "down south for the winter" trip you need facilities ie a bathroom especially unless you want to meander over to whatever facilities you can find on the site. I would recommend a newer B Class, perhaps a Pleasure-way Excel TS or TD or a similar one in Leisure Travel Vans, Roadtrek or GreatWestVans. The diesels, like we have, are costlier although cheaper to run. But a good condition PW Excel WITH AWNING and generator would be comfortable. One tends to be outside and not incarcerating oneself inside the vehicle but you need some/some room to move around. There are screen rooms you can add to an awning to expand your living space.The Florida rooms are available but can be pricey. Above all, if you can use your RV to go shopping, like we do, or go visiting, like we do, then you are not tied down nor in need of a tow vehicle or reliant on rentals. Good luck and happy rving. We go South ie Stateside from Canada with either a combination of resorts and rv parks or just to an RV Resort.
AL
