2002 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5230I 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, 37k miles. It looks very nice, needs tires in the near future. Anyone know of any major issues with this rv. Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a small rv for one? Thanks

At that age, it isn't the vehicle, it is the vehicle's condition. There is a lot to be checked out, be it electrical, plumbing, generator, engine, transmission, air conditioning, heater, etc.I'd see about getting both a mechanic, and a RV expert to look at it just to be safe.37k miles sounds decent, but I worry about neglect, especially with the generator. I'm almost certain the generator might need a new carb for starters if it wasn't run on an ongoing basis, or the genset fogged for long term storage.

Roadtrek 170 is a well liked unit and just about 17'long.Don't know what they sell for used but all the Canadian designs, Leisure Travel Van, Road trek, Pleasure Way and Great West Vans all fit the category and were originally built very well. Born Free in the small C category is highly regarded but hard to find used at a good price.

judyj1023 wrote:2002 Gulf Stream BT Cruiser 5230I 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, 37k miles. It looks very nice, needs tires in the near future. Anyone know of any major issues with this rv. Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a small rv for one? ThanksThe BT Cruiser is a small Class C, and there are several owners in the C forum. I have asked Admin to move this over there for you.The BT Cruiser will give you more room, bigger shower, than a B, but you will give up better gas mileage, and easier parking. Really depends on the type of camping you plan on doing.

Hi,I'd rather see you get something newer. I would not buy a unit more than five years old. There are small class C units that would be cheaper than a B or B+.

I googled BT Cruiser because I'm not familiar with them, although my first RV was Class B Roadtrek. The Cruiser looks more like my current 'C' than my previous 'B'. I'm impressed. Very roomy. I do have one question. If you intend to spend the winter in Florida, do you plan on moving around a lot? If you stay in just one CG, you'll need another vehicle to get around or hook/unhook utilities from the Cruiser to shop, sightsee, etc. If you intend to move around, you can do your shopping and sightseeing while you're moving.You can always rent a car from Enterprise. They pick up and deliver, and I imagine there are locations all over Florida - usually near airports.Sounds like an adventure!

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thejsofa
Explorer
Sep 19, 2013
Roadtrek 170 is a well liked unit and just about 17'long.Don't know what they sell for used but all the Canadian designs, Leisure Travel Van, Road trek, Pleasure Way and Great West Vans all fit the category and were originally built very well. Born Free in the small C category is highly regarded but hard to find used at a good price.
mlts22
Explorer
Sep 19, 2013
At that age, it isn't the vehicle, it is the vehicle's condition. There is a lot to be checked out, be it electrical, plumbing, generator, engine, transmission, air conditioning, heater, etc.

I'd see about getting both a mechanic, and a RV expert to look at it just to be safe.

37k miles sounds decent, but I worry about neglect, especially with the generator. I'm almost certain the generator might need a new carb for starters if it wasn't run on an ongoing basis, or the genset fogged for long term storage.

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