19, 2017 8:40 pmFound what seems to be a great deal on a new 2016 Innsbruck. Have some concerns about it though, wanted to hear from real people before I pull the trigger. Searched online for problems and found a bunch of bad reviews, enough to make me question if I should buy. But while looking at other brands I am seeing the same thing, so I'm sure there's always going to be problems and unhappy people. I'm going to look at it, along with some other units this weekend. Already approved for a loan. One of the main complaints I saw was roof leaks, but gs website describes it as a one piece rubber roof. What should I look for when I inspect it? Also, this is not, as far as I know, at a gulfstream dealer. So how did they end up with a new, leftover? As well as another similar 2016 that they list as used. If it's sold as new I will still get the factory warranty, right? Even though they aren't a gs dealer? I don't even know if its actually a 2016 259bh, when I Google that it shows me an amerilite.

I custom ordered a Gulf Stream Innsbruck in 2007, so I have some feedback. Before I go in to it, though, there is an Innsbruck Lite version of this floor plan - http://gulfstreamrvtrailers.com/conquest-lite/floorplans.php#259BHI had to have a few warranty repairs. This is where having a real dealer comes in to play. In my 36FRS park trailer (the RV type is now known as "destination trailers"), there was no heat in the front bedroom. Gulf Stream authorized my dealer to pull another run from the furnace and cut another hole in the floor vs actually fix the problem. The main electrical feed for the camper was loose and my dealer fixed that under warranty. The frame around the master bedroom slide was not done properly and my dealer caught that in his inspection and fixed it before I took possession.There were a number fit and finish issues with my camper as well. One thing I didn't notice in my PDI is that the trim around the night stands in the master bedroom is white on one side of the bed and brown on the other. This is just sloppy.The cabinets are cheap as well.I am looking at replacing this camper this season and will look at other brands before looking at Gulf Stream again. My awesome Gulf Stream dealer has added Forest River lines to his sales, so I may look into what is available there. I have a Puma by Forest River (yes, I have 3 campers) and there are some areas in which the quality is better than the Gulf Stream.

I was looking at the innsbrooks and did not like the quality.. But I think most campers in this class are mass produced to a point that they are thrown together.Then it comes down to layout..Opposing couch/ dinettes are better in my opinion in that regard..I just bought a second coachmen. first one is 13 years and held up well.I think the coachmens are a bit better built...This is not the one I bought but fits your weight and layout..http://www.coachmenrv.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=62&ModelID=292#MainVideo

I had a 2014 for a yr or so did not care for the lay out after I bought it. Only had one slide out. Seemed to be made alright

Here something to look at:Gulfstream Innsbruck Factory Tour

That video was great, loved seeing how they are built. I've owned some campers before but never a brand new one. So I've been around enough to see fit and finish, electrical and plumbing problems, and the dreaded roof leaks. Even reviews for what I thought were upper tier brands have shown me that interior trim and the like is a pretty much an issue across the board. I think half of it may be sloppy construction, maybe the other half is a flimsy lightweight box being pounded down the road all day must loosen things up. A lot may depend on how the driver who delivered it from factory to dealer treated it. One trip up 495 in Massachusetts at 60 is enough to loosen all your fillings.I think I like the aluminum stud walls over wood, but why didn't the do aluminum on the roof as well? Strength? For what I'm looking at, this leftover Innsbruck is the cheapest of all five Im considering. It is the only one with a slide, which is a big plus. I started out looking at no -slide bunkhouses, just to stay down in price. They all have two rear bunks of varying size, front walk around queen, and dinette and couch that can be made into beds. There are five of us, but the kids are at an age where they may want to bring a friend. Options I want are spare tire, exterior speakers, power Jack, and I would love an outdoor kitchen. However, the only one I've found with an outdoor kitchen is several states away, apparently Campers Inn doesn't carry them in my part of the country.For reference, the GS is $14k and has a slide. Heartland, Coleman, Avenger ATI and Shasta are all around $15,900 for 2017s but no slide.Thanks for the responses.

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FrankShore
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
Here something to look at:

Gulfstream Innsbruck Factory Tour
samsontdog
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
I had a 2014 for a yr or so did not care for the lay out after I bought it. Only had one slide out. Seemed to be made alright
lawrosa
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
I was looking at the innsbrooks and did not like the quality.. But I think most campers in this class are mass produced to a point that they are thrown together.

Then it comes down to layout..

Opposing couch/ dinettes are better in my opinion in that regard..

I just bought a second coachmen. first one is 13 years and held up well.

I think the coachmens are a bit better built...

This is not the one I bought but fits your weight and layout..

http://www.coachmenrv.com/product-details.aspx?LineID=62&ModelID=292#Main

Video
rjf7g
Explorer
Jan 20, 2017
I custom ordered a Gulf Stream Innsbruck in 2007, so I have some feedback. Before I go in to it, though, there is an Innsbruck Lite version of this floor plan - http://gulfstreamrvtrailers.com/conquest-lite/floorplans.php#259BH

I had to have a few warranty repairs. This is where having a real dealer comes in to play. In my 36FRS park trailer (the RV type is now known as "destination trailers"), there was no heat in the front bedroom. Gulf Stream authorized my dealer to pull another run from the furnace and cut another hole in the floor vs actually fix the problem. The main electrical feed for the camper was loose and my dealer fixed that under warranty. The frame around the master bedroom slide was not done properly and my dealer caught that in his inspection and fixed it before I took possession.

There were a number fit and finish issues with my camper as well. One thing I didn't notice in my PDI is that the trim around the night stands in the master bedroom is white on one side of the bed and brown on the other. This is just sloppy.

The cabinets are cheap as well.

I am looking at replacing this camper this season and will look at other brands before looking at Gulf Stream again. My awesome Gulf Stream dealer has added Forest River lines to his sales, so I may look into what is available there. I have a Puma by Forest River (yes, I have 3 campers) and there are some areas in which the quality is better than the Gulf Stream.

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