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Re: Should I buy a Gulfstream Innsbruck?
That's a steal. Except for that leftover Innsbruck with a slide, all the non slide bunkhouses with identical layout I'm seeing are right around $15,500. I checked and found only two coachmen dealers that carry the Catalina line in my region (neither close to me) and neither had any sbx listed in inventory. I was at a coachmen dealer yesterday but they don't carry Catalina line, or avenger either for that matter. Only thing close was the freedom express, of which they had one, and then a few freindship editions.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Should I buy a Gulfstream Innsbruck?
Drove up to look at it today, was pretty excited by the price and all the options. Didn't take long to see a lot of fit & finish problems that I didn't like. Really sloppy looking construction. I don't think the materials are any different from one brand to another, but the wall paneling isn't laid flush, bowed out In several places. Much of the matching tape they use to cover the wall seams was either peeling, wrinkled, or otherwise improperly applied. Ceiling light falling apart, slide ceiling bowed down. Didn't like the way the tank drains were supported and hanging down. Just overall a sloppy looking build. Hit several dealerships today, like the Heartland build quality but wasn't optioned the way I'd like. Jayco is leading the pack right now. Even with it being the entry level SLX value brand, I couldn't find anything anywhere on them that was loose or misaligned or sloppy in any way. Thank you all for your input.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Should I buy a Gulfstream Innsbruck?
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.1.6KViews0likes0CommentsShould I buy a Gulfstream Innsbruck?
19, 2017 8:40 pm Found 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.7.4KViews0likes14Comments
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