Forum: Travel Trailers
03-29-2013, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 197,717
Re: Gulf Stream Visa 19 ft 2011
As with so many owners we carefully researched and compared, then bought. Many, many problems since then. Most have been the fixables that you expect with the sloppy workmanship in RVs. The...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
02-07-2012, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 29,984
Re: Another Visa owner reporting inside tire wear
Yes, tire wear is a big problem. Lippert components builds the axle out of camber. Must be replaced. Do not let Gulfstream and Lippert put you off. They will replace tires and axle and pay for...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-16-2011, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 51,317
Re: VISA 19ERD Bent Axle
Insist on a new axle. Due to dynamics of these flex axles, you cannot see any bend. The axle is fabricated wrong, not bent. Doing the most precise measurements I could do, the tires were 1/4 inch...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-16-2011, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,809
Re: Visa Tires - Radial and Bias together
Tire wear on 19ERD. Single axle. Likely on other 19 ft models. Mine was relatively early in the production runs of the new model. No way to tell how long Lippert produced defective axles.
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Forum: Gulf Stream Service
12-10-2011, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 37,928
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2011, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 12,176
Re: Towing a Visa 19 RGU
2011 Toytoa 4Runner has 5000 lb tow capacity. Toyota Tacoma can be equipped to handle 6000+pounds. Getting 11-12 mpg with 4runner. Handles well with electric brake controller and anti-sway/weight...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2011, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 51,317
Re: VISA 19ERD Bent Axle - need RECALL!
Gulf Stream and Lippert Components (axle mfg) need to issue a recall. At 3000 miles my tires were badly worn in inside. Same old story. Gulf Stream provided replacement tires, Lippert a new axle...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2011, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 182
Views: 197,717
Re: Gulf Stream Visa - 1 year review
Several small problems, one big one. TV antenna cable had an assembly staple driven thru it, had to replace coax and re-route. Tub drain was loose and leaked. Sink faucet spout blew out under...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2011, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,809
Re: Visa Tires - Watch for uneven wear
Watch your VISA tires for uneven wear. After only 3000 miles mine were both totally worn out on inside edge. I would not have noticed except I was under trailer looking for another problem. The...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2011, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 11,170
Re: VISA OWNER mpg
VISA 19 ERD pulled with 2011 Toyota 4Runner. 11-12 mpg at 60-65 mph. Head-winds are hell, tail winds are wonderful.
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