Forum: New Member Introductions
10-15-2023, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
The model number and technical details are on a...
The model number and technical details are on a piece of paper glued to back of kitchen cabinet in our rig. This is older rig that looks to be in good shape. A pro inspection may detect some areas...
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Forum: Class C
09-17-2023, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,630
Had to create my own wiring kit to add trailer...
Had to create my own wiring kit to add trailer brake controller to our GulfStream Class C. The only part you really need to source is the plastic connector wiring harness that plugs into the brake...
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Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions
09-03-2023, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,394
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Forum: Class C
09-03-2023, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,575
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Forum: Class C
09-03-2023, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,025
Are you sure it is a sticker? On my 95 Chevy...
Are you sure it is a sticker? On my 95 Chevy chassis Gulf Stream, all the side decoration is paint, not decals or stickers. Some of the paint has faded and needed a touchup. Took a cargo door off...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
08-27-2023, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
If just getting campground WIFI is the issue,...
If just getting campground WIFI is the issue, ANYTHING outside the box of the RV will improve the signal. An antenna shoved out a window will help. Mounting antenna permanently outside on roof, or...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
08-27-2023, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,795
Perfect paint match is possible
Gulf Stream seems to have used outside paint shops on many of their RV's. Because sun and salt can change the actual color of the paint, we have found the best way to match the paint is to bring in...
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Forum: Class A
12-25-2022, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,027
Metal S hooks for slide?
On our 1996 GS, the slideout is clamped into place with two giant S hooks that go into the floor on each side. There is a flat piece of metal on the front trim of the slideout that holds the bracket...
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Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News
11-27-2022, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,373
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Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions
09-18-2022, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,353
Our solution to the spare tire problem
I faced the same problem...at 79 years old, I was not able to climb under the rear of the motorhome, loosen the long threaded bolt, and lift the spare tire out of the carrier. After that came the...
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Forum: Class B+
08-28-2022, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,043
zeb works for us
We have been using the Zeb gym floor polish since 1985 on a variety of Class C motorhomes. Our current Gulf Stream is white fiberglass sides, and the product has NOT turned yellow on us. Spring...
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Forum: Class C
07-24-2022, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,880
We have an even older unit, 1996 Ultra, but...
We have an even older unit, 1996 Ultra, but experienced the same issues. We have side windows in the overhead bunk area that has caused some delam below windows due to water damage. Delam is fixed...
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Forum: Electrical
03-06-2022, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,375
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Forum: Class C
12-12-2021, 07:07 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,828
I would not recommend drilling into the rim. ...
I would not recommend drilling into the rim. Mine has chrome dish covers and it is thin metal that an electric drill can make an easy hole for a screw, nut, and couple of washers to hold the right...
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Forum: Class C
12-12-2021, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,828
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Forum: Travel Trailers
12-10-2021, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,812
We have seen new RVs with a detector that was...
We have seen new RVs with a detector that was installed beyond the service life on the sticker on the back of the device. You can either pull the small 10 amp fuse out of the converter box that...
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Forum: Class C
11-28-2021, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,378
Our GulfStream mini on a Chevy chassis had an...
Our GulfStream mini on a Chevy chassis had an electric solenoid switch to connect the alternator feed to the house battery. This looks like an old-fashioned starter solenoid and is essentially the...
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Forum: Class A
10-24-2021, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,123
We have used a Tow Master dolly with electric...
We have used a Tow Master dolly with electric brakes for over 25 years. We have gone thru 4 different toad cars, so saved a lot of money on baseplates over the years. None of our front wheel drive...
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Forum: Gulfstream General Discussions
09-26-2021, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,102
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Forum: Class A
09-26-2021, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,385
Been there, done that
We have had good luck finding GS parts from some of the surplus stores around the Elkhart area. They buy surplus new stock from factory when there is a model changeover. Bontragers RV Surplus is...
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Forum: Class A
08-08-2021, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,970
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Forum: Electrical
08-01-2021, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,614
Our GS motorhome has two safety devices between...
Our GS motorhome has two safety devices between the alternator output wire and the house battery. The first is a manually resetable circuit breaker mounted in the engine compartment on the passenger...
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Forum: Class A
07-18-2021, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,938
Happy Salvage Yard Hunting
Looks like that part is only going to be available by Googling RV Salvage Yards to see the Master List of used RV parts. Colaws in MO is a good one. Bontragers on the MI/IN state line is a good...
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Forum: Class C
06-18-2021, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,958
Like some of the other responses, the bypass...
Like some of the other responses, the bypass valves on our GS Motorhome are attached to the back of the water heater. There is a blue plastic tag attached which tells which direction to turn valve...
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Forum: Electrical
04-11-2021, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,436
Yes, great idea. It is easy to move 2 wires on...
Yes, great idea. It is easy to move 2 wires on the back of the first GFCI receptacle down from load to feed since most have two hole clamps built in.
The manufacturers were just trying to save...
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