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GoDaddyO · 11-18-2016, 03:12 PM

Hi All! Does anyone have any experience or knowledge with with a 2001 Gulfstream Yellowstone 34SLR? I'm planning on looking at one tomorrow that has 54,000 miles. I've read on the forum the quality of GS has a bit to be desired after the mid 2000 and wondering what issues anyone might be aware of in this particular model. The seller is willing to throw in a 2000 Saturn toad w/ Blue Ox bar for $500. His asking price is well below the $20k-$25k I have set aside for my RV purchase. Gulfstream wasn't on my radar of coach builders based on what I've read here on the forum, which prompted my questions.

Thanks in advance for any comments, suggestions, warnings, or heads up I should look out for. This will be my first RV purchase and my intent is to full time RV while working nuclear outages around the county. The seller says it isn't considered a 4 season RV so I assume I need to upgrade the holding tanks with heat strips as well as the black discharge hose with a heat sleeve/conduit to prevent freezing when my travels take me to colder climates.

Thanks again!
GoGoDaddyO

twinboat · 11-18-2016, 03:52 PM

We picked up a 2000, 30 ft Gulfstream Yellowstone Country Club, about 3 years ago.

It had 16,000 miles on it and 6 on the generator.

I disabled the converter and wired in a 3 stage smart converter.

I replaced all of the brake calipers due to the boots rotting off. I replaced the front rotors, due to pulsing in the brake pedal.

The original Microwave display went out and we installed a small one.

Fridge, heat, AC, water heater all original. Changed the thermostat to digital.

Fit and finish seems OK, nothing top of the line but holding up.

There was a leak in the cabover that ruined the bunk lumber and floor, causing it to sag a bit, over the windshield. Its on the list of repairs.

Changed the 7 year old tires since they fell apart with 8000 miles. Have Bridgstone LT tires now.

I replaced the rear anti sway bar and bushings for a heavy duty type. I also replaced the front bushings with poly type. It made a BIG difference in handling. I can drive it with two fingers, even when BIG rigs blow by me. Before that mod, it was tough to handle.

It now has near 40,000 miles and 400 hours on the generator since we picked it up 2 1/2 years ago.

The V10 engine and 4 speed transmission are solid. It's just loud climbing steep Interstate hills.

For what we paid, we are happy with it.

GoDaddyO · 11-18-2016, 05:19 PM

Thanks TwinBoat, I appreciate your input. Seller has told me roof was replaced 2 yrs ago by insurance due to hail damage and also eliminated the front window at the cab over & upgrade to an entertainment center inside. New brakes, rotors & bushings up front & new brakes in back, new fridge, new convection oven as well. Just not sure about the lack of an "arctic package" as a deal breaker for me..