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barefoot14 
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Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
 Topic: 2013 177 Advice Before PurchasePosted: 22 Dec 2012 at 7:55am |
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Thanks for all the great advice! We did look at a 177 and now would like to compare a Gulf Stream Visa 17RWD which we have only seen You Tube videos of so far. It's similar in size but has more storage and a dry bath which looks awesome. I think the dealer in PA carries this too so maybe we should head up that way.
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp 
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 22 Dec 2012 at 8:12pm |
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We really like the Visa line, too.
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp 
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:21am |
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Is the Vista you reference a motor vehicle, or a trailer? All I see when I Google 'Gulf Stream Vista'
is a small motor coach.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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barefoot14
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Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:34am |
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Google search the term Gulf Stream Visa 17RWD, there are a few You Tube videos that give a good walk through. It's a very lightweight travel trailer, no slide out. Bed with storage cabinets at one end (with room for interior sleeper to slip out at end of bed), dinette with lots of windows at the other end. Kitchen along side with 2 sinks, cooktop, microwave and cabinets/drawers. And the best part, a bathroom with shower/tub, sink, toilet, storage cabinet, medicine cabinet/mirror! Our dog could sleep in the tub! Dry weight less than 3,000 lbs, about 18' long.
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:35am |
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Cooperdcdrkey, try www.gulfstreamrvtrailers.com for the Vista web site. It looks like a nice unit.
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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Podsible Dream
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 03 Dec 2010 Location: Hightstown, NJ Online Status: Offline Posts: 571 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:36am |
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Sorry, that is "Visa", no 't'.
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Chris and Walt
'10 RP-171 'Free Spirit' '13 Dodge Durango Crew 5.7 L Hemi V8 |
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coopercdrkey
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 26 Aug 2012 Location: Cedar Key, FL Online Status: Offline Posts: 457 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 8:46am |
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Thanks- My dyslexia was inserting a 't' in Visa. I'll look it up.
(edit)- OK, found it! Very attractive, but I noticed that some of the features I liked were on the 23' model, so I guess that would compare more to the 'new R-Pod' that we've only seen in floor plan.
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Bob and Joyce
Jennifer and Baxter, the Campin' Cocker Spaniels RP 177 "Key Pod" Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT / Z71 |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 23 Dec 2012 at 9:26pm |
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The first model that caught my eye was the 19ERD, I love that the shower is separate from the rest of the bathroom, and it has a walk-around queen even though it is only 19 feet long. But if I pulled the trigger I would probably go for the 23RBK due to pressure from the rest of the family. There is now a "sister" line under a different brand name which is identical but I can't think of the model/brand right now. Might be useful to price both of them out and pick the cheaper one. |
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Racer|X|
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Joined: 21 Mar 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 237 |
Posted: 24 Dec 2012 at 7:48am |
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The Visa looks really nice, especially for a tall person, like me. However....for me....at this stage of my camping life I couldn't give up the outdoor kitchen area / garage on my 182g. My kids are still young...camping for us is about enjoying the outdoors...the garage model keeps me outside except to sleep and grab stuff outta the fridge.
I would like the Visa as my retirement model, when / should I ever be fortunate enough to reach that time 😜. |
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barefoot14
Newbie
Joined: 12 Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Online Status: Offline Posts: 17 |
Posted: 10 Jan 2013 at 10:20pm |
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Well we've done it! Made down payment today on a 2014 Gulf Stream Visa 17RWD, HOWEVER, Gulf Stream is changing the name to Vista Cruiser to match their motorized line name, and adding risers and more improvements over the 2012-13 models. We like the floor plan as I can get out of bed without crawling over, and there is a full wet bath with sink, toilet, tub/shower. I am sorry to be bailing out on you loyal Podders, as we thought we might be joining you, but I am ready for a bathroom I can stretch my arms out in and storage space. Safe journeys!!!
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