Gulf Stream Coach is a family-owned and operated business located in Indiana. This company is one of the largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles in the world. Gulf Stream Coach has been in business since 1983, and the company employees over 1500 people in its three manufacturing facilities located in Nappanee, Etna Green and Goshen, Indiana.
After working in the manufactured housing business beginning in 1971, Jim Shea created Gulf Stream Coach and started manufacturing travel and recreational trailers. The company has experienced steady growth over the years, and the company is now operated by Mr. Shea’s sons. There are 22 different trailer brands made by Gulf Stream Coach, and there are 140 models under these brands. Gulf Stream Coach has manufactured over 300,000 trailers since it began in business.
Five basic lines of trailers are made by Gulf Stream Coach. Laminated travel trailers are lightweight with aluminum frames and fiberglass walls. Some of the brand names Gulf Stream Coach uses for these type of trailers are Cabin Cruiser, Gulf Breeze and Northern Express.
Main Line travel trailers are a trailer class that includes the Conquest and Trailmaster brands. These trailers are anywhere from 20 to over 40 feet in length. They are designed with durable materials and marketed to those who plan to use their recreational vehicles on a long-term or extensive basis.
Gulf Stream Coach manufacturers a lightweight trailer line that is designed for those who are new to RVs. These trailers are designed for people who just want to go camping now and then. Brands in this category include Capri and Innsbruck Lite.
Gulf Stream Coach also makes a line of very large and luxurious trailers that the company classifies as motor homes. These are built with many of the conveniences that people would have in a conventional home. Trailers in this category are built for people who travel around the country or who plan to use their trailer as a place to live on a regular basis.
A final classification of trailer made by Gulf Stream Coach is what the company classifies as a toy hauler. These are trailers made to tow ATVs, motorcycles and off-road vehicles. Brands in this category include GSX and Track & Trail.
Gulf Stream Coach offers trailers with floor plans designed to meet the needs of campers and travelers who want to take the whole family on an excursion. Trailers are available with large living areas as well as multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.
Gulf Stream Coach has a long history of building trailers and RVs in the state of Indiana. This growing business is providing many options for family fun.
