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Gulf Stream Coach Sponsors Essential Leadership Development Course at 2024 RVDA Expo

Nappanee, IN – Gulf Stream Coach continues its long-standing commitment to industry excellence by sponsoring the Leadership Development Course at this year’s RVDA Expo, scheduled for November 11-15, 2024 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The half-day course, “Giving Feedback,” will be led by renowned peacebuilding expert Sara Jeckovich and focuses on essential leadership skills for RV industry professionals.

“This rewarding endeavor for both Gulf Stream and RVDA has provided us the opportunity for the development of today’s and tomorrow’s leaders,” said Gulf Stream President Phil Sarvari. “We are very proud to be a part of this great industry.”

In addition to supporting professional development, Gulf Stream Coach is also making a commitment to supporting the industry by purchasing exhibit space at the show. This year they will showcase three exciting 2025 models at booth #319, including:

  • The all-new Conquest Transit 4237 Class C motorhome
  • A Laura Ashley-inspired Vintage Cruiser
  • The innovative 109OK Trail Boss teardrop travel trailer

“We are excited to provide dealers who did not have the opportunity at Open House to view some of our award-winning products and premiere new models,” said Sarvari.

Laura Ashley & Gulf Stream Coach Unveil 10th Anniversary Vintage Cruiser

Nappanee, IN – Following the exciting announcement of their collaboration last month, Laura Ashley and Gulf Stream Coach Inc. are thrilled to report the overwhelmingly positive reception of their Laura Ashley-inspired Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser at the recent Elkhart RV Hall of Fame Open House show. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in the celebration of the Vintage Cruiser’s 10th anniversary in 2025.

The debut of this unique travel trailer, which combines Laura Ashley’s renowned British design aesthetic with Gulf Stream’s iconic vintage camper, generated substantial buzz among the large crowd of attendees and industry professionals. The collaboration, representing Laura Ashley’s first foray into the RV market, has captured the imagination of dealers and RV enthusiasts, promising a fresh and stylish option for the growing number of design-conscious travelers.

Phil Sarvari, President and CEO of Gulf Stream Coach, expressed his delight at the response: “The reception exceeded our expectations. Dealers have shown tremendous interest in the Laura Ashley-inspired Vintage Cruiser, recognizing its unique appeal in the market. This enthusiasm reinforces our belief that this collaboration brings something truly special to the RV industry.”

Key features that garnered particular attention include:

•The exterior’s signature Laura Ashley plaid, drawn from the brand’s famed archives

•Interior textiles featuring the beloved Wisteria floral print in Newport Blue and Hyland Check print in Seaspray

•The harmonious blend of classic English charm with modern RV functionality

“The original concept was to appeal to the growing number of single female campers,” said Saylor Shea, project manager. “Over the last year we’ve received a lot of dealer feedback and – working closely with Laura Ashley’s design team – we’ve used that feedback to fine-tune the travel trailer design to appeal to an even broader segment of the RV market.”

Following the successful unveiling, Gulf Stream Coach reports a surge in dealer inquiries and strong pre-orders for the Laura Ashley-inspired Vintage Cruiser.

The Laura Ashley-inspired Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser remains on track for its official market release on December 1st, 2024. Interested customers are encouraged to contact their local Gulf Stream dealers for pre-order information and to stay tuned for updates on lauraashleyusa.com and gulfstreamcoach.com.
To find your local Gulf Stream Coach dealer, visit gulfstreamcoach.com/dealer-locator.

ABOUT GULF STREAM COACH
Gulf Stream Coach, a family-owned RV manufacturer based in Nappanee, Indiana, is a well-established name in the recreational vehicle industry. Families have enjoyed traveling in comfort in Gulf Stream RVs since 1983. Their time-tested products – which have a reputation for standing up to years of use on the road – have earned Gulf Stream Coach multiple awards for outstanding craftsmanship and groundbreaking designs. Committed to enhancing the travel experience, Gulf Stream prioritizes customer satisfaction with spacious interiors, smart storage solutions, and cutting-edge amenities in every RV they produce. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a cross-country adventure, Gulf Stream Coach ensures that your home away from home exceeds expectations, allowing you to focus on the joys of the journey.

ABOUT LAURA ASHLEY
Established in London in 1953, Laura Ashley is one of the world’s best-loved fashion and home furnishings brands. The company’s iconic floral prints and designs epitomize the essence of quintessential British style. Laura Ashley offers a complete range of lifestyle products, including home furnishings, women’s fashion and sleepwear, children’s apparel, and hospitality experiences. In 2020, Gordon Brothers acquired the Laura Ashley brand, bringing their expertise to grow Laura Ashley’s product offerings and leading licensees across the world. For additional information, visit www.lauraashleyusa.com.

ABOUT GORDON BROTHERS
Since 1903, Gordon Brothers has maximized liquidity through realizable asset value by providing the people, expertise and capital to solve business challenges. Our firm’s integrated solutions across asset services, lending, financing and trading give clients the insights, strategies and time to optimize asset values throughout the business cycle. We work across the full spectrum of assets globally with deep expertise in retail, commercial, industrial, brands and real estate. We are headquartered in Boston with over 30 offices across five continents. For more information, visit www.gordonbrothers.com.

MEDIA CONTACT

Jason Overholt, Marketing Director

574-773-7761 Ext. 5178

joverholt@gulfstreamcoach.com



Gulf Stream Coach – Multiple Winner of the Quality Circle Award

The Quality Circle Award – A measure of distinction.

All RVs are not created equal – Thank goodness for that!  – The variations give owners a huge range of floor plans, features, specifications, and prices.

One measure of distinction at Gulf Stream Coach should be particularly important to RV shoppers.   It’s something called the Quality Circle Award from the RV Dealers Association, and here’s why it means so much:

RVDA uses a secret ballot to choose Quality Circle Award winners.

The Quality Circle Award is given to RV Manufacturers based on votes by RV dealers across the US and Canada.  It’s like the “Academy Award” of the RV industry!  The award is earned by a very small fraction of the RVs on the market, based on survey results from RV Dealers measuring product quality, warranty and service support, and overall Dealer satisfaction.

It should come as no surprise that Gulf Stream Coach is a multiple-award, multiple-year winner, with many of its popular brands heralded for quality, support, and satisfaction.  After all, being responsive and responsible to our dealers and retail customers is the foundation of our way of doing business.  Because we’re family-owned and family-focused, we don’t spend time or money satisfying the demands of a corporate board of directors or stockholders.  We spend time and money pleasing YOU.

Our award-winning focus on families has a 30-year heritage.

Our family focus has proven itself in the business world with over 30 years of success fulfilling the needs of hundreds of valuable dealers, and making dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of camping families – And we have the Quality Circle Awards to prove it!

Gulf Stream Coach "Cradle Of Strength®"

Only Gulf Stream Coach Motor Homes Have The “Cradle Of Strength®”

We’ve spent over thirty years building motor homes that give you the same kind of comfort, convenience, and safety you enjoy in your own home.  So far we’ve put over 60,000 motor homes on the road – and, as you can imagine – we’re really good at it!

Imagine this too:  Imagine what it’s like to build a home that has to travel 70 miles per hour on an Interstate Highway, and wind its way along narrow, bumpy country roads.  Then imagine a home that has to go up and down hills, brave the rain, snow, and searing summer sun, all while carrying the people you love most from one place to another.

Because you put your family in our hands, we put a “Cradle Of Strength®” under your motor home.

box style TUFF TRUSSESUnique in the RV industry, the Gulf Stream Coach “Cradle Of Strength®” is the carefully engineered foundation of steel we add to the motor home chassis.

Our Cradle Of Strength® uses large box-style TUFF TRUSSES rated at 6,000 lbs. each.  That puts more welded steel across the chassis rail than the triangle trusses other manufacturers use.

front-to-rear stringers

We further stiffen and strengthen the trusses with front-to-rear steel stringers.

We build our outside storage compartments with galvanized steel, not plastic, then wrap the insides with felt to protect your cargo.

 

TUFF TRUSSES on top of rail

 

We use extra welds and brackets to mount our TUFF TRUSSES on top of the main frame rail so they can’t shift down.

 

 

Galvanized steel subfloorFinally, we cover the drivetrain and service lines with a 26-gauge galvanized steel sub-floor.

Our Cradle Of Strength is the perfect foundation for our laminated floor and walls, providing incredible stiffness, resilience, and durability.  That strength translates into more dependable road manners, easier handling, and an overall safer, less-stressful driving experience.

We give you a “Cradle Of Strength®” –  and no one else does.

If you want a “Cradle Of Strength®” as the foundation of your family’s next RV, there’s only one way to get it:  Choose a Gulf Stream Coach motor home.  Whether you prefer the family-favorite Conquest Class C, or “The sports car of motor homes” BT Cruiser, you can rest assured:  There’s a “Cradle Of Strength®” supporting and protecting you everywhere you go.

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