2009 Gulf Stream Emerald Bay 23-slb Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,460 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.9/ 5

About the 2009 Gulf Stream Emerald Bay 23-slb

Experience the ease of travel with the 2009 Emerald Bay 23-SLB, a compact travel trailer designed for small families or couples. At just 26.9 feet long and under 5,000 lbs dry, it’s easily towable by many SUVs, making weekend getaways a breeze. The single slide-out enhances your living space, while the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable sleeping for 4 ensure you have everything you need on the road. Ideal for those seeking adventure without sacrificing comfort, this trailer is ready for your next journey.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Water Heater Bypass

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 5008 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 460 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2452 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 323 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 112 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
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Dry Weight
5008 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
460 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2452 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
323 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
112 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
80 in

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 55 - - -
Shore Power 30 Amps - - -
Battery Type 12V Lead-Acid Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 RV Batteries Top 5
Solar Pre-Wired Optional - - -
Inverter Optional - - -
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Battery Converter Amps
55
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 45 gal 44 Gal Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 38 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 38 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
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Recommended
44 Gal Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
38 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

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Rear Wheel Diameter 15 - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Rear Tire 15 Inch Radial Full Spec - - -
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Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Wheels Composition
Steel
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Rear Tire
15 Inch Radial Full Spec

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 6 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
Recommended
Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
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RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Master Bedroom Location
Front

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Table Configuration Bench Seats - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Bench Seats
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size

Bathroom

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Toilet Type Plastic RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
Bathroom Location Rear - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
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Toilet Type
Plastic
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
Bathroom Location
Rear
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl

Exterior

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Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Manual / Rear Manual - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Manual / Rear Manual
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

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Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Power Retractable Awning No - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Screened Room No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
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Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Sliding Glass Door
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Power Retractable Awning
No
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Gulf Stream Coach - - -
Year 2009 - - -
Make Gulf Stream - - -
Display Name Emerald Bay 23 SLB - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 4 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2009 - - -
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2009
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Emerald Bay 23 SLB
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2009

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this travel trailer.

Tow-Ready Score
5.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.5
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.5
Living Space & Layout
7.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.8
Final Living Space & Layout 7.8
Comfort & Features
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Comfort & Features 5.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
7.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +2.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 7.8
About Our Rating Methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2009 Gulf Stream Emerald Bay 23-slb, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 5008 lbs and hitch weight of 460 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5008 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2452 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 323 in., width 96 in., and height 112 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Emerald Bay 23-slb includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Emerald Bay 23-slb owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of lbs and dry weight of 5008 lbs, the Emerald Bay 23-slb is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Emerald Bay 23-slb features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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