2017 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 23bhs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,233 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.7
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.9/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.7/ 5

About the 2017 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 23bhs

With a lightweight design at just 4,253 lbs dry, the 2017 Vista Cruiser 23BHS is an excellent choice for families seeking adventure without compromising comfort. This travel trailer sleeps 6, thanks to its clever layout that includes a spacious slideout, maximizing your living area while keeping setup simple. You'll appreciate the ample storage options, including a pass-thru compartment, making it easy to bring along all your essentials. Ideal for families ready to explore, this model balances convenience and livability on the road.

What We Love

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

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Dry Weight 4253 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 480 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2980 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 313 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 90 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 119 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 83 in - - -
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Dry Weight
4253 lbs
Details
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
480 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2980 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
313 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
90 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
119 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
83 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 28 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 40 lbs - 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
28 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
30 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
40 lbs
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Tires & Wheels

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Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 14 Inch Radial Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 14 - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
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Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
14 Inch Radial Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum

Heating & Cooling

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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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Water Heater Tank Capacity
6 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Curtain - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bunk Beds 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
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Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Master Bedroom Door Style
Curtain
Living Area Location
Center
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bunk Beds
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Location Center - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 2 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Mid-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration U-shaped Dinette - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
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Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
2
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Mid-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
U-shaped Dinette
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane

Bathroom

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

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 Emergency Exits 1 - - -
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 Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Screened Room No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Metallic No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Bunkhouse Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
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Screened Room
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Metallic
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Bunkhouse
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2

Entertainment

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Speaker Location Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Speaker Location
Exterior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Gulf Stream Coach - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Gulf Stream - - -
Display Name Vista Cruiser 23BHS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2017
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Vista Cruiser 23BHS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2017

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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Living Space & Layout 5.8
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
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.3
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2017 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser 23bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 4253 lbs and hitch weight of 480 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 4253 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2980 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 313 in., width 90 in., and height 119 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

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

Many Vista Cruiser 23bhs 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 4253 lbs, the Vista Cruiser 23bhs 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 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Vista Cruiser 23bhs 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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