2018 Gulf Stream Kingsport 276bhs Specs

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This RV's GVWR
9,800 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
2.6
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.7/ 5
Living Space & Layout
2.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.7/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2018 Gulf Stream Kingsport 276bhs

With the ability to comfortably sleep 10, the 2018 Kingsport 276BHS is your ticket to family-friendly camping trips. Weighing in at 6,473 lbs dry, it's towable by many SUVs and trucks, making it a versatile option for weekend getaways. The well-designed layout features a single slide-out, expanding your living space while still keeping setup simple. Plus, ample storage options and a fully equipped kitchen ensure you have everything you need for a memorable adventure. Ideal for large families seeking convenience and comfort on the road.

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Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 6473 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 940 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 3327 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 374 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
Exterior Height 129 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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Dry Weight
6473 lbs
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CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
940 lbs
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ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
3327 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
374 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
80 in
Exterior Height
129 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 45 - - -
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
45
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 2 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 51 gal 50-57gal Fresh Water Tank Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 74 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 37 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
51 gal
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Recommended
50-57gal Fresh Water Tank
Gray Water Tank Capacity
74 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
37 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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Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
Radial Tires 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 Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
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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
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Double Beds 2 - - -
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors No - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet No - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Queen Size Beds 1 Queen RV Mattress Shop Mattresses -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
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Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Reclining Sofa
No
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RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Double Beds
2
Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
No
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
No
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Queen Size Beds
1
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Queen RV Mattress
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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

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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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment
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 Aluminum - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 2 - - -
Door Type Curtain - - -
Body Material Wood - - -
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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
Aluminum
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Curtain
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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Number Of Discs 1 - - -
Speaker Location Interior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
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Number Of Discs
1
Speaker Location
Interior
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4

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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 2018 - - -
Make Gulf Stream - - -
Display Name Kingsport 276BHS - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 10 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2017 - - -
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2018
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Kingsport 276BHS
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
10
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
5.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 5.3
Living Space & Layout
4.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages -0.2
Final Living Space & Layout 4.8
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
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 5.8
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 2018 Gulf Stream Kingsport 276bhs, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 6473 lbs and hitch weight of 940 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 6473 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3327 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 374 in., width 96 in., and height 129 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Kingsport 276bhs includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Kingsport 276bhs 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 6473 lbs, the Kingsport 276bhs 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 10 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Travel Trailer.

The Kingsport 276bhs 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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