2023 Gulf Stream Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl Specs

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This RV's GVWR
7,930 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
Under capacity Safe zone Max rating

Mint Score

Overall Score
2.8
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
2.8/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
2.9/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
2.9/ 5

About the 2023 Gulf Stream Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl

The 2023 Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236RL impresses with a lightweight design, weighing in the 20th percentile, making it an excellent choice for those seeking easy towing. Its 36-gallon fresh water tank allows for extended dry camping, a plus for off-grid enthusiasts. With a payload capacity of just over 400 pounds per person, there's room for essentials without feeling cramped. This model suits couples or small groups keen on state park getaways or weekend retreats.

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

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Small Fresh Tank

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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Dry Weight 5140 lbs CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller Shop Weight Distributing Hitches -
Hitch Weight 930 lbs ReeseTrailer Hitch Shop Hitches -
Payload Capacity 2790 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 337 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Interior Height 80 in - - -
Exterior Height 135 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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Dry Weight
5140 lbs
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Recommended
CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller
4.5
Hitch Weight
930 lbs
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Safety Essential
ReeseTrailer Hitch
4.5
Payload Capacity
2790 lbs
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Recommended
Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
337 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Interior Height
80 in
Exterior Height
135 in
Details
Recommended
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 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 30 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 36 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 36 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
30 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
36 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
36 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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Wheels Composition Steel - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Tire 14 Inch Radial Tires Full Spec - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
14 Inch Radial Tires Full Spec
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

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

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Kitchen / Dining

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

Bathroom

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

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
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 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
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
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Wood

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Options

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

Entertainment

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

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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 2023 - - -
Make Gulf Stream - - -
Display Name Trailmaster Ultra-Lite 236RL - - -
Class Travel Trailer - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 1 - - -
Introduction Year 2019 - - -
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Parent Company
Gulf Stream Coach
Year
2023
Make
Gulf Stream
Display Name
Trailmaster Ultra-Lite 236RL
Class
Travel Trailer
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
1
Introduction Year
2019

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
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Travel Trailer class averages +0.8
Final Comfort & Features 5.8
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 2023 Gulf Stream Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of lbs. With a dry weight of 5140 lbs and hitch weight of 930 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Travel Trailer has a dry weight of 5140 lbs and a GVWR of lbs, giving a payload capacity of 2790 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 337 in., width 96 in., and height 135 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl 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 5140 lbs, the Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl 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 Trailmaster Ultra Lite 236rl 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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