01 What Gulf Stream publishes for the Ameri-Lite
Gulf Stream Coach lists 34 Ameri-Lite travel trailers in its Ameri-Lite model pages on gulfstreamcoach.com (no model year stated). Gulf Stream prints a dry weight for every one profiled here, and each has a page of its own. It prints no GVWR for any of them. It prints a net carrying capacity for 34; with no GVWR printed, the check that dry weight plus carrying capacity equals the GVWR cannot be made. (How the data is verified.)
02 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite models
Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite · 34 models
| Model | Dry weight | Cargo (CCC) | GVWR | Tongue | Length | Sleeps | On this site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameri-Lite 134BH | 2,630 lb | 1,270 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 400 lb | 16' | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 134RD | 2,630 lb | 1,270 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 400 lb | 16' | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 14RE | 2,780 lb | 1,020 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 300 lb | 15' 10" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 177BH | 2,810 lb | 1,020 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 330 lb | 20' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 15TH | 2,850 lb | 1,130 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 480 lb | 16' 2" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 18QB | 2,890 lb | 610 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 320 lb | 20' 10" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 178RB | 2,920 lb | 1,080 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 360 lb | 20' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 16RD | 2,960 lb | 970 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 430 lb | 16' 3" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 189DD | 2,996 lb | 854 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 350 lb | 20' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 199DD | 3,100 lb | 760 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 360 lb | 20' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 16RBT | 3,170 lb | 670 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 340 lb | 19' 1" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 199RK | 3,520 lb | 1,370 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 490 lb | 22' 2" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 19RD | 3,552 lb | 1,238 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 390 lb | 23' 1" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 197BH | 3,690 lb | 1,395 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 638 lb | 22' 2" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 248BH | 3,899 lb | 3,601 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 500 lb | 26' 7" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 192DS | 3,940 lb | 860 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 400 lb | 22' 3" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 241RB | 4,031 lb | 3,487 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 478 lb | 27' 4" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 22RSD | 4,170 lb | 3,320 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 490 lb | 25' 8" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 20RBS | 4,360 lb | 3,027 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 400 lb | 22' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 228SB | 4,430 lb | 1,300 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 530 lb | 23' 4" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 221RK | 4,620 lb | 2,940 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 560 lb | 25' 6" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 238RK | 4,815 lb | 2,865 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 640 lb | 28' 6" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 26BHG | 4,930 lb | 2,660 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 590 lb | 29' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 24RLS | 5,050 lb | 4,330 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 580 lb | 28' 10" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 275FBG | 5,100 lb | 2,610 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 710 lb | 30' | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 236RL | 5,140 lb | 2,790 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 930 lb | 28' 1" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 268BH | 5,177 lb | 2,483 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 660 lb | 29' 6" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 240RK | 5,250 lb | 2,400 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 650 lb | 26' 3" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 269BH | 5,460 lb | 2,210 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 670 lb | 29' 11" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 251RE | 5,990 lb | 1,560 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 550 lb | 30' | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 257RB | 6,010 lb | 1,870 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 880 lb | 28' 1" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 279BH | 6,210 lb | 1,600 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 810 lb | 32' 6" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 274QB | 6,230 lb | 1,610 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 840 lb | 32' 6" | — | Profiled |
| Ameri-Lite 292RBH | 6,320 lb | 1,600 lb | Not published by Gulf Stream | 920 lb | 33' 11" | — | Profiled |
Read from Gulf Stream’s Ameri-Lite model pages on gulfstreamcoach.com (no model year stated), 6 Nov 2026. “Not published” means the maker prints no figure; nothing is filled from another model, year or dealer.
03 Reading Gulf Stream’s figures
A maker’s published weight is for a base trailer; options and dealer-installed equipment add weight to any particular unit. The federal weight label inside the trailer carries its own unloaded weight, cargo carrying capacity and GVWR (49 CFR 567 and 571.120): read it on the unit itself before any towing decision.
04 Documents
05 Recalls
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns affecting this line. The earliest was reported 15 Aug 2008 and the most recent 15 Jan 2026.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What can go wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2026 | 26V010000 | Exterior lighting | Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increase the risk of a crash. |
| 3 Nov 2023 | 23V742000 | Equipment | Incorrect tire information may result in overinflated tires and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 31 Oct 2019 | 19V783000 | Equipment | If the refrigerator compartment is not properly sealed, carbon monoxide or propane could be released into the trailer, increasing the risk of fire, injury or death. |
| 4 Jan 2018 | 18V005000 | Equipment | In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| 4 Apr 2017 | 17V230000 | Equipment | Incorrect GVWR information may result in the trailer being overloaded, affecting the tires or the vehicle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 13 Jun 2016 | 16V431000 | Equipment | If relying on the label, an incorrect replacement wheel and tire combination may be installed, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 17 Oct 2013 | 13V511000 | Latches/locks/linkages | If the deadbolt jams, the interior side of the door lock may also jam. A person inside the travel trailer at the time will then be locked in and be unable to exit… |
| 15 Aug 2008 | 08V411000 | Equipment | If this solution is exposed to an ignition source under certain specific circumstances, it can result in a vehicle fire. |
Coverage is not complete: this list is a starting point, not a clearance (how it is built), so check a specific VIN at NHTSA before you buy and again before you tow.
NHTSA spells it both Ameri-Lite and Amerilite; both are counted. No campaign is filed under the names of its twin badges (Conquest Lite, Innsbruck Lite, Kingsport Lite, Trailmaster Lite).
06 Owner-reported problems
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about this line for model years 2005 on. The earliest was filed 15 May 2014 and the most recent 11 Aug 2026. The breakdown below is what those owners actually reported, grouped by the component NHTSA assigned.
What gets reported
| Component group | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 40% |
| Structure | 1 | 20% |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% |
Most recent reports
The 5 owner reports filed on this line, newest first. Wording is NHTSA’s summary of what the owner described.
| Filed | Component | Miles | What the owner reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | — | Wheel stud broke off while in transit. Other studs were found to have been over torqued while new. Other wheel studs on same hub had stripped threads. Wheel bearings on both axel hubs had very limited grease. Possible loss of wheel from missing wheel stud and other damaged studs. Limited grease in… |
| 13 Oct 2014 | Suspension | 2,500 | Returning home from a trip, I noticed right side tire with unusual wear. The tire was nearly bald and about to blow and cause an accident. I took the trailer to the dealer. I was told the axle was not installed correctly from the factory. Had I not caught this, it would have caused an accident. The… |
| 28 May 2014 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Gulf Stream amerilite. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign ID number: 13V511000 (latches/locks/linkages) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in October… |
| 21 May 2014 | Structure › Body | — | On several occasions persons were locked inside trailer and unable to exit from the inside without unlocking from outside. Also locks on access storage compartments never functioned properly. Numerous attempts to reach fasteck the manufacturer by e-mail and phone have not been successful . Only a… |
| 15 May 2014 | Latches/locks/linkages | — | Dear sir, ref: NHTSA recall # 13E039 I received a recall letter dated oct 31, 2013 from fastec industrial corp., a division of wesco distribution inc informing me that the deadbolt lock cylinder on my travel trailer was subject to a recall. I first contacted the above company around the middle of… |
How this count is drawn. A report is counted here only when NHTSA’s own model field names this line. What the owner typed in the description is never used to attribute a report: our line names are ordinary English words, and an owner writing “imagine my surprise when the axle went” or naming the state of Montana is not reporting a Grand Design Imagine or a Keystone Montana.
Read these as reports, not as findings. Complaints are submitted by owners and NHTSA does not verify them; no complaint here has been confirmed as a defect, and none of them is a recall. The sample is also self-selected — only owners motivated to file appear in it — so a high count tracks how many units a line sold at least as much as how well it was built. Use the pattern, not the total: a component that keeps recurring is worth inspecting on any used unit. File or search complaints at NHTSA.