BRAND NEW!!!!!!!! Compact and versatile; that is the doctrine of the Gulfstream Ameri-Lite 197 BH. With a length of 22’2” this unit is a breeze to tow making this a wonderful entry-level unit.
The front of the unit holds the bed/couch. In an ingenious exercise in space saving the bed folds into the wall allowing space for a supremely comfortable couch. The bed is a camper queen that hides behind a faux wood wall and, at the pull of a latch, comes cascading out with plenty of room to sleep 2.
Cooking in an RV if oft considered a challenge: cramped quarters and inefficient design turn a fun process into an arduous one, especially in smaller units. Not so in the Ameri-Lite, the kitchen is tiny, yes, but the design works with you, not against. Counterspace is impeccable for a unit of this size and borders the double sink and two-burner stove. A microwave is hung above the stove and allows for a light right over the gas burners. The dinette is standard, with two booths and a faux marble tabletop. It, like everything, is incredibly well lit.

Right next to the dinette is a clever bunkbed system. Two double beds have been stacked atop one another. Usually bunks in RVs or travel trailers are small and frail, good only for very small children. This is not the case here, the beds are large and sturdy, allowing for more versatile use. Both have windows and lights alleviating the sense of claustrophobia common in such setups.

The bathroom is very large and a big plus for this unit. There is a full-size shower/bath, letting one pick their preference. The toilet is next to that, unobtrusive against the wall. And in the corner is the sink and medicine cabinet. The cabinet is a faux wood, matching the trim elsewhere in the vehicle. The sink also matches the countertops with its marble finish.

If you want a first RV, something to gently show you the wonders of camping, your search is over. An easy and forgiving unit; there is nothing not to love. Everything in it is there to make your experience easy and delightful. So go ahead, pull the trigger, and let the Ameri-Lite guide you to your next adventure.