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#VIDEO/TOUR: Vintage RV Owner Patricia Schenk Takes Us on a Tour of the Inside of Her 1973 GMC Motorhome

BY Marco Kathuria—In part one of this ongoing series featuring GMC Motorhome owners and their rigs, Fabienne Patricia Schenk, co-owner of GREASE 1, LLC, a small engine repair and maintenance shop in East Texas, takes us on an special tour of the inside of her and her husband’s vintage 1973 “Canyon Lands” GMC Motorhome.

#VIDEO/WALKAROUND: GMC Motorhome Owner Lauren Phinney Gives Us a Tour of Her 1977 RV

BY Marco Kathuria—Watch this engrossing episode of Stefanie Kohl being taken on a grand tour of the interior of a 1977 Eleganza II GMC Motorhome by owner, Lauren Phinney.

#VINTAGE/RV: GMC Made a Motorhome That Pumped Sewage Through Its Exhaust on Purpose

BY James Gilboy—The 1973 GMC Motorhome was—and still is—a sight on the road today. And because it was the early ’70s, we had a different notion of what was okay to spray into the atmosphere as you drive. Like sewage, which a factory option allowed this GMC to do.

#VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Vintage RV Owner Robert Manning Gives Us a Tour of the Inside of His 1977 GMC Motorhome

BY Marco Kathuria—Robert Manning takes us on a grand tour of his GMC Motorhome and while doing so, showcases many of the original fixtures and fittings that appear “as-new” in this incredibly pristine vintage GMC motorhome.

#VINTAGE/RV: The Legendary GMC Motorhome – A Deep Dive into an Automotive Icon

The GMC Motorhome, introduced in the 1970s, represents a golden era of recreational vehicle (RV) innovation. Renowned for its unique design, advanced engineering, and passionate community, the GMC Motorhome holds a special place in the hearts of RV enthusiasts and classic car lovers.

#VINTAGE/MOTORHOME: When the GMC Motorhome Revolutionized Road Style

Brian Kevin—THE YEAR WAS 1972. Don McLean’s “American Pie” was big. Watergate hadn’t yet broke. And the gas crisis—what’s a gas crisis? Cars were boats and motorhomes were spaceships and sales were booming. General Motors wanted in—which was unusual.

#SPONSORED/POST: How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse

Man watching a sun eclipse through safety glasses. Looking at the solar phenomenon.

BY Abby Ferguson–GMC Motorhomes International is hosting a “Vintage Class A RV Rally” in Mineola, Texas from April 3-9 to coincide with the eclipse. To ensure that everybody has fun, this article is the first in a series that will explore what to expect during the eclipse and how to enjoy the experience safely!

#VINTAGE/CAMPER: The Vixen RV is Unlike any Other Motorhome You’ve Seen from the 1980s

BY Ben Dain-Smith & Benjamin Hunting—When muscle car pioneer Bill Collins decided it was time to move on from his design role at DeLorean (where he penned the original take on what would become the DMC-12), he turned his attention to that most neglected of ’80s market slots: the high-performance motorhome.

#VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Fabienne Patricia Schenk Talks About Living Full-Time in a GMC Motorhome

BY Marco Kathuria—Fabienne Patricia Schenk, co-owner of GREASE 1, LLC, a small engine repair and maintenance shop in East Texas, recounts how she and her husband, Thomas Jetzer, came to own a vintage 1973 GMC Motorhome Canyon Lands RV.

#SOLD/VINTAGE: A 1970 Dodge Starcraft Motorhome

BY Ben Branch—This is a 1970 Dodge Starcraft Motorhome, it’s an unusual shorter wheelbase design that makes it look almost like someone cut a bus in half, but inside you’ll find all the amenities you need for life on the road.

#SOLD/VINTAGE: This Airstream Argosy Is Cheaper Than A New Campervan And Looks Way Better

BY–Mercedes Streeter. This year, RV sales are returning to pre-pandemic normals. Despite that, camper vans continue to be a substantial segment. If you like Airstreams, its cheapest new camper van is the $147,570 Rangeline. Or, for half of that money, you can roll into a campground with something that’ll turn some heads.

#WRENCHING/VINTAGE: “You Must Believe You Can Repair It”

BY Scott Gilbertson—Six years ago, I moved my family into a 50-year-old RV—not just to see America, but to test my belief that anything worth fixing can be fixed.

#VINTAGERV: This 1977 Coachman Motorhome Recently Sold at Auction

BY Motorious—Step back in time with the remarkable 1977 Coachman Motorhome, a true testament to nostalgia and family ownership. With a rich history and exceptional preservation, this vehicle is a true time capsule that was waiting to be discovered.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: OPT7 Aura Pro Interior LED Lighting Kit Video

BY Marco Kathuria—I installed the standard kit in our 1973 GMC Motorhome a few years ago with the intention of having a system that provided footwell lighting that was both dimmable and also offered a full spectrum of colours to choose from.

#SOLD/GMCMOTORHOME: This 1976 23ft “Birchaven” Sold for Big Bucks

By Marco Kathuria—Our sister company, MKCREATIVE | media, produced and marketed this motorhome sales video. UPDATE: The owner has sold this particular GMC Motorhome along with his other 23ft coach.

#VINTAGERV/FORSALE: The World’s Fastest GMC Motorhome Can Be Yours for $95,000

1977 GMC Kingsley Motorhome Britt Palmer Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

BY Rob Stumpf—Land speed records are a hell of a thing. Imagine traveling down the Bonneville Salt Flats at nearly 500 MPH in a purpose-built rocket-shaped car, or even just over half that in something a bit more mundane-looking. The thrill you might feel from traveling that fast is something that most of us will only get to dream of doing…unless, of course, you buy or build something capable of setting records.

#FAQ/USEFULTIPS: How Long Do RV Tires/Tyres Last?

By Scott Rivers—It’s time to get on the road across the country in your motorhome. Before making that trip, there’s some work to be done by the driver that always starts with tires.

#FORSALE/AIRSTREAM: 1982 Airstream Excella Motorhome Being Auctioned by Bonham’s

By Ben Branch —Following up an article featuring NASA’s Astronaut Transport Van, the most famous National Aeronautics and Space Administration vehicle on earth, we bring you information and photographs of an Airstream Excella in pristine condition for sale in Lubbock, Texas.

#RALLY/GMCMOTORHOME: Come and Celebrate GMCMI’s 40th Anniversary in Tennessee!

BY Kimberlea Weeks—It is time to get those GMCs together—and their owners, too. Even s.o.b.s (some other brands). And other vintage RVs. We have been good, and we have been safe, and now we need to meet and eat. And along the way, we will learn things, catch up with each other, and just have FUN!

Space is limited. Registration closes September 1.

#DESIGN/GMCMOTORHOME: Designer Reimagines A Modern Version Of The Legendary GMC Motorhome

BY Jason Torchinsky —In hindsight, the GMC Motorhome is an incredible, improbable thing. Campers and RVs and Motorhomes or whatever you want to call those drivable houses-on-wheels have always been the domain of smaller, lower-tech specialist companies as opposed to major automakers, which is why so many RVs are built like construction company office trailers bolted to a truck chassis.

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