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#REHAB/RANCH: The Alternator Light Circuit in a 1973-1978 GMC RV

23ft GMC Motorhome "Birchaven" for sale.

BY Jim Bounds—I know it’s hard to believe but there was a flaw in the chassis circuit wiring in our coach. I say flaw, actually every GM vehicle of the era was wired exactly the same so I’m not sure exactly why our coaches are more susceptible to this problem but it looks like they do.

#TOUR: Owner Dave Lenzi Gives Us a Tour of the Interior of His 1977 GMC RV

BY Marco Kathuria—This article features a profile of Dave and his wife, Mary, plus the latest episode in a series of videos hosted by Stefanie Kohl, GMC Tidewater Crabs member. Dave takes the viewer on a grand tour of the Lenzi’s GMC Motorhome and while doing so, showcases many of the custom upgrades he has made to their coach since the couple purchased it in the late-90s.

#INTERVIEW: The Vintage GMC Motorhome TV Show with Lucy Weidner

BY Marco Kathuria—Another episode in a series featuring interviews with GMC Motorhome owners and members of the GMC Motorhomes International leadership team.

#VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Scott Sommers Shows Us Around the Interior of His 1974 GMC Motorhome (Complete Episode)

BY Barry Ard—An interior tour of a vintage RV owner-conducted tour series featuring Scott Sommers, owner of a fully-restored 1974 GMC Motorhome. It is part of an on-going series of interviews and coach tours focusing on the GMC Motorhome owner community. Other videos in this series can be found on our YouTube channel.

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

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.

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.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: TemPaint, TEMPAPER, and Oxdigi Peel & Stick

BY Marco Kathuria—TemPaint, TEMPAPER (matte finish) and Oxidigi (glossy finish) are removable peel-and-stick alternatives to traditional paint that we’ve used in our 1973 GMC Motorhome since 2017.

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Jack Up a GMC Motorhome Without Popping the Windshields or Warping the Frame

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I take you through the steps necessary to correctly—and safely—jack up your GMC Motorhome without twisting the frame or causing the front windshields to pop out! Yes, really. They will if you’re not careful!

Ex-GMC Motorhome Assembly Worker, John Mest, and the End of an Era

BY Marco Kathuria—Another episode in a series featuring interviews with GMC Motorhome owners. In part two, John Mest continues his recounting of time spent on the GMC Motorhome assembly line and how his work life radically changed after production ceased in 1978.

Scott & Lori Adams Talk About Their GMC Motorhome – Scott Then Gives Us a Tour of its Interior

BY Marco Kathuria—Another episode in a series featuring interviews with GMC Motorhome owners. This time, Scott and Lori Adams are interviewed by Stefanie Kohl while at the GMC Motorhomes International Rally in Corunna, MI. in September, 2023.

Ex-GMC Truck & Coach Division Employee, John Mest, Finds a GMC Motorhome

BY Marco Kathuria—Another episode in a series featuring interviews with GMC Motorhome owners. In part three, John Mest discusses the GMC Motorhome owner support network and concludes with how he came to finally have a coach of his own.

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.

Register for the GMC Motorhomes International Rally – Oct 8th-13th

BY Marco Kathuria—Please join GMC Motorhome International (GMCMI) members and other vintage RV owners from across North America October 8th-13th at the organization’s fall convention at the Flying Flags Resort in Buellton, California — a breathtaking location less than 12 miles from glorious sandy beaches and the Pacific Ocean.

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!

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