Jim Bounds Archives |

#GMC/MOTORHOME: Ditching Your Carburetor and Getting Fuel Injection Makes Sense

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I explain how the original fuel delivery system in the 1973-1978 GMC Motorhome works and why today’s ethanol fuels play havoc with your original fuel tanks, fuel hoses, and carburetor. I then discuss the advantages of switching to FiTech’s fuel injection alternative.

#REHAB/RANCH: Restoring a GMC Motorhome? Where to Start, Part 1 (Interior Electrical)

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I talk about the one of the biggest issues new owners of GMC Motorhomes face: the electrical system. Unlike modern coaches, these vintage beauties really have two electrical grounds and as such, mis-grounding can be a major cause of electrical weirdness – and failures!

#REHAB/RANCH: Get Rid of Your “Stinky Slinky” and Replace it with a Macerator

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I take you through the basic setup of a macerator system on a GMC Motorhome—this system is good for most ANY RV!—and why you should consider switching to this clean and efficient means of dumping the contents of your black and gray tanks.

#REHAB/RANCH: The Birchaven – A GMC Motorhome Project (Part 1)

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, Jason Stryker talks about an ongoing GMC Motorhome project, what it entails, what to expect, and more. Stay tuned for updates!

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Tell if the Motor in Your GMC Motorhome is Bad? (pt. 2)

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I discuss how to determine if your Olds 455 or 403 engine is bad. I forgot to demonstrate and talk about the importance of performing a compression test in part one. In part two, I dive right in, so follow along!

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Tell if the Motor in Your GMC Motorhome is Bad? (pt. 1)

Jim Bounds discusses how to determine if the motor in your GMC Motorhome is bad

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I discuss how to determine if your Olds 455 or 403 engine is bad. I explore issues with oil pressure, timing, and compression, among other things.

#REHAB/RANCH: Restoring a GMC Motorhome? Where to Start, Part 3

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I step through the items you should tackle first when learning about the condition of your GMC Motorhome during the early days of ownership.

#REHAB/RANCH: Restoring a GMC Motorhome? Where to Start, Part 2

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I talk about the importance of having a plan for how you want to approach your GMC Motorhome restoration. Consider the sort of lifestyle you see yourself having when the restoration is complete and balance that against how much time and money you can realistically invest—then double it!

#REHAB/RANCH: What Can You Tow with a GMC Motorhome?

BY Jim Bounds—Many people ask me, “Can you tow in a GMC Motorhome?” or “Are there any alternatives to towing a car, crossover, or Jeep?”. Those are very good questions and something I want to explore today.

#REHAB/RANCH: How to Remove the Dashboard in Your GMC Motorhome and Other Questions

BY Jim Bounds—In this video, I answer some questions I’ve received from my Patreon supporters about what to do if your windshield “pops” and how to re-install it. I also discuss how to safely remove the dashboard in your GMC Motorhome.

#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!

#REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Video Publishing Schedule for November

BY Jim Bounds—Howdy Ranch Hands! I create two videos every Tuesday. I also post one video on Tuesday and one video on Thursday every week. Keep reading to see my video production and posting schedule for November 2021.

#REHAB/RANCH: Is the GMC Motorhome a Good Choice for Young Families?

BY Jim Bounds—A few years ago I wanted to keep camping with the wife and kids, but tent camping was no longer an option. We were a young family with 3 kids, and the logistics of camping (i.e. keeping the kids clean, evening temperatures get cold, bathroom convenience, beds that don’t give you a sore back when you wake up, etc.) was getting tougher to manage. So what were my — and your — options?

#REHAB/RANCH: Guest Contributor, Jim Bounds, Oct. Video Publishing Schedule

BY Jim Bounds—I would like to thank everyone for their interest in my Electric Motorhome Dream video posted on the #MyMotorhomeLife website last month. I’ve been getting so many responses via YouTube and through the Motorhome Rehab Ranch Patreon, I’ve decided that there’s clearly an interest in this topic and so I’ll be making more videos in the future.

#VIDEO/ELECTRICRV: Is the Future Looking Bright for Electric RVs?

By Marco Kathuria: In his latest video, guest contributor, Jim Bounds discusses the three elements that need to be incorporated into electric motorhomes of the future if they are to be successful in the marketplace.

#REHAB/RANCH: RV Fire Suppression and Why it Could Save Your Life

Get the most effective fire suppression chemical for your vehicle application. It’s required by NASCAR and demanded by anyone serious about protecting their coach from fire damage. It takes an instant for a coach or camper to ignite beyond help, and it will burn to the ground so quickly it will scare you—it should. Fire on the road is a very serious thing!

#REHAB/RANCH: What’s the Best Way to Tow an RV that is Close to the Ground?

BY Jim Bounds: Many people ask me, “What is the best way to tow a GMC Motorhome?”. Thats a very good question in that the coach is so low to the ground. But this question is also relevant for any front-wheel drive campervan or rear-wheel drive RV that is also close to the ground.

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

23ft GMC Motorhome "Birchaven" for sale.

I know its 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.

#REHAB/RANCH: What is the Motorhome Rehab Ranch? Jim Bounds Explains.

So what is “Motorhome Rehab Ranch” and why do you want to be a Ranch Hand?

I figured it was time I provided resources and guidance to you “newbies”. You know, folks who’ve just bought a motorhome or are thinking about buying one. That’s what this series is going to be about.