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.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/MOTORHOME: When the GMC Motorhome Revolutionized Road Style
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!
Continue reading #SPONSORED/POST: How to Photograph the Solar Eclipse
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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Ex-GMC Motorhome Assembly Worker, John Mest, and the End of an Era
BY Richard Webber—During the pandemic, campervan madness swept across the UK with sales rocketing by more than 150 per cent. While that surge in demand has waned somewhat, a strong appetite for living the dream remains.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/CAMPERS: The UK’s Classic Camper Club & Some of Its Members
UPDATE (March 5, 2024): The rally is SOLD OUT!
GMC Motorhomes International is pleased to be hosting a “Vintage Class A RV Rally” and welcomes all makes and models to come join in the festivities!
Continue reading #SOLAR/ECLIPSE: Register for the Vintage RV Rally in Texas Hosted by GMCMI (SOLD OUT)
BY Lynne Fedorick—Truck stops exist to cater to truckers, ensuring they have the necessities to transport goods across the country. These stops typically offer fuel, water, food, retail stores, showers, and parking areas for resting. Many also allocate parking for RVs, and some even feature a dump station.
Continue reading #OVERNIGHTING: Can You Park An RV At Truck Stops Overnight?
BY Marco Kathuria—Another episode in a series featuring interviews with GMC Motorhome owners. This time we hear from Tom Mest as explains how he was recruited to be parts of General Motors’ beta-testing of their soon-to-be-announced motorhome in 1972. Part two (to come) explores how the assembly of the motorhome came to an end in 1978.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: John Mest Worked on the GMC Motorhome Assembly Line in the 1970s
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.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/CAMPER: The Vixen RV is Unlike any Other Motorhome You’ve Seen from the 1980s
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.
Continue reading #SOLD/VINTAGE: This Airstream Argosy Is Cheaper Than A New Campervan And Looks Way Better
BY Lynne Fedorick—Most RVers are aware of bans on older RVs at RV parks. However, some RV storage facilities are joining many RV parks in banning rigs that are more than 10 years old. In a thread on Forest River Forums, RV owners expressed shock at this increasing trend. Why would an RV storage facility have a 10-year rule?
Continue reading RULES/CAMPERS: Why Some RV Storage Facilities & Campgrounds Are Banning RVs Over 10 Years Old
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.
Continue reading #WRENCHING/VINTAGE: “You Must Believe You Can Repair It”
BY Marco Kathuria—Celebrate the introduction of the GMC Motorhome with GMC Motorhomes International (GMCMI) at the 2023 Spring GMCMI Convention. GMC Motorhome owners, their friends and families, plus anyone interested in these classic RVs will be gathering at the Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi from April 27-May 3, 2023.
Continue reading #RALLY/GMCMOTORHOME: GMCMI 2023 Spring Convention
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.
Continue reading #FAQ/USEFULTIPS: How Long Do RV Tires/Tyres Last?
Entry forms will be available starting August 1, 2022 at the Vintage/Classic Motorhome Show Facebook page or at Eventbrite.com.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/RVSHOW: Classic Motorhome Show on Oct. 1 in Columbia, PA
By Mercedes Streeter—One of the great things about the resurgence of camper vans is that a number of fantastic vintage vans are resurfacing. Some of them are known greats like Volkswagen campers, but some are more obscure campers like this van before you today. The Bedford Dormobile is Britain’s answer to the campers of its day and it sure is bizarre.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/DORMOBILE: The Bedford CA Dormobile Was Britain’s Curious Answer to the Volkswagen Camper
La Crosse Technology 5, 15, 30 or 60 Minutes Cube Timer (White)
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Canon EOS M50 Mark II + EF-M 15-45mm IS STM Kit (Black)
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Tempaper Removable Peel and Stick Coverings for RVs and Campervans
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Thermacell E55 Rechargeable Mosquito Repeller with 20’ Mosquito Protection Zone (Blue)
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