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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/WALKAROUND: GMC Motorhome Owner Lauren Phinney Gives Us a Tour of Her 1977 RV
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.
Continue reading #REHAB/RANCH: What Can You Tow with a Vintage 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Vintage RV Owner Robert Manning Gives Us a Tour of His 1977 GMC Motorhome
BY Marco Kathuria—Dave Lenzi is an engineer, machinist, and the owner of Innovative Products & Engineering. 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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/WALKAROUND: Vintage RV Owner Dave Lenzi Gives Us a Tour of His 1977 GMC Motorhome Royale
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.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/RV: GMC Made a Motorhome That Pumped Sewage Through Its Exhaust on Purpose
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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Scott & Lori Adams Talk About Their GMC Motorhome – Scott Then Gives Us a Tour of its Interior
BY Mercedes Streeter—Some of the greatest motorhomes in history have come from companies deciding to think outside of the box. The GMC Motorhome still has a forward-thinking design even decades later and Wanderlodge showed that Blue Bird had more tricks up its sleeve than just school buses.
Continue reading #CAMPER/CONCEPT: Ford Once Considered Making A Low-Slung Sporty RV That Doubled As An Office
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.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Ex-GMC Truck & Coach Division Employee, John Mest, Finds 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 and how the coach has become an integral part of their lives.
Continue reading #VIDEO/INTERVIEW: Ms. Schenk Recalls Her Many Adventures While Traveling in the Family’s 1973 GMC Motorhome
BY Elena Gorgan—The equivalent of a unicorn on wheels, if unicorns existed in real life, would be a Brooks Stevens design. The 1941 Western Flyer Motorhome is one such unicorn, made even more special after it was sprinkled with magical fairy dust by hotrodder Howdy Ledbetter.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/MOTORHOME: Remembering the 1941 Western Flyer Motorhome, an RV Unlike Any Other Out There
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.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/RVRALLY: Register for the GMC Motorhomes International Rally – Oct 8th-13th
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.
Continue reading #VINTAGE/RV: The Legendary GMC Motorhome – A Deep Dive into an Automotive Icon
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 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
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
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 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.
Continue reading #GMC/MOTORHOME: Ditching Your Carburetor and Getting Fuel Injection Makes Sense
