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#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.

#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.

#HISTORY/MOTORHOME: Evolution of the 1973-1978 GMC MotorHome

BY Mike Bumbeck—A longstanding tradition in the recreational-vehicle manufacturing world is to take an existing heavy or super-duty truck chassis and simply have a coachbuilder add the home on top. Not so for the GMC Motorhome built from 1973-1978.

#RVLIFE/CHOICES: Is the Motorhome or Camper Life for You?

BY Barry Ard—The RV life is a popular choice for many people who are looking for a way to travel and explore the world. But before you make the switch to living in an RV, there are a few things you should consider.

#PARTNER/FOCUS: Ooni Pizza Ovens, Tools, & Recipes

Share The Joy of Great Pizza. Shop the full range of products by Ooni Pizza Ovens to bring the pizzeria right to your own backyard. Whether you are passionate about pellets, wild about wood-flame cooking, crazy about charcoal or geeky about gas? We’ve got you covered, so you could cook fantastic pizza at home.

#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.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite HeadLamp 325

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BY Christopher Gardner—BioLite Energy has made a headlamp that offers almost all of the advantages one would want in a headlamp, while also doing good for the world. Let’s look in turn at the lamp as wearable tech, then as a valuable part of your toolbox, exercise routine, and camping gear.

#SPONSORED/PRODUCT: The Most Powerful RV Cell Signal Booster on the Market

“The Destination RV is the obvious choice for anyone that’s looking to ensure strong cell signal on any cellular-connected device, no matter where ‘home’ is that month“, according to Wilson Electronics’ CEO Bruce Lancaster.

#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.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: Using the BioLite BaseCharge 1500 Solar Generator

BY Marco Kathuria—The BioLite BaseCharge 1500 is a portable power station that can be used to charge a variety of devices, including laptops, phones, and cameras. It has a capacity of 1521 watt-hours and can be charged using a variety of methods, including solar panels, a wall outlet, or a car outlet.

#RALLY/GMCMOTORHOME: GMCMI 2023 Spring Convention

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.

#PRODUCT/REVIEW: The Rechargeable BioLite AlpenGlow 250 USB Lantern

BioLite AlpenGlow 250 Lantern hanging in a tent

BY Christopher Gardner—LED technology offers so many advantages over incandescent bulbs, including the ability to shine for many long hours on a small(ish) rechargeable battery. No wonder camping, outdoor, RV, and sporting-goods companies have been making their lighting gear with LED for the last decade or so.

#SPRING/DEWINTERIZE: Top 10 Things to Do Before Hitting the Road this Spring

White Colour Motorhome Car Goes On Road On Background Of French Mountain Nature Landscape.

BY Barry Ard—De-winterizing your RV or camper van is an important part of springtime RV maintenance. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your RV is ready for the warm weather and all the fun camping trips that lie ahead.

#VINTAGE/HOTWHEELS: Tiny GMC Motorhome Is a Classic Hot Wheels Casting; You Can Still Get One

BY Dragos Chitulescu—If you’re dreaming of owning a motorhome one day but can afford one just yet, we’ve got a budget-friendly alternative for you. Sure, it will only be good for display purposes, but it might help you find the patience and determination to go out there and buy a real one soon.

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#CAMPING/WINTER: Rocky Mountain National Park Crews Busy Finishing Up Projects Before Winter

BY Dawn Wilson, Estes Park Trail-Gazette—Our national parks offer incredible recreational opportunities, no matter the time of the year you decide to visit. But during the winter months, unique activities can connect you to the wilderness, landscapes, and wonder of our national parks.

#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.

#FAQ/WEIGHSTATIONS: Do RVs Have to Stop at Weigh Stations?

By Charles Joseph—As you travel to your vacation destination with your travel trailer, you find yourself behind what seems like an endless lineup of semi-trucks. 80 miles down the road you finally see your sign of hope “Weigh Station 1 Mile.” As they all start to pull off, that little voice in your mind plants a seed of doubt, “Do RVs have to stop at weigh stations?”

#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.

#VANLIFE/STUDY: Ford (France) Commissions New Study on Vanlife

BY Various Sources—After more than a year of pandemic, the desires of the French have gradually changed: travel, teleworking, consumption… Disruptions that Ford wanted to study by carrying out a new study with the YouGov institute.* And the results are surprising.

#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.