#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.

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#Background

Built by General Motors using automobile assembly techniques, 12,921 GMC motorhomes were produced from model years 1973 to 1978. Over 7,000 are currently listed at the GMCMI.com international registry. Estimates suggest that at least 8,000 to 9,000 of the original production run are still in operating condition.

Scott Somers Shows us Around “Elle”

Scott Sommers takes us on a tour of his 1974 GMC Motorhome

#GMC Motorhomes International

GMC Motorhomes International is an organization dedicated to promoting the legacy, enjoyment and use of GMC Motorhomes. Our goal is to provide fellowship and technical information through continuous improvement of communications and conventions. Visit the GMCMI website to find out more.

Some of the Equipment seen in the video

Scott was kind enough to respond to our followers on social media who had asked for more information about some of the equipment featured in this episode.

1800 Watt Planet Audio Anarchy Sound System

The subwoofers are two of these:

Mounted in these 8″ Subwoofer cabinets:

The center channels are these: 

And the rear speakers are these:

And the front (over cab) speakers are these:

According to Scott, “I also used additional speakers directly behind the front seats at floor level, and the original “center” speakers were Infiniti speakers, but I don’t have data on either.  I installed an additional subwoofer under the kitchen, but again, I don’t have the data on it.”

Marine-Grade Latches

“The marine latches are these and I highly recommend them”, says Scott.

“Although I didn’t install them myself, the door and drawer pulls are of the following type”, says Scott:

House Battery and Charging System

Scott uses a large lead acid 8D flooded lead acid battery of the type seen below:

He charges it with Renogy solar panels.  “It will run a microwave or hairdryer, and is entirely sufficient for boondocking and is very cost effective when compared with lithium or AGM”, according to Scott.

Scott notes that “the inverter/converter is a Xantrex Freedom SW 2000.  It performs well, though as noted in the video, there is no way to turn off the cooling fans when connected to shore power and it is “converting,” so I installed a disconnect switch. “


Photos Submitted by Scott Sommers

Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome
Scott Somers shows us around his 1974 GMC Motorhome

GMC Motorhome Owner Groups

GMCMI Regional Chapters – FMCA Chapters

GMC Cascaders
Oregon, Washington, Idaho, British Columbia & Alberta (Canada)
Website: www.gmc-cascaders.com 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMCCascaders/


GMC Classics
Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas
Website: www.gmcclassics.com
Facebook (closed group): www.facebook.com/groups/gmcclassicsclub/


GMC Colonial Travelers
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland & SE New York
Website: www.gmccolonial.com


GMC Dixielanders
Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and the Western Carolinas
Website: www.gmcdixielanders.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMC-Dixielanders-610910142357001/?fref=ts
Facebook (closed group): www.facebook.com/groups/751435414991402/


GMC Eastern States
The Mississippi River and east in the United States and Canada
Website: www.gmceast.com


GMC Flatlanders
Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado
Randy Van Winkle | 417-429-5925
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/884368598352256/


GMC Forty-Niners
Northern California & Northwest Nevada
Club Email: [email protected]


GMC Great Lakers
All States & Canada Provinces touching the Great Lakes
Website: www.gmcgreatlakers.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/182402062678966/


GMC Greater Midwest Classics
Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Manitoba and Ontario
Website: www.gmcmidwestclassics.org


GMC Heritage Cruisers
Covering Parts of Ontario, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, & West Virginia
Website: www.gmcheritagecruisers.com


GMC Mountainaires
500 mile radius of Denver, CO
Website: www.gmc-mountainaires.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMCMountainaires/


GMC Nor’easters
Northeastern portion of the United States and neighboring Canadian provinces
Website: www.gmcnoreasters.org


GMC Pacific Cruisers
Southern California (Los Angeles to San Ysidro)
Website: www.gmcpc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/452658788228404/


GMC Saguaro Jetset
Arizona
Website: www.gmcsj.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmcsj/


GMC 6 Wheelers
Illinois and surrounding states
Affiliations required for membership: none
Email:  [email protected]
Website:  http://www.gmc6wheelers.com
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gmc6wheelers


GMC Sunshine Statesmen
Florida
Website: www.gmcss.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMC-Sunshine-Statesmen-703965912957918/


GMC Tidewater Crabs
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia & District of Columbia
Club Email: [email protected]
Website: 
www.gmctidewatercrabs.com
Closed Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141736789738596/


GMC Western States
Mainly drawn from the 11 western states and 3 western provinces of Canada.
Website: www.gmcws.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMC-Western-States-426459820808296/?fref=nf


Other GMC Groups

Aussie Classic GMC Motorhomes
Australia
Gail Bennett | Coordinator | [email protected]
Facebook: 
www.facebook.com/groups/369935933206436/


GMC Motorhome Tulsa Lunch Bunch
Join us for lunch and friendship. Every first Friday of the month. Golden Corral 71st and Mingo, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Newcomers welcome!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMC-Motorhome-Tulsa-753600574784610/


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The marine latches are these and I highly recommend them:

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