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 Motorhomes - Motorhomes from used to new class A. Motorhomes are a great vehicle for travelling if you can afford one. Details on a range of motorhomes including; Monaco motor home, diesel motor homes and more.
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Classic GMC (Click to enlarge)
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1977 GMC (Click to enlarge)
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GMC Motor Homes is considered the finest kind of motorhomes ever built, today is still the best engineered motorhome available. History, specification, types, where to find GMC Motor Homes for sale.
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This page is a near duplicate of the more popular title GMC Motorhome because the page titles should be about the same topic.
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GMC Motor Homes
History
General Motor engineers set out to design the ultimate traveling machine. Drawing on the excitement of the times, this
vehicle had to exemplify the cutting edge of vehicle design and construction. This was not to be just another
recreational vehicle. The common design of the times for RV's was a boxy, ungainly, top-heavy vehicle on a truck chassis.
The GMC Motor Homes was to be innovative in every way. Design work began in 1970, with release planned for the 1973 model
year.
The emphasis for the design was to be on the travelling experience, not extended "in the woods" camping. This resulted
in the exterior of the GMC Motor Homes being dominated by large expanses of glass. Visibility from the driver's seat is
panoramic to say the least. The vehicle was to be manufactured in 23 foot and 26 foot models; fairly short for a
motorhome. There were no permanent sleeping areas (at least in the original design). All beds were converted from seating
areas when needed. Since the floor plan is fairly compact, care was taken in the design of the beds so they did not
encroach on aisle space when opened.
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1973 GMC original interior design (Click to enlarge)
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1978 GMC (Click to enlarge)
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The most relevant links we could find, placed here free
 The GMC Motor Homes Source
- If you are in the market for GMCs, here is a great opportunity to ask current owners for their opinions. Technical information, resources, for sale by owners, classiffieds. www.gmcmotorhome.com
Alex Sirum GMC Motor Homess
- A complete GMC motor home maintenance facility. Equipped with all the parts, tools, and expertise needed to repair, maintain, and customize your GMC. Located in Florida. www.gmcmh.com
Types of GMC Motor Homes:
First Models:
The motorhome had a front wheel drive trans axle used in the oldsmobile toronado and cadillac eldorado with an oldsmobile
455 cu. (7.5 liter) V8 from the toronado, but the later models made use of the 403 cu in. (6.6 liter) V8. Both used the
GM-designated turbohydramatic 425 automatic transmission, with a wide chain drive to connect the output of the
longitudinally oriented engine to the transmission. The final drive was connected directly to the transmission, and power
was fed to the front wheels using half shafts that ran under the front portion of the engine. The engine was fueled with
regular gasoline stored in two 25-gallon tanks. 23 feet or 26 feet length, with about 90% of the total production of the
GMC Motor Homes being the latter. The wheelbase from the front wheels to the centerline of the rear tandem pairs is 140
inches for the 23' coach and 160 inches for the 26' coach. Some names of those models are Eleganzza I, Eleganzza II,
Palm Beach and Painted Desert. Price Range: US$9.900 - US$24.900
The Royale Models:
This one is distinct in styling and beautifully engineered. The royale side and rear bath models were lavishly appointed
with spacious fully-equipped interiors. They featured rich solid walnut cabinetry, comfortable dinettes and lounges that
convert to full size beds and bunks. The kitchen included double stainless steel sink, 10 cu. ft. refrigerator, 4-burner
range with oven and optional microwave and food blender. The GMC Motor Homes front wheel drive, air suspension, tandem rear
wheels and cruise control provide a quiet, smooth and responsive ride. Price Range: US$16.900 - US$39.000
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Royale motorhome interior (Click to enlarge)
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1976 GMC Motor Homes (Click to enlarge)
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