‘77 GMC Motorhome Tour

[@bunniesovermonies]

Thanks for not ruining your sick classic RV with a hideous modern remodel. So refreshing to see people with good taste

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I agree. I don't mind upgrades if it's done in ways people can't see. Otherwise, I like something that looks totally stock original.

[@bullhead3852]

SHUT UP ! 👆 😤

[@marko7843]

WORD! The only things missing are the velour curtains, orange & yellow shag, and the Toronado steering wheel.

[@highland-scott902]

Great video! we've had 3 GMCMH's Since 1987 our current is a 1975 Palm Beach. One of the fist things we would do with every coach is to get rid of the exhaust manifolds and replace them with headers, also outside behind front fenders add stainless vents , You will reduce your engine and inside temperature by almost 50% while getting better performance and mileage! Congratulations on your first year, and hope you have many happy more with your GMC!

[@atomix62t]

A Very Sensible Video Presentation. Informative, No Screaming, No Obnoxious Music.. Well Done, Sir.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll try to avoid the screaming and obnoxious music.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

@@MrGMCMotorhome I agree. I don't mind music as long as it's pleasant and not so loud that we can't hear what you're talking about.

[@mrkeopele]

nice, i lived in 30' Georgie Boy Swinger 1977 for more than 10 years, I always envied these GMC owners! I agree with your 14 year old, when you said bunk bed earlier I couldn't see it, but when you set it up, I think it's one of the greatest features too! Thanks for the Show n Tell. Enjoy your travels, I certainly did!❤

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks for the comment, we are really enjoying Edne, even thought most of our time has been repairs rather than camping. :-)

[@clarkgriswold5903]

I enjoyed your tour, thanks for sharing!

[@CEOkiller]

I love how original it is. Burnt orange and harvest gold baby!

[@theanarchist2746]

Fantastic video! It’s the motorhome of my dreams and thanks to this I finally saw the inside!

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Glad you liked it!

[@ma_dd]

Man this thing is more comfortable than a college dorm room damn awesome motorhome

[@JGUNW1R3D]

I own Edna’s twin sister, Bertha, down here in Arizona. Same year, model, color scheme, and layout. Great to see another classic GMC getting some love and attention.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Very Cool! Once we get Edna fixed up a bit more we plan to do some road trips and will likely come check out the Southwest. There are lots of great national parks to see.

[@markst.germain9286]

I just bought one today a 1977 long wheelbase and now you have a new subscriber

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Welcome to the club!

[@Rhythmic1]

I love this, it's perfect! I may have a little different opinion than others about restoring old motorhomes to their original condition because I usually find 70's style interior design, colors and materials gaudy and over the top. But in this case it really does look great. It looks really comfortable too which is another thing old motorhomes rarely seem. I loved the GMC's when I first saw them as a kid and they are still my favorite motorhomes. Some people may not agree but I like them more today than almost anything else currently being manufactured. Even the really expensive and extensively outfitted half million dollar plus luxury ones. The design is timeless like the old Airstreams. I love these shorter ones best of all too. I hope to find one like this one day. :)

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I agree. I'd keep as much of it as original as possible, while also upgrading some things.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome looking GMC Motorhome! I've always found the GMC Motorhome the most attractive of any motorhome RV produced. If you haven't driven the GMC Motorhome, you should do a video about that.

[@pierrepinson2906]

🚙This is the same YELLOW BARBIE MOTORHOME toy from 1977. Your vehicule is SOOO iconic from 70'ies👍.

[@russellnix3200]

Thanks for showing Edna. I have a 1976 GMC Glenbrook with the same floorplan. The GMC community is great! If you haven't joined a GMC club yet, I highly recommend it.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

We really like the floor plan. The community is amazing.

[@k.wolfgang7402]

That is good to hear about the GMC community. I have owned a 76 eleganza, also same floorplan as this one, since late 2008. If you can recommend which club to join, that would be much appreciated ! Thank you !

[@russellnix3200]

I believe GMCMI has a list of the active chapters and the regions they cover. Many members are involved in multiple chapters. For the most part, you must also be a member of FMCA for insurance purposes. I highly recommend going to a GMCMI rally which are held twice per year.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Rare bird there, nice catch. Definitely the way to go down the road.

[@robertwhite9898]

Nice Motor Home. If My memory serves Me right I think these where Built from 1972- 1978. Very roomy. That’s in good condition.

[@jked7463]

Very nice. The simplicity is nice. I've seen some of these with every option on them and they look cluttered.

[@GSC727]

An excellent and thorough tour of all aspects of your GMC. I have the same configuration in mine. Ya done good, as they say.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

It's been lots of fun so far and I hope we have it for many years to come!

[@eldo59]

Wow! This one is really nice! I always wanted to travel the country in one.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks! It is really nice to drive, more like driving a van than a motorhome but with all the conveniences of a motorhome.

[@fraserwright9482]

I like your straightforward approach and you get shit done. I find the Jim Bounds vlogs very vague and of a different generation.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks! I figure I'm doing the work anyway so I may as well record it. It's great if someone else finds it useful or learns from my mistakes.

[@fraserwright9482]

This guy in Holland is also quite good. He has rebuilt the chassis of his GMC to run on LPG and converted the brakes to modern Iveco/Fiat as most 6 wheel >3.5t campervans run this on an AL-KO chassis. The hub carrier of these have abs /esp capability. I know the US gmcs convert to a 1 ton front hub . What is your GMC running? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXOxoqdjq9KHfaM

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Wow! That looks like an amazing rebuild, thanks for sharing. The previous owner had changed out the rear brakes for disk brakes and upgraded the front end to the 1-ton from hubs and brakes. I haven't needed to do much on the front end since I got it but there may be things to do in the future.

[@danielseghers8214]

Grandpa wanted one of these but bought another model instead! Got an 8 track ! Y’all jamming man!

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

We are really enjoying it! The 8-track is very cool, if you can find old tapes. :)

[@uzis4life]

Awsome video man i want one of these things so bad and 1 day i will get one♡

[@kebruya]

who is the camera Man? Darth Vader!?

[@estebanserrano1303]

Very informative video. What price range can I expect for a 26'? I know the price will vary depending on the condition of the motorcoach and what's been upgraded on it, but having a price range would be helpful to know if I'm overpaying should I find one for sale. Thank you.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks for the comment! This is a tough question because there are so many variables and some people will value a very original "survivor" and some people will put more value on a "modernized" coach. The condition and upgrades that our coach has in this video would make it worth about $20k in today's market. Again there are lots of variables. You are best off finding one that you like and paying what it is worth for you.

[@estebanserrano1303]

@@MrGMCMotorhome I appreciate your input. Thank you!

[@1964pjpalm]

I have an old 1976 Airstream and enjoy the same classic styling of the 70's. You have a nice ride! Rather than gas generator, I would suggest Lithium batteries plus an inverter with a solar setup to start. You could also add alternator charging to charge your Lithium battery bank while driving down the road. Victron makes some nice components. I have a DC fridge (awesome), and a DC air-conditioner (more efficient than 110VAC, and a small diesel water-heater/furnace that can heat the entire coach, and hot water tank. If you can replace all the propane items with a modern equivalent your on your way to eliminating propane in the rig. No propane will give you more safety and more space for lots of lithium batteries, enough to run your AC and fridge overnight or even a 110VAC microwave or induction cooker off your inverter. Diesel heat is the way to go, runs off a small diesel fuel tank and runs for days. Nothing like running silent AC in a RV spot, no noisy stinky gas generator.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Great ideas! I looked into LiFePo4 batteries and solar but it was pretty pricy. We recently installed a LP fridge and I have a 110Vac AC unit waiting to install and I like the more stock approach. We may go solar and batteries in a few years of owning this classic.

[@1964pjpalm]

@@MrGMCMotorhome Here is a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5WpeKCFoamAY7s I recommend. I figure that using 3,000 Watt generator is loud and cost is about $3,000 vs. a 5KW LiFePo4 rack mount battery, with 3KW GrowWatt charger/inverter setup for about the same money. Should run your AC for ~5-8 hours or so per rack mount battery pack.

[@jamesbutler5518]

I have a question for you on the couch bunk beds did it come with it or did you put it in yourself and if you bought it where did you get it at ????

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Thanks for the question! Our floor plan came with this bunkbed from the factory. I have seen some people add this later buy finding the bunkbed and the mounting hardware and installing it. This would require mounting hardware to the wall and ceiling.

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Looking at a thirty foot one now never even knew they made one twenty six was the biggest I knew of

[@marko7843]

What speed do you drive on a flat straight highway like (most of) I-5? I'm curious if the 403 actually made the mileage worse. We had a 23 ft Midas mini with the aerodynamics of a brick & a 460 Ford. It got 10 MPG at 60 MPH, but it's also possible that the handling of the GMC encourages higher speeds and thus higher consumption...

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Hi Mark, Washington State has lots of hills and mountains so I haven't done many long flat drives. When we are on the highway, Edna seems to cruse comfortably at 60mph. I've had her up to 75mph but that seems to be pushing her too hard. Our coach has 3:70 final drive gearing that raises the RPM but gives better towing and hill climbing performance so other coaches may be more efficient at highway speeds. I have tracked our fuel usage over the 1,200 miles we have driven and we are averaging about 8.5 mpg.

[@marko7843]

Thanks for the reply, and the compliment about the wiper info. U may have just giving me the answer - is that a touch of dyslexia, or does it really have 3.70 gears? I know the 455 used the 3.07 drive from about 6 years of Toronados...

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

I think the original finial drive ratio was 3.07 but a previous owner has replaced that with a 3.70 gear. This seems to be one of the most popular options for people who do a lot of towing or hill climbing. It limits the top speed but I don't plan on driving 85 mph on the highway anyway. :-)

[@rickeagle]

There is a very substantial GMC MH community in the Seattle area.

[@NPALTA]

Dang , the camera guy sounds like the rebirth of darth Vader. Breathing hard as hell

[@bobdefalco]

Facts

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

I had a accordion door in mine

[@marko7843]

Just a bit of background for everyone regarding that "unique" wiper motor. One of the many laudable & unique features that GMC wanted was that huge panoramic windshield. In turn, the wipers had to be so long they required more torque than was available from standard electric wiper motors. It's almost impossible to imagiine GM looking to a competitor for a solution, but by 1973 Ford was buying GM starters, compressors & steering pumps for their full size cars, so it wouldn't be shameful for GM to buy a bunch of spares from Ford... I'd love to know who actually thought of it, but SOMEbody remembered that from 1961 to 1969 Lincoln went over the top in engineering a wiper system that could be infinitely variable in the years before intermittent electric wipers were available (and there's a whole movie about that story.) Lincoln mounted a special steering pump directly over the front of the crank pulley and drove both the steering AND wipers from it. That unknown person must have said, "Hey, that hydraulic motor might be strong enough for our huge wipers!" The rest, as they say, is history. There's no reason to replace these motors with the cobbled together aftermarket solution unless they fail. Because they are completely variable and you can literally make them crawl across the windshield, they obviate any need for an intermittent system. (The hydraulic setup also explains why the wiper and washer switches are separate on this model, unlike every other GM product of the time where you push in for the washer and it slides the lever up into Low.)

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Hi Mark, Very interesting background on the hydraulic wiper system.

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Couch on some slide out make one full size bed

[@bulkin_production_9733]

Жаль что я не знаю английский язык, так посмотрел бы этот ролик, мой любимый автодом!

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Интернет потрясающий, я не знаю русского, но Google Translate отлично работает. KZbin может автоматически создавать субтитры на русском языке, чтобы вы могли прочитать, что я говорю. Вы можете найти это в настройках (колесо в нижней части видео), я слышал, что это работает довольно хорошо.

[@hildebertocarreiro9232]

Think 🤔 about making hybrid camper

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Connects with the dinette side

[@rick5653]

Can you see how much you paid for it please. I’m looking at one myself

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Each on of these in unique because of their age and the care they have received. You should be able to find one similar to ours for $20k+ but there are nice examples for $5k+ if you are willing to do lots of work yourself or you can spend $50k+ for one that is ready to use with minimal work.

[@rickeagle]

Where in WA are you? I’m in Renton and have a 77 Eleganza 2.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

We are on the East side of the state. We have got to know several GMC Motorhome owners in the area. It's amazing how many you see around when you look for them.

[@nuduo9255]

What’s its driving range on a full tank?. Thanks..

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

This coach has two 25 gallon fuel tanks for a total of 50 gallons. We typically get about 8 miles to the gallon so the possible range is 400 miles. We usually fill up after about 250 or 300 miles just to be safe.

[@wadecrocker9043]

@18:45 I thought that was going to be a record player lol

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Ha, that would be really old school to have a turn table in your motorhome.

[@ConnorK_D]

Hi did anyone recognise this from the aquabats super show

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

That is awesome! I don't think I've seen that vehicle before.

[@charlestait5303]

Who on earth would remove the air conditioner? And the generator??? And the air ride controls???

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

I think our coach had a rough life as it went through the last few owners. We are trying to get to back to a more natural state. We will keep what we can original but I'm okay with some modern upgrades like the AC and fridge. The aftermarket air suspension works okay so I probably won't try to go back to stock.

[@antoniobadel4576]

How much do you paid for it?

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

I regularly see coaches in similar condition to ours in the $15k - $25k price range. These are a lot less money than a modern motorhome and I think they have more style and will hold their value well if taken care of.

[@papoluka1]

@@MrGMCMotorhome thanks

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Never roof except if a tree fall on it

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

26' though

[@mockbattles]

Wind sock dude.

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Yep, after this video I ordered a new external mic with a "dead cat" to cut down on wind noise. I hope to have better audio in the future.

[@mockbattles]

@@MrGMCMotorhome some good tips here buddy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppbJoXqIrLOVnq8

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

Great tips, thanks!

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Only glass leaks

[@PaulBrown-zp3uy]

Why badmouth this coach. If not your style, simply find what you may like elsewhere Mr Nezumi. There are plenty of other RV types you could critique. I like it!

[@mrequi1]

One word, voiceover, I cant hear you in this. Had to kill it after 20 sec

[@stevenlight5006]

I want to sell mine

[@MrGMCMotorhome]

It seems like there are always people looking for a good coach. There is a Facebook marketplace for GMC motorhomes and lots of local clubs that can help you find a buyer.

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

Number one no don't take much propane

[@thomasmcmullen1725]

3500 watt ohnan.? generator. Forget how to spell it.

[@markwitkop7022]

wind covers your voice.