Forum meisters: Back in the 70’s GMC built a high-end motorhome that looked much like an Airstream trailer. It had rounded edges and an aero look, and was made of fiberglass and aluminum sheet. They built almost 13,000 of the things, and many of them are still around (estimates 8000-9000 per Wikipedia) because the bodies don’t rust out. GM had adapted the Toronado/Coupe Deville front wheel drive system to power the thing, and it had two non-powered rear axles with air ride. That allowed a very low floor (about 14"), and a low height overall, unlike the vast majority of RVs.
I’ve seen a fair number over the years, and in the early 1980’s a neighbor of mine had one. It seemed he spent a lot of time working on it, but that just might have been him (he was like some of us in that regard).
The question: I’ve considered buying an RV from time to time, and I’m getting the itch again. I like that the GMC Motorhomes basically don’t depreciate (unlike new RV’$!!!), and that the design style has held up over a long time. They often tow trailers. Does anyone have experience with these things? Advice?
I also have seen a few references to people who cut the back panels off a GMC and drove their cars up inside the back end (the body is 8' wide). Anyone know about that?
TIA, Pete K
I’ve seen a fair number over the years, and in the early 1980’s a neighbor of mine had one. It seemed he spent a lot of time working on it, but that just might have been him (he was like some of us in that regard).
The question: I’ve considered buying an RV from time to time, and I’m getting the itch again. I like that the GMC Motorhomes basically don’t depreciate (unlike new RV’$!!!), and that the design style has held up over a long time. They often tow trailers. Does anyone have experience with these things? Advice?
I also have seen a few references to people who cut the back panels off a GMC and drove their cars up inside the back end (the body is 8' wide). Anyone know about that?
TIA, Pete K
