Bathrooms
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> OK GMC-ers, you're talking to an interested novice. You've got your wet
> bath; you've got you're dry bath and you're rear bath. What are the
> pro's and con's? I'd like the users viewpoint about what's best and
> why. Clark Searle searlecj
Well Clarke, it all depends on how much space you want to dedicate to
the bath. The order you listed them in(wet-dry-rear) is in ascending
order of size. The wet bath is by far the most common and the dry bath
probably the least common. The wet bath, while a little tight, is
usable and I'd rather not lose the storage space that's the consequence
of a larger bath. My wife would probably disagree with me on that
point, however
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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> OK GMC-ers, you're talking to an interested novice. You've got your wet
> bath; you've got you're dry bath and you're rear bath. What are the
> pro's and con's? I'd like the users viewpoint about what's best and
> why. Clark Searle searlecj
Well Clarke, it all depends on how much space you want to dedicate to
the bath. The order you listed them in(wet-dry-rear) is in ascending
order of size. The wet bath is by far the most common and the dry bath
probably the least common. The wet bath, while a little tight, is
usable and I'd rather not lose the storage space that's the consequence
of a larger bath. My wife would probably disagree with me on that
point, however
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
I have been reading the new gmcmotorhome.com pages with interest. We are
new owners of a 78 royale with rear bath. We have only made a couple of
short trips in it. The first one ended in a breakdown caused by loss of
all belts. The second ended in a
loss of the engine air conditioner. The third was uneventful. We have
been making short trips to try to get everything fixed before we make a
major trek. Having used the rear bath in our motorhome, I cant imagine one
with any less space. There is really only room for your feet.
What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
have a shower???
new owners of a 78 royale with rear bath. We have only made a couple of
short trips in it. The first one ended in a breakdown caused by loss of
all belts. The second ended in a
loss of the engine air conditioner. The third was uneventful. We have
been making short trips to try to get everything fixed before we make a
major trek. Having used the rear bath in our motorhome, I cant imagine one
with any less space. There is really only room for your feet.
What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
have a shower???
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> What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
> have a shower???
Check the floor plans on gmcmotorhome.com. I think all three variations
are shown. With the dry bath the shower is a area to the side of the
bath area with a curtain. In the wet bath you pull a shower curtain
around the entire bath area(hopefully keeping the door and sink areas
dry) and shower in the same area as the toilet.
Hope this helps,
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatri63
The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
> have a shower???
Check the floor plans on gmcmotorhome.com. I think all three variations
are shown. With the dry bath the shower is a area to the side of the
bath area with a curtain. In the wet bath you pull a shower curtain
around the entire bath area(hopefully keeping the door and sink areas
dry) and shower in the same area as the toilet.
Hope this helps,
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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atri63The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
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> >
> > What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
> > have a shower???
>
> Check the floor plans on gmcmotorhome.com. I think all three variations
> are shown.
I hate following up my own post, but I hate saying "I think..." when
it's my own web site even more
The dry bath is shown in layout 26-12 at the bottom of
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/faq/GMC26Interior.html All other layouts on
that page are wet baths(which is why I believe that the dry bath is the
most rare of the GM floorplans). The Royale rear bath is next to last
layout in right column at
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/faq/GMC23Interior.html
Now I feel better,
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatri63
The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> >
> > What is the difference in a wet bath and a dry bath. Does the dry bath not
> > have a shower???
>
> Check the floor plans on gmcmotorhome.com. I think all three variations
> are shown.
I hate following up my own post, but I hate saying "I think..." when
it's my own web site even more
The dry bath is shown in layout 26-12 at the bottom of
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/faq/GMC26Interior.html All other layouts on
that page are wet baths(which is why I believe that the dry bath is the
most rare of the GM floorplans). The Royale rear bath is next to last
layout in right column at
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/faq/GMC23Interior.html
Now I feel better,
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
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atri63The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
Thanks for the reply. I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed reading all
the information about the GMC motorhome on your website. We are hungry for
more information. Any suggestions?
Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
substitute?
Pam
the information about the GMC motorhome on your website. We are hungry for
more information. Any suggestions?
Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
substitute?
Pam
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> Thanks for the reply. I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed reading all
> the information about the GMC motorhome on your website. We are hungry for
> more information. Any suggestions?
Thanks! Glad you like the site. There's not much more on the 'net that
I know of(which is why I did my site). The day job and other
responsibilities have kept me from adding much to the site lately, but
more is coming. Otherwise, if you haven't already subscribed, get GMCMH
Marketplace and GMCMH News(addresses on the "Resource" page) and get the
GMCMH News backissues. Also get the service manual and parts book from
Cinnabar(not exactly "riveting" reading, but full of important info).
> Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
> one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
> substitute?
I think most owners wind up using a hydraulic "bottle" jack(4 to 6 ton),
although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
better?
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailtoatri63
The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> Thanks for the reply. I wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed reading all
> the information about the GMC motorhome on your website. We are hungry for
> more information. Any suggestions?
Thanks! Glad you like the site. There's not much more on the 'net that
I know of(which is why I did my site). The day job and other
responsibilities have kept me from adding much to the site lately, but
more is coming. Otherwise, if you haven't already subscribed, get GMCMH
Marketplace and GMCMH News(addresses on the "Resource" page) and get the
GMCMH News backissues. Also get the service manual and parts book from
Cinnabar(not exactly "riveting" reading, but full of important info).
> Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
> one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
> substitute?
I think most owners wind up using a hydraulic "bottle" jack(4 to 6 ton),
although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
better?
Patrick
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Patrick Flowers
Mailto
atri63The GMC Motorhome Page
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com
> I think most owners wind up using a hydraulic "bottle" jack(4 to 6 ton),
> although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
> drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
> better?
A 2 1/2 ton floor jack under the air-bag mount???
CAVEAT: I don't own a GMC, and have never tried this, but I think
it would work.
Ol' Jim, hisself
Jim and Ana Wallace Enjoyin' the Space Coast of Florida
hisself http://ddi.digital.net/~hisself
> although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
> drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
> better?
A 2 1/2 ton floor jack under the air-bag mount???
CAVEAT: I don't own a GMC, and have never tried this, but I think
it would work.
Ol' Jim, hisself
Jim and Ana Wallace Enjoyin' the Space Coast of Florida
hisself http://ddi.digital.net/~hisself
>
>Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
>one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
>substitute?
>Pam
>
>
>
FWIW: Our 73 had the original jack and the times over the years that
I have had to use it, I,ve not been real happy with how it works,
I don,t feel its a real secure/stable. therefore I,ve replaced it with
a lightweight 3 ton shop floor jack, that I keep in the compartment
under the kitchen table seat. Just as a back-up, we also carry a small stubby
4 ton bottle jack, with a 8" square AL flat plate to use on soft ground.
(I hate being stranded out on the road waiting on the tow.)
The bottle jack and plate fits just fine in the LP gas compartment.
John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky
>Our motorhome doesnt have a jack and everywhere I have called doesnt have
>one for sale. Do you know where we can get one or what kind do we
>substitute?
>Pam
>
>
>
FWIW: Our 73 had the original jack and the times over the years that
I have had to use it, I,ve not been real happy with how it works,
I don,t feel its a real secure/stable. therefore I,ve replaced it with
a lightweight 3 ton shop floor jack, that I keep in the compartment
under the kitchen table seat. Just as a back-up, we also carry a small stubby
4 ton bottle jack, with a 8" square AL flat plate to use on soft ground.
(I hate being stranded out on the road waiting on the tow.)
The bottle jack and plate fits just fine in the LP gas compartment.
John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky
>> I think most owners wind up using a hydraulic "bottle" jack(4 to 6 ton),
>> although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
>> drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
>> better?
>
> A 2 1/2 ton floor jack under the air-bag mount???
>
>
2 ton is straining, 2 1/2 better, will work. 3 ton floor jack light
enough to carry along and strong enough to handle the weight of the
coach without train. anything larger is overkill, and too heavy to carry.
And I,ve used mine a bunch in the last week, installing new Bilsteins
all around.
John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky
>> although changing a flat can be tough unless you carry some blocks to
>> drive up on to gain clearance. Anybody on the list know anything
>> better?
>
> A 2 1/2 ton floor jack under the air-bag mount???
>
>
2 ton is straining, 2 1/2 better, will work. 3 ton floor jack light
enough to carry along and strong enough to handle the weight of the
coach without train. anything larger is overkill, and too heavy to carry.
And I,ve used mine a bunch in the last week, installing new Bilsteins
all around.
John & Brenda Szalay
Louisville Ky
