I guess I don't know very much about SOB motorhomes. The only motorhome that
I've ever been in while under way has been a GMC. For close to 20 years the
only motorhome that I had ever even been in was my neighbor's '73 23' Canyon
Lands. Then I drove a few GMC's back in 1998 while searching for the Palm Beach
I have now. I have nothing to compare my GMC with. I like mine a lot, but
wonder about the other ones I see on the road.
So I have a question, is the GMC really still the best riding, handling etc.
available? I find it hard to believe that after all this time, there isn't a new
SOB motorhome in our size range that is just as good or not better. After all,
these things were designed close to 30 years ago. Look at the improvements in
car design during that period of time.
IMHO:
Well then again when I look at mass produced single reciprocating engine powered
light aircraft (from manufacturers like Cessna, Piper & Beech) not much has
really changed in the last 50+ years, except for avionics, paint jobs and
interior trim. About all they did since the 40's was to move from fabric covered
to metal, tail dragger to tricycle landing gear and in some cases added
retractable landing gear to an existing airframe (like our 1979 Cessna 182 Turbo
RG). Those improvements were accomplished years before our motorhomes were
built. So new single engine airplanes from the major airplane manufacturer's
are still for the most part unchanged (except for their electronics) from the
50's. Maybe that's the case with RVs?
Richard Waters
'76 PB, Troy, MI
> I am always fascinated by the number of owners who have had other MH and
> came back to the GMC or like you have other reasons.
>
> I bought my GMC because I rented a 30 foot SOB first to see if I wanted the
> MH life style, and I hated driving it. I love my GMC but I am not always
> sure why others do. ;>)
>
> gene
>
> >Gene,
> >
> >Thanks for your comments. I will look for the Trojan website.
> >
> >On the sale of my GMC Mh at my Tyler home in favor of an Airstream? Never!!
> >The only reason I have an Airstream in Alaska is because of the roads. A
> >"truck" is much better suited to these roads than a low, sleek and
> >aerodynamic GMC Mh. I enjoyed my GMC Mh while we had it here but I had to be
> >much more careful with it than the Airstream "truck".
> >
> >'Regards,
> >
> >Fred Hudspeth
> >'78 Royale.
> >
> >In a message dated 01-Jun-00 14:45:28 Alaskan Daylight Time, gene
> >
> > > From: gene
> > Subject: Re: GMC: Battery Charge vs FreezeProtection
> >
> > I do not have such a chart, but I would guess you could do an estimate from
> > the specific gravity of the acid. ??? I got these charts from Trojan and
> > they have a web page, might be able to ask them also.....
> >
> > I was just at your back door last week, went on the inland channel up to
> > Glacer Bay. Was sorry did not make it all the way to your city. Was very
> > nice weather and great views..
> >
> > since you also have an Airstream, I am wondering if you are going to sell
> > your GMC and keep an Airstream in the lower 48 also ??
> >
> > gene
> > >>
> >
> Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
> GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
> mr.erf
> http://www.california.com/~eagle/
I've ever been in while under way has been a GMC. For close to 20 years the
only motorhome that I had ever even been in was my neighbor's '73 23' Canyon
Lands. Then I drove a few GMC's back in 1998 while searching for the Palm Beach
I have now. I have nothing to compare my GMC with. I like mine a lot, but
wonder about the other ones I see on the road.
So I have a question, is the GMC really still the best riding, handling etc.
available? I find it hard to believe that after all this time, there isn't a new
SOB motorhome in our size range that is just as good or not better. After all,
these things were designed close to 30 years ago. Look at the improvements in
car design during that period of time.
IMHO:
Well then again when I look at mass produced single reciprocating engine powered
light aircraft (from manufacturers like Cessna, Piper & Beech) not much has
really changed in the last 50+ years, except for avionics, paint jobs and
interior trim. About all they did since the 40's was to move from fabric covered
to metal, tail dragger to tricycle landing gear and in some cases added
retractable landing gear to an existing airframe (like our 1979 Cessna 182 Turbo
RG). Those improvements were accomplished years before our motorhomes were
built. So new single engine airplanes from the major airplane manufacturer's
are still for the most part unchanged (except for their electronics) from the
50's. Maybe that's the case with RVs?
Richard Waters
'76 PB, Troy, MI
> I am always fascinated by the number of owners who have had other MH and
> came back to the GMC or like you have other reasons.
>
> I bought my GMC because I rented a 30 foot SOB first to see if I wanted the
> MH life style, and I hated driving it. I love my GMC but I am not always
> sure why others do. ;>)
>
> gene
>
> >Gene,
> >
> >Thanks for your comments. I will look for the Trojan website.
> >
> >On the sale of my GMC Mh at my Tyler home in favor of an Airstream? Never!!
> >The only reason I have an Airstream in Alaska is because of the roads. A
> >"truck" is much better suited to these roads than a low, sleek and
> >aerodynamic GMC Mh. I enjoyed my GMC Mh while we had it here but I had to be
> >much more careful with it than the Airstream "truck".
> >
> >'Regards,
> >
> >Fred Hudspeth
> >'78 Royale.
> >
> >In a message dated 01-Jun-00 14:45:28 Alaskan Daylight Time, gene
> >
> > > From: gene
> > Subject: Re: GMC: Battery Charge vs FreezeProtection
> >
> > I do not have such a chart, but I would guess you could do an estimate from
> > the specific gravity of the acid. ??? I got these charts from Trojan and
> > they have a web page, might be able to ask them also.....
> >
> > I was just at your back door last week, went on the inland channel up to
> > Glacer Bay. Was sorry did not make it all the way to your city. Was very
> > nice weather and great views..
> >
> > since you also have an Airstream, I am wondering if you are going to sell
> > your GMC and keep an Airstream in the lower 48 also ??
> >
> > gene
> > >>
> >
> Genef -- 77PB/ore/ca
> GMC MOTORHOME INFORMATION
> mr.erf
> http://www.california.com/~eagle/
