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hello list
im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i think
i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to handle
about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
appreciated...
best regards
jim white
 
Where are you located Jim?

You'll find that the GMC net will be a good source for undated information
on everything
related to GMC restorations. You're going to overwhelmed with info.

Richard Waters
1976 Palm Beach
Troy, MI
- -----

> hello list
> im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i think
> i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
> interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to handle
> about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
> appreciated...
> best regards
> jim white
 
Most of the coach's I've seen have the rear compartment converted to a
permanent or semi-permanent bed. Ours is semi-permanent. We have a 6"
cotton mattress on the folded down mini couches back there. (Very
comfortable!). It's so big though, if we need the extra seating, we've got
to take it out and leave the it at home. Gene Fisher has a really kewl way
of making it permanent and still have some great storage underneath. See
it at:
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/tiltbed/index.html

Here's a great place to find a bunch of GMC's for sale. Use the keyword
GMC with a year range of 1973 to 1978 at:
http://www.traderonline.com/rv/search/index.shtml

http://www.thriftynickel.com/

http://www.adquest3d.com/main.cfm?brd=1&pag=17

and of course, all the GMC web sites that are linked from Patrick's.

Good Luck!

>>
>> Where are you located Jim?
>>
>> You'll find that the GMC net will be a good source for undated information
>> on everything
>> related to GMC restorations. You're going to overwhelmed with info.
>>
>> Richard Waters
>> 1976 Palm Beach
>> Troy, MI
>> -----
>> Richard
>im located near sioux falls sd.....live on a farm and retired from
>airlines one year ago...i restore aircraft for my own use and my wife
>thinks a gmc motorhome is what we should have....however im the typical
>airline pilot and im cheap....would like to find a fixer upper in the
>26'...if you have any ideas let me know....
>regards
>jw

>>
>> > hello list
>> > im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i think
>> > i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
>> > interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to handle
>> > about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
>> > appreciated...
>> > best regards
>> > jim white

bdub
'76 Palm Beach
In The Heart o Texas
www.web-access.net/~bmassey/
icq # 202333
 
>
> Where are you located Jim?
>
> You'll find that the GMC net will be a good source for undated information
> on everything
> related to GMC restorations. You're going to overwhelmed with info.
>
> Richard Waters
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Troy, MI
> -----
> Richard
im located near sioux falls sd.....live on a farm and retired from
airlines one year ago...i restore aircraft for my own use and my wife
thinks a gmc motorhome is what we should have....however im the typical
airline pilot and im cheap....would like to find a fixer upper in the
26'...if you have any ideas let me know....
regards
jw

>
> > hello list
> > im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i think
> > i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
> > interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to handle
> > about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
> > appreciated...
> > best regards
> > jim white
 
I have a unit (26ft) that had facing dinette table which made into bed.
Removed that and put in full size mattress. Like that but person on window
side has to crawl over one nearest bathroom. That is the only
inconvenience. If having rear bed with walk space important, then go for
it. Wife and I don't mind crawling over each other.
Al

> hello list
> im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i think
> i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
> interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to handle
> about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
> appreciated...
> best regards
> jim white
 
On Tue, 23 Mar 1999 21:29:40 -0800 jim white
writes:
>hello list
>im new here....need to know what floor plan is most desireable...i
>think
>i would be interested in a rear bed??....recently retired and would be
>
>interested in a 26' in need of tlc....have the shop and tools to
>handle
>about any job....any insight to the above would be greatly
>appreciated...
>best regards
>jim white
>
>
Itwould nearly impossible for anyone to suggest what might work for you
and your family.

I tried the original gauchos in the rear and they were terrible. I then
went to a full sized bed with a real box spring and it was uncomfotable
for us older folk who arise during the nite and it was a bear for the
Missus to make the bed.

Now we have twins beds/couches up front and that suits us to a "T".
Howver if I were looking today I would buy a GMC finished Edgemonte or a
Coachman finished Royale (both 26' models) and with twin beds in the
rear.

That's what I would do.

David Lee Greenberg
GMC MOTORHOMEREGISTRY
Delray Beach, Florida
 
I converted to twin sized mattresses; I can arise any time I feel like it
without bothering anyone!!
Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast (Sunshine and LOTS of RV's driving by)

> In a message dated 3/26/99 6:01:42 PM Central Standard Time,

>
> went to a full sized bed with a real box spring and it was uncomfotable
> for us older folk who arise during the nite >>
>
> I just can't leave this kind of line alone, Dave. Please be more careful in
> the future. Larry in MO
 
Is Dave bragging or complaining? Gives new meaning to the expression "Happy
Camper."
(This thread will now self-destruct.)
Dick 75 PB in Hotlanta

>In a message dated 3/26/99 6:01:42 PM Central Standard Time,

>
> went to a full sized bed with a real box spring and it was uncomfotable
> for us older folk who arise during the nite >>
>
>I just can't leave this kind of line alone, Dave. Please be more careful in
>the future. Larry in MO
>
 
Gary
This time I'm not trying to be a smart donkey !
What exactly do you mean >
Removed queen size and put in two twins ? How did this affect the
situation?
If I can't resolve the 'crawl over' I'm going to have to add some
footage to my Kingsley to get a 'walk around' . At least that's my
story around here, as I polish up my tourches :-)

Mike Beaton.....' 77 Kingsley
Antigonish NS
 
Mike--
My '77 Kingsley (floor plan 26-12 on
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/faq/GMC26Interior.html ) had two 74" long
twin beds in the rear. The "beds" were skimpy foam pads on an inferior
spring frame --- most uncomfortable. The foam and frame were discarded
and a sturdy plywood top was added to the "boxes" covering the propane
and generator enclosures and the water and compressor systems. The top
was screwed down for easy removal if necessary and hinged access hatches
were provided for servicing the water and compressors. I purchased new
standard "bunk" innerspring mattresses (32 x 72) which fit nicely. I am
very comfortable with this arrangement (6'2" x 240#). You can buy
standard fitted sheets for this size mattress....very easy to make the
bed. I think the 26-12 floor plan is the only one with enough space
(74") for rear twins --- something the wantabes may consider when
looking.
Gary
'77 Kingsley
North Bend, Oregon Coast (sunshine all day!!!)

> Gary
> This time I'm not trying to be a smart donkey !
> What exactly do you mean >>
> Removed queen size and put in two twins ? How did this affect the
> situation?
> If I can't resolve the 'crawl over' I'm going to have to add some
> footage to my Kingsley to get a 'walk around' . At least that's my
> story around here, as I polish up my tourches :-)
>
> Mike Beaton.....' 77 Kingsley
> Antigonish NS
 
> went to a full sized bed with a real box spring and it was
>uncomfotable
> for us older folk who arise during the nite >>
>
>I just can't leave this kind of line alone, Dave. Please be more
>careful in
>the future. Larry in MO

It does sound kind of erotic now that I look at it again! [g]

David Lee Greenberg F22009
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
 
>Is Dave bragging or complaining? Gives new meaning to the expression
>"Happy
>Camper."
>(This thread will now self-destruct.)
>Dick 75 PB in Hotlanta
>

>>In a message dated 3/26/99 6:01:42 PM Central Standard Time,

>>
>>> went to a full sized bed with a real box spring and it was
>uncomfotable
>> for us older folk who arise during the nite >>
>>
>>I just can't leave this kind of line alone, Dave. Please be more
>careful in
>>the future. Larry in MO
>>
I am really beginning to regret I "raised" this issue!

David Lee Greenberg F22009
GMC Motorhome Registry
200 MacFarlane Drive PH4
Delray Beach, FL 33483-6829
 
Da.........
No wonder I was confused. Your 26-12 came with twin beds !
I have the 26-11. I guess you can see why I was scratching my
head over your solution to the problem.
Now , to the tourches :-)

Mike Beaton........' 77 Kingsley (26-11)
Antigonish NS
 
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