Trip Report

[tom1]

Since getting our GMC last March, we have been on nine camping trips. Most have been weekend trips, but this week we just completed our longest trip,
5 days and just over 900 miles. Kids had the first week of the year off as part of Xmas break, so we planned a trip to Northern California with some
friends that have an SOB. We met our friends on the North side of the Grapevine and then headed to Gilroy (The Garlic Capital of the World). Spent
the night nearby at Coyote Lake Park which is a very nice, reasonably priced campground where we saw wild turkeys, boar, deer and cows. The next day
we headed to the Winchester house and then to Monterey to stay the night at the fairgrounds. Went to the aquarium the next day and then drove to San
Simeon State Park. Hearst Castle the next day and a trip to see the Elephant Seals. The seals return to the same beach just North of Hearst Castle
every year about this time to give birth and we actually were there when one took place! Later in the day we headed to Carpinteria State Beach for
the night and headed home the next day. At the risk of jinxing myself......the GMC did great! I didn't even open my tool box the entire trip. Used
about a half quart of oil and averaged about 6.5 MPG, but there were a few big hill climbs so I wasn't too surprised.

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Tom

77 Kingsley. Mostly Stock, 455, Quad bag, tachometer, 16"wheels, Macerator.
Southern California, huntington beach

 

[carey bryan]

Elephant seal birth witnessed, and all the other great times your motorhome has given you, that's a great trip report. Thanks for letting us know
no-problem trips are the possible norm.

Carey
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Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.

 

[stephen thomas]

I think I saw you! Last week, Not sure which day it was, but I had just
gotten of the highway at Casa Verde Way in Monterey (near the fair grounds)
and was waiting at the stop sign as you drove by. I was so envious.

Glad you had a great trip.

Steve
78 Eleganza
Santa Cruz, CA

> Elephant seal birth witnessed, and all the other great times your
> motorhome has given you, that's a great trip report. Thanks for letting us
> know
> no-problem trips are the possible norm.
>
>
> Carey
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> Carey from Ennis, Texas
> 78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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[Carl Stouffer]

Nice report on a nice trip. We will be leaving on a week long, 1000 mile trip to Nevada (Las Vegas to visit with daughter, son in law, and grandkids,
then Valley of Fire State Park and Boulder Beach) on Friday.

Although we have never had a problem with the GMC out on the road in over nine years of ownership. I am always apprehensive. I guess it comes from
reading horror stories here and on Facebook, and general paranoia about driving a 42 year old motorhome all over the countryside.
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Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

 

[Russell]

Tom,
Always glad to hear of fun and successful trips in the GMC. That's why we do this. Right!? I enjoy seeing the pictures from fun GMC trips and Rallies
on the photo site. Maybe we'll see you at a rally some day.

Happy Travels,
Russell
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Russell Keith,
1978 Eleganza II "Harry" 403, Danny Dunn Tranny (w/shift kit, 3.50 sprockets, Allison), Thorley, Stock Brakes w/Remote Vacuum Brake Booster, Mico
Electric Actuated brake lock, Dakota Digital Dash, 6.5kW Onan,
Dunedin, Florida

 

[tom1]

> I think I saw you! Last week, Not sure which day it was, but I had just
> gotten of the highway at Casa Verde Way in Monterey (near the fair grounds)
> and was waiting at the stop sign as you drove by. I was so envious.
>
> Glad you had a great trip.
>
> Steve
> 78 Eleganza
> Santa Cruz, CA

I bet you did! We drove through there heading towards the fairgrounds Wednesday afternoon and towards the aquarium Thursday morning.
--
Tom

77 Kingsley. Mostly Stock, 455, Quad bag, tachometer, 16"wheels, Macerator.
Southern California, huntington beach

 

[tom1]

> Tom,
> Always glad to hear of fun and successful trips in the GMC. That's why we do this. Right!? I enjoy seeing the pictures from fun GMC trips and
> Rallies on the photo site. Maybe we'll see you at a rally some day.
>
> Happy Travels,
> Russell

I'm really hoping to make it to the GMCMI/Western States rally in Tucson this year. The kids have the first week of April off for spring break so
that helps a little. Thinking we all get there at the beginning and then maybe send the kids and mom home early. Not sure how that'll go over, but
I'd really like to go to one of these big rallies and this one is about as close as I've seen to so cal.

--
Tom

77 Kingsley. Mostly Stock, 455, Quad bag, tachometer, 16"wheels, Macerator.
Southern California, huntington beach

 

[johnny]

It will be worth your time.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased

 

[Carl Stouffer]

> > Tom,
> > Always glad to hear of fun and successful trips in the GMC. That's why we do this. Right!? I enjoy seeing the pictures from fun GMC trips and
> > Rallies on the photo site. Maybe we'll see you at a rally some day.
> >
> > Happy Travels,
> > Russell
>
>
> I'm really hoping to make it to the GMCMI/Western States rally in Tucson this year. The kids have the first week of April off for spring break so
> that helps a little. Thinking we all get there at the beginning and then maybe send the kids and mom home early. Not sure how that'll go over, but
> I'd really like to go to one of these big rallies and this one is about as close as I've seen to so cal.


I would definitely encourage you to be there. You will have a great time and learn a lot.

--
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles,
Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member