Tour of a Nomad Living in a Class A RV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video we take a tour inside a beautifully restored 1975 GMC Motorhome. One of the most unusual coaches ever made, it's a real pleasure to see such craftsmanship on display. Especially because of the exceptional remodel they did on it!
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Thanks for watching!
I feel like this GMC is what most people are trying to replicate in van builds - it has all the basics, no fluff, just a solid tiny house on wheels.
These vids are making me see a future I could probably afford! At least it could be more interesting than what I'm now doing. It's also enjoyable to have these lovely folks invite me into their homes - & to have you do the talking for me! You have a knack for interviewing & politely asking practical questions. Thanks for being such a good teacher, Bob!
do it, you wont look back!
I love the old GMCs! When my dad worked for Thetford back in the 70's he would bring a different motorhome home every couple of weeks in the summer. Me and a couple of friends would stay in them out in the driveway all weekend. Back then the big CB radio craze was in full swing so many, many hours were spent on the radios. Thanks for the great video on my favorite dinosaur!
Ty. So good to see your comfortable GMC. Very livable. Love the creative touches.
Thank you Mark and Donna, very nice motorhome... thank you Bob
Thank you Sarah!
Mark and Donna love you`re awesome home, and ty for taking the time to show it to us , me and my aunt really enjoyed it, ty Bob for another great video and ty for your time you have inspired sooo many people Bob keep em comin friend:) Peace
So cool to see Marks motor home on your channel. I was lucky to meet Mark and his wife. I also was fortunate to tint the windows on that beauty.
Big windows!
Vantastic Living loved watching your tinting video. Wish I'd seen it before tinting mine, you had some quality tips. I've tinted a few windows in my time, and these were a breeze being so flat.
Cool man lets do this! ;)
Yes sir biggest windows in RV to date. The back was a monster. :)
Thanks man glad you dig it.
I like the way he proudly tells and shows his wife's art work! And yes, he does look like Pernell Roberts!
Bob, great vid. Wish we could have met Donna. Love that she can still enjoy her jewelry making and art on the road. I'm trying to decide what I need in art supplies before I hit the road. Holy crap it's hard to downsize. Love their home. TFS
I'm also an artist/crafter and would have to really downsize on my supplies to do this, but I totally love Donna's craft bench! I also have a husband that understands how much a girl needs to craft and create, lol!
This was A Beautiful Coach I loved it
What a wonderful home 😊.
Loved how they redid this vintage motorhome...such a nice set-up!!
wwoooowww that is a very cool, so unique motorhome. They did an awesome job.
I love this home. This would be my dream on the road home since I'm a crafter looks like I will be able to still craft once I'm on the road. Thanks for sharing!! Hugs Heather
One of your best tours Bob Thanks
Gorgeous!
I like vintage vehicles more than modern ones. They seem to have character and give off a warm vibe.
Bob, do they have to take everything out of bathroom when showering or was there a shower curtain to section off their items?
I so look forward to your vids with all the ideas and various cast of characters. I know it's just a small window into everyones lives but most come off so grounded, happy and content. Very inspirational.
I am so very impressed with this motor home! The floor board counter tops are gorgeous, and I love those stacked wooden bowls that are in Donna's work area. The natural light is so inviting with those windows. I could go on and on. I'm wondering what sort of stenciling product Donna used on the woodwork? It's just gorgeous! The only thing I could do without is the gas mileage. That's a huge amount of power, which I guess is good to have! I had a motor that size in a 74 Trans Am years ago.Wow! I enjoyed this video very much Bob. I just love seeing all the options that are out there. I still have absolutely no idea what I'm going to actually wind up in for my first rig, but I sure am getting an education that is much appreciated as well as entertaining. Thanks as always Bob!!! Tammie
Tammie Parrish you're right about Natural Light being inviting. I like it better than Bud Light personally. 😬
Wow..some really interesting details.. love the upholstery and the distressed aluminium. Has a kind of steampunk flavour. That quality aged look never seems to become dated.
Thanks for watching Rob. Vintage models are a lot of fun to look at.
Here is pure Steampunk applied to a teardrop..I love that look.: -)
www.doityourselfrv.com/this-steampunk-teardrop-trailer-is-made-from-recycled-materials/
One of your better tours, thanks!
Both Mark and you Bob have the most awesome video voices
Thanks douglas!
loved these two videos!
I really like that motorhome, especially the idea of his wife having her own a desk in there, I couldn't function without one.
It's a great example of a rig built for two!
Love the GMC, thanks for the tour. I've never seen the inside of one of these before.
This was a lot of fun to film.
Awesome interview and tour. Nice personality, Peace & Happy Travels.
Good job Bob and thanks for letting us in your home Mark.
love this one ty so much Bob,,,such an intelligent man,,love their motorhome also
Wonderful interview. What a beautiful older motorhome. They have truly made it unique and I love the counter tops. Some of that old wood is so beautiful. When you two were visiting, Mark's voice reminded me of Robert Parnell. He is the guy that played Adam Cartwright on Bonanza. I wish Donna would have been there but that is ok. Tell her hi and thanks for sharing her(their) beautiful home. Happy camping Joyce
Thanks Joyce! Not everyone wants to be on camera but Donna's influence was certainly present!
Beautiful Blessing Darlings..⚘🎚🍑⭐🦋
Front wheel drive built to be what it is from the ground up, not something tacked onto a truck frame - a thing of beauty and great utility. Thank you for sharing the dream machine.
A great interview and a wonderful tour. While watching, I couldn't help but keep thinking up changes to my '84 Class C Ford Jamboree...23 ft...especially where cabinets are concerned. Lol. LOVE THE SPICE RACK! Donna had a great idea, there! :)
love this one...I am an artist and planning on retiring to a mobile (small) life...thank you!
Thanks for watching Merri, I wish you all the best!
Tony living is in my future...my retirement in a year or two...thank you for your help
Awesome looking GMC Motorhome. This is my idea of what a motorhome should be. It's large enough that two adults could live in it comfortably. But it's smaller than most Class A RVs today. If I bought one, I'd keep it as original possible, but I'd also upgrade a few things to make it more modern. Among the upgrades would be the replacement of the 455 V8 engine with a 6.5 Turbo Diesel engine. :)
I have a 1977 Kinsley that I completely restored I enjoy it it's a lot of fun. Thank you for the video. By the way the Kinsley was made in 1977 it's a GMC also
I got the same
Very interesting man. And love the beautiful living quarters!!
wow I want to become a bucketeer never new the trusty ol pale was so useful we need to form a bucket brigade asap
We had a yellow Glenbrook when I was a kid. One of the best things my dad ever bought. We went everywhere. Damn thing broke down a lot, A LOT, but those trips meant so much to our family. So good to see one.
I think that wet bath is probably the roomiest one of ever seen.
WELL! That video and motorhome are almost pushing me toward getting a motorhome like that, and I swore that I didn't want a motorhome! Good job, Bob!
My Dad was in charge of the plant that built these motor homes. I have the original owners operating manual and first aid kit from the GM motor home and would love for them to go to a good home.
Nice rig and great big windows! :)
Really Enjoyed this Video! Mark is a Great Guy! I use to Drive a Olds Toronado to High School! A 75 Engine would require a lead additive to keep happy I would think. Front wheel drive is the cats meow though on that rig! I was looking at the GMC's for sale after watching this Video! Thanks for Sharing!
Thanks for watching RPM, it was a real pleasure to film Mark and his rig!
Sounds Great to Me... Keep it Simple .. Comfortable, and Off The Grid... Very Efficient..
Great Video.!!
This thing is awesome. Thanks for the tour!
40 years old and still going strong....
Now that I really enjoyed Mark seems like quite a character in the most positive sense. He reminds me of a one of the old Gunsmoke characters. Character meaning actors that would periodically be on the show he's even got the voice I can't put my finger on it. He would be a very good narrator and possibly book narrator such as audible uses. Might want to check that out ha ha. Thanks so much for sharing I love GMC's.
If he sees your comment perhaps he'll consider it. :)
now I remember who he looks like,the character Adam on Bonanza. I'm slow, but steady. Ha ha
Loved the video! Mark looks just like a real western cowboy! Loved it!
thank you for the great video great motor home more great ideas.
love that gmc motor home . about the only thing I wouldn't like is that front wheel drive setup . but a very nice home just the same . Mark was also a pleasure to here from seems like a very nice guy.
You're right Mingo very nice guy!
What’s wrong with the front wheel drive. That’s what makes the coach so innovative. No driveline out the back means way more useable room for living space.
It was designed from the ground up as a motor home,and not an afterthought building on a truck chassis. It’s why the coach rides so nice and not like a transport tractor trailer.
Holy Moley, a 70's vintage rig. I would've painted it a bright smiley face yellow :) very nice. thanks for sharing and happy trails to you.
Another great video, and nice to meet you Mark. Hope to meet Donna online sometime : )
Thanks Regina!
CheapRVliving Hope this day finds you well Bob : )
We got a 12v Dometic fridge and freezer. The original propane fridges thermostat went out, and so very glad we replaced it, after removing it we saw it had been trying to start a fire! Scary
Fantastic
Thanks for watching Toni!
excellent
Very cool.
this is the most interesting interview & tour you've done to date. Love your style too Mark!
Thanks zaleski727!
Awesome video. I really enjoyed the RV tour. You can tell that a lot of love went into the changes they made. Bob I was wondering if Donna has a Web site for her art and jewelry?
Cool!
So much class on that vehicle. the design is well ahead of its time
I like the windows, it reminds me an Airstream
Agree Arthur, timeless!
I am not Neil,beautiful love what you have done , looks very comfortable , very inspiring , thank you.
Nice!
Great rig, gotta love the GMC's. I really thought the spice rack was cool. Great video Bob.
Super spice rack!
neat! reminds me of early NASA days!
I was really surprised at how little walkable space is in there. i would think for the miles per gallon they would be better off in a class C, which would give them the same options except for the desk space. Thanks for showing us his camper.
It's always a tradeoff in a small space. They seem happy with it.
nice setup.
You look like Adam Cartwright.
I saw one of these things at a camp sites.
I thought it was super cool
Bonanza lives!
I had to rewind it, wow, front wheel drive!
Awesome to have the extended pullout drawers on the truck.
I remember using powder on an air hockey table that makes the puck slide effortlessly. I wonder how that would work under the drawers as compared to the wax.
im pretty sure you can pull the speedo fuse on the ranger and the miles will stop counting while you tow it...or even drive it haha
Beautiful rig with a skilled craftsman. I love the aircraft aluminum. The gas crunch of 1978 destroyed the motor home market. Fuel raised to a dollar per gallon with several hours wait to purchase.
Nice glimpse to the past Scott! And tiny gas sipping cars gained popularity.
I don't think Sandra bullock chased tornados in any movie. You mean Twister?
There's an orange 🍊 one in Poplar Bluff MO
Nice RV he looks like Bud Spencer
Very nice video. I found one simular to this one a couple days ago, only it was an early 80's I think
GMC Motorhomes were Built between 1972 and 1978 wonder what retro RV you saw
Actually they built from 1973 to 1978. You can watch many videos on the creation of these in the truck and bus plant of GMC.
Trapper John has fell on hard times.
Yeah, a lot of reality on that.
455 cu. engine with a 50 gallon fuel tank, GMC should have installed a 70 gallon tank on these beauties
I would be very interested in knowing how much weight the GMC is pulling with the little truck when loaded. I just bought my first GMC Motorhome. I bought a Jeep Wrangler to pull and I know it is not the lightest thing I could have bought but I am wondering how much weight is too much weight for the GMC. They recommended $2000 lbs in the old GMC Manuals but I know many mods have been made to most of the coaches and many people are towing heavier than that.
it would be nice if they fierd up the motor
How do you handle grey water?
what kinda fuel mileage does the gmc get?
The rear grotto was one of the worse things on a GMC, I would like to have a Royale with twin beds. But I think I will hold out for Revcon when I can find a good one.
It can be worth the wait for the right vehicle.
What do you think about a Dodge Ram van?
Very nice vehicle.
Btw, How do you keep your health if you can't eat fresh produce daily? Exercise? Could that be the draw back of living this way? I noticed many are over weight. Sorry, I am just wondering. Thanks.
I doubt that a bunk bed would've been a good idea, particularly given what held it up. And the couch looks too small for overnight sleeping. You might sleep on it while taking turns driving. But for overnight sleeping? I think not.
Can I find a man like this please. Lol
Really enjoyed the tour of your motor home. But mostly I enjoyed hearing the very apparent love and respect and admiration Mark has for Donna. Lucky Mark and lucky Donna.
Wonderful guy, relaxed, well mannered, articulate.
Nice thing about Bobs channel is that it's about other people & their life, not self-ish.
Exactly, and even if he does a video just featuring himself, he's sharing valuable information too help others. He's a great human being! :)
very cool vintage rig with totally awesome modifications! What a fun tour - thank you so much! 👍
It was our pleasure, thanks!
Every time I see a GMC, I tell myself how much I like the lines. Mark and Donna have done a excellent renovation.
Gotta love the style!
Great video again Bob, it is nice to see another couple that enjoy life in a sustainable way.
Thank you Freetasman!
WOW!!! That long drawer blew me away!!!!
I love your motorhome it was made on my birth yr 1975. love your wife's work.
Grate informative interview Bob. Thanks for sharing
Wow! Mark is the spitting image, and even sounds like, Parnell Roberts that played on Bonanza back in the day! Very cool rig setup!
Thanks Tami!
Tami Gami I was trying to remember the name of the program, thanks he definitely looks and sounds like him☺
Tami Gami>>You beat me to the punch! I was thinking the very same thing! Looked very much like Pernell Roberts on "Trapper John, MD"... Uncanny resemblance, especially when he smiled! VERY nice man!
Tami Gami I was thinking the whole time that he reminded me of someone then I read your comment and knew exactly who it was. He sounds and looks a lot like him.
I was thinking the same thing from the minute I saw him.
Great RV. A friend of ours had one in the mid 80s. I will always remember the view from the front seat.
The first time I sat up front we were driving down the highway. It took me a while to get used to how exposed I felt with that huge windshield in front of me.
Thank u for sharing your beautiful home with us!