uziyah - I watched this video a few weeks ago when my wife and I were considering the purchase of a 1973 GMC motorhome. We decided to buy it, and I just wanted to say that the enthusiasm that you show in this video was a big part of that decision for me. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I love hearing this. We enjoy having it, although don't travel much. It's a nice place for others to stay when coming to visit, like our grand kids and such. Nice place to go when the 'grid' fails and we can still keep warm or cool. That's cool too. Thanks for sharing.
I just picked up a 78 Royale rear twin. Getting ready to make a move from Washington State to El Paso, TX (2000 miles) Looking forward to getting on the road.
Sounds like great fun. Wish I was younger and in better health. Don't wait too long. If you are in my area, stop by and look at our coach. It might be what you are looking for.
The first time I saw a GMC motorhome I was smitten and the feeling never goes away. Maybe someone who wasn't alive back in the day can't fall in love the way we that were can, all I can say is that it's a true love that lasts!
Thank you for sharing. I understand about the books and music. Both are important to my wife and me. My first book "The Canyon Song" has been on Amazon's best sellers list and am working on my second. Perhaps you might enjoy. Happy trails.
Thank you for your kind words. Full timing sounds like great fun. Have had a great relationship with the same woman for over 56 years. She is a sweet heart. My book "The Canyon Song" is about our relationship.
With so many motorhomes produced today being 40' or larger in length, 26' sounds ideal, either for a newbie like myself who has never driven a motorhome, a travelling businessman who needs something small enough for him to live in, or a veteran RVer, looking to downsize from the 40+ motorhome to something smaller. What do you think? 🙂
¡Hola Don Quixote! Loved your faithful Rocinante RV!! Such vintage elegance, much like yourself! You are a classy man Senor! You make a sweet couple. I have a 1997 Class C 22 ft Tioga Montara with a Ford E350 V10 engine. Its the right size for city driving, although higher and wider than your GMC. Your ceiling was an inspiration for me. I loved it! I think I will try out something similar in my RV. What kind of wood did you use on your ceiling? I wondered if you had any other ideas on materials for ceiling coverage? I would also love to know where you got that neat sliding step at the doorway? Looks like metal or stainless steel? I like the unique way it glides out sideways. Very elegant step. Howard, please make more videos of your GMC! I want to see the bedroom, bathroom, inside and outside cabinets in more detail. This is such a beautiful coach. Show us what you have done with it. Y'all take care now, y'hear?
+Lass-in Angeles Hola ‘Lass in Angeles’. Thank you for your kind words so greatly appreciated. Everything you need, for the ceiling, can be found at Lowe’s. The wood is 3/8“X31/2“, tongue and grove cedar planking used for cedar lining closets. We chose the lighter, less aromatic cedar for our coach We used plenty of Liquid-Nails and stainless steel screws to secure to ceiling. We used oak as cross members. Cost: Around $350.00. The swing step is no longer being manufactured, as I understand. Might try Camping World for something like it for your coach. More videos not likely as we have parked our coach due to poor health and old age. Trying to keep it up and saving it for our kids. They once had one very much like yours which we enjoyed driving out to Idaho and back (from Tennessee). Married the lady you mentioned in Santa Monica almost 60 years ago. We SoCal people. ☺ Thank you again for your interest and kindness.
Wonderful video. I saw this first years ago and it was the film that turned me on to the beauty of GMC motorhomes. So glad to have found it again. Thanks for sharing.
Hiya Got a family of Five myself a 2 year old a 4 year old a 8 year old and a 6 month old anyway was wanting to get something like your motor home for the family so we can see something of the country any way what would you say would be a fair price on something like Rocinante comparable year comparable condition. I have no idea on prices just thought id ask someone that is more knowledgeable then myself, just trying to figure if this a far far off dream or something i could financially swing. Great Video and thanks for the tour she is a beauty
Shane Cremeans Good on you Shane. I knew the dream when I was in your situation as well. Took me almost 50 years to get one.☺ While our 1978 Royale is the 'flag-ship' of GMC motor-homes, ours has not be cosmetically restored. I did spent a considerable amount of money upgrading things mechanical. The most noted appraiser, among the GMC clan, has appraised our coach to sell in the lower 20's and $19,500 for quick sale. Through the internet, you have the means to find a running 'fixer-upper' for $1,500 or so, while a complete, ground-up restoration can run as much as $65,000 to 70,000 and beyond. Please be aware, fixing up one of these coaches can be very expensive. Thanks for your interest. ☺
Thank you for the Kind and quick reply lol yeah Im 29 and a fleet driver for aaa so low 20's is out of my league as far as that goes but thank you for the truthful response. at least i know where i have to shoot for lol hopefully one day ill have that kind of saveings put aside. life works in funny ways hopefully i can figure something out. Its tough everyone wants to do all the cool stuff for and with there kids but then the reality of finances kick in. But all we can do is keep on powering on lol anyway one day maybe rome was not built in a day. But anyway thanks for answering my questions for me . I had no idea about costs of the larger rvs like yours espically the older one s, and i do agree with what a lot of your viewers have said they just dont build them like the old ones, i mean from what i can see the fit and finish on your unit is just amazeing compared to the factory stamped out ones i see that are newer
I'm sure one day you will own one. Our's is promised to one of our daughters and executor of our small estate. By the way, I ended my working career as an O/O of a Kenworth T-800, 1.5 million miles without a chargeable accident nor ticket. I did get a 'warning' ticket for driving my rig on the sidewalk up in Connecticut. They have not sense of humor up there. ☺
Howard Nylander Thanks for a great, great video. I'm looking at getting an RV right now and am drawn to the GMC, but I was looking more for one in the 6-12K range, but learning and thinking that they will perhaps offer more fixer-upper needs than I'm willing or able to meet. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding motor home. Congratulations on taking such good care of yours.
well I knew since it has a 403 it is a 77 or 78 model(73-78) the older ones had the 455 That should've been in the title and definitely in the description 1978 cool! the last one produced before going to the Revcon
Thank you. Not as hard as it looks, most everything you need being found at Lowes, cedar closet reline area plus tonnes of Liquid Nails. Always start at the center and work out. We chose the less aromatic and lighter cedar planks (8 feet X 3"3/4 tongue and groove, ... or something in close proximity. I used to have a couple of videos of the progression. Thanks for your interest and kind words.
Nice looking GMC. Did you restore it or buy it in that condition? About seven years ago my wife and I looked at a GMC that had been sitting for a long time but was priced to sell. Neat as it was, the fact that it would first be a restoration project made us decide to keep looking. Ended up with a 1979 31' Airstream trailer. Another cool classic, but one that was ready for camping. Maybe see you on the road sometime.
Thanks for the tour of your beautiful motorhome! Rocinante is a great name for it, Steinbeck would be proud. The wooden ceiling is a great personal touch!
Your folks irradiate what can only be described as the charm of a charming life. All the best. By the way, I believe Rocinante was the horse ridden by Don Quijote, written my Miguel de Cervantes. Very romantic name indeed.
Great video. Nice looking interior. One could almost live in it *all the time* if one wanted to. I've been interested in the GMC Motorhome of the 1970s. I find them more attractive than what's being sold today. Do you still have Rocinante? :)
Howard Nylander I'm afraid I'm not in the market to buy a motorhome. It's a little out of my price range. However I've always liked these vintage GMC Motorhomes. They're better looking than anything else built during the time. :)
Howard Nylander It's too bad General Motors discontinued the Motorhome when they did. They look better than anything being sold today. And although I've always been skeptical about front-wheel drive on such a heavy vehicle, apparently it worked.
Howard Nylander You're welcome. What kind of engine is Rocinante powered by? I understand that throughout its production run, the GMC Motorhome was powered by two Oldsmobile Toronado engines, a 455 cu-in (7.5 litre) V8 engine and a 403 cu-in (6.6 litre) V8 engine. Which engine is this rig powered by? :)
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uziyah - I watched this video a few weeks ago when my wife and I were considering the purchase of a 1973 GMC motorhome. We decided to buy it, and I just wanted to say that the enthusiasm that you show in this video was a big part of that decision for me. Thanks for sharing!
"Ok momma, let's switch positions here."
Thank you. I love hearing this. We enjoy having it, although don't travel much. It's a nice place for others to stay when coming to visit, like our grand kids and such. Nice place to go when the 'grid' fails and we can still keep warm or cool. That's cool too. Thanks for sharing.
I just picked up a 78 Royale rear twin. Getting ready to make a move from Washington State to El Paso, TX (2000 miles) Looking forward to getting on the road.
403 it should be.
Very Nice! Hope to own one soon.
Sounds like great fun. Wish I was younger and in better health. Don't wait too long. If you are in my area, stop by and look at our coach. It might be what you are looking for.
The first time I saw a GMC motorhome I was smitten and the feeling never goes away. Maybe someone who wasn't alive back in the day can't fall in love the way we that were can, all I can say is that it's a true love that lasts!
That is one sweet git up ya got there. I'd love to cross the country in it. Love the layout and head space
Thank you for sharing. I understand about the books and music. Both are important to my wife and me. My first book "The Canyon Song" has been on Amazon's best sellers list and am working on my second. Perhaps you might enjoy. Happy trails.
Spot on Mark. Is 403. I stand corrected. ☺
That looks mint, papa. Thanks for sharing. Nice quality video. Show some more
Thank you for your kind words. Full timing sounds like great fun. Have had a great relationship with the same woman for over 56 years. She is a sweet heart. My book "The Canyon Song" is about our relationship.
Thank you. I enjoyed your video. Happy trails. Maybe see you out on the road someday. :-)
With so many motorhomes produced today being 40' or larger in length, 26' sounds ideal, either for a newbie like myself who has never driven a motorhome, a travelling businessman who needs something small enough for him to live in, or a veteran RVer, looking to downsize from the 40+ motorhome to something smaller. What do you think? 🙂
What a wonderful motorhome.
Have a good trip. I'm sure your coach will be fun where ever you are. Good on you for the Royale. I think they are the best. :-)
Thank you. We appreciate your kind words.
we traded for a 1985 gmc but its not as nice as yours
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! the video
Thank you for your kind words. We are blessed.
I can't understand how a body on frame vehicle of this enormous size is front wheel drive. Yuck. I'll never touch anything fwd regardless of size.
Thank you. We enjoy both.
fantastic coach . you've really kept it in nice condition
Last few years of illness and ageing has taken its tole as I am unable to keep our coach as nice as when younger. Such is life. ☺
Ah, I saw that Jeep Comanche in the background! Great trucks, I love those.
¡Hola Don Quixote! Loved your faithful Rocinante RV!! Such vintage elegance, much like yourself! You are a classy man Senor! You make a sweet couple.
I have a 1997 Class C 22 ft Tioga Montara with a Ford E350 V10 engine. Its the right size for city driving, although higher and wider than your GMC.
Your ceiling was an inspiration for me. I loved it! I think I will try out something similar in my RV. What kind of wood did you use on your ceiling? I wondered if you had any other ideas on materials for ceiling coverage?
I would also love to know where you got that neat sliding step at the doorway? Looks like metal or stainless steel? I like the unique way it glides out sideways. Very elegant step.
Howard, please make more videos of your GMC! I want to see the bedroom, bathroom, inside and outside cabinets in more detail. This is such a beautiful coach. Show us what you have done with it. Y'all take care now, y'hear?
+Lass-in Angeles Hola ‘Lass in Angeles’. Thank you for your kind words so greatly appreciated. Everything you need, for the ceiling, can be found at Lowe’s. The wood is 3/8“X31/2“, tongue and grove cedar planking used for cedar lining closets. We chose the lighter, less aromatic cedar for our coach We used plenty of Liquid-Nails and stainless steel screws to secure to ceiling. We used oak as cross members. Cost: Around $350.00. The swing step is no longer being manufactured, as I understand. Might try Camping World for something like it for your coach. More videos not likely as we have parked our coach due to poor health and old age. Trying to keep it up and saving it for our kids. They once had one very much like yours which we enjoyed driving out to Idaho and back (from Tennessee). Married the lady you mentioned in Santa Monica almost 60 years ago. We SoCal people. ☺ Thank you again for your interest and kindness.
very beautiful congratulations . blessings.!
Wonderful video. I saw this first years ago and it was the film that turned me on to the beauty of GMC motorhomes. So glad to have found it again. Thanks for sharing.
+ilikeitwhenitssunny Thank you for sharing. Greatly appreciated. ☺
I never knew these were front wheel drive. How many miles are on the odometer?
I am not Neil , very beautiful RV , looks cozy .
thanks for showing the switches functions
thats a beautyfull viechle you got ,very klassy
Hermosa motorhome, muy lindo el video. Gracias por compartir!!!
I love the retractable step. It makes it easier to enter and exit the Motorhome.
this is my new favorite video
Thank you. I Am pleased you enjoyed. ☺
That looks like tho old guy off Christine...
Hiya Got a family of Five myself a 2 year old a 4 year old a 8 year old and a 6 month old anyway was wanting to get something like your motor home for the family so we can see something of the country any way what would you say would be a fair price on something like Rocinante comparable year comparable condition. I have no idea on prices just thought id ask someone that is more knowledgeable then myself, just trying to figure if this a far far off dream or something i could financially swing. Great Video and thanks for the tour she is a beauty
Shane Cremeans Good on you Shane. I knew the dream when I was in your situation as well. Took me almost 50 years to get one.☺ While our 1978 Royale is the 'flag-ship' of GMC motor-homes, ours has not be cosmetically restored. I did spent a considerable amount of money upgrading things mechanical. The most noted appraiser, among the GMC clan, has appraised our coach to sell in the lower 20's and $19,500 for quick sale. Through the internet, you have the means to find a running 'fixer-upper' for $1,500 or so, while a complete, ground-up restoration can run as much as $65,000 to 70,000 and beyond. Please be aware, fixing up one of these coaches can be very expensive. Thanks for your interest. ☺
Thank you for the Kind and quick reply lol yeah Im 29 and a fleet driver for aaa so low 20's is out of my league as far as that goes but thank you for the truthful response. at least i know where i have to shoot for lol hopefully one day ill have that kind of saveings put aside. life works in funny ways hopefully i can figure something out. Its tough everyone wants to do all the cool stuff for and with there kids but then the reality of finances kick in. But all we can do is keep on powering on lol anyway one day maybe rome was not built in a day. But anyway thanks for answering my questions for me . I had no idea about costs of the larger rvs like yours espically the older one s, and i do agree with what a lot of your viewers have said they just dont build them like the old ones, i mean from what i can see the fit and finish on your unit is just amazeing compared to the factory stamped out ones i see that are newer
I'm sure one day you will own one. Our's is promised to one of our daughters and executor of our small estate. By the way, I ended my working career as an O/O of a Kenworth T-800, 1.5 million miles without a chargeable accident nor ticket. I did get a 'warning' ticket for driving my rig on the sidewalk up in Connecticut. They have not sense of humor up there. ☺
Howard Nylander Thanks for a great, great video. I'm looking at getting an RV right now and am drawn to the GMC, but I was looking more for one in the 6-12K range, but learning and thinking that they will perhaps offer more fixer-upper needs than I'm willing or able to meet. Nevertheless, this is an outstanding motor home. Congratulations on taking such good care of yours.
Dan Hays Thanks Dan. Appreciate your kind words.
well I knew since it has a 403 it is a 77 or 78 model(73-78) the older ones had the 455
That should've been in the title and definitely in the description
1978 cool! the last one produced before going to the Revcon
Gorgeous unit. Enjoyed the video. I want one now.
I'd sure like to see how you did that ceiling treatment. Looks fantastic.
Thank you. Not as hard as it looks, most everything you need being found at Lowes, cedar closet reline area plus tonnes of Liquid Nails. Always start at the center and work out. We chose the less aromatic and lighter cedar planks (8 feet X 3"3/4 tongue and groove, ... or something in close proximity. I used to have a couple of videos of the progression. Thanks for your interest and kind words.
Thank you!
Thanks for a really great video! Love the ceiling to, very nice job on that!
Thanks for you kind comments. ☺
I echo the comments on the ceiling woodwork, it’s beautiful. Can you explain how you attached it?
I have one for sale 1974 great condition
Info please, pics ECT.
have you sold and hal mutch
Did you sell your GMC motorhome yet? I am interested in looking at it if not. Please let me know. Thanks...
Beautiful job
This guys dope
You guys are great.
How much?
This is my dream
Nice looking GMC. Did you restore it or buy it in that condition? About seven years ago my wife and I looked at a GMC that had been sitting for a long time but was priced to sell. Neat as it was, the fact that it would first be a restoration project made us decide to keep looking. Ended up with a 1979 31' Airstream trailer. Another cool classic, but one that was ready for camping. Maybe see you on the road sometime.
Thanks for the tour of your beautiful motorhome! Rocinante is a great name for it, Steinbeck would be proud. The wooden ceiling is a great personal touch!
403 dummy
Your folks irradiate what can only be described as the charm of a charming life.
All the best.
By the way, I believe Rocinante was the horse ridden by Don Quijote, written my Miguel de Cervantes.
Very romantic name indeed.
Are you interested in selling it? and if so how mu8ch are you ;looking at ?
Doug Rennick Hi Doug. Not interested in selling at this time. Thanks for asking. ☺
That's a 403 Oldsmobile Toronado engine!
January 1977 to end of 1978 GMC Motorhome production powerplant.
Great video!
Make some more, Uziyah!
Since you made this video, are you still using it? How many miles have you put on it over the last 10 years? Thanks for sharing!
Very nice video! Have you made any modifications to your motorhome?
nice rig
Beautiful coach! Let me know if you ever want to sell it...I've always loved and wanted one of these.
I have an '82 Chevy 3500 Crewcab that i converted into an RV. It has a 502 6BBL in it.
Great video. Nice looking interior. One could almost live in it *all the time* if one wanted to. I've been interested in the GMC Motorhome of the 1970s. I find them more attractive than what's being sold today. Do you still have Rocinante? :)
Yes, still have Rocinante. ☺ Thanks for the comment. Make me an offer. ☺
Howard Nylander I'm afraid I'm not in the market to buy a motorhome. It's a little out of my price range. However I've always liked these vintage GMC Motorhomes. They're better looking than anything else built during the time. :)
Howard Nylander It's too bad General Motors discontinued the Motorhome when they did. They look better than anything being sold today. And although I've always been skeptical about front-wheel drive on such a heavy vehicle, apparently it worked.
I really agree. ☺ Thanks.
Howard Nylander You're welcome. What kind of engine is Rocinante powered by? I understand that throughout its production run, the GMC Motorhome was powered by two Oldsmobile Toronado engines, a 455 cu-in (7.5 litre) V8 engine and a 403 cu-in (6.6 litre) V8 engine. Which engine is this rig powered by? :)
Nice car and nice motorhome.
Really enjoyed your video, thanks.
Awesome vid. Howie you Rock !
Great looking motorhome!
Beautiful motorhome!
Thanks so much for sharing, this is great !
ibewcountry Thank you for your kind words. ☺
great video, love the Coach. The ceiling is absolutely beautiful, did you install it yourself and if so was it difficult. thanks for sharing
My wife and I installed the ceiling using materials found at Lowe's, cedar closet materials section. Thanks for sharing your kinds thoughts. ☺
40 years old now I would love to have one just like yours.