Electric Motorhome - GMC - Jim Bounds
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- Motorhome Rehab Ranch & Co-Op Motorworks - Electric Motorhome Concept - GMC Motorhome - Jim Bounds
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Forward thinking. I Love it. God Bless.
yes i love to see gmc motorhome to come back electric and i love to see it have strong solar roof to recharge it self this is a wow dream self charging motor home if they can make it charging wile in the move to it well give you more range motorhomes its all about going more range
Yes Jim yes yes yes yes
You were reading my mind. Come on lottery.
Thanks for sharing....
That’s great news Jim! I’m a few years out from buying an RV as I’m finally able to settle down after 24 years of active military service and moves. I’d love to get on a list of potential buyers of a new 21st century eGMC RV!
I don't own a GMC motorhome -- YET! But I am totally on board with the idea of an electric powered version; until that day comes, I'm saving my pennies and learning sd much as I can --- thanks to you. Keep up the good work!
Agreed. In fact, I just took my first test drive in my fully electric 1973 GMC Motorhome Conversion. 23 foot. Used the motor and battery/components from a 2021 Mache E.
Brilliant!
Replaced the plastic timing chain set in my 403 just a few days ago thinking the whole time “can’t wait to drop in an electric motor one day...”
Maybe a Tesla semi truck motor when they start showing up used in a few years???
Maybe axial motors will be a great back wheel drum/hub replacement for extra chooch??? Imagine that, 6-wheel drive.
Keep us posted indeed!
We can take a Tesla 2 motor with 3,900 lbs of Tesla batteries TODAY and go 300 miles! This is possible..... stay tuned!
@@motorhomerehabranch Ford sells an electric motor they use in their Ford Pickup. You are not going to put a Tesla motor in anything other than a Tesla. Tesla doesn't want you to, so they will make sure it is impossible. They will refuse to sell you parts. Tesla is not viable, but Ford could be.
This is what I want - an electric RV
My 77 Royale is awesome....one day I will rebuild 23' electric.....like you aproch that....
There's a lot of videos I've been waiting for, but this was one of the most anticipated!
This is awesome!!! Thanks so much for having the interest to take our GMC's into the future!!! It's the right thing to do!
Sounds good...I'll invest
Exciting idea. New version: All electric, all season, off-grid capable with solar, remove all wood, put in narrow skylight running length of vehicle, fix windows/rubber issue, redo interior with durable/functional futuristic design. Lots to ponder.
Yes!
Hey Guys! Jim Bounds here.... thanks for all the comments. I'm impressed on how many of you are interested. Thank you! We need your help.... write a letter to Elon! We have what he needs. We have what they all need to make an Electric Motorhome viable. You can't throw a brick through with electricity for very long. Motorhome's today are bricks. We are not. This is what it's all about, the time is now, we have everything we need. Email me at motorhomerehabranch@gmail.com so I can start a list! I added the email to the description of the video as well.
I hear ya Jim. GMC(see) the future
Count me in. This is the dream.
Thanks for the support, come with us. Write a letter to Elan......
@@motorhomerehabranch if Elon doesn’t reply, I’d consider scavenging parts off of cyber trucks in the future LOL.
Seriously though, what do you anticipate conversion, all in, will ballpark out to? $125k?
I love this idea and think it's a great next step. I'd go a step further and pull the engine altogether but turn (upgrade) the gennie into a range-extender (combined with panels on the roof maybe?). I suspect the CoD would improve too if it didn't need that full opening in the front.
Since I've found out about these GMC's I've wanted one badly. In which case I'd be coming to you. But a question I always wanted to ask you've answered. Is it possible, reasonable, Yes. Yes it is! Nice Jim! Can solar charge it? Just chill and make lunch yeah? I love this video!
Cool!
Jim - Count me in. I've started an Electric Cobra and it would make a great Toad for my GMC. You have the molds, but what about the upper half? I have given converting to electric drive on my GMC a lot of thought, but it was after Manny redid all of the mechanics from stem to stern. I also spent $15,000 for a new engine. My best bet now is Hydrogen for my ICE.
Great video. The future is closer than we think. There are full electric motorhomes in New zealand and in the Europe. It's only a matter of time (and money).
Yup, stay tuned......
Jim - thanks for the video. I have a ‘77 Kingsley and can’t wait for the day when she can go all electric. I’m already feeling a deep pain on my right side where the wallet lives.
I've been asking this question about the push away from gas vehicles on social media and why would I put money into an RV IF in the next 10 or so years the government will be getting rid of gas. And you have given the best answer so far. Makes me lean more towards the GMC than ever before.
Great! you're right, all it takes is the money to put it together. Who will be first?
Now that was exactly what I was thinking. Electric motorized RV! We nust have to get that cost factor down considerably.
*just have
Facts are that in every way an electric motor is superior to an IC engine except for fuel storage. And that's coming
We've got 2 ready to go!!! So glad you're taking this position. Happy Friday, and Godspeed!
Motorhomes can also charge and power an electrical motor with a generator.
The tanks look like battery packs , if you put a motor on each front wheel you don’t need a diff , or gearbox , the original concept looks like a space rover , make it so
I was looking at my engine compartment yesterday thinking the same thing and as I'm going through your channel here it is I was thinking small diesel generator and a Tesla drive train with battery packs in place of the fuel tanks
Hi Jim! Thank you so much for posting this video! We are a creative couple and new to the GMC motorhome world. We are in the middle of buying a vintage GMC Motorhome and been looking and educating ourselves into all possible upgrades available now and in the future. We are big supporters of a greener lifestyle and it would be perfect if the coolest designed motorhome ever created could be upgraded to electric. Just subscribed to your channel. Please keep us posted.. We wish you a wonderful day!
Edison conversion hybrid out of Merritt, B.C. has a front wheel drive / hybrid model conversion kit.
Hey Jim, I think you could have a lot of fun and raise awareness for this by doing a fast paced 3 month proof of concept build. There is this this guy on youtube "Rich Rebuilds" that puts electric drives in all kind of vehichles using wrecked and used Tesla parts. Partnering with him would probably be good for both your channels and maybe you could do the complete build for under 100k instead of just buying the new parts. Something to consider anyway.
This is one aussie that hopes to have the first electric gmc
Our proposal for a one off first attempt will be $500,000 or less. Yep, that mean we have no idea. Do it yourself or get the big boys in........is the question. Write a letter to Elan.....i can do it with his stuff right now!
Hi Jim,
This has been a mental exercise for me for a while now. While everyone focuses on using tesla parts to achieve a conversion (with good reason, you can achieve excellent results with small components that are super overpriced) I was thinking this could be achieved for less if the owner is willing to accept a shorter range.
Not sure if everyone remembers the Smith electric trucks that staples purchased in the late 00's. These can be found for roughly $5000. They had a GVW of at least 16,000 and topped out at 26,000 depending on the model (more than enough for the GMC) and had a max range of over 100 miles as a giant box. Strip one of these vehicles for it's EV components and possibly more such as the seats, dash, steering wheel, hvac, etc, then reuse those in a GMC. The biggest engineering hurdle would be gearing on the motor to achieve more than the 50 MPH top speed of the Smith. The batteries used are valence lithium iron so not the most power dense, but they're group 27 size with a built in BMS making it a easier task to redesign the pack for motor home use.
I'm just guessing at this point, but as the weight of the vehicle is less, and you have a much more aerodynamic shape than a box truck you might be able to expect 120 miles range assuming the batteries are in good shape.
I'd love to be the guy to tackle this, but it'd be a few years before I'm able. These smith trucks seem to pop up most in Virginia and Florida so if you're a GMC owner in those states who has a blown engine this might be a viable alternative to a ICE engine swap.
Love it! I’m in.
Here's another glass of punch, we're gonna need a boat full for this project!
Great, thanks for the support. The beginning never knows where the end will be but someone has to start......come with us.....write a letter to Elan.....
Jim, I think that a passion project like this would be insane! I want to be part of this if possible.
Jim I love the idea and I am sure the time will come. But for now I want my GMC the way it was originally design. That's what makes a classic.
And that's what we are perfecting a little more every day. Electric is the future but we need to get there. Keep your coach on the road and when we get a retrofit figured out your pocket rocket should be worth much more. Electric eventually will also be for us
A dream indeed! Might be a long time coming and possibly Jim and I will be too old to drive by then!! I'll stick to my 403, thanks!
For sure...me too. We have to progress to that point but retrofitting one say to electric will keep our coaches alive. First there will be a hybrid....you can keep your 403. Who knows what will happen but I want to be there....vome with us
Cant find your email anywhere. Was not in the "About" section of your TH-cam channels. Love your vision. Want to be on the list.
You validated some thinking of mine. I was thinking that GMC had designed a great hybrid/full electric platform by using aluminum and being low to the ground. My Chevy Volt is a front wheel drive vehicle that uses an electric motor for drive with a gas generator to supply the batteries. Why couldn’t that work for a Birchaven?
Love your dream Jim! I have always dreamed of six elect. motors with a small diesel generator under the hood. Batteries as a reservoir solar skinned roof.
The DOT wouldn't allow that on the road! And I want the ticket!
@@motorhomerehabranch can you clarify? wouldnt want 6 motors or diesel generator? Gas gen ? or just bats.? if so how to charge bats?
Six wheels, six motors…. Makes sense to me!
Any alternatives to the GM heater control; unit would be helpful if they exist
Jim, very interesting video, thanks for doing it. I was interested in one of your comments from a GMC historical point of view that I had not heard before and would like to understand better. Your comment on Boeings involvement in the body design. Could you please get back to me with those details, I would appreciate it very much, we can do it via email or phone if you prefer.
Bill
With a published drag coefficient of 0.31, with a regular SUV being 0.41 the only way to even obtain such specs would be in a wind tunnel. Going and GM had a relationship and shared information. I'll see if I can further document their roll. Thanks for the question......the fact is though we have a slick, visually appealing, retro Class is built like nothing before to even now! GM did a pretty good job
I have been interested in GMC motorhomes for the last ten years. I own and operate Battery Giant Rochester Hills and firmly believe in electric vehicles and solar technology. If you are developing an electric GMC motorhome I am interested. Please keep me informed. How do you intend to couple the electric drive to the front wheel drive?
Thanks for your interest, I've been dreaming of this for a long time too. Technology is moving faster than us consumers can accept it. Someone has to just jump in.....hey why not! I'd buy.....
Jim, can you do a video on sealing the roofs on the GMC motor homes? Mine leaks so much… I’m not sure if I need to pull the screw from the joint strips or if I can just paint it with the thick mud. - I’ll be joining the patrion deal today.
I did a video covering the basics, did you see that? If there is more you think I should cover please let me know
I’m seriously interested in building a GMC EV! How far along are you on this?
Have you thought of going hybrid first putting electric motors on the rear tandoms mabe a small diesel engine and motors on the front stearing end before going full electric mabe a way to start the path to full electric in the future . Are you making new gmc motorhomes now ?
Yes, for sure....we need to get there and the first step will be a retrofit to add electric as augment. Can't wait......should be just the right amount of overkill! Stay tuned
Not to mention the dangers of batteries fires are hard to put out u see TH-cam's videos of electric car fires. I'd go for gas/electric hybrid for better fuel mileage as those GMC motorhome gets awful 10 mpg with price of gas these days a 50 gallons get you 500 miles range at cost of $167!
When you start looking at efficiency and all that we would all travel by train….electric mag lift. You travel in a motorhome for the journey, its about more than “MPG” and that’s why you have a GMC. Electric will come, it has and a GMC will live on thru that .
Not to mention the cost of replace battery packs over time it isn't cheap
Have the gnc moter .home on cron gas
I don't like the idea of a full on electric, but an electric drive system with a big generator with wheel motors.
A hybrid will come first leaving our drive train in.....think on that a while! You may want to keep that configuration......retrofit will come first. Stay tuned......write a letter to Elan....i can do it with his stuff right now! Come with us....and thanks for your support
@@motorhomerehabranch 4 wheel motors, would give you all wheel drive with the original drive train in and 400 hp extra., however if you had 6 wheel motors, you'd never have to worry about that drive train again and could mount some air bags and take it off road. However if you did just run 4 wheel motors on the back you could double the mileage with the assistance and have all wheel drive when you need it, problem is where to put all those batteries
Well I emailed 3 years ago and nothing happened. If you are struggling to mount a battery, controller, cooling and motor from a Tesla in 2021 and a $500,000 entry point I will do it myself
Hydrogen a lot less battery's that's why musk doesn't like Hydrogen you won't have to spend 90.000$$ dollars on his battery's Maybe 700$ if that gmc two gmc bolt motor =450 hp even more torque
For sell 1977 gmc mh
$90,000 Tesla batteries "time out" in 8 years = expensive vacation miles. ICE can sit for decades...