1976 GMC Birchaven Motorhome | The GMC Royale | GMC Birchaven | Wheels on Home | Classic | AN |

Jimmy Motor Homes, a division of Coachmen Industries, Inc. produced and introduced the GMC Royale (26 foot) and the Birchaven (23 foot) in 1976. While the GMCs (1973 and 1974 only) offered the four models in both 23 foot and 26 foot using the same model names for both lengths, 1975 to 1978 23 footers were only made as TransModes and none were upfitted by GMC, but by other companies.
While the exterior is the familiar silhouette of the GMC motorhome that we have grown to love, the interior is not as familiar. The Royale and Birchaven were distinct in styling and beautifully engineered.
Both offered side and rear bath models which were lavishly appointed with spacious fully-equipped interiors. They featured rich solid wood cabinetry, cedar lined closet with light, separate tub/shower, (Birchaven had side wet bath) and beautiful window treatments.
The kitchen included double stainless steel sink and optional microwave and food blender.
The GMC Motorhomes front wheel drive, air suspension, tandem rear wheels and cruise control provide a quiet, smooth and responsive ride. The exteriors of these motorhomes, from 1976 to 1978, ranged from white, gold and then tan. Exterior colors were coordinated with the interior to Coachmen’s specs.
Regarding pricing, the Royale and Birchaven model retail prices were somewhat higher than the equivalent models of the Palm Beach, Eleganza II and Kingsley. Due to their interiors they also weighed more than equivalent models.
No doubt there have been changes made to these original coaches, as has happened with many GMC motorhomes over the years. But the beauty of the solid wood and the creative interiors will be long remembered in the GMC community.
Some Details About this RV:-
This one is a 23-footer, which Frank Jr. preferred despite most people choosing the longer 26-foot variants. The motorhome is finished in white with multi-color accent stripes and features a rear ladder and a roof-top cargo box. However, despite the strange appearance of a windmill in some pictures, it does not come with such a thing. Still, it is not lacking in the power department, thanks to a 4,000-watt Onan generator.the body has more than a few chips and dings, and rust may not be hard to spot. Like many of its kind, this RV is equipped with an adjustable rear air suspension system controlled by a dashboard panel. The air suspension bladders were reportedly replaced under current ownership. The previous owner also took the time to rebuild the engine and transmission. The original 455-cu-in (7.5-liter) V8 engine was replaced with a 403-cu-in (6.6-liter) V8 powerplant that was only introduced to the GMC Motorhome line for the 1977-78 model years.
The front cabin features captain’s chairs, a tan dashboard, and a central pedestal with cupholders. We assume Frank Jr.’s hands were heavy, as the switch labels are cracked, scratches are present on the dashboard panels, and the warning lights, cruise control, and defroster do not work. This is something for the new owner to fix, but we think it is worth it.
The motorhome has the rear-bath floorplan and comes with wood paneling, a bar with beverage bottle holders (of course), and a gaucho bed. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, which is not typical for an RV. You can also find inside a sink, a toilet, a shower, and a wardrobe closet. The kitchenette features a Magic Chef range, a double-basin sink, a water heater, and a Dometic refrigerator.
The rear suspension was also unique, as the wheels were mounted on bogies that rode on pins attached to the sides of the frame. The advantage was that the structure did not protrude into the cabin, leaving more space for what really matters. The body was built out of aluminum and fiberglass. Depending on the total length, it was called either Birchaven (the 23-foot/7.0-meter variant) or the Royale (the 26-foot/7.9-meter) variant.
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