Today
(10/10/04) i celebrate the 6th year anniversary of buying my first
GMC Motorhome. At times it seems that the space-age
RVs themselves have steered my tech-nomadic adventures as much as
any other factor. Indeed, after 5 years of full-timing, the Re-creational
vehicles tend to take on a personalities of their own. But after a
while, some of the mechanical responsibilities of multiple RVs become
a bit of an artistic side-track (!), and so it is now my intention
to scale back down to owning just one GMC. And though i'm leaning
towards the coach of choice being the more spacious '78 Eleganza 26',
there are certain studio accomodations i've grown accustomed to in
the '76 Birchhaven 23'; and of course there is the immediate front-exterior
rebuild necessary (in progress) from last year's Eleganza accident.
For details of the karavan and the crash (amusing storyboard with
video links), click on "A Tale of 3 RVs".
A certain attachment to both of the vehicles has made the decision
between the 2 all the more difficult, delaying my listing of either
of the coaches as officially "for sale". However, at this
point i'd like to make it known via this website that i certainly
have ONE GMC MOTORHOME for sale. In fact I could sell either of the
2, and in a variety of configurations depending of course upon price
and timing... I could work around whichever fetches a fair price first.
Here's where we stand today:
MOTORHOME(s)
FOR SALE
'78 GMC Eleganza II Motorhome with smashed
front end and ALL the parts needed to fix. Thankfully, the front
bumper did its job, and the offending vehicle didn't harm any vital
components of the engine! Before the accident, the RV was appraised
at $31,000, and the insurance claim pay-out was based on a price of
$20,100, and this was NOT a "stated value" policy. So based
on the latter figure, one should note that this was a GMC in great
shape. This is a 26', with 138k original miles w/ recent rebuilt 403,
headers, all living amenities, 6k generator, deep cycle battery banks
and wiring upgraded for mobile solar studio.... well-maintained operationally;
cosmetically, needs a new headliner and the cabinets are a bit banged
up. Mechanically, it needs the front frame piece replaced with this
same piece from the parts-coach (this repair will be completed by
1/5/04). Next, I have the radiator, bumper and fiberglass grill needed
to complete the repair. Yes, the coach has been sitting a year and
has become a bit dusty; but it has been started up and put into gear
every few months. Too many upgrades to list here, but full inventory
available for those seriously interested. Take on this project and
you're gonna come out of it with a classic beauty worth twice the
price. The Eleganza can be driven across the lot (but no radiator
installed at the moment). With this deal you also get all the relavent
parts listed from the '73 donor coach: asking $9250 for all. Yes,
you often find road-ready GMCs sold on Ebay for this range of price,
but certainly not in the state of restoration and upgrade this coach
was in pre-crash. I'll soon be putting up a more extensive list of
features and work history. in the meantime: Please email for more
info.
OR:
also for sale (will only sell one or the other):
'76 GMC Motorhome, 23', 87k original miles, 455 was rebuilt 30k ago,
headers (does 100MPH on highway), silver paint job in '02, all living
amenities including NEW refrigerator (6/04), 4k generator, deep cycle
batteries and wired for mobile studio. Well-maintained motorhome.
This is the rare 23 foot version of the classic GMC, which typically
fetches $15-20k with such a list of upgrades, but since the interior
is mostly set-up for a studio, pricing could be on a flexible continuum
based on what you want, and what gets stripped. For example, take
this RV in basic motorhome configuration for $14,500
OR:
enhanced to full studio and/or high-performance package, with 240
watts of SOLAR, 1800 watt sine-wave inverter, skid-proof aluminum
studio racks, Alcoa aluminum wheels w/ recent Michelin load E tread,
grey leather seats (2 yrs old) in excellent condition, dual Trojan
battery banks with Ragusa aluminum tray, storage pod, dual Fantastic
fans, recent tranny and differential servicing, new plugs and wires.
Would also throw in 40 hours of my labor to help you configure it
the way you want it; or for interior / exterior touch-up, $22,000
AND
also: misc parts from the '73 GMC parts-coach,
and the MISC RV-related LIST:
TRAILER! 12' fixer-upper that's been sitting a number of years. has
all the basic living amenities, bed and kitchen. currently located
in Silverlake, but if it doesn't sell soon, i'll be towing it down
to Hemet to refurb it and sell it for more. tow it away it right now,
as-is for $475!
Heavy-duty inverter/charger for RV or off-grid household: Xantrex
- Trace Power Conversion Center, 2500 watt sine wave inverter/charger,
Model SW2512MC. This model retails for $2500... check xantrex.com
for full specs, 2 years old in excellent to mint condition, $1500
DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES:
Trojan T-105 6 volt deep cycle batteries, one year old, Usually $80
each new, take these, still under warranty, for $80 a pair
CAR FOR SALE:
1990 Nissan Sentra 2-door, manual trans with new clutch, ice-cold
AC, currently registered and running great, needs a little cosmetic
TLC, $775 This car has custom welding to allow it to be towed by an
RV with a tow bar. Add $140 for the tow-bar
Sunroofs! Technically i think these are "moonroofs", tinted
glass, pics available. For van, RV or car... These usually sell for
$250 or more, new. (2) available, $75 each
Car stereo amplifier: Rockford Fosgate Punch 200 amp, excellent condition,
$200
Sony XEC505 crossover, missing cables, $30
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Thanks
for reading,
Greg
ekg@eklektro.net