I have an fully restored a 1977 Airstream Argosy motorhome. Built on a GM P30 chassis with 454 engine. Its a super cool vintage painted Airstream that you drive.
I'm officially in love with the Vicker's Westmoreland Star Trailers....so awesome. I kind of wish you'd covered the Barth motorhome, which are also pretty sweet. But I might be biased as I have a 1973 model.
All of the dodge Rvs were my favorite I own a 1979 dodge Exsecutive se has uses a dodge m400 chassis and came with the towing package so the motor is a Chrysler 440 v8 and also an added bonus had roof top ac ,cruise control , built in analog weather station and clock as one unit , an onboard onan bfo 4.0 generator and lastly the sleeping arrangements you get two full beds and a fold down twin in the rear in the bedroom. The one I own is 20 feet or so they came in multiple lengths and configurations in my mind it's truly a high end camper back in its day
A year or two ago a Glastron popped up on Craigslist Nebraska. $4000. I was soooooo tempted. Then it went off - sold. Then...I saw it two blocks from my house where the new owner lived.
wow I used to have a Glastron and I loved it it was probably one of the greatest IVs I've ever had it was fast as hell for an RV I remember getting in drag races with school buses and UPS trucks LOL for the longest time I thought I was the only one with one it was my first RV I was 22 when I bought it and I'm 36 now I wish I could go back and get it
no 2 is a commer conversion by Autohomes i had one for years and toured France Spain and Italy in it ,1725 with overdrive box it cruised at 70mph lol and the one in the picture is a 1971 mine was a 1969.
Without a doubt my favorite one of all was number 3 the GMC that was made from 73 to 78 or 79 way ahead of itself the best even today if you can get find one which there's a lot of them still left out there and go through and do a complete restore on it you'll have a better motorhome than any of the newer ones that are being built it was just top-of-the-line back then and still top-of-the-line to this day and I wish I owned one of them I really do.
Interesting choices. Growing up we had a 1964 Ford Travel Wagon on a Ford Econoline chassis with a pop top. It was a great conversion design, but the engine was gutless at 100 horsepower and 10 mpg. It commonly overheated and was a nuisance because the engine access was between the driver and passenger seats in the front. Had many lifetime travel adventures in it despite these serious flaws.
Owned a '71 bus for 12yrs with a 1776cc dual carb Type1. The '72 bus looks the same but has the much stronger/reliable type4 engine. I would put a 2liter with deep sump and external oil cooler.
In the UK, many of the camper vans were built by a variety of coachbuilders, rather than the manufacturers, who just supplied the basic van for conversion. For example, Devon Conversions at Sidmouth imported and converted VW vans from 1956 to 1985, and Dormobile at Folkestone produced varieties of Bedford Dormobile camper vans from the 1960s to the 1990s. Other popular campervans in the UK were based on commercial van such as Commers, Sherpas, Ford Transits, Renault and Citroen vans etc. Most of the British campervans produced were rather smaller and less luxurious than many American products, mainly because of narrower rural roads and more limited expectations.
I have a custom made 1961 gmc class a motorhome. 3 way frige,rooftop and dash air,front and rear engine heater,shower,sleeps 6,heavy-duty furnace,cruise control. Built on 1987 gmc bus frame. 23 foot long.
Back in the day I used to do most of the work on the VW Westfalia vans at the dealership. When one came in for non mechanical issues it came to me. I didn't mind, familiarity made things quicker and better flag time.
When featuring the Chinook, you only showed the small Toyota version when the 18+ was their true flagship unit, the one piece moulded fiberglass on the one ton cutaway vans. They are still very popular
2:37 That Westmorland Star looks like the inside of a Pagani Zonda lol. I own a 1978 VW LT28 camper. Like an overgrown Type 2, but with 6ft standing room and front engine.
Hi my name is and I recently started work on refurbishing a 1977 dodge xplorer which was quite clean and rust free when I found her i,ve already named her lorer as a take off from her factory name of xplorer I find your videos very encouraging .my plan is to maintain the original 70,s vibe as I grew up in that time and miss it a lot keep
Wow,👍 lucky you Joseph, you got yourself some real potential with that beauty. Please, do keep me posted on your refurbish, I'd love to see your progress and end point. You got me wanting to start a classic campers list. -Good luck and stay safe out there.
hi i have a 1975 Dodge Woodsman that i think should be added to this list. It was built on a dodge 1 ton frame with a 318 has an automatic trans and is even 4 wheel drive. "now that's cool"
Given that camper vans are expected to regularly traverse muddy fields, I can't believe more of them don't have 4 wheel drive. It's such an obvious thing and would make them even more versatile.
One more you missed...From the Star Wars begining films..this motor home was designed by some very WELL KNOWN car designers of the time created the discover by rectrans..check this on out....very interesting...I have only seen two since delivering them to a dealer ship in san diego...in 1972..One day looking on craiglist one popped up for sale..Bought it sight un seen. Had it shipped home...and i am in the prosess of restoring her....Well love your sight
Thank you,I liked the GMC motorhome,and the Glastron ..The others arent much good,only good for a overnight sort of thing..When going away in such vehicles,it has been my experience that you need four things most of all..They are a VERY RELIABLE vehicle,first, a shower ,and a toilet,and a bed..cooking is a lower priority..you see ,and try this using your own suburb as a example..Imagine you have driven into your own suburb for the first time as a stranger in a van..it is afternoon soon you will need to eat,wash and sleep..Now,where can we park ourselves discreetly ? Where is a toilet ? even if you find one,most are locked at night to deter vice,is there one in your suburb ? where can you shower.? thats even more difficult..And where can you sleep safely..maybe there is a motel somewhere but..as for food,you can nearly always find something to eat at a fast food outlet,cafe etc..but shower,toilet,and bed are harder to find...next problem.is discretion you need to be able to live on your vehicle without attracting attention from nearby residents,police,council ordinance officers and petty criminals..in this regard the two vehicles have drawbacks as they are a bit too identifiable as motorhomes..
The Commer campers were only fitted with 1500 or 1724cc petrol or a four cylinder diesel. The TS3 (knocker) 3 cylinder 2 stroke diesels were fitted in bigger trucks or wagons.
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Loved 😍 number 6! ☺️✝️🇺🇸
I had a GMC motorhome matchbox when I was a child. I loved that thing! A policeman in our town had a Toyota chanook I loved that thing as well!
Loved #3! GMC was so quintessential 70's:)
Loved seeing these older ones...I have a 76 Argosy 20 motor home that floats down the road, even when the 18 wheelers pass by.
I have an fully restored a 1977 Airstream Argosy motorhome. Built on a GM P30 chassis with 454 engine. Its a super cool vintage painted Airstream that you drive.
Love Airstreams in general, but especially their motorhomes. Argosy and the shiny twinkie.
Love the GMC motorhomes. Innovative and stylish. Decent power and front-wheel drive.
I believe they should be #1 On the list.
Design, innovation, ride comfort and horsepower nothing comes close to a gmc IMO
Absolutly
I still think there should be slightly smaller modern version of the GMC. Maybe with the Ford modular V8 fwd motor?
Number three is my favorite. I have a 1978 GMC royale and I wouldn't have any other.
I JOINED THE ROYALE BAND WAGON. SOLID WALNUT CABINETRY, A BUILT IN COUNTER-TOP BLENDER...YOU HAVE TO LOVE IT, IT DRIVES LIKE A BIG VAN.
Yep bought one here downunder in February can't wait to renovate and enjoy
For me, the 26' GMC has been something I have wanted since college days! They are my ideal!
Agreed 100%.... So much so i bought one here in Australia
The Hanomag-Henschel Orion is a dream of a vintage campervan. Especially the later models with Mercedes Diesel engines...
I need to make a video, using just the still shots I have, of my Hanomag conversion I did in the '70's. 22 mpg!
Wow, those Star trailers look like something Liberace would vacation in.
All of them where bought with dirty thieved money by gypsies
Don't EVER park it in South Chicago....
I'm officially in love with the Vicker's Westmoreland Star Trailers....so awesome.
I kind of wish you'd covered the Barth motorhome, which are also pretty sweet. But I might be biased as I have a 1973 model.
Great to see all the older motor homes
Always liked the GMC Motorhome. Still looks Modern today . . .
I had an Orange Westfalia exactly like that! And my dad had an Orange Commer Autosleeper camper (although not at the same time).
I have an Airstream and it's freaking awesome! Glad to see it's in the top 10.
Else pre sounds great for us. Perfect size for me and my grandson to go cross country this winter. Ya baby!
My friend's dad worked at the GMC plant in Pontiac, MI where they made the motor homes and sometimes would bring one home on the weekends.
happy days. I envey you
Love this!!!! Mad love for GMC!😁
The Karman Ghia Safari was made here in Brazil. Sometimes I see a guy who's restoring a model of those. That's so beautiful and vintage!
All of the dodge Rvs were my favorite I own a 1979 dodge Exsecutive se has uses a dodge m400 chassis and came with the towing package so the motor is a Chrysler 440 v8 and also an added bonus had roof top ac ,cruise control , built in analog weather station and clock as one unit , an onboard onan bfo 4.0 generator and lastly the sleeping arrangements you get two full beds and a fold down twin in the rear in the bedroom. The one I own is 20 feet or so they came in multiple lengths and configurations in my mind it's truly a high end camper back in its day
1977 Dodge sportman..finding it hard to sell...brings back memories of my youth...
Might not want to sell it cheap.
A year or two ago a Glastron popped up on Craigslist Nebraska. $4000. I was soooooo tempted. Then it went off - sold. Then...I saw it two blocks from my house where the new owner lived.
We are restoring a 1979 VW Westy, but really like #8 too.
Number 4 is a legend in Brazil. All campers in here love it.
Love the gypsy campers.
Fun to see them all.
wow I used to have a Glastron and I loved it it was probably one of the greatest IVs I've ever had it was fast as hell for an RV I remember getting in drag races with school buses and UPS trucks LOL for the longest time I thought I was the only one with one it was my first RV I was 22 when I bought it and I'm 36 now I wish I could go back and get it
I still own one
I grew up in a 73+/- commer highwayman. Many camping adventures.
It was nice looking back at the older designed campers and trailers. Thanks, one of those VW Bus campers would sure be nice to have. 👍
Loved the Commer, went all over Europe as a kid in one.
I had one, years ago. Loved it!
I would love to have a # 8, 5, 4, and # 1 these are just to cool
I OWMED A 1970 V W POP TOP CAMPER BUS I WISH I STILL OWNED IT LOTS OF MEMORIES 😭😭😭😭
I would love to be able to find a GMC motorhome in great shape that was affordable. Great video and thanks for taking the time to make it.
my neighbor had a karman safari and it was very spacious inside and dare i say comfortable
The Romany caravans #3 are stunning
commer (spacevan) walkthough. loved that thing
When i was a teen my papa had the West VW, he loaned it to me for camping, great memories
#4 is the best one for me I love the style plus 5 and 6
That Westmoreland is SOOOO beautiful
no 2 is a commer conversion by Autohomes i had one for years and toured France Spain and Italy in it ,1725 with overdrive box it cruised at 70mph lol and the one in the picture is a 1971 mine was a 1969.
I'd love a Commer Camper. Sounds like yours was great.
@ferkemall Yeah, salty roads are a killer!
I liked the GMC camper and the other Airstream. I would love to have a Chinook.
Great job! loved this!
Number 3 or nuthin. Good vid....Rich/San Jose
01:07 "Comfort and style!"
Without a doubt my favorite one of all was number 3 the GMC that was made from 73 to 78 or 79 way ahead of itself the best even today if you can get find one which there's a lot of them still left out there and go through and do a complete restore on it you'll have a better motorhome than any of the newer ones that are being built it was just top-of-the-line back then and still top-of-the-line to this day and I wish I owned one of them I really do.
It would be even nicer with a Cummins engine. Today's freeways and highways are too fast for that old 455.
@@siseley1 gmc 455 olds rocket won the landspeed record for fastest motorhome in the world
Agreed...i bought one here in Australia this year
Only 26 listed downunder
Interesting choices. Growing up we had a 1964 Ford Travel Wagon on a Ford Econoline chassis with a pop top. It was a great conversion design, but the engine was gutless at 100 horsepower and 10 mpg. It commonly overheated and was a nuisance because the engine access was between the driver and passenger seats in the front. Had many lifetime travel adventures in it despite these serious flaws.
amazing video guy!! I gotta keep it simple honestly i love the westfalla!
Number 2, the GMC fwd camper. Awesome. 😁
Always liked the GMC MotorHome!
Always loved the Commer.
I think the Travco L'Espirit would be best for our needs, big enough, but not too big.
I was watching a review of a rare Argosy motorhome from Streamline. Cool designs that were well thought out. Only about 200 were made.
GMC is beautiful.. though I liked all..
i would definitely buy the gmc motorhome
There are a few in El Dorado Arkansas gmc might be able to get one
Bought one here downunder in February.... love my gmc
good stuff, thank you.
Owned a '71 bus for 12yrs with a 1776cc dual carb Type1. The '72 bus looks the same but has the much stronger/reliable type4 engine. I would put a 2liter with deep sump and external oil cooler.
I've always heard to stay away from buses after 72. The earlier ones with smaller tail lights are what to look for.
The Karmann Ghia is the Volkswagen version of a sports car, the camper is Karmann Mobil
#3 would be nice. Would love to travel the US in my retirement.
can I come along for the ride?
sounds like a plan..from Canterbury. U.K.
I have a restored 1972 Hunter. It was the 903rd produced.
Nice, you still use it often, or is it for looks?
1,4,10 are my favorites
I liked #7 I would love to go on a trip in one of
Those rv vans or moble homes
In the UK, many of the camper vans were built by a variety of coachbuilders, rather than the manufacturers, who just supplied the basic van for conversion. For example, Devon Conversions at Sidmouth imported and converted VW vans from 1956 to 1985, and Dormobile at Folkestone produced varieties of Bedford Dormobile camper vans from the 1960s to the 1990s. Other popular campervans in the UK were based on commercial van such as Commers, Sherpas, Ford Transits, Renault and Citroen vans etc. Most of the British campervans produced were rather smaller and less luxurious than many American products, mainly because of narrower rural roads and more limited expectations.
I have a custom made 1961 gmc class a motorhome. 3 way frige,rooftop and dash air,front and rear engine heater,shower,sleeps 6,heavy-duty furnace,cruise control. Built on 1987 gmc bus frame. 23 foot long.
fond memories of riding in my uncles type 2, back in the 1970's.
I’ll take the GMC Motorhome any day. I like many of the others, but that seemed to be much safer to drive in my opinion.
Me too... picked one up here in Australia in February ... only 26 listed downunder
I’ll second that. These things have held up well. The chassis is something others could learn from. The double rear wheels is an amazing advancement
LOVED number 6! 😍✝️🇺🇸
Love the westmorelands
Back in the day I used to do most of the work on the VW Westfalia vans at the dealership. When one came in for non mechanical issues it came to me. I didn't mind, familiarity made things quicker and better flag time.
When featuring the Chinook, you only showed the small Toyota version when the 18+ was their true flagship unit, the one piece moulded fiberglass on the one ton cutaway vans. They are still very popular
I like #3 a lot. Too bad we can't see the interior of the first one.
2:37 That Westmorland Star looks like the inside of a Pagani Zonda lol. I own a 1978 VW LT28 camper. Like an overgrown Type 2, but with 6ft standing room and front engine.
LT owners unite lel
Hi my name is and I recently started work on refurbishing a 1977 dodge xplorer which was quite clean and rust free when I found her i,ve already named her lorer as a take off from her factory name of xplorer I find your videos very encouraging .my plan is to maintain the original 70,s vibe as I grew up in that time and miss it a lot keep
Wow,👍 lucky you Joseph, you got yourself some real potential with that beauty. Please, do keep me posted on your refurbish, I'd love to see your progress and end point. You got me wanting to start a classic campers list. -Good luck and stay safe out there.
hi i have a 1975 Dodge Woodsman that i think should be added to this list. It was built on a dodge 1 ton frame with a 318 has an automatic trans and is even 4 wheel drive. "now that's cool"
Given that camper vans are expected to regularly traverse muddy fields, I can't believe more of them don't have 4 wheel drive. It's such an obvious thing and would make them even more versatile.
Nice. I have a 1970 Dodge Monarch 24 foot motorhome with a Dodge 318. I've been restoring mechanicly since 2018
I like the gmc motor home
One more you missed...From the Star Wars begining films..this motor home was designed by some very WELL KNOWN car designers of the time created the discover by rectrans..check this on out....very interesting...I have only seen two since delivering them to a dealer ship in san diego...in 1972..One day looking on craiglist one popped up for sale..Bought it sight un seen. Had it shipped home...and i am in the prosess of restoring her....Well love your sight
I'll take that mustard yellow VW Westfalia please!
I own a 1974 GMC motorhome.
Does it work?
Sweet
No. My health no longer allows me to work on it.
i have that GMC Motorhome as a hot wheels toy !
Ugh I'm obsessed!!!!😍
me too. Canterbury. U.K. keep on trucking
Thank you,I liked the GMC motorhome,and the Glastron ..The others arent much good,only good for a overnight sort of thing..When going away in such vehicles,it has been my experience that you need four things most of all..They are a VERY RELIABLE vehicle,first, a shower ,and a toilet,and a bed..cooking is a lower priority..you see ,and try this using your own suburb as a example..Imagine you have driven into your own suburb for the first time as a stranger in a van..it is afternoon soon you will need to eat,wash and sleep..Now,where can we park ourselves discreetly ? Where is a toilet ? even if you find one,most are locked at night to deter vice,is there one in your suburb ? where can you shower.? thats even more difficult..And where can you sleep safely..maybe there is a motel somewhere but..as for food,you can nearly always find something to eat at a fast food outlet,cafe etc..but shower,toilet,and bed are harder to find...next problem.is discretion you need to be able to live on your vehicle without attracting attention from nearby residents,police,council ordinance officers and petty criminals..in this regard the two vehicles have drawbacks as they are a bit too identifiable as motorhomes..
The most beautiful? The GMC..definitely!
Love your videos!!!!
Woweeee loved each an every one. Brilliantly done just great✌🏻💗😊❣️
GMC hands down. I want one so badly!
Number 3,nice and big and more power
Gmc for me. Great design looks space age
KOoOL LOVE .THEM All.
Romany Gypsy Trailers - all of them❤️💕💗😊👍
number 3 was my best choice ☺
You missed an iconic RV 1954/1964 clack cortez. The best so far..
Love this video 🎥 and channel
Wish you can do one on roadtrek
What ever happened to the build quality they put into these old RV's? These old ones will be around long after the junk they build today is gone.
yep
Totally awesome
Enjoy the video. I have been looking different motor homes recently.
And commer van!
I'm diggin my Travco 220
♡ it, 2nd to none.
i wish the GMC motor Home no3 to come back with new electrec solar power it well be amazing 👍🏻
nice
That's what I'm doing to my 73 gmc soon
The Commer campers were only fitted with 1500 or 1724cc petrol or a four cylinder diesel. The TS3 (knocker) 3 cylinder 2 stroke diesels were fitted in bigger trucks or wagons.
The GMC is most definitely my favourite 🙂
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