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What Is A Toy Hauler (And Why Should You Get One)?

What sets a toy hauler apart from other types of RVs? Here's a guide to everything you need to know about these spacious campers. What Is A Toy Hauler (And Why Should You Get One)? appeared first on...

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1983 Toyota Sunrader Motorhome Renovation By Two RV Newbies

One young couple took this vintage Toyota motorhome to the chop shop. When they finished - YES! 1983 Toyota Sunrader Motorhome Renovation By Two RV Newbies appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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This Gorgeous Apartment Camper Looks Like A Retired Garbage Truck

Some have mistaken this Unimog conversion as a garbage truck. While it looks like a dumpster on wheels - the inside tells a different story. This Gorgeous Apartment Camper Looks Like A Retired Garbage...

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Rare 1966 Newell Airstream Silver Streak Motorhome

You'd be hard-pressed to find another version of this Newell Airstream motorhome. Rare 1966 Newell Airstream Silver Streak Motorhome appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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This Luxuriously High-Tech RV Will Blow Your Mind

You won't believe the crazy features of this luxury RV! This Luxuriously High-Tech RV Will Blow Your Mind appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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Futuria, The Luxury Semi Motorhome (With Trailer) From Germany

If only this Futuria motorhome cost less - and was available in the US! Gosh, it looks so cool. Futuria, The Luxury Semi Motorhome (With Trailer) From Germany appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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A Chopped Up Spartan Travel Trailer Makes A Mighty Motorhome

Spartan travel trailers were a hit decades ago. Here's one that's mounted to the back of a Chevy pickup truck. A Chopped Up Spartan Travel Trailer Makes A Mighty Motorhome appeared first on...

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These 21 Homemade Campers Are Shockingly Real

It takes some serious imagination to come up with these homemade campers, just look. These 21 Homemade Campers Are Shockingly Real appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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New Monaco Dynasty Spotted At The Tampa Super Show – Wowzers

45 feet of high class living, tour a grand scale Monaco Dynasty motorhome at the Tampa RV Super Show. New Monaco Dynasty Spotted At The Tampa Super Show – Wowzers appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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From Milk Truck To Globetrotting Amphibious RV

This '50s milk truck had a ridiculously extreme retirement. From Milk Truck To Globetrotting Amphibious RV appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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Tentmushi Makes This Cool Minitruck RV From Japan

This short wheelbase Japanese Tentmushi camper works well in the Land of the Rising Sun, but maybe it's a bit too small for Americans. Tentmushi Makes This Cool Minitruck RV From Japan appeared first...

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Turn Any Motorhome Into A Movable Houseboat – It’s Just This Easy With The...

With the Rollerboat, you can take your motorhome (even a big one) out on the water. Turn Any Motorhome Into A Movable Houseboat – It’s Just This Easy With The Rollerboat appeared first on...

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10 Weird RVs You Have To See To Believe

If weird RVs are your thing, you've come to the right place. 10 Weird RVs You Have To See To Believe appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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This Craigslist Bus Conversion Would Make A Great Full-Time Home

Cherry hardwood flooring in a bus conversion? Yes, it's possible! This Craigslist Bus Conversion Would Make A Great Full-Time Home appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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This Hymer Van S Motorhome Packs A Lot In A Small Space

Based on the venerable Sprinter platform, the Hymer Van S comes outfitted with an easy-to-live-in layout and top-notch features. This Hymer Van S Motorhome Packs A Lot In A Small Space appeared first...

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Earth Cruiser Gets Off-Road And Off-Grid Without Sacrificing Comfort

This Australian-designed 4x4 camper proved itself in the Outback, and it looks ready to tackle anywhere else. Earth Cruiser Gets Off-Road And Off-Grid Without Sacrificing Comfort appeared first on...

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How Newell Designs And Builds Their $2 Million Dollar Motorcoaches [VIDEO]

It takes a lot of zeroes to own a Newell! How Newell Designs And Builds Their $2 Million Dollar Motorcoaches [VIDEO] appeared first on www.DoItYourselfRV.com

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Fine Artist’s Rustic Renovation Of 20 Foot Winnebago Minnie Winnie Motorhome

He spent less than $5,000, and turned this 25+ year old Winnebago Minnie Winnie motorhome's interior into a cabin-like experience. Fine Artist’s Rustic Renovation Of 20 Foot Winnebago Minnie Winnie...

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A Look Inside This Transformed 1950 Bedford OB Bus

You won't see many classic Bedford OB buses still rolling around, let alone one that's been restored quite like this 1950 model. A Look Inside This Transformed 1950 Bedford OB Bus appeared first on...

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8 Celebrities Who You’d Never Expect To Own An RV

They may have fame and fortune, but these well-known actors, musicians, and celebrities love the freedom of a home-on-wheels. 8 Celebrities Who You’d Never Expect To Own An RV appeared first on...

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How We Rebuilt The Cab Area Of A Class C RV

Class C RVs are notorious for having damaged overhead cab areas. Here is a step-by-step process with suggested materials for rebuilding this area. How We Rebuilt The Cab Area Of A Class C RV appeared...

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The Pros And Cons Of Renovating A Vintage Motorhome

Is Renovating A Vintage Motorhome Worth It? We’ve all seen adorable vintage campers on blogs and RV forums. Maybe you’ve even dreamed about buying one for yourself and fixing it up! The internet is...

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Mobile RV Tire Replacement: A Practical Review

The mobile installation truck filled with new Michelin tires In partnership with MotorhomeTires.com Here’s How The Mobile RV Tire Replacement For My Coach Went Down Having a motorhome is great, but it...

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Man Rescues Corvair UltraVan Motorhome Owned By His Parents 30 Years Ago

Imgur user Jaygryph started his personal RV journey on a quest to find and restore a special RV owned by his parents. I don’t just mean one like it, I mean the Corvair powered Ultravan his family had...

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1968 Travco Needs Some Work, Is It Worth Saving? One Buyer Thought So

In the mountains of Fancy Gap, Virginia sits a vintage motorhome just waiting to be refurbished for its next round of adventures. It’s found a new home and the eBay auction has been taken down, but we...

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RV Time Capsule: 1977 GMC Kingsley Motorhome In Near Mint Condition

With just 65,000 original miles, this 1977 GMC Kingsley is looking for a new home with a family that can appreciate a 70s motif. While the motorhome has been refurbished where needed, all of the...

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Is This Rare GMC Gadabout Motorhome The Ultimate Coca-Cola Collectible?

Even since the company was formed in the late 1800s, Coca-Cola has been a staple of American culture. It’s been said that founder John S. Pemberton spent far more money in advertising than he made in...

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This Vintage ’67 Dodge Travco Repaint Is A Good Lesson In Proper Body Work

Old RVs can be very deceptive at first glance. Take this ’67 Dodge Travco for example. The paint job, which has a clear 80s vibe, looks pretty decent and you might be tempted to believe that the work...

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Diamond In The Rough? 1987 Ford Corsair Supreme Motorhome Found At A Junk Yard

They say that “one person’s junk is another’s treasure”. Most of us have a special place in our heart for garage sales, probably because it’s a great feeling to get a deal and save cash. Where else can...

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Rare Vintage 80s Motorhome With BMW Turbo Diesel That Goes 100 MPH And Gets...

If Winnebago and BMW got together and had a love child, it would likely produce this motorhome that you’ve (probably) never heard of, the Vixen 21. Referred to as the DeLorean of RVs, the Vixen 21 had...

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What Type Of RV Is Right For Your Next Road Trip?

We know that RV users are as individual as their machines. If you are looking to upgrade from tenting into the world of RVs there are choices for almost any budget – and chances are good one of them...

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7 Outrageously Expensive Motorhomes People Actually Buy

Ask someone to name a “luxury” vehicle, and they’re probably rattle off a few foreign car manufacturers, and maybe a generic yacht. But the world of untold luxury doesn’t stop with four wheels. If you...

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Swiss Chalet-Style Motorhome Makes You Think You’re Living In A Ski Lodge...

For one reason or another, European campers – especially motorhomes – seem different than those commonly found in the United States. Usually, these European campers have a more modern feel to their...

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30+ Year Old Toyota Motorhome Now A Homemade Ski Chalet

Mason Basten has followed the popular tiny house movement for years. Recently, he joined the ranks of those owning a tiny home built to their own specifications. In 2006, he bought a 1984 Toyota...

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Rare 1978 Volkswagen Transporter Karmann Gipsy Motorhome

This burgundy Volkswagen Transporter is for sale was sold in Huntingdon, England for £8,995 (around $13,600). It’s a genuine Karmann Gipsy motorhome with a 1984 Caddy diesel engine with manual...

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Itasca Navion Owner Tests The Four Cylinder Mercedes I-4 Turbodiesel Engine...

Don Cohen is the Blogger-in-Chief of Winnebago’s blog, GoLife. Two years ago, he and his wife Terry bought a new Itasca Navion and put 40,000 miles on it traveling throughout the United States. The...

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How To Convert A Bunkhouse Into An Office For Under $200 [VIDEO]

You might think that Marc and Julie Bennett were crazy for buying a large Tiffin Allegro motorhome with a bunkhouse since they have no kids. This couple knew what they were doing though, and getting...

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Mitsubishi Rosa 4WD Motorhome Owned By A New Zealander

If you’re an off-roading enthusiast, this Mitsubishi Rosa motorhome may get your creative juices flowing. It was for sale a few years ago by an owner in Kainga, Christchurch, New Zealand. Mitsubishi...

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Make Your Own 1970s Boonie Bug With Plans From R.Q. Riley

While the basic design of the VW bug hasn’t changed in decades, many owners have used the model to make some outlandish custom builds. One of the more strange-looking VW bug-inspired builds was...

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This Solar Powered RV Shows The Eye-Opening Possibilities Of Energy...

What if your life could be totally energy independent, from heating your water to powering your computers to going places in your car? Less ambitious people would think it’s a pipe dream, but one solar...

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This Handmade Truck Camper Will Make You Feel Like You’re Living In A Yacht

Most do it yourself truck campers come together on a shoestring budget. Cheaply sourced (or free) materials and recycled lumber can dramatically reduce the amount of money required to make your own...

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This Winnebago Grand Tour 42HL Has A Huge Windshield And Many Other Luxury...

Winnebago markets their new Grand Tour 42HL as, “…the final stop in luxurious living”. Built on the Exclusive Freightliner Maxum Chassis The Grand Tour is powered by a 450 HP Cummins engine and built...

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1971 Winnebago Brave Motorhome Turned Into A National Lampoon’s Masterpiece

The popularity of vintage RVs has taken off like a rocket in the past several years. Maybe it’s the baby boomers, maybe it’s just that vintage RVs have a style that can’t be reproduced. RV manufacturer...

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Here’s Why This Accomplished Author Lives In A 1977 GMC Birchaven Motorhome

Isaac Marion Isaac Marion is the author of the critically-acclaimed zombie book, Warm Bodies. He gathers inspiration for his writing during cross-country RV trips in his 1977 GMC Birchaven motorhome....

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1977 GMC Birchaven Motorhome With Pergo Flooring And Cherry Wood Cabinets

We’re excited to show you this vintage GMC motorhome that was sold a few years ago through GMC Classics’ classifieds section. The sale price? $16,500. It looks to be in great condition, and still has...

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