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978 GMC ROYAL 26' SIDE-BATH COACH

ORIGINAL MSRP - $39,450.00 (in 1978 dollars)

55K ORIGINAL MILES on 403CID motor

STORED IN CLIMATE CONTROLLED FACILITIES, WE ARE THE THIRD OWNER OF THIS COACH

EXTERIOR IN ORIGINAL PAINT AND DECALS

INTERIOR IS VERY CLOSE TO ORIGINAL DESIGN. FLOORING, CEILING PANELS, COCKPIT SEATS AND DRY BATH HAVE BEEN REPLACED OR UPGRADED TO ADDRESS WEAR AND TEAR. THIS COACH MAY BEST BE DESCRIBED AS A "RESTO-MOD" WHERE COMPONENTS REQUIRING REPLACEMENT HAVE BEEN UPGRADED OR MODERIZED TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE OR SAFETY WHILE KEEPING THE OVERALL "LOOK AND FEEL" OF THE ORIGINAL COACH. IT IS PRESENTLY SET UP WITH THE REAR LOUNGE USED AS THE BEDROOM WITH QUEEN-SIZE BED. THE DINETTE COVERTS TO A FULL-BED. ALLOWS FOR SLEEPING FOR UP TO FOUR WITHOUT MAJOR CONVERSIONS.

THE FOLLOWING LIST REPRESENTS PRESENT (MOST, NOT ALL) UPGRADES:

* MANNY ONE-TON FRONT END UPGRADE - Includes new Chevy 1-ton suspension components, front disc brakes, wheel spacers. All easily available from retail auto part dealers.

* APPLIED AIR GMC FINAL DRIVE UPGRADE - Modified final drive ratio to improve vehicle performance in mountainous driving.

* All new shocks (6ea) replaced with KYBs.

* New air bags (std. GMC design)

* All exterior running lights replaced and/or upgraded to LED. Includes new LED headlights and fog/driving accessory lights.

* New Ramco rear view side mirrors

* Backup camera and accessory nav.

* New Power Dynamics power converter

* New (2ea) Dura-Cell marine house batteries

* House battery monitor

* All interior lighting changed to LED.

* New cockpit captain's chairs in Ultra-suede material

* New cockpit carpeting and dash pad

* New tachometer and gauges

* New LVP flooring except under dinette table

* New kitchen faucet

* Full side-bath remodel including new polished travertine stone countertop and backsplash, wall tile, medicine cabinet, sink and faucet, new hard-wood vanity front with added drawer and improved storage. All in American walnut finish as per the rest of the coach's cabinetry.

* New bath exhaust fan

* New high-rise toilet

* New HDTV antenna and interior cables

* New in-dash stereo unit

* New Samsung convection/microwave oven replaces old "Radar Range" unit

* New Walnut-covered range cover. Original 4-burner gas range-top.

* Blender and accessories functional and included.

* New 6.5gal propane hot water heater

* New Suburban gas furnace and distribution piping

* Recently serviced 6kw Onan generator

* Ext./Int. weather station (functions when on 110vt. shore power or generator)

This coach has been loved and maintained since we purchased it in 2016. It still has plenty of life and enjoyment left for new owners.