20 OLDEST RVs and Motorhomes That You Didn't Know Exist

Welcome to 20 OLDEST RVs and Motorhomes That You Didn't Know Exist

Did you know that some of the oldest RVs and motorhomes date back to the early 1900s? Back then, long-distance travel was tough, with few paved roads and limited gas stations. The idea of taking a home on the road started as a way to cut hotel costs, with some clever entrepreneurs transforming cars using canvas tents.

The first RVs were built around 1904, featuring basic comforts like radios and refrigerators. But it wasn’t until 1910 that RVs became mass-produced.

So, join us as we explore 20 of the oldest RVs and motorhomes that you probably didn’t know existed!
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[garyjohnson]

Although the GM Future liners looked like motorhomes, they were not . They were traveling stages used to showcase GM designed tech for the future at expositions around the country . Their construction included elements used to build streamlined locomotives and streamlined rail coaches

[caspaabriel]

Could have been an outstanding video, But it was a real chore to follow and watch. Something I did not expect. Narration did not fit some pictures or info was incorrect! Sorry a fail. I have viewed another of your video's. Both video's are on a par, with a fail. Sorry, because I'm a big fan of Motorhomes and the like.

[BrandonMatthewHB]

I own a pristine 1966 Clark Cortez. It’s awesome, drives so smooth but definitely heavy and slow uphill.

[douglaswindsor]

What I noticed was the evolution of the appliances in the beginning the stove and fridge were apartment sized appliances then they evolved into the modern RV appliances that we see today

[nathanaelszafranski]

Future liners were not RVs. They were educational demonstration classrooms.

What about the 1954 Kampmaster? Now THAT was innovative! Popular Mechanics published complete plans so the DIY folks of the day could build their own!

[dwderp]

RVs we’re certainly NOT equipped with radios and refrigerators in 1904. Holy crap. 😂

[celloheaven]

Very interesting history ... perhaps showing how function followed form through to the 60s at which point most examples reversed that trend to form taking second place to function, although that might simply be a reflection of my personal aesthetic. Thanks for uploading, much appreciated.

[Daveinet]

You are very confused about the GMC motorhome. It was actually Revcon that started in 1967, building a motorhome on a Toronado half frame. John Hall, the stepson of Wally Byam (Airstream). When John Hall ordered 25 half frames from GM, GM decided that these needed to be tested. 5 Revcon shells were built and run the brickyard test at GM test facility. Once it passed this durability test, Revcon began building these highend motorhomes in California. The first production models were released in 1971. GM, seeing the possibilities of a front wheel drive motohome copied the idea, and targeted a more economy oriented market. Their first motorhome was released in '73. While the 70s Revcons and GMCs share a near common drivetrain, the rest of the coach is much different between the two. Revcon featured high end teak with laminate interior, while the GMC used paneling, pressed wood and plastic. Due to its higher end construction, the Revcon was lighter weight and had better handling. Later on, in the 80s, Revcon designed a custom drivetrain. These motorhomes from the early 80s are by far the best handling motorhomes ever built. I had my '83 cruising at 100 mph and was steering with my knee. Yes, it was that easy to drive.

[emonk]

I'm amazed at how modern these are

[discerningmind]

I don't think anyone knows of RVs being mass produced in 1910, or even in the 1920s. The GM Parade of Progress was not an RV. The three units built were mobile theater systems that portrayed various futuristic themes.

[Ellenslife]

Number 14 I would love to build a replica of that someday for my own camper because the chances of finding one are probably slim my great grandfather similar to that from pictures I have seen my best guess is that he would sleep in it behind the house during the day when he wanted to take a nap because I don’t think he ever went traveling. On vacation being they would have never been able to afford that I never knew him in life, but I had heard stories about him

[eutimiochavez]

They go back to the 1800 cover wagons were rv s to get across the country ❤❤❤

[BillieWilliams-lm]

Did Not know, canned ham
Was aerodynamic

[sadwingsraging]

Go to the Glen Curtis museum and you will see one of the first purpose-built travel homes. They even modified the vehicle being used by the buyer to tow it. It's nice!😌

[Fullspeed]

1. Future liner ( for its inspiring design)
2. Gipsy van (for the adventurous atmosphere on board)
3. Curtiss land yacht (for the genius car tow hook)

[westho]

I had the rare chance to buy a GM Future Liner 55 years ago It was only 30 year old vehicle back in the day, like a 1995 model year would be today, but was Future Liner was rode real hard and hung up wet. but the body was very straight, windshield glass good but 1/4 secton of the corregated stainless steel lower deco body wrap was missing, Somebody had made a one-off add-hock habitat for humanity stationary housecar out of it and lived in for quite awhile with a ton or so of full size kitchen appliances & house furniture not to speak of them being a yard sale hoarder.All i cared about was the elevated cockpit, body shape and space, I had ideas to cut 1/4- 1/3 of the rear body off and make it a small self contained camper/sleeper with 8-10 foot flatbed using existing roof as open sided canopy, for hauling bikes & having an outdoor kitchen, A good enough reason for me not to have got my hands on such a rare piece and butchered it, but i was tempted and came close to buying it, the owner wanted $400 obo for it and it needed to be moved yesterday, but it also needed at least Six tires to move it, and 4 more to be complete and roadworthy also some mechanical & electrical work, i think it had an inline Six Cylinder. Anyway another one of those strange vehicles i wish i had bought and kept for the future today.

[youtubecarspottersguide]

1964-69 corvair power UTRA VAN OR ultra coach design was influenced by the spartan manor

[Thomas-yrln]

Some of them were under powered and couldn't make it up a hill.

[arnoldalt]

If the vehicle on your start page was a 122 years old it would have been manufactured in 1902 and it wasn't More like the thirties .

[michealshaffer]

The oldest one's were the originals they were called Covered Wagons.