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Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #238335]

Sat, 01 February 2014 05:51

Joe Weir

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Currently on Ebay - TZE336V100904 - Not mine.

This is the third one of these I've seen online. At one point there was speculation that this floorplan was a one-off, but three is a lot for a one-off. I wonder how many were built?

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/1976_eugene-or.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/1976_eugene-or_interior_1_.jpg

Edit: Original Ebay Links dead, replaced with GMC Photos links. Here is the floorplan:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/medium/RearBathBirchReverse.jpg

76 Birchaven - "Wicked Mistress" - New engine, trans, alum radiator, brakes, Sully airbags, fuel lines, seats, adult beverage center... those Coachmen guys were really thinking about us second hand owners by including that beverage center... Columbia, SC.

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Re: [GMCnet] Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #238345 is a reply to message #238335]

Sat, 01 February 2014 08:20

Ken Henderson

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HEY! That's got the left rear access door that I recently mentioned as
apparently unique to mine!

First time I've seen that floorplan. Who fitted it out? The woodwork
appears to be of much better quality than Coachmen's.

Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL
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On Sat, Feb 1, 2014 at 6:51 AM, Joe Weir wrote:

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> Currently on Ebay - TZE336V100904 - Not mine.
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> This is the third one of these I've seen online. At one point there was
> speculation that this floorplan was a one-off, but three is a lot for a
> one-off. I wonder how many were built?
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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-GMC-Motorhome-Class-A-/171229272137?forcerrptr=true&hash=item27de0f5849&item=171229272137&pt=RVs_Campers
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> http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/z/ah8AAOxyVLNS1ch~/$_57.JPG
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> http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/OTYwWDEyODA=/z/DigAAOxygPtS1ckm/$_57.JPG
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Re: [GMCnet] Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #238349 is a reply to message #238345]

Sat, 01 February 2014 08:42

Joe Weir

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The cabinets have been refinished and the countertop replaced. The cabinet doors and drawer fronts were replaced, and the beverage center was tastefully re-done to reclaim some counter space. It was definitely a nice refinish, I like the lighter cabinets.

But that is a coachmen setup. There have been two others on the web with the original butcher block laminate counter in a reverse pattern.

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Re: [GMCnet] Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #238358 is a reply to message #238349]

Sat, 01 February 2014 09:34

Joe Weir

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This one sold last year on ebay. TZE33BV100987. Sold in Defuniak Springs, Florida on eBay. I archived the page, but only three of the photos saved larger than thumbnail sized. Funky paint job, but the interior looked like it had been redone tastefully:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/reverseBirch1.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/reverseBirch3.JPG

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6526-reverse-birchaven.html

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Re: [GMCnet] Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #264785 is a reply to message #238358]

Fri, 24 October 2014 16:42

Joe Weir

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For those who are interested in Birch Mystery/trivia: Found another couple online. First one is 83 numbers off the one posted above. - How many of these are there?

This one looks like it sold for 10,300 back in January. TZE336v100904 - any info on this in the registry?

http://www.hotrodpitstop.com/auctions/detail/1976-GMC-Motorhome-Class-A_181301982771.html

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/76reverseBirchCali6.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/76reverseBirchCali1.jpg

And this one was for sale in February in Ritzville, Washington.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/10_500_1976_g_m_c_birchaven_motor_home_22439260.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/10_500_1976_g_m_c_birchaven_motor_home_22439259.jpg

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/10_500_1976_g_m_c_birchaven_motor_home_22439261.jpg

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Re: Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #264922 is a reply to message #238335]

Mon, 27 October 2014 17:03

Chr$

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The more I look at that floorplan, the more I want one. The rear full drybath is starting to look good, and having to make up the couch/bed everyday instead of sleeping on top of the Onan is not looking so bad either.

Had the 23' I almost bought before I bought the Kingsley had that, I might have bought it instead...

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
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Re: Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #265009 is a reply to message #264922]

Tue, 28 October 2014 14:00

Joe Weir

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I'm thinking seriously about the rear twin setup if an interior remodel is ever in the cards:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/medium/RearBathBirchtwin.jpg

A table between the two front seats could serve as the dinette, making it a tidy package for two. Putting the kitchen near the door makes those picnic table dinners easier, as well as fetching the cold beverage from the fridge.

The Fridge would have to be moved to the area where the refreshment bar is, but there is no window there in a rear bath, so it would be doable, if challenging. The plus side is locating the fridge over the furnace and water heater makes propane line routing a little simpler.

Chr$ wrote on Mon, 27 October 2014 17:03

The more I look at that floorplan, the more I want one. The rear full drybath is starting to look good, and having to make up the couch/bed everyday instead of sleeping on top of the Onan is not looking so bad either.

Had the 23' I almost bought before I bought the Kingsley had that, I might have bought it instead...

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Re: Reverse Floorplan Birchaven [message #265028 is a reply to message #265009]

Tue, 28 October 2014 17:36

Chr$

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Joe Weir wrote on Tue, 28 October 2014 12:00

I'm thinking seriously about the rear twin setup if an interior remodel is ever in the cards:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6526/medium/RearBathBirchtwin.jpg

A table between the two front seats could serve as the dinette, making it a tidy package for two. Putting the kitchen near the door makes those picnic table dinners easier, as well as fetching the cold beverage from the fridge.

The Fridge would have to be moved to the area where the refreshment bar is, but there is no window there in a rear bath, so it would be doable, if challenging. The plus side is locating the fridge over the furnace and water heater makes propane line routing a little simpler.

Chr$ wrote on Mon, 27 October 2014 17:03
The more I look at that floorplan, the more I want one. The rear full drybath is starting to look good, and having to make up the couch/bed everyday instead of sleeping on top of the Onan is not looking so bad either.

Had the 23' I almost bought before I bought the Kingsley had that, I might have bought it instead...

Yeah, the original 23 that I looked at was similar but with a side bath and the gauchos in the back If I recall. Not sure.

This makes perfect sense, as then you just roll out a sleeping bag at night, and it can be used by two people who normally *DO NOT* share a bed, like hunting buddies or something.

Yeah, it's either a 23 like this in my distant future or a converted MTA type transit bus...

-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ

77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"

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