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This IS the place for those that either now own a Revcon Motorcoach or would sure like to. We will be posting informational items here from time to time, taken...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 6, 2003
8:54 pm
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I am nearly 57 years old as I write this, and have heard about the Revcon Motorcoach from a good buddy of mine, for years now. His company once bought three...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 7, 2003
5:32 am
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I have added a couple of photos (click on "Photos" over on the left) to the Revcon Pics Photo Album. They are of a very-nicely-cleaned-up Revcon 30-footer. I...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 7, 2003
5:46 am
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Continuing on, in so far as I know, there were 3 different basic Revcons. The Revcon Company was started in 1968 and the first Models had a "bus" front end....
steadeeeddie
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Jan 7, 2003
1:40 pm
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While all Revcons are good Coaches, for the money, some are better than others. The "Flagship" or "Statement" Model (to me anyway) would have to be the late...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 9, 2003
1:41 pm
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There were copy-cats in those days. See how much the Southwind Eagle looked just like a Revcon inside. Sloped front cabinets, rounded roof, same table and...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 12, 2003
4:41 pm
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I have invited (by E-mail) a gentleman, to join our Group, who has owned a Revcon for years, and has had the very good fortune to have known the Senior Design...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 13, 2003
1:09 pm
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Built-in Central Vacuum Cleaner (NuTone brand?) Variable speed kitchen blender (NuTone) Microwave oven (orginally Amana Radarange) Ice Maker Dinette Turbo...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 13, 2003
6:10 pm
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The "variable speed blender" on the Revcon option list is far more than just a blender. The NuTone Kitchen Center (as installed in the Revcon) had a whole ...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 14, 2003
6:11 am
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A 1980 Revcon King---- From RVTraderonline today: "1880 REVCON, 34' (33'?), 1980 well built Aerodynamic look, overhauled Chevy, front wheel drive, gen, dual...
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Jan 15, 2003
1:22 pm
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The Revcon Motorcoach Company was started up in 1968 by the step-son of Wally Byam (the "Father" of the Airstream). His name was John Hall. So, it is natural...
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Jan 17, 2003
2:07 pm
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The early "flat-nosed" Revcons used a 5 lug "Budd" wheel. I suppose that was because of the Olds front end and Oldsmobiles had five lug wheels. They were not...
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Jan 19, 2003
11:35 pm
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Please don't forget to add eBay as a source of Revcon images and information. I have just found one there, where the seller verifies that his 1979 (new...
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Jan 22, 2003
2:05 pm
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Revcon_Curious is listed by Yahoo in the Recreational Vehicles Caregory as Item (Group) # 362... I have e-mailed Yahoo and explained that if you do a search on...
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Jan 23, 2003
12:40 pm
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In the Photos Area, I have posted some pics of the rear beds I have found. These are from the 1978 on up Revcon Motorcoaches. My personal favorite is the full...
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Jan 24, 2003
6:16 pm
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In conversations with an ex-Revcon King owner, it was said that the hardest thing about driving a 33-foot, 454 Chevy powered, Revcon King was staying awake at...
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Jan 25, 2003
2:49 pm
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I have posted an Album in the Photos Area showing the two different Revcon King Kitchen lay-outs I have found. Remembering that these were all custom built...
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Jan 25, 2003
10:12 pm
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Once, while driving the Revcon King over a narrow bridge, the very back corner of the rear bumper got snagged on the bridge. The Coachwork itself was not...
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Jan 26, 2003
2:24 pm
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When Revcon went to the Big Block Chevy 454, they had to design their own front end. If you do your own mechanical restoration work on your Revcon, and you are...
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Jan 26, 2003
2:43 pm
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In the business of "design", the simple ones are always the best. Witness the Revcon Roof Rack and Ladder. It looks like both the Ladder and the Rack are made...
steadeeeddie
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Jan 28, 2003
8:37 pm
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Like I said, the simple designs are the most elegant. In the Photos area I have posted a picture of a Revcon Shelf, made for a "Mr. Coffee"-type coffee maker....
steadeeeddie
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Jan 29, 2003
10:16 pm
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In the "Links" folder on the left, there will be links posted to help anyone that is in the process of bringing an Old Revcon back from the dead. A very big...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 5, 2003
2:03 pm
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I appreciate the efforts that you are putting forth in trying to build this group. The other revcon groups seem to be going somewhat dormant judging by the...
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Feb 6, 2003
4:02 am
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Welcome aboard, Mark. Revcon Owners are just what we need, thanks for joining. Please feel free to post pictures. I hope you got some pics of the floor re-do...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 6, 2003
10:30 pm
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I found this posted to a BBS on the 'Net: About the front end bell crank bushings-- "The bell crank bushings can be purchased from Henderson Line-up in Grants...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 7, 2003
6:00 am
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Finally, I have come upon a clear picture of how the smaller Duke or Prince model Revcon got a dinette. The dinette was an option and the Revcon folks...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 7, 2003
5:46 pm
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On the later, "sloped-nosed" Revcons, we see more engineering "savy" in the Factory's Choice of fabric window blinds. Why fabric? They are basically silent...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 8, 2003
2:40 pm
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... installing ... from ... clear ... Revcon ... Be careful with the front Wheel bearings. There is an inner and outer bearing with a spacer that goes in...
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Feb 8, 2003
10:31 pm
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I agree. Marty Moore's has everything (just about) for the Revcon Motorcoach. Included with the 454 Chevy and Turbo 400 transmission (from 1979- onwards), was...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 10, 2003
4:33 am
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First time ever...1988 "Last Gasp" Revcom Pics...I posted these in the Photos Section. Some things to look at: No rain drip rail around the roof, over the...
steadeeeddie
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Feb 10, 2003
1:46 pm
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