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Five iconic motorhomes and travel trailers from the 1970s

17.02.2026 14:45 1 min 1 source
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The 1970s saw a boom in RV travel in the US, despite the 1973 fuel crisis. Key models included the Winnebago Brave motorhome with its distinctive "Beetle Brow" design, the painted-aluminum Airstream Argosy travel trailer, the Apollo Neptune motorhome promoted by Bob Hope, the streamlined GMC Motorhome, and the Volkswagen camper van.

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Five iconic motorhomes and travel trailers from the 1970s

17.02.2026 aol.com ISL

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