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The First Slideout Motoring Home - 1916 Automoblle Telescoping Apartment


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The earliest motorhomes were classified 

as “ House Cars “ which is a term still 

used by some states.

 

These were usually “ one off “ examples

built by cabinet shops that were placed

on a one ton truck chassis because 

of the weight.


A few companies manufactured   

pre-assembled units to install.

 

I was fortunate to take a video on

Sunday of one example replicated

by my friend Herb who lives in

The Florida Panhandle:

 

 

 

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I have been able to help find a new Caretaker for this and will be transporting it to it’s new home which is a Museum

that is open to the Public … 👍

 

 

Jim

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