The bed setup is a real deal killer for me.

@garyweber8201

4 ай бұрын

Deal killer for me as well.

@richarddonahue3565

3 ай бұрын

I like the ones with a dinette that has larger bench seats and better yet a C-shape seating area. I would also prefer a wet bathroom and have more storage, more counter space in the kitchen, etc.

@kimatlastlooks2915

Ай бұрын

Yep. That plus the rear entry door. That huge closet in the back in a plus though.

I will be so glad when a true designer works on the exterior/interior of vans. Colors, styles and layout.

Your tour was nice but the unit is lacking. That gas outlet needs a pipe guard since it is going to get knocked off sooner or later. No lights inside the exterior compartments, No sliding battery tray, The power connections are on the floor of the compartment so any water will corrode or short out, and no skid plate or roller on the back end so the sewer connection will get knocked off when you bottom out. No way to get to the roof like fold-out mast steps or anything, With seams in the shower it will mold and leak. No backsplash or guard on the left side or behind the sink so any spills will run into the side window or onto the couch. There is also no guard on the right of the stove for the same reason. No range hood since you can't cook in the rain since there is no rear awning. All the controls tank monitoring and so forth should be centralized not all over the place. JBL amp is on the floor so any leak will ruin it. No secure storage like a safe for valuables. The cabinets need venting and perhaps a quiet computer fan for air circulation. No curtain between the cab and the rear. No seat belts on the dinette or couch but sleeps 3-4? It's a nice unit but is lacking a lot of complete engineering thought.

@barrywinfree6845

2 ай бұрын

Dang after reading your post I wouldn’t have it any ether

@juliagregory5696

2 ай бұрын

@@barrywinfree6845 well thats put me off for sure

@srameypr

Ай бұрын

All great points!

Those are not dovetail joints. They're finger joints, also known as box joints. Dovetail joints are perhaps a bit stronger. A small point but, as a cabinet maker, I couldn't let it slide.

I love the layout. Just a couple questions. How much does it go for and can you pick different colors?

I had an ORIGINAL Toyota Chinook for many years and loved it. Fit and finish back then were almost as nice is it is today. Amenities were sparse - no bathroom or refrigerator but had on board propane that we removed for extra storage (and the ability to use tunnels legally) and did all our cooking outside. We traveled EVERYWHERE east of the Mississippi for years with two sons sleeping over cab. It was a true CAMPER! You were camping in that rig - it was not a motorhome. When it finally had to be taken away due to my neglect and NY salt corrosion my wife, Terry, cried. She so loved the many years we had with it as our only vehicle, daily driver and commuter. I am so happy that Chinook is back and working on couples-friendly glamping now.

Have watched a few diy van builds, & appreciate this motorhome with insulated cupboards, foam insulation use around the water tanks, the Truma heat system. Also like simplicity of the stove and microwave. Can also bake with a dutch oven on a campfire. Very thoughtful materials too. Think a retired single person wanting to reduce & sell off home, could enjoy its safety features on the Ford and travelling on the road with a quiet cabin.

Holy Cow!!! This is my perfect RV! I currently have a 2003 Winnebago Adventure 33V (2 slides) ... 2nd owner and I put approx 40K miles on her over the nearly 18 years that I have owned. I have been thinking to downsize as my traveling is now shorter trips. My fav things about this Chinook based on my Winne experience: Brake controller, gen plus solar, back door!!!, heated utility bay, dry bath setup, LEVELING!!! Fit and finish looks great. Storage looks great vs vans that I've looked at. Tow capacity is a plus. I have a 2002 Jeep Wrangler Sport set up for towing 4down. I'd love to mostly not tow but the option is there. I live in NW Montana. I might be traveling to Texas :)

I appreciate your presentation. This model almost sells itself along with your transparency. Really nice job.

Very exciting that they brought back the Chinook. What a beautiful unit. So many great features, and looks to be a quality build..true to the Chinook name. Thanks for sharing the video.

The sofa bed is a no-go for me, but I love all of the other aspects of this unit, especially the dry bath with separate shower. The location of the black tank pipe could be a concern as well. Overall, it looks very well made.

Great looking rv! I love the natural wood cabinets and woodwork throughout the unit! I also really like the deep copper colored couch and dinette booths. Everything goes together so nicely.

I have recently acquired a slightly used Chinook, 1988 Ford f350 w/460. What a beast! Almost identical interior design, I do like the true shower/lavatory setup. I’ve had some people say I should gut it and go new but everything works perfectly so I have a hard time justifying that. I would have been 27 when it was built and I think it’s kind of cool retro as is. Anyway I’m a fan for sure. Not so sure about the eco boost but I’m not” race man Rick “anymore so I could live with it. Been camping in the yard for a bit getting used to it and first trip is planned 50 miles away a little further south.

This is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for the amazing tour.

Another great tour Mike! Thanks for all the details and tips!

The layout for this Chinook is amazing.

Oh no ! Sewer output right where you will scrape going in and out of driveways. Yikes !

@MrTommy001

11 ай бұрын

Exactly right. That was the first downside I saw.

@barrytimm5497

8 ай бұрын

Yep, I noticed that too. It looks very vulnerable there....and no poopy makes wifey unhappy!! :)

@suecastillo1733

3 ай бұрын

Had the same problem with our Roadtrek

@stanw909

3 ай бұрын

@@suecastillo1733 Bummer.

@suecastillo1733

3 ай бұрын

@stanw909 just bought a promaster for conversion, will sell the roadtrek for urban use - no mountain trails!

I love this.. my husband is a veteran and he is so into RV'S and thinking about getting one

What a pleasant, professional rv tour!!!! Excellent job! Thank you!

@VogtRVWorld

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, and hope our videos are helpful. -Mike

Hello i love the rear door opening, and i absolutely love how the table just lay flat.. no hassle, and I love the insulated cabinet and the tinted screen… thanks for the tour.

Great detailed tour thanks Mike! This Chinook just changed my mind about anything else I've seen on the Ford Transit, I'm a fan!

Back door is nice as long as you’re not using the hitch for towing or a bike rack.

@CC-gt3ro

3 ай бұрын

On such van i would use my 4x6 utility trailer with a v shape and put the bike on the trailer hitch. The trailer would give you 2000lbs of cargo and serve as a safe in the campground. It would also uses only 130lbs on the ford chassis cargo capacity. Several advantages. You can then detach the trailer and uses the 130 lbs weight for the grey tank and black tank

@user-vm5ud4xw6n

3 ай бұрын

That would be problematic. I wouldn’t be able to carry my eBike! Guess the Chinook is out for me. Nap time!!💤

@CC-gt3ro

3 ай бұрын

@@user-vm5ud4xw6n there are bike rack that can move. You can add a trailer as well and put a hitch on the trailer. There are ways.

Love the design ! The placement ofthe propane quick disconnect is guaranteed to get ripped off going over speed bumps and the sewer dump is going to get ripped off leaving the first gas station. PLEASE, PLEASE, move these closer to the rear wheels ( infront and behind)and keep them up higher to prevent damage. Having exposed spray foam not only looks cheap but absorbs water and encourages rust and mold and rocks from the wheels will erode the foam after a few miles of gravel and then you have freezing problems. Thirdly two lithium batterys are cheaper than 4agm and will power the cook top for hours. Much better than the agm which will need the generator on too be used for more that 5 min. The space under the couch really needs some better organization, there could easily be half the space usable for storage with the use of a false floor and exchangingbthenpositions of the truma and inverter. CHEERS

@AmericanStuff2024

3 ай бұрын

1she: You convinced me not to buy...you and the fact that so far he has spent 40% of the tour on the outside. Now I am bored before he hives any attention to how much closet space does it have.

I Love this model! Love it, love it. Thank you for that presentation.

And I thought I had figured most everything about my same model. This was a great review with a few additional unknowns. I have the 2023 model and the fresh water siphoning problem is not fixed. I took a different approach though by adding a valve on each overflow. I simply must remember to close them before travelling. Thank you for athorough post.

I am usually a c class only..but this is very nice. It is everything I need! Thank you!

I loved this when it came out last year. Would be my first pick except for the CCC. There’s even less on the DS. Tons of storage that you can’t use. After deducting for water and tanks, there’s enough CCC for 2 people, some food and clothes and that’s it. No chairs, grills or outdoor stuff and certainly no toys. I also think towing anything would be risky with such low CCC. But if you did, you’d have to lose the 2nd person or travel over weight. It’s so frustrating when these manufacturers come out with such a great product and then give such low CCC that you can’t really use it. I also wish all the reviewers would give more importance to the CCC and actually tell people that they can’t really use all the storage space provided. I’ve been educating myself but a lot of people will buy this having no idea that if they fill that storage, they’ll be overweight. I love everything about this RV, especially the 4 seasons aspect. I prefer the DS. But I can’t figure out how to travel with a little over 500lbs of CCC.

@wallykos6784

11 ай бұрын

What is a “CCC”?

@dawncollins4571

11 ай бұрын

Cargo carrying capacity. The weight of the people, water, tanks, food, all other stuff.

@crawdaddct

11 ай бұрын

It’s actually okay towing it has about 5,000 lbs of room on GCWR. So like he said, with a 1000 lbs of cargo you can tow 4000. Their web site indicates; Dry weight 9,300 GVWR 11,000 Difference 1700 GCWR 16000 So not sure if their CCC already has some things removed, like fresh water? I think the cargo limits are mainly on the axles, reason cargo is only around 1000. Problem is all that hardwood and systems. Quality is heavy. Maybe pulling a small trailer or load up your toad would be a option. It is frustrating.

@wallykos6784

11 ай бұрын

You can easily have the rear leaf springs replaced and increase your CCCs to all you want.

@Metalrogue

11 ай бұрын

​@@wallykos6784It takes more than leaf springs to increase CCC

Thanks for the video. Hard no for me because of the rear door and pull out bed arrangement.

Overall a beautiful travel home! Especially love the shower and bathroom spaces. Am I the only one repeatedly disappointed by the lack of kitchen prep space in commercial RVs? Shocked that there are never pull-out counters etc. like in the vans people build out for themselves. Always ample dining space but nowhere to make all the food!

@christinef7739

11 ай бұрын

I agree. I've seen a few with a flip-up counter top that adds a little bit more but usually in travel trailers. I also don't like just one burner.

One of the nicer bathrooms I've seen! Bed looks really uncomfortable. Would like a version that was more like a mobile workspace with very minimal kitchen area. Drawer is not technically a dovertail joint. I see it referred to as a finger or box joint.

Mike, enjoyed your presentation. Keep up the good work

This model seems to check all the boxes with maby the sofa bed. I would definitely add some extra padding since I'm not crazy about laying on leather or vinyl. But that's a preference and a easy fix!

Question, What is the MPG? Great review!

Nice unit. Mike...you do an excellent overview. I dont know you or the business you represent but i can imagine you guys are very succesful.

👍😍Great review! Love your favorites at the beginning, a sneak peek to begin your review.

The rear door is also a better safety security escape door better than the usual small windows. Here you can use front or the back door. This is great. Also you have more space under the awning for chairs and tables. If you use a small trailer you can attach the bike rack to the trailer hitch, or if you don’t have such trailer you need to use a moveable rack to access the rear door. But the trailer give you more cargo capacity 2k+ lbs and it is only 130lbs on the van occc. It is also a safe on the campground.

Loving the Chinook Maverick SS

Very nice. I think id delete the microwave and install a larger fridge. But super nice!! Thanks

Beautiful van

That antique 3-way fridge is an absolute deal-killer they need to realize that 12 volt is the only way to go.

@VogtRVWorld

11 ай бұрын

It runs off 12v or 110v. You're covered either way. -Mike

@dreadlord76

11 ай бұрын

@@VogtRVWorld3 way means it’s an absorption fridge, which means it cools slower, as well as not necessarily getting cool enough. Unless you mean it is both compressor AND absorption fridge.

@SpykersB

11 ай бұрын

@@dreadlord76 I have a dometic 3 way fridge and thank god it had the propane option because a wire got fried from my ac blowing (long story) the 12v n the shore power stopped working. Having choices is superior! Also boon docking fridge eats up the battery power bud! And this fridge keeps ice cream no problem! This is my 4th rv and third dometic absorption fridge and i have had no problems with any of them. 🍻

Appreciate the tour, great job! ❤❤❤

Should have designed a slide with dinette and Murphy bed….would have made a huge difference for improved sleeping

@nak4651

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@kevingreig288

7 ай бұрын

@@David-sc2sq Leisure Travel Vans (Canadian made) does and a few other manufacturers.

@richarddonahue3565

3 ай бұрын

​@@kevingreig288 I heard those electric slides eventually break and some have leaking problems later on; however, that is just hearsay from the internet.

That is pretty cool I might need to get one of those! I want Fenny!!

No shield for the black tank outlet?

I like it. Should show both floor plans with some main spec's like tank sizes in future videos. Good video!

@VogtRVWorld

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do as soon as we get both on the lot at the same time. Appreciate the feedback. -Mike

I'm not sure about launching a boat with it, but being able to trailer a couple 4 wheelers would be handy

Beautiful Lay out!

@VogtRVWorld

10 ай бұрын

I like it too. -Mike

I would love to see this RV without the bed and have overhead cabinets instead. A single person could sleep on the sofa quite easily I think and perhaps remove the sofa back cushions. This would yield more storage and walking room.

Nice details except for the bed. Not much comfort there I imagine especially having to sleep on vinyl. And all that plant under your pillow?

Is there a privacy curtain to separate the cab from the living space?

Love it!

That drop down table in the back looks like the perfect liquor cabinet. 🤪

20:10 box joints not dovetail joints. Big difference regarding holding power in the joints.

First one I have ever seen and said they knocked this one out of the park. Perfect size and abilities without skimming bathroom

Great layout

Very nice. But what about the privacy from the cab when you sleeping? I never noticed anything

What kind of shower closure was there? Love the layout.

where is the power plugs in the kitchen like force-fed pot,etc ?

Hey Mike hope that you're doing great? I'm glad to see you back making videos of all different kinds of motorhomes, fifth wheels, an travel trailers. I like this Chinook class B plus. I like that the door is in the back of it. Your number one fan Leonard Nelson from North Carolina! Keep up the great work.

@VogtRVWorld

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Leonard -Mike

its what I have been looking for but I live in California..what a beautiful B van the lines are clean looking the colors are nice and bright ...........

Nice but did I miss a privacy door for when you are showering?

I love it... Thanks Mike..

Does the model with the dual couches have the option for a pedestal for a table or an option for Lagun table/tables?

I was looking for a used Chinook about 5 years ago. I wanted 4WD and was prepared to have Quadvan convert it. But then I realized that I would always be carrying a bicycle or motorcycle on the rear hitch or pulling a trailer. So that rear door was a deal breaker for me. Chinook did make a model with a side door, but they didn't build very many of them so they're very rare. I bought a Transit instead and had Quadvan convert it to 4WD.

Mike, we enjoyed your video, we don’t have a dealership here in El Paso, but anyways my husband & I , put this on our wish list. Our families are very spread out and this RV would be Perfect for us both. Thanks for a very nice presentation! Oh, by the way, my husband wants to know if you need a couple to “promote” we are ready.😙

I love the Chinook and their quality. I wish they would have stayed with the push button lock system for all the cabinets and closets rather than the handles.

Is there any choice on the wood color on the interior?

I've always loved the rear door entries but- the toilet room is barely big enough to close the door and how much can you cook on one burner? You can't even make a main and a side... I don't need six burners but two would be great.

Any option on keeping the batteries warm in the winter?

pretty sleek layout. like the dinette set up and the dry bath. not sure about the water and electrical under the bed area w/ no compartmentalization to keep things from shorting out in the event of a water leak.

This seems to be a very nice van. I've been looking at a ton of videos covering the "B" class motor homes, and I have to say that my favorite by far are the ones with the rear, twin bed, option. I think it's because you don't have to "make" the bed, and allows a sperate sleeping space, other than converting a dinnet, or sofa, for a friend to camp with you. FYI...I do enjoy your videos! Thank you! ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🐎

@VogtRVWorld

11 ай бұрын

Rear twin beds to indeed have the benefit of not having to make them. It generally results in a little bit longer coach, but not always. Appreciate you watching! -Mike

@wallykos6784

11 ай бұрын

Rainbow

This is a very impressive unit. Price point a tad high for me but a great unit. It fills many of my must have's. I could see living in it comfortably while traveling even full time. 4 seasons and AWD. Fantastic. Ford chassis a major plus.

@VogtRVWorld

10 ай бұрын

Agreed. Chinook makes the short list for quality coaches that endure well in all seasons. Thx for your feedback. -Mike

@wendydaggett3060

7 ай бұрын

What is the price of this unit?

It's a dream rig for traveling, boating, and tailgating, but I can't imagine the beds being comfortable.

love it!

how comfortable is the matress?

If AirPlay comes on my phone while a video is laying, does that mean it will also displayed on a tv screen as well. How do I turn this feature off?

Does the Maverick Chinook requires us to winterize it with that pink stuff to keep the water lines safe 🤔 or I don't need to do that? Also, where does the extra tire store? Do you have snow and mud tires if or when I travel to Colorado? Cindy

Great presentation, Mike. Filing this under "Dream Rig". I've never been crazy about rear entrance doors but it could work with all of the other conveniences. After 2 travel trailers I think I am about ready for a B+ and this one would/will be it. Perfect for a single full time traveler like me. Thanks!

@VogtRVWorld

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice to see some competition to LTV, however not the same quality it appears. But nice that you carry another brand.

Can I get the refrigerator like they have in Bayside for the maverick

Nice coach

I love it!!!❤❤❤ but I also need a recliner to sleep in soooooo if that's possible yay!!!❤❤❤

Do they still make the small ones that they use to make? It they do you might want to feature one of them in the future. I likw what I see thank you>

Are the cabinets solid wood or plywood with no flake board? I like it a lot. I’ve been shopping for an old Baja and this could work well as an alternative.

great rig, also helps that this guy could probably sell just about anything

Very nice!!!

How much? It’s beautiful!

Very nice video, thank you

Question; How are you supposed to get in the door if you have a bike rack? Awning on side but door in back not protected from rain? Bed, groan.

Love your show. We're looking for an comfort camp and cross country rv. With it g a lot of your rv show but wond we if we could heard some rough estimate price would be owesome. Thanks for the representation

I love r dryunkng about it except for making up a bed every night and morning. It’s also where do you store the bedding and pillows…. Love the bathroom of course but it m not sold on the rear door either.

It's perfect.

Love this. My only problem is the tv. Too high and no swivel. Watching would kill my neck.

How many seat belts and what is the CCC?

Did you share the MSRP?

I like it!

Awesome!

The bed options looks very uncomfortable plus your heater and generator are right under the bed / sofa.

I remember the Chinook in the 1990's. I loved it. So happy you have a new one. How many gallons of water 💧 does it hold if you are boondocking? Tows 5,000 pounds good for moving furniture when I move. How much for titanium batteries and how many solar panels on top? I'm Cindy 👋

@VogtRVWorld

11 ай бұрын

Tank capacities are provided at 9:37

Is that back step fixed permanent?