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4.0 (8 reviews)
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4.4
Overall quality
4.9
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4.8
Driving/towing
4.6
Factory warranty
1.3

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Robert Davenport

New Mexico

Reviewed on April 23, 2022

RV reviewed 1998 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

4.4
This Review is for a 1995 Chinook Premier - the budget/cheaper version of the Concourse. The two of us have owned our Chinook for seven years. Upgraded the batteries/electrical system to modern standards to improve ability to boondock, replaced 3 way fridge with AC/DC Danfoss compressor fridge (huge upgrad... read more
This Review is for a 1995 Chinook Premier - the budget/cheaper version of the Concourse. The two of us have owned our Chinook for seven years. Upgraded the batteries/electrical system to modern standards to improve ability to boondock, replaced 3 way fridge with AC/DC Danfoss compressor fridge (huge upgrade), a few other minor tweaks. Our longest trip was seven weeks to the maritime provinces of Canada. For the size, it's a very livable floor plan. Couch/dinette makes into a California King which we can make/unmake in a few minutes (we leave the foam topper/sheets made on the couch portion and stow 'extra' under the couch when it is up. Pillows and bedding go behind the couch). The wet bath looks tiny, but you can do everything you need to in there including a hot shower. We have a 'one man rule' -- only one person can be up at a time because it is tight but more open than most B's we've been in (this is a B ). Easy to drive, ample power for passing, 11 mpg running at 65 mph. With the new refrigerator we don't have to be level, so setting up camp takes a couple of minutes as does tear down. I think this is a great 2 person motorhome for people who like to MOVE. Sitting in camp for a week or two? This is too cramped for that, but you can go almost anywhere in this rig and see things. We camp in front of our kid's houses when we visit, we go to national and state parks and BLM land. We've logged 60,000 miles and maybe 250 nights out so far and this well built machine has enabled us to experience a lot of places. Despite the age of the unit, problems have been minimal. Most of the unit is original, including the AC and generator which still work. We had to replace the furnace this year. We had a leak where I installed a new fan (my bad) but I fixed that easy enough. The spare tire holder had to be rewelded. The original fuel pump caused the engine to stall out in high heat, which might explain why I got the unit with such low miles. Thanks to the internet, I knew to get that replaced and later drove through Death Valley in 120 F with the AC blasting with no problems. Trail Wagons went bankrupt years ago and the unit is 27 years old, so obviously no warranty/factory support. This is built on the 1994 Ford E350 Econoline chassis, so there is still good support for that.
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Kimberlee slavik

Texas

Reviewed on March 26, 2021

RV reviewed 2003 Chinook Concourse view listing

4.6
We call this our Texas Limo. It's BETTER than a limo! Easier to drive and park, you can stand up in it, very comfortable, and it has a porta-potty! We also called it our Dragon Wagon (HS Football tailgating), and our Porta-party (when we filled it with Friends and Family when we took it to look at Christma... read more
We call this our Texas Limo. It's BETTER than a limo! Easier to drive and park, you can stand up in it, very comfortable, and it has a porta-potty! We also called it our Dragon Wagon (HS Football tailgating), and our Porta-party (when we filled it with Friends and Family when we took it to look at Christmas lights, concerts, Cowboy Games, and other sporting events.) We love that we didn't have to pay premium fees for parking with the other larger RVs because this is just 21 feet, it fits in a regular parking spot. You don't LIVE in this RV, you have an incredible EXPERIENCE and RIDE in this RV.
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3.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Sam Zeno

Illinois

Reviewed on April 27, 2020

RV reviewed 2002 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

4.2
Always stored inside. Mint condition in and out. They don't make quality units like this anymore. No seams, solid fiberglass body construction, all oak wood cabinets, maintenance records & receipts from origination date. All manuals and catalogs. Perfect size 21 ft coach/24 ft overall makes easy parkin... read more
Always stored inside. Mint condition in and out. They don't make quality units like this anymore. No seams, solid fiberglass body construction, all oak wood cabinets, maintenance records & receipts from origination date. All manuals and catalogs. Perfect size 21 ft coach/24 ft overall makes easy parking in any campground, State & National Parks. Near the mountain or the stream where big rigs can only dream about. Make your memories with this RV
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Charles Winters

Michigan

Reviewed on September 5, 2019

RV reviewed 1998 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

4.0
Having experienced other RV's (Air Stream, Winnebago,etc.)this one is an easy handling rig! Have to go into town for groceries, movie or any other reason? No fear! This is as large as a Ford F-350 and easy to park in standard parking spaces. Connection at the park site is simple! Rollout the water hose, con... read more
Having experienced other RV's (Air Stream, Winnebago,etc.)this one is an easy handling rig! Have to go into town for groceries, movie or any other reason? No fear! This is as large as a Ford F-350 and easy to park in standard parking spaces. Connection at the park site is simple! Rollout the water hose, connect the electric line and you're all set to enjoy life's finer attributes! If you find a level site, no need to get the ramps out and hassle with leveling (but you can if needed). The unit we have has practically all of the options one could purchase in 1998. [This unit is presently for sale, so contact me for pictures and pricing (ChasWinters@gmail.com).]
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5.0
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Florent L'Esperance

Florida

Reviewed on April 17, 2016

RV reviewed 2001 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

3.4
This RV Chinook Concourse is one all around good and handy to travel around town or long distance because it's like driving a van or pickup truck easy to Park and the Diesel is economical and tough. Being a small camper it has everything a big rig has?... read more
This RV Chinook Concourse is one all around good and handy to travel around town or long distance because it's like driving a van or pickup truck easy to Park and the Diesel is economical and tough. Being a small camper it has everything a big rig has?
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5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Terri

Oregon

Reviewed on April 4, 2016

RV reviewed 2006 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

3.8
This is a Chinook so be ready for fellow campers in an RV campground to strike up a conversation with you. Many want to see inside it! I had the uncomfortable "jack knife sofa" removed & a twin size platform custom built. Now the bed stays made up all the time,no wrestling with the cumbersome so... read more
This is a Chinook so be ready for fellow campers in an RV campground to strike up a conversation with you. Many want to see inside it! I had the uncomfortable "jack knife sofa" removed & a twin size platform custom built. Now the bed stays made up all the time,no wrestling with the cumbersome sofa! The dinette also makes into a twin size bed. I love the little bathroom & toilet especially in the middle of the night! The rig is small enough to park anywhere in a regular sized parking space...downtown, grocery stores, diners. I felt safe & secure whether driving it or sleeping in it. One solid rig. There is a great Yahoo group called ChinookRVowners that has tons of information about the Chinook from their owners. Happy Camping!!
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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Paul Boutross

Illinois

Reviewed on December 29, 2014

RV reviewed 2000 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

3.4
This is a very small full size motorhome. I mean to say, it has everything the full size motorhomes have except square footage. That said, it has its place in the RV world. Touch and go, Hop's and skip's, Quick in, Quick out. No need to pull a car. It IS the car as well as the motorhome. 21 feet of well thoug... read more
This is a very small full size motorhome. I mean to say, it has everything the full size motorhomes have except square footage. That said, it has its place in the RV world. Touch and go, Hop's and skip's, Quick in, Quick out. No need to pull a car. It IS the car as well as the motorhome. 21 feet of well thought out, fun. A happy wagon. In fact, that is my CB handle, Happywagon. Give me a shout sometime. I am not kidding when I tell you that parked it on the street in downtown Nashville Indiana. We did not take up more then one car spot and no one looked twice at us. It has opened up a whole new world of travel for us and the price is right too. Ok on gas and cozy to boot. It has solar panals to keep the batteries charged when sitting, also hydrolic jscks that are usually found on the big rig's as well as all the other aminities. This baby is extremely well build thru and thru and even though it is 15 years old, I can see that she really has lots of life left in her. I feel so lucky to have one.
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Pete

California

Reviewed on December 29, 2014

RV reviewed 2009 Chinook Concourse XL view listing

4.0
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5.0
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