How do you think a Chinook XL would do at towing and launching a small 18' boat (less than 5000# on trailer)? I've been wanting to stick to 4x4 truck chassis but I like Chinook especially the Concourse XL model. Is side entry more desirable because rear entry is always road dusted and then your bikes and ******** are in way of door?
The XL are simply upgraded features to the camper cabin and will not impact towing. Standard on all Chinook Concourses is a towing package rated at 5,000lbs with a 500 lb tongue weight and includes trailer hitch and electrical hookup.
I believe the camper has a 10,700 GVW and dry it is 9,500lbs, the GCWR is rated at 18,500. Please bear in mind these differ among years, I know these are good for 2000 and 2001 with the V10.
The side entry are hard to find and really good for someone wanting fulltime fixed bed, this isn't me so I like the coach/bed setup. Plus this gives more living room when not sleeping...all in preferences. I travel 3 - 10 hours to get where I want to go and road dust has never been issue with rear entry, as a matter of fact your question is first time I heard it.
