2005 Chinook 2500 Glacier question

[Jjackson410]

I am defiantly no expert in pricing or what something like this should cost.. But does almost 100,000.00 dollars sound right? I know it has low miles and looks great.. but 100k? What did these cost new?


https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/rvs/d/2005-chinook-2500-glacier-4/6693927554.html

 

[68camaro]

You can get all your answers here:

http://chinookrvforum.com

There is a Glaciar for sale in the classifieds for $65k. I never looked into Glaciars but have its little brother (Concourse). Assuming $65k is good number for 2wd, it would min. cost $20 - $25K to have professional upgrade to 4wd, plus another $2.5k - $3k to have winch/bumper installed, so your really not far off, plus new bigger AT tires (7 of them). However, 4wd drive Glaciers may be tough sell due to small pool of potential buyers with $100k to drop on it.

I think 4x4 glaciars are pretty rare so trying to find another may take time, lots of it. This looks like really nice rig and with 4x4 it may command premium. I would be worried about the side slideout while using 4wd capabilities.

If you are serious about this check out the Privan Tiger Bengal (http://www.tigervehicles.com), for $80- $90k you can get 2012/13 built on Ford "F" series truck that has advantages over "E" series vans. However, if you don't need permanent bed I think Glacier interior nicer than Provan's.

 

[Jjackson410]

I like the Tiger's compact design and it has a lot in common with ER and 1/3 the price

 

[68camaro]

BTW I think these were over $150k new. Chinook went out of business so there are no new ones.

 

[Peneumbra2]

Back in 1994 - before most Americans had discovered the joys of overloading - we bought a new Chinook and had it converted to 4X4. And we've put maybe 150,000 miles on since then.
The problems with the Ford cutaway chassis Chinook and others used were mostly inadequate brakes, too-stiff suspension, and gearing that was too high for serious off-roading. But our Chinook has gotten us to some pretty out-there places, and back; all in all, I think we've gotten our money's worth out of it.