The Sports Car of RVs: 1978 Ford Chinook Concourse

Somebody (who we will call Mike for the sake of anonymity) offered me a free Winnebago conversion RV the other day.  Totally free.  Just needs some title sorting at the DMV and off I'd go camping and stuff...but the only problem is that if I brought home a free RV, my wife wouldn't be pleased and I'd probably end up living in that funky smelling camper...so I passed and it was snapped up by some other soon to be single man (or woman).  Anyway, I bet she would have a different response if the RV was as clean as much as this next thing.  Find this 1978 Ford Chinook Concourse offered for $8200 in Tacoma, WA via craigslist. Tip from Zach.

Nook & Cranny: 1976 Toyota Hilux Chinook

You would like to do a little camping this summer, but you don't want it to be a big undertaking. Sleeping in a tent is OK, but maybe your destinations aren't ideal for it.  You would like to be able to park, get some shut eye and get on your way.  A few modern amenities might also be welcome if you are spending some time on the road.  Find this 1976 Toyota Hilux Chinook with low miles here on eBay for sale in Ankeny, IA bidding at $3,600.

Mid Week Match-Up: Find A Chinook For Laura

It is the Wednesday, so that means it's time for another edition of Daily Turismo's weekly game of find the tic-tac-scissors also known as Mid Week Match-Up!  Last week we found the best first project cars, and had a deluge of great suggestions from our readers and craigslisavants.  Regardless, we get sporadic emails from readers asking for a specific car, so this week lets help Laura who lives in Nebraska.  She writes to us:

I had an older 1977-78 Chinook that I LOVED.  I'm looking for another one as had to sell it some time ago and now have the time to use one.  Can you help?

Sure.  DT's readers can help too!

5k: Pop Up Style: 1976 Toyota Chinook Camper

The Toyota Hilux pickup truck is one of those classics that is cool because it is the anti-Ferrari.  The Hilux is cheap to buy, cheap to own, reliable, slow and totally un-sporty - pretty much the exact opposite of something from Maranello, but somehow this makes it cool.  Who are we to deny the Hilux its moment of fame - in fact it could only get better if it was slower, more functional, more horrible to drive, etc...such as this 1976 Toyota Chinook camper for sale in Salina, KS for $6,500 via craigslist.  Tip from Rod S.