Chinook RV

Drove down to Overland Expo East outside Asheviile,m NC last week. I got the Overland Experience ticket which allowed for onsite camping (no electrical, water, or dump station - just a big field), plus alot of class options from the Camel Trophy team members. All in all it was a ton of fun and having Chinook made it even better.

First night it started to rain then didn't stop for 15 hours, fields were a mess. Poured on and off all day, having Chinook as Oasis in lousy weather was such a blessing. It was really nice being able to relax and warm up in comfort instead of trying to get reprieve in tent with bad weather all around.

Second night got down to 25* but I stayed cozy with furnace at 68*, then around 4am Low Voltage Alarm went off so I put rig on storage, cranked up Mr. Heater Buddy with 1lb propane bottles and I it easily kept at high 60's, which is where I like to sleep at.

Awning would retract so I had to take off, I spoke to Fiamma and they get me some hints to see what problem is. Hope to get tto it tomorrow.

Here are some pics of event and cool Overland vehicles:

Muddy vendor area from the rains:

My muck boots tore apart from suction in mud reglueing one sole to boot right now, people were losing sneaks etc.....it ewas crazy.

And now some neat vehicles:

This vintage Land Cruise had frame off restorartion and was beautiful, and you were able to take it home for a mere $165,000 Sportsmobile are really cool, new are roughly $145k.....truthfully I think our Chinoooks are way better value.

Looks like a fun time! I first looked at sportsmobiles before I bought the chinook (somewhat modeled this forum like their forum too). I agree that the chinooks seem like a much better value AND you get an enclosed bathroom. I hear that was a deal breaker for some lady friends.