Chinook RV

Thanks guys for the tips. As for tire dates, I am well aware. Dates are important. Having owned (built and or modified) approx 70 cars in my life time (currently have 7) I do know tires...however I know diddly-squat about RV's The more info you guys pass on the better!!!

Will Ford dealerships do things like replace shocks on Chinooks or do you need to go to RV dealership?

Yes saw that thread. I can have one custom made for WAY less!!!! (I know a welding shop)

Sure why not

kdarling, when buying shocks are they Chinook specific, E350 specific, or RV specific. I went to Tire Rack (who I have used many time over the years) but didn't see Chinook?

Driving to Dallas/Ft Worth tomorrow morning, hopefully to buy 2004 Concourse...everyone keep their fingers crossed that it's as nice of one as advertised.

Still need roof rack info

Thanks for the info, makes sense! I knew that there were road side assistance policies (aside from my regular State Farm) but didn't know who, so thanks for the web address. I presume you recommend them?

Sorry, more new questions about spares. If you had a flat, say on the front, could you use one of the outside rears up front to limp along to a service location rather than sitting on the side of the road, if of course you didn't have a spare. You can probably see where I'm going with this.

dougm, Archimedes would suggest not "breaking one's neck" but rather "mechanical advantage". But thanks for the advice

New question... I see some Chinooks with a rack on the roof. I know that the Baja came with one. So, two questions really. Can you mount a rack on all Chinooks and how much weight can they hold. I presume the roof is strong enough to hold a person otherwise you couldn't do work on the AC unit etc on...

Sounds like a job for....(wait for it).... OXY-ACETYLENE MAN