The MOST Bespoke Toyota Motorhome Build EVER? - 1976 Chinook Camper Renovation

Come take a virtual tour of this fully renovated and customized 1976 Toyota Chinook 18FT Camper. Walkaround the outside and check out the interior of this truly unique build.

This RV is currently for sale by Owner in Ventura, California. To get more info drop a comment below or check out our website.

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Additional Details from the Ad Description

California Vehicle, with current smog and California plates.

Toyota 2.2 liter 20R engine, four speed manual transmission

Completely restored interior
Mounted Flex Solar panels with new 1200 watt Inverter
3 lithium batteries- total 120amp hrs
Propane instant hot water
2 burner propane stovetop built in
New 12v fridge/freezer
Hidden porta-potty
Indoor shower
Outdoor shower with new tent
Back up camera
Factory A/C in cab runs ice-cold Brand New Folding Bed with adjustable back and armrests, configures to several seating options Abundant storage added under bed and over cab.
Volvo seats in cab for added comfort
Exterior truck cab was repainted in 2019

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Relisting for sale – Bring a Trailer auction was successful, but buyer was not able to secure funds

For those who are interested, here’s more info

1976 Toyota Chinook

Newly restored camper, brought back to the retro glory of its 70’s era.
Very versatile all fiberglass camper with pop-top. The entire vehicle is only 18ft front to back.
Fits easily into a regular parking space at the beach, farmers market, on the street or in your driveway. With the top down it fits in your garage.

The pop-top raises to give 6 foot clearance and has two windows with screens front and back
Canvas has been resurfaced inside and out with protective weather proofing and has no leaks or tears
The lower camper has two large picture windows that open wide with secure locks and sliding screens.

Truck cab was freshly painted in white with two-tone brown stripes in 2019.

Inside, the camper has every amenity you might hope for in a much larger vehicle.

– Propane Instant hot water
– 30 gal fresh water tank
– Built in two burner propane stovetop
– Brand new Domende 12 volt fridge/freezer
– Hidden porta-potty
– Indoor shower enclosure with water proof curtain
– Outdoor shower with new tent included
– New lighting throughout is rechargeable and multi functional for use indoors or outside.
– New folding bed with adjustable arm and back rests.
– New wood look vinyl flooring.
– New 70s style shag rug runner
– Several storage options have been added for long trips or Vanlife
– Custom curtains with light blocking material
– Resurfaced backsplash with retro brick look
– Refaced walls and cabinets
– Custom rebuilt doors
– High quality hardware and drawer pulls throughout
– Mini fireplace with heat or no heat for ambiance
– Propane Buddy Heater also included

For boon docking
– 2x 350 watt flex Solar panels secured to roof
– 1200 watt pure sine wave inverter
– Three lithium batteries, total 120 amp hrs
– USB & 110 ports inside camper and cab

For Stealth parking
– with top down everything is still fully accessible and functioning, seated headroom is comfortable for most people with black out curtains and cab/camper privacy curtain no one can see inside… cook meals, wash dishes, enjoy the mini fireplace

Under the Hood
– Four speed manual transmission runs and operates smoothly
– Bullet proof Toyota 2.2 liter 20R engine sought after for it’s reliability,
long life and easy maintenance
– all fluids have been drained and replaced
– New hoses and belts were added
– Clutch master cylinder replaced July 2022
– fuel filter replaced
– recent oil and filter change
– new air filter
– engine compartment has been cleaned
– thoroughly gone through by professional mechanic, all systems checked and approved
– timing and idle set
– runs and drives great
– back up camera
– cab A/C runs ice cold
– upgraded driver and passenger seats replaced with cushioned ergonomic Volvo S80 seats
– center console refurbished and customized for storage and comfort

$8k in upgrades have been added in the past 18 months.

Thought was put into every detail.

Vehicle is currently stored indoors and is ready for camping as soon as you get the keys!

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1973-1978 Toyota and Chinook partnered in contract for five years.
Only 15,000 of these micro RVs were ever made.

These rigs were built to last and are a cult classic sought by many.