I’ve covered the Ford Econoline Chinook 4×4 RV built from 2000-2004 on here before. This is clearly not a 2004. The vehicle actually started as a 2005 Ford E-450 ambulance. It’s equipped with a 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel engine with a Quigley Motor Company four-wheel-drive conversion. The ambulance was retired in 2016 with only 12,000 miles on the odometer. In 2017, the owner of a custom fabrication shop bought it and turned it into a unique Class B RV.
The ambulance body was removed, and the body of a 2004 Chinook Concourse Class B RV was added. The front fenders, hood, grill, lights, and bumper were removed and replaced with parts from a 2008-2014 model for an updated look.
Some of the notable features include a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer combo, dual-range electric stovetop, sink, microwave, and all-new smooth-coated and cleared cabinetry. Occupants are also provided with an enclosed bathroom with toilet and shower, laminated counters and tabletop, a fold-out queen bed, and a new Mach 8 Plus Cub A/C and heater unit. Entertainment features consist of a Pioneer head unit, a multi-speaker sound system, and an LG television screen. The RV cabin also retains its original freshwater tank and custom-made gray water tank for the sink and shower and features a new Suburban SW6DE water heater and Manchester propane tank. There is no need for a generator thanks to its roof-mounted 700-watt Starlight Solar Power Systems kit, although it can also connect to shore/land power when available.
As an overland style build, the suspension has also been upgraded with the following:
- Agile Tuned FOX front and rear shocks
- Agile Tuned Fox Steering Stabilizer
- Agile Front Variable Rate front springs
- Hellwig 1.5” rear sway bar kit
- SD Truck HD 10-leaves Rear Leaf Spring Pack
- Air Lift Wireless Rear Air Bag leveling system
Supplemental illumination is provided by Rigid Industries LED lighting in the front and rear. The custom-fitted Mopar aluminum wheels are mounted with 245/75/17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar tires, and the truck is equipped with a dually rear axle.
Outside, this E450 features a silver finish with custom “Overland” graphics in black. Exterior additions include a Dometic 9500 manual awning, a custom-made steel rear bumper with spare tire swing-out, custom aluminum ladder for roof access, aluminum fuel can and off-road rack holder, and custom fabricated Raptor LED taillights.
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