Separate Toilet & Shower in a Van! ALL NEW 2025 Chinook Bayside TB at Sunshine State RVs

[@gosmall.livelarge]

What is your favorite feature of this rough-n-tough Chinook Bayside on a Ford Transit? RESOURCES Chinook Bayside www.chinookrv.com/bayside Sunshine State RVs www.sunshinestatervs.com/New-Inventory-2025-Chinook-Motorhome-Bayside-TB-360-Bayside-sunshinestatervs-16418732?ref=list Go Small. Live Large! gosmalllivelarge.com See Scott Watson of Go Small. Live Large! at the 2025 FL RV SuperShow in-person in the Roadtrek + Sunshine State RVs display all week, Jan 15-19. Please stop by and say hello, take a selfie, and get a GSLL sticker!

[@BajaGirl302]

If only the RV manufacturers would take a clue from the European RV’s it would be heaven. I would even consider buying over there and having it shipped to the states. Why can’t the manufacturers build quality and purposeful RV’s like the foreign markets do? They have it all in a small space.

[@garychristison763]

The ability to run the AC off of the lithium batteries for a few hours is a nice feature for people that travel with pets and want to stop at an attraction and have their pet comfortable. It's more convenient than running a gas generator because you can just stop and get out without having to make the decision as to if you want to start up the generator.

[@leighannebrain660]

How much is it cost?

[@garychristison763]

@@leighannebrain660 A lot more than a portable gasoline generator. A lithium system capable of running an AC unit all night can easily add $10K to a build. I went with a basic solar/AGM battery system that will run everything except the AC. I get it though and see the appeal of having the large battery capacity.

[@traveldreamer4616]

Great video as always. I like both the split gallery and the dry bathroom. The flooring was a nice touch too. Good job Chinook

[@LisaMarli]

I think I prefer the wet bath and clothing storage in bathroom area. And a kitchen with built in burners.

[@tonyp1340]

The messy application of sealant around the rooftop accessories spoils it for me. A sign of shoddy workmanship. I do like the innovative bathroom setup.

[@vrp-geo0224]

I also look for that and thought it was sloppy. And the solar panels mounted unnecessarily high. The other questionable design is the location of the black and grey water dump & valves right behind the drivers side rear dual all terrain tires with no mud guard!!

[@tonyp1340]

@@vrp-geo0224 Actually the solar off the roof a bit is quite good, in my opinion. Gives one a chance to clean the moss, mould and gunge that builds up under there. But once I saw the careless application of sealant on the roof, it put questions in my mind about what other hidden careless stuff might be behind the panels.

[@Mainsail333]

Since I spend most of my time in my bathroom this design is perfect....

[@MamaLee5]

I love this RV just for traveling to relatives with all the kids and pets that live far enough away to make it worth it. Toilet area is key!!

[@pamelaoyoga]

Nice! I would only suggest adding a small sink in the back somewhere to wash your hands after using the bathroom! otherwise a big thumbs up! like there's no propone too!

[@Carolyn_Rose]

Same thought. I would keep sani wipes in the bathroom and a covered trash there, if no sink.

[@tjme]

Hey, Scott and Nick, what a great collab!!

[@kn-qz7by]

Dry bath AWESOME No propane AWESOME The only improvements I would suggest are that there was actually room to make the shower 4”-5” bigger, which would’ve been a really, really valuable improvement. I know the model in the video was the Adventurer so I’d personally opt for the standard one without the ladder (which I don’t care for being permanently installed on the outside - maybe it could be made to be easily removable? ) or roof rack. Then again, I’m sure others would appreciate the ladder and roof rack. Overall, however, for me the two features I mentioned at the beginning make this Class B an absolute WINNER. I hope Chinook sells a lot of them and that other Class B manufacturers begin including the same features.

[@briandonald]

The dry bath is a game changer. My biggest complaint (besides affordability) about Class B RV's is wet baths.

[@rrain3375]

I love this design.

[@dogy1.2]

I love a van that elminated the bedroom area and used the bedroom space to create a large dinning area, kitchen and a rear bathroom . The bedroom area would be a pop up area

[@OffTheDomeMediaGroup]

Nick is everywhere these days! Great video! 👍🏽

[@stevemurray2737]

Hey!.. Number 1 Class B Dealer in the USA!

[@tuckerandgunnar]

So there is no bathroom sink or mirror? Or did I miss it ?

[@terriroot7665]

Crazy finish job for sealing units on top

[@bjtravelersRV]

Hello guys, thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@geocacherny7030]

Yes, I think a Coachmen Nova might be what I'm looking for

[@andrs8953]

Great video Scott

[@temaus]

Watching this after the wingamm review and I’m shocked at how poorly this one is packaged in terms of space usage

[@MrSizewise]

What’s the price without the heavy duty wheels & lift kit? Also can the ladder be installed on the back to create less wind drag.

[@Ariono_Lur]

Wow Mantap

[@davekent20]

Love it great video Scott

[@Cruzinthecoach]

I still love your van the best Scott

[@misschatter123]

That’s my new van!! ❤

[@francesnance9110]

What, the windows don't open?

[@lurabowling9321]

NICE!

[@doug173]

I like the other Bayside layout with the one sofa. I wished you reviewed that one. I wanted to see how long the bed is in it. That’s my favorite mass produced class B.

[@jang.313]

Can you open the living space windows?

[@misschatter123]

You can not, but I saw a video from Sunshine State where they said they can replace the windows with ones that open. For mine, I got some cab window screens to put in (and you can open the ceiling vent and turn on the shower vent to get airflow through).

[@shirley-BEE-Van-Life____]

Riva from coach house, class B has a dry bath now.

[@carolynallard97]

Price?

[@mistycunningham6772]

New subscriber

[@nolefan2012]

Im 6"2. Will i fit in the shower? Dosnt look like it.

[@medusawebb]

The windows don't open?!

[@RoadsofLife]

Love the dry bath setup! Don't really know much about Chinook though. What are YOUR thoughts Scott?

[@robertoverton2408]

How many searbelts please??😊

[@lyfandeth]

Diesel & AWD or 4WD available?

[@jeremysworld10]

THIS IS AN AWD GAS ENGINE WITH THE 3.5 TWIN TURBO. IT HAS THE @WELDTECDESIGNS SUSPENSION KIT ON IT.

[@dlg5485]

I'm liking this model a bit more than the Coachmen Beyond. I like that it has HID headlights and the rear dry bath is awesome. I'd be even better with a larger lithium package like Coachmen offers. Also, I'm not a fan of the roof rack design. It looks goofy with the solar panels sitting way above it, which will cause wind noise and drag. They should have been mounted lower behind the the front wind deflector shield for less noise and better aerodynamics. The ladder is also unnecessary since there's no reason to access the roof, other than occasionally to clean the solar panels and inspect the equipment, and you can easily use one of those portable collapsible ladders for that. I'd skip the rack and ladder altogether, but it's pretty solid otherwise.

[@CarnivoreFrank]

MSRP?

[@lorijennings8628]

Is there a sink in the shower, also no cook top?

[@misschatter123]

No sink in the shower (not necessary, IMO). It comes with an induction cooktop

[@lynnmorin9771]

How do I make my eggs in the morning. Where is the stove

[@MamaLee5]

On the induction cook top that comes with it.

[@lynnmorin9771]

Oh phew thank goodness

[@lynnmorin9771]

Oh phew thank goodness

[@geocacherny7030]

Looks great, not a fan of the ladder on the side, I like separate refrigerator and freezer... But I think it is too big for my property and using it as my only vehicle

[@Leokobe2017.]

Great then also great it's in Florida. Not too far from me. The question is what is the price tag on this unit

[@MrSizewise]

Could you make this model without the dual rear wheels?

[@jpguyatt]

Made in Indiana with Pressboard and staples... Thing will rattle and vibrate itself to pieces..

[@nancyabramson8114]

No cooktop?

[@smoofollowingqalroundthewo206]

They could sneak in a baby corner sink next to the toilet. Plenty of room!

[@patd4u2]

pretty nice, no kitchen that's crazy. Cook outside when it's cold or rainy? Try that a few times then you'll be happy to have a indoor kitchen. I still prefer my Winnebago Travato K floor plan and I also prefer a wet bathroom. I can take a shower standing up the commode is not in the way, and it makes it very easy to clean the commode when it's a wet bath, not separate like that one.

[@oregonstrong1080]

The only thing missing in the kitchen is a stove top. As a class B Van owner I would prefer if there was no stove taking up valuable counter space. In such a small area you need SPACE, you need all the counter space possible. When you travel things are not as they are in a stick/brick. You eat diff. Bath diff etc. Just add a portable stove top and place in cupboard. Bring out portable stove only when you need it.

[@patd4u2]

@ tell me about it, every time I go out for a week or two I can never find anything, in such a small area It's amazing how items get lost in there. But the Travato K does have adequate counter space with the sink lid down and the cutting board pulled out. I just can't justify a portable stove for a class B that cost over $100,000 probably,I would want something more permanent.

[@raylander6329]

Like the dry bath, but no space to eat, use laptop and nothing kitchen! Not very good 😢

[@edday2009]

Need a similar model with the 3.0L LZO Duramax Engine. Ford Eco-boost; FAILURE extreme.

[@Kenporon]

I don’t like the ladder being attached on the outside all the time, I would rather that be removable and stored when not in use.

[@kimmytrving7840]

Ver nice

[@mickraybam6012]

Love chinook products. I’ll never buy another ferd however…

[@michaellofton9571]

No stove?HA!HA!HA!

[@BobZalenski-k4o]

What about the stove ?

[@MarciaBaldwin]

Where is your stovetop? Almost no kitchen in this design. 😮

[@sidk4515]

There’s no cooktop?

[@dwoodygura]

Likely comes with a portable induction stove.

[@hollylarsen8944]

The S/S is a better design with a single sofa and larger kitchen area!😊

[@cliftonthomas3843]

All I can say is wow, it's the ultimate when it comes to B camper vans. I want this

[@temaus]

Are you trolling?

[@cliftonthomas3843]

@temaus why ask a dumb ass question don't you see the van? Isn't the layout well thought out? I'm not a troll

[@johnnyjumpstart1]

the only negative is the 5 ft, 10 inch headroom in the shower

[@PegRobinson]

Awesome Design!!!

[@geocacherny7030]

I need a RAM chassis vehicle

[@airwess3369]

People with zero building skills build their 1st van that blows this professional build out of the water.

[@sportyone3163]

😂🎉

[@sportyone3163]

Nick Clapped his hands again b4 entering this overpriced contraption 😂🤣

[@quilter4charityrobin754]

Love it

[@sharenhall8622]

Need A Kitchen!!!

[@gmorphan]

Dear God! Was the guy who Dicor'ed the stuff on the roof drunk when he did it? 🤔

[@ShihanTomCallahan]

they way the rooftop accessories are pasted down there is pretty ugly …looks like they just threw some white tar around them? Can’t they make that look a bit cleaner and hopefully a bit more tightly sealed?

[@Retiredandlovinit]

That was my first thought when they showed the roof, looks like cheap crap.

[@rvnut1133]

It literally has no kitchen!

[@lindacalderon6417]

Big frig but no place to cook

[@carefulpilgrim]

I guess this is designed for people who aren’t chefs…

[@carenath]

It looks like not there, but it’s there. Vast majority you’ll probably be cooking outside and only use van for clean up. It has the pop up counter, and comes with a single burner induction cook top. This kitchen doing you mise en place for cooking would be the key; prep all, keep in frig until cooking, then use microwave as a warming box if need be. Camping I rarely use multiple burners, usually make one pan/pot wonders, or use camp fire as warmer or side dish cooking. I.d rather the bigger frig like this, and that bathroom; looks like you can pass through bikes inside while driving.

[@sashanealand8315]

yay! why cook inside?

[@deborah4579]

Lift up the counter extension, put appliances on that and cook! Also has a convection micro wave. This layout opens up the space and gives those that want it a dry bath. It’s a unique approach.

[@joycereinhardt521]

But those bateries cause fires. !!!

[@rvboondocker2559]

Ummmm…. Where’s the stove????Although it cost more, my Grech Terreno Ion 4 x 4 is really the way to go if you can afford it. 1260 amp hours of lithium and an upgraded low energy consumption AC unit by Gree is perfect. No need for a generator and no need for propane. Full bathroom and full kitchen with a 2 burner induction, microwave oven that is also a convection oven and is also an air fryer.😊

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Chinook has a portable induction cooktop. You have a nice Van !!

[@simplymarbelous]

Uhmm…where is the cooktop? And the shower…note that Nick didn’t close the door; if he did he wouldn’t have been able to turn around or lift his arms or…actually SHOWER. At least I can turn my upper body around in a traditional wetbath; yep it’s awkward but that Chinook model has the feels of a straight jacket.😂

[@CANADIANWARRIOR-i2o]

So why would anyone want to be cramped, uncomfortable and miserable, when for less money they can have a new 30' motorhome from Thor???

[@sylviatorres8281]

Did a 2 year old leave their Plato on that roof??? WTH happened with that awful silicone job ? Doesn’t say much about quality just with that

[@God_uhhh]

No cooktop?? Barely enough countertop for a bowl of salad! That type of flooring is not a good idea for a bathroom.

[@temaus]

No kitchen, uncomfortable bed, no garage for storage. Yeah, no one is gonna buy this one just because of the dry bath

[@stevee9973]

This is a terrible design. They would have to call an ambulance for me after sleeping on that bed. So many better class B units out there. You couldn't give me one of these.

[@Scott-i5o1r]

Don't like the interior at all on this one! You finish on the toilet, then you have to walk to the front sink to wash your hands? What thought process went into this?

[@charlesgoller71]

Yeah that 4 foot walk will be such a chore, unbelievable. 😂

[@Paul-c2w]

The usual eat on the floor layout...Not for me.

[@catrie9965]

the kitchen area sucks. the flip up extension should be even with the countertop. There needs to BE more tountertop. Sure, you can use a small induction cooktop, but it looks like you'd be living off of whatever you can cook in the micorwave/convection oven. however, if you're short, you'd have a hard time getting stuff in and out of it. Did they actually try cooking in this thing, before rolling it out to production? Did a woman approve this kitchen? it's so disappointing

[@user-cj7dv2kc6d]

Crappy design imo.

[@cindyb2525]

Sucks big time no kitchen..😮😮

[@jtbear70]

-21 Duluth min, that is cold. Stop complaining!

[@alana7228]

Blah blah blah. The rambling sales pitch is so annoying.

[@laurenm6511]

Too much money for no kitchen sorry

[@ridawiscowgirl]

Ole Nick is kind of obnoxious 😢

[@RebeccaWilliams-b8f]

Price?

[@temaus]

No kitchen, uncomfortable bed, no garage for storage. Yeah, no one is gonna buy this one just because of the dry bath.