Winnebago EKKO Insider Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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GROUND CLEARANCE!!! You need more GROUND clearance!!!
4:45 The smart Swivel DRY shower must be a STANDARD DESIGN for ALL small 19’ RV vans!!!! ❤❤❤❤
It truly fills all of my needs...especially with the pop top. Now, if I can only win the lottery...and retire as well.
Right behind you on that goal 😅
Where is the ground clearance!!??
Ok...I have a suggestion. Offer James & Stef options for the EKKO. So far, of the mods they've installed, I'd take the bench seating and table (with approved seat belts for 2 infant/adult seats), the upgraded lithium package, and the Guzzle water filtration package for the bathroom (for a recirculating shower). Probably more to come. BTW...we are just finishing "shakedown tour" with our brand new EKKO. 36 below zero fahrenheit ACTUAL and we were cozy warm inside. We didn't have water. Not ready to take that on yet but the heat and insulation worked beautifully!
I love that! Offer the James & Stef package. Love most everything they’ve done with their EKKO. The only thing I would change is to make the induction cooktop portable.
@@WandererOfBoundlessLove Stored in a shallow electrified drawer below the counter. I probably wouldn't use it outside but I can see the advantage in the portability (and replaceability) and if it is in a drawer that pulls out no countertop is used when using the stove top inside. We've got this!!!!!
Love to see James & Stef having so much fun... 8 more years until we're able to hit the road full-time!
We love James & Stef. See you on the road in 8 years!
These are my dream home. Whomever designed this.. or the team, deserves a raise. It’s everything a bachelor or couple coulda ever want and even have a pet if they wanted. I’m hoping by the time I can afford one the solar/inverter/battery setups are good enough to run 100% of the electrical stuff indefinitely with direct sun.
The cassette black water tanks are awesome too. Turns anywhere with a toilet 🚽 near into a place you can setup camp.
I love everything about them. Really just perfect. I love technology so seeing some PD USB Type-C ports near sleep areas would be great. Modern and very strong reliable ports that fast charge almost anything intelligently.
Maybe some exterior flood lights for security.. possibly also a little pinhole camera on door side and back. On board storage with WiFi in built would be cool to. To be honest, you may already offer that I need to look at the new ones.
Keep up the good work!
It’s perfect ACCEPT for the lousy ground clearance!!!
A number of companies will do a 2 or 3” lift.
I just absolutely LOVE this RV!! this one tops all motorhomes I have seen or researched in the last couple years. I pray I am able to own one one day. God if you are willing!!!!
I love the idea of a James & Stephany model. I prefer lithium batteries and a 12v frig, but oh my, i don’t want to go through all the modifications it took James to get them installed. A portable induction cooktop is another great idea.
Any consideration by Winnebago to giving the EKKO some added lift - maybe including some of the features from the new Ford Transit Trail?
What about all the recall issues?
Needs way more ground clearance,!!!
This is our dream. RV WHEN WE RETIRE GREAT JOB EKKO 🕊 🕊
I love the EKKO overall. Bedroom and bathroom are fabulous. However, hate the bucket seats and table. Love the modifications James and Stefany made. Winnebago should offer a diner option similar to what they did. Also prefer their kitchen layout though I would like a portable induction cooktop that lives in a drawer to give more counter space and can be used indoors or outdoors. Also like the outdoor kitchen but would prefer to choose my own appliances there as well (plumb and wire it but leave the appliance choices to me). I plan to purchase an EKKO in the near future but I’m hopping for a couple of these options first. Great job though with the overall design!!!
In some rigs with this configuration in Europe, they have installed an electric drop down bed in the front above the seating bench seat area. While I like the roof pop top bed solution, for this price, I think we can figure out a way to have four spaces for sleeping, INSIDE of the RV. This would be my number one demand if I were to purchase one.
Thanks for sharing!
Yea, agree..I'll be in the market soon..I think another model year or so will get this rv into shape.
Agreed
Nice looking rig , I like the awdrive feature , it’s very easy to get into soft sand , clay soil mix and get stuck , especially when wet ,this would be a fix for that problem ,
As well as getting up to the mountains in Colorado in off season , with snow on the roads , well done
Wonderful review, I’m curious about getting one of these insured, My wife retires in December we are seriously considering the Ekko.
Should be cheaper than a car. They expect you’ll use it less and they have less claims on RVs, I’m told.
Too many recalls. Crushed duct work and the shower drain leaking on the inverter? No thanks. Quality control is lacking in the RV industry.
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It needs much more ground clearance
Less than the Travato!..not good.
If the Ekko is so great, then why did James need to make so many modifications to the inside (and I’m not just talking about his cat’s bathroom)? Have a look at his Fit RV channel.
To each their own.
James is a bit picky……thats why!
@@johnyang1420 Yea, the whole cat thing turns me off..I mean "cat space"?..lol..
Because he wanted to
The EKKO is great but just needs a couple of options, especially with the dinette.
You guys should seriously consider offering some of the modifications that they have made to their Ekko.
Love love love it!!!!
Basically, I like the EKKO quite a bit. But I don't like the dual tires on the rear axle.
Is there anyway to modify the ground clearance? Like a suspension mod or something
Quigley makes a 2" lift kit for Transits that supposedly works well on the Ekko.
Weld tech in California does up toa 5 inch Check them out on RUclips
You can’t get “Out there” in this vehicle. It has only 6 inches of ground clearance!!!
I was going to purchase a van for my wife and I until I saw the EKKO. This looks like a perfect RV for us. It would be nice if Winnebago had a 🇨🇦Canadian🇨🇦 model with winter graphics on it. Cheers!!!
Sounds great!
This is everything we’re looking for with our 2 sons to travel in. The only hang- up I have is the price! I have a hard time putting that much down when there are so many cheaper ones out there. I guess it’s a little supply and demand. 🤷🏻♀️
Can the pop top be used in cold weather and is it heated?
“Cat friendly.” Sold. 😸
so the dog can't go for the ride?
It will work for me perfectly if it could have 2nd plan to choose, such as rear chairs turn to 90 degree against wall then the table could be bigger and swinging for driver and passenger; shorten the bed for a bigger bath.
This looks like the perfect balance for a vehicle that's also capable in the snow and off road with the AWD. Bathroom is great with the ability to separate the shower and big tank capabilities. The flexibility of the bed is just awesome and that storage garage also a big plus ......it also looks like it is not too big to park everywhere and the gas milage is decent .....I rather have the ford engine Than the Mercedes, as it is easier to maintain and repair.....just great overall.
Just placed my order last week with Lichtsinn RV . I 'm told its quite a lengthy wait. Any idea how long? I'm currently in a Mercedes class B, which I like. Just need a bit more room. First mod on the list is a lift, at least a couple inches. Great rig, can't wait.
Very Low ground clearance.
Earth Roamer or Tiger Adventure Vehicle is really the way to Go.
Great video, now please bulid mine faster ;)
On it!
Love this unit 2 twin beds WIN, Shower…WIN, those extra bucket seats FAIL! Make those seats better, like lazy boys. That’s the only thing that is missing, a comfort seating area. With that I would buy it!
Can you get 3 mtn. bikes in the garage?
Very cool rig... now where can I find one haha
You have been putting out videos of the EKKO for a year now. How about start to deliver on orders.
haha right?..Whats the wait time for a new one?
Not keen on cassette toilet Rest of bath is great idea.
All these adds are nice, but how about delivering orders.
Noticed they don't tell you about the tiny 5 gallon black tank, good luck with that....
It’s a cassette toilet. You need to shift expectations on tank size.
@@kenlewis2253 Cassette toilet you say, still only holds 5 gallons, unacceptable my friend...
This thing is really cool. But I just don't know how long you can dry camp "off the grid" with a cassette toilet. With 2 "normal" people, seems like you'd have to empty that thing quite frequently. Maybe someone can comment here as to this issue. Thanks.
You can always line the toilet with a bag. Cat litter comes in handy. Or you can purchase bags made for this use. They come with a liner to soak up liquids.
$175k! No thanks….
I know..Theres no "worth it" prices in any of these vehicles..It's a $200k RV once you get a few NEEDED extras in it.
Ever look at Advanced RV B bus??? The Ekko saw that and copied it somewhat. The B Box is over $350,000!!!! And selling!!
2022 Tampa show price: $181k discounted to $154k, by Lazydays RV.