BETTER THAN the Winnebago EKKO? | ALL NEW AEONrv Detailed Walkthrough
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- In this episode we take a tour of the AEON RV. Chad has been dying to step inside this rig since he first heard about it. It's checks off SO MANY BOXES for many couples. Let us know what you think!
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At first, I was put off by the bathroom in the entry way, but by the end of this video, I was sold. That is probably the best use of otherwise dead space I have ever seen. And the solar/battery capabilities of this thing is insane. This is the smartest Class C I have seen. Smarter than Winnebago or Leisure Travel Van. Bravo!
They took that straight from EarthCruiser, who have been doing it for more than a decade. It’s a great idea.
It's a great idea until you need to take a dump while your date is on board. And who would shower outside the entrance and create a mud bath at the step out?
Sorry but I'll take the full bath and shower and except any consequence. 😊
But, when you are in and out, the showered wet floor will get messy , won't it?
@@Eec2023 if a woman u just met is willing to have a date in an rv, she's not going to mind dumping in this bathroom or shower in the entrance. lol Uhhm, anyone who's ever rv'd or done vanlife knows u have to wipe down the shower and sink after use due to condensation in a small space. ;)
@@nyjunie1941 when in an rv or van, one has to dry the shower and sink of moisture because of condensation. drying the shower after use resolves this. unless it's wet outside which will cause any floor to get wet anyway. lol
That soap dispenser in the doorway is brilliant, every time someone's shoulder bumps it, a squirt of soap on the floor to make getting in and out more exciting.
😂 LOL!! 💕💕💕
If you're a person that bumps into shit - don't put soap in it.
This is probably the most well designed class b+ / C I have seen ever. This would make a awesome single person full time coach.
ordering one. This is going to replace our Revel. I am glad you did this tour. I would have missed out on this. It is going to be the closest we can get to an EarthRoamer!
I've never seen a design better than this. I have watched a ton of videos... this is the best van I've ever seen.
What did you think about the inside materials
I love this RV, but I gotta ask a few critical questions...
- the grey tank is on the wrong side. Every dump station assumes driver side. And there seems to be no standard hose hookup. Is this surreptious dump only?
- Is there a water hose hookup in the garage somewhere?
- I love the idea of using engine heat for hot water, but is there a water tank temperature sensor somewhere? Also is there a temperature limiter on the faucets to prevent scalding?
- How do you dump the fresh water tank and flush the lines?
- You mentioned in another video a new rear bumper but we havent seen it. What would be tow rating?
- Current license plate mount seems to have no light.
- the seal between cab and box seems worrysome- this joint will surely flex on rough roads possibly leading to leakage.
Oh wow! Walking in through the bathroom is BRILLIANT! It completely changes the use of space in such a smart way!
Very impressive. The off-road capabilities along with the interior design is very efficient and comfortable.
7:32 The battery bridge lugs should have the lugs next to each other, not sandwiching the battery terminal to prevent heat build up in the terminal itself. It just protects the batteries better.
In general we agree and we attach our battery lugs next to each other in our builds. We did some maintenance on a couple batteries and we temporarily attached across the terminals, which according to Battle Born is not a big deal. In fact you can find installation videos of theirs showing them attaching the lugs on each side of the battery terminal. Thanks for pointing this out though!
This box truck/van has so many amazing features. To date, this one beats what is on the market. Well thought out. Bright and open, yet allows one to close off areas to conserve energy, hot or cold. The clearance is nice too. I would need to learn a bit more about the electrical system.
This is it, that’s the right I want. Checks all of my boxes! Hopefully it becomes more affordable for me in a year or two
Twin bed be nice for older couples. Door like ekko screen be nice for dog owners or you want to let air in and feel. More secure. Bathroom nice so you don't go thru rv. Rinsing off outside puddle right at your door. Seeing toilet every time you go in and out, need a nice curtain . An outlet at the outside table. Love the basic layout an privacy shade coming from bottom.
Nice job Chad & Paul. Hard to believe a Class C vehicle with so many excellent features. I won't have to upgrade my driver's license, LOL. I want one!!
Oh man I love this thing! Scout Campers also do the entry shower. I dont understand why more dont do that - its already a stand up space. Its a great spot to leave wet gear. A couple things hold it back for me - the price of a house (not that its not deserving of it after the costs of materials, research and assembly) and the potential for vaporware. There are too many cool products that take deposits and then fail to deliver on the promise, or even at all. I certainly dont have the kind of income that would allow me to take the risk.
A suggestion: throw that box on a good trailer frame. Sure some features wouldnt make it across - heating water with the coolant lines, for example. But most of it would be a simple swap. With many newer trucks having the option for a second alternator... Heck you could take that front slider door and have it open onto a small patio or sunroom on the tongue :D
This was an incredibly thoughtful build, especially on the Ford Transit AWD chassis. One critique would be no kitchen area exhaust fan that airs out. Commonly overlooked, directly above the stove or cooking devices. Thanks, guys.
We have positioned the fan so that it will exhaust cooking odors especially with the window cracked. In our testing it seems to work pretty well and thanks for the feedback.
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I don't think anybody wants to be trapped inside the motorhome when I'm doing my business blocking the door. LOL !
And who wants a smell the moment guests arrive ! 💨
@@michaelchambers7665 use enough chemicals and it the toilet won't smell ,but yeah , I can get some serious hang time.
You can always escape out through the cab 😁
But it solves the problem of someone always knocking on the door when you are in the head :)
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It would've been nice if you zoomed out or did a sweep around to see the actual layout.
Missing the ekko's twin bed option. Big plus for older campers.
It would be absolutely amazing if they could add twin beds. I travel with my adult son, and I don’t want to share a bed with him.
@@aliciatran6093 why not he’s your son
Web site says they added a twin bed option now
@@kermit1 eww
The bed length seems like it would be a little cramped for anyone 6’-1” or so.
I love this unit, however, the price starts at $219,000 plus fees. I'm definitely not sold at that price.
I love everything about this "Box" except the price, but ya gotta pay if you wanna play. Great tour!
Just wondering why on a small RV where the cab IS part of the living space (swivel chairs) you would wall-off the cab? I use a insulated exterior cover that fits around the cab glass for privacy and insulation and use the front space as limited part of the living space.. Otherwise I love this rig...
Thanks for hosting this! Pretty innovative. It's curious that RV builders never thought of "box" vans until Winnebago did it, kinda sad. DYI guys have been doing it for years, generally because they don't have money for expensive RVs, lol. Safe Travels!
FYI the AEONrv was designed before Winnebago came out with the EKKO and we took no inspiration or design ideas from them. For instance we shared our design with the thefitrv folks before they announced they were going to upgrade to the EKKO. I think it just shows the US market was looking for some different options and more innovation.
Actually, Pleasure Way in Canada had the boxy van but no longer offer it. I guess it didn't sell well and was like most box vans ugly!
The walkthrough washroom is the best design I’ve seem yet.
Thanks for sharing this🕊 The space saving entry/wet bath design is a de facto mud room! Mini-split units are efficient & quiet.
I absolutely love this unit. Some of the electrical choices are maybe something I wouldn't have done (specifically that 12v -> AC charging) but literally everything else I am loving. The suspension upgrades that we all pay to add to our Sprinters, the top-of-the-line Tern Overland windows.. I'm impressed.
I know this is a year late reply, but perhaps these guys were on to something by running an inverter from the Transit alternator. The Victron thinks it’s “shore power” charging, and it pulls roughly 100A at idle. By contrast, there was quite a number of 48V alternator failures last year, particularly on Sprinter chassis. To my understanding the root cause was heat related, but for owners of high end vans the result was often a stranded van with MB and the DC system providers pointing fingers at each other. Hopefully things have settled down by now as the lead times to get MB authorized service often took longer (and further) than expected.
@@ytJnC were these specifically failures in Volta vans? I hadn't heard about this but I'm looking at a 24v alternator on my Sprinter in the next couple of months and have only heard good things about this approach.
Such a cleaver idea with the restroom/shower! I’ve been dreaming for one for a very long time and that never occurred to me. Really nice rig! 💰💰💰
Very nice. Well engineered. I could full time in one of those.
Very nice design, but as one gets old, they tend to get up in the middle of the night. Crawling over each other is no Buenos
Love this rig! The bathroom placement is genius! The price…. Uhhh yeah maybe in my next life! Yikes
I like it - much more reasonable than a Earth Roamer. I love the fixed bed & bathroom is very functional - honestly many aren't functional. Very nice rig.
We are in a Winnebago Travato with the Volta system and can a;most make it through the evening (8 hours) when it's hot outside (80 degree evening temps). The van will autostart and charge the batteries to keep us going.
This is a key feature that rarely gets talked about.
This rig is much more efficient and better insulated. How long will the AC run in 100 degree day conditions that might dip into the 80s in the evening?
I was thinking the same thing about the summer desert heat
Brilliant. Love the bathroom entry way… perfect for rainy muddy days to use as a staging area to clean off and keep from tracking things in!
Fun to watch Chad get all excited.Love that innovation continues to spark more innovation. Nice rig! I’d have to get used to the walk in thru the bathroom idea. 🤙
I absolutely love this RV. We are seriously considering this for our next rig. Thanks Chad and Paul for the video. I’ve never heard of them until we watched this. I was leaning towards the Ekko next (we have a Revel now), but I think I like this even more.
Come check us out at another show or in person in Reno, NV if you like. Our show schedule is on our website.
Kool Dude/Owner. Shiner Bock beer in his fridge!!! I’m his BFF already. Clever walk through bathroom 🚽 for entry. Dimmable lights!!!! Electrical… 12v VS 24v VS 48V… hmmm? Live n Work’n RV, smart. Watts VS Amps, need to decide as an industry what we want to use to measure for sanity of customer. Volta does watts, everyone else does confusing Amp Hours. He is cool, but talks like an engineer. He needs a Chad RUclips Glamour course. Pantry & trash is cool . Bedroom with A/C is awesome. GLOW IN THE DARK steps !! ❤️ the A/C system; Clever !!! SLIPPERY MODE !!! Like to see the incorporation of marine-grade materials and assembly thoughts. Cheers to the Dirt Bags Paula Chad ;) WGO Ekko better take some notes. Price ?? Thx for sharing C n P
Its different for sure, many good things, just not sold on it. Id have to definately see it in person. The rear storage is awesome, the off grid is awesome, insulated blocker from the cab is awesome.
What are you not sold on? I think its a pretty cool set up, the interior materials or at least the aesthetic I am not so sure about yet
Having been married to an electrical engineer who worked with software people with some truly questionable skills in the electrical area, I would have this reviewed before I bought it. But I really love the overall design and implementation!
Beautiful designed and spacious RV. The brightness feels not claustrophobic and the coolest thing is the walk in-shower in the entrance. I think that's genius to regards of space usage. Well done
Yes, totally agree.
I’m totally agree
Its cool looking rig. It needs an entrance grab bar and all RVs need a dedicated flat spot lower than the mattress for a CPAP. CPAPs needs to be somewhat lower than the user.
Why is that? I've never worried about that with mine and haven't experienced a problem.
Another upgrade for extended off-grid use would be a recirculating shower.
Interesting, especially since I built a Transit HR AWD van with almost the same setup but I got everything to fit in a 19’6” van with queen e/w bed with small slide on drivers side to get the bed length @ 84”. Almost same mechanicals too with garage and mechanicals under bed from back door for up to 3 bikes, I have no ac though but familiar with mini splits. Nice van and shorter is better IMO.
It seems like everyone either loves or hates the location of the bathroom. Seems it would be wise to offer an alternative location.
Any plans to offer it on a Sprinter chassis?, some really well thought out touches.. how durable has the mini-split been?… I am afraid long wash board drives would kill it rapidly …
I like the idea of the bathroom doubling as the entry way, but it looks like it’s only practical in warmer weather…it doesn’t seem like a 4 season build. I can’t see someone showering in their entry way in the dead of icy-windy winter conditions
Why not, you would have the door closed. You aren't showering outside.
I built basically the same camper on a Ford E350 cutaway van with a 14'5 box with a 84" ceiling height and 79" with.
I wanted the 7.3 gas motor for towing a jeep on a trailer.
I have 1,200 watts of solar panels and 900 amp hours of lithium batteries. I went with a 9,000 btu mini split ac/heat pump. 12.2 gallons of propane with a Propex HS2000 propane heater. It doesn't have 4x4 but it does have a limited slip differential.
Nice video 👍
Hi: These are thoughtful improvements on this build, along the lines of what I was thinking too. By box do you mean you built the external siding or just used stock walls?
@@TheAllang123 it's a FedEx spec van 2021. with a sliding side door and 70/30 rear doors.
It has a single rear wheel axle with 4.56 gears.
Getting 11.4 to 12.8 mpg.
Except for the bulkhead wall and door everything was basically square.
This made it easier and cheaper to build. But it is still taking longer than I thought it would.
I love the fact that it looks like a box truck and an apartment at the same time. The homely air conditioner compressor hanging of the backend is too much, I hope that thing gets smaller. I'd have to peal/paint their name off because it reads "rv". Otherwise it's stunning!
Absolutely love it and want one. 💫 Ready to order after the Summer.
Looking forward to spending quality time in this rig. Thanks for always bringing the quality goods to us. All the best! ✨💛✨
I love it. Literally everything about it. My wife hates it 🤦🏼 but it’s fine because I can’t afford it anyhow 🙁.
The water it holds is amazing, the power pack you can get plus upgrade the charging system and WOW it’s a power beast. I’d love to put some black graphics on it of trees and mountains on the sides. You know what I mean. Would look super cool. Great video guys 👍🏼👍🏼
Very well thought out. I love the bathroom at the entry, close off to the cabin. Also him mentioning that he is 6ft. People forget about big men when talking about builds...I'm 6"4'.
I love the overlanding look of this rig. Can we get them in Canada?
Very practical, useful, no nonsense van..... Only thing is lacks is a "cool factor" to allure the masses.
But really comfortable, practical, van that checks lots of points when making a list about what we all want in a van.
I enjoy the detailed explanation of the "Key" guy.
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Jorge-I think this rig is big 😎‘ly! (Literally and fig). Straight forward, no nonsense, smart tech, as off grid as you’d ever need short of Earth Roamer clas$. A total composite house, Van Compass’d from the get go, top end cab, ecoboost performance. Take it to get wrapped for aesthetic/cosmetic wants, but give me plain, quiet and stealthy cool-inside and out. Cheers.
Hi Chad and Paul. Ive been watching your channel for a few weeks now, catching up on some episodes. We are considering getting a 59KL as well and are learning so much from you both.
I noticed in a previous video, you mentioned how wonderful the AC is and that you can leave your dog in the van. I think thats great. But, for those days when leaving him behind causes you to not enjoy your outing, or feel some stress, have you ever considered getting a dog stroller? I know, I know, men usually have an issue with this. But, after much debate, my husband and I ended up getting one for our two small dogs and are so much more relaxed having them with us. They love it! Ours has a drk screen and most people believe we are pushing a stroller with a baby. Shop keepers that do relize we have dogs, think its a great idea and allow us to shop. We have a double, but there are singles that are so narrow and fold up umbrella style.
Im sure you guys have alredy worked out all the day to day challenges of van life with your dog and forgive me for getting in your business, but I just thought I would mention, in case you’ve not heard of the dog strollers. Ours has allowed us freedom that we didn’t think possible while traveling with pets.
Thank you for the videos.
I use 1 for my doggo all the time
Man Aeon does such a great job. These are amazing
This works! Not sure about that AC being right above the bed. Kitchen not close to the kitchen is odd but it is only a few steps. Love the better rough road capabilities.
Love Flagstaff.....
That locking insulated door is a really nice bonus!
Seems like they engineered this unit really well, choose all good products to install, and looks well done....
I also like they extra precautions they took for safety... Interesting how they used a mini split!!!!!
interior could use a little more style to it, I would probably recover the seating and add a more fashionable bed covering....
I only say that having spent 35+ years in residential and hospitality design as well as designing a few tour buses and a plane for some vip customers.. and see the potential...
I hope you boys are doing great!
xoxo Randolph
Yes the style is the major thing missing I think, especially at this price point
With the cabinets being glued, how long does outgassing take before the odor/glue fumes are gone? I have chemical sensitivities that is a real concern.
what is the cargo load capacity? I love it the only thing I would change is an overhead storage over the driver.
I like it, and a lot of the features I've been planning on for my own build... but way out of my price range at $195K. Wow... And the garage isn't large enough for my bikes.
An RV bathroom takes up a lot of space, having it combined with the entry is an interesting solution.
Great RV, great design elements. Small and practical for everyday use. I get that. But 200k, some other Class B Rv's go for half that with all the amenities. What a shame, the Ford transit chassis goes for what, 35-45k? The box is worth 150k? Think I'll wait till something else pops up in the market that's more affordable. Again, love the unit just wish it was reachable for the majority of us who actually want something compact and practical.
$219,500 right off their website
The website says 4-person recreation vehicle but I don't see how 4 people can ride in this? Seatbelts in the dinette? But I like the design for two people and you can close off the bedroom. Although the rear is taken up with the AC. Prefer storage racks and moving the spare tire there if Off-Roading.
Well thought out....finally a deep sink.. .need a power lifting bed for more storage....
They use adhesives. I don't think a power bed can be installed. Besides, there's already tons of storage under the bed in the gear garage. It also has the water tank and water filtering system under there.
Clutch! Checks all the boxes! Once you get past the negative feng shui of the toilet next to the front door .... this is the ultimate! Would like to see havlock wool as an option for the insulation -- otherwise, this is a bit of a masterpeice for a world in economic flux and climatic change. Couple of questions --- glue (for cabinets / fiberglass, etc.) --- what is it? Any off-gassing? Can you order the Ford chassis in Eco-Boost? Suggestion: Where the drawers and steps are beneath the bed -- give an option for a dog-friendly climate controled crate (instead of the drawers). Do this -- and you've nailed it! WAY better than the Ekko. Bring the price down, a bit, and they won't be able to keep up with the orders.
It IS already built on the Ford 3.5L Eco Boost V6 engine
havlock wool? there's no gaps to place it in unlike a van.
@ledtass0 It's not what you say, it's HOW you say it.
@@leannemeissner6344 HAVLOCK WOOL?!!! THERE'S NO GAPS TO PLACE IT IN UNLIKE A VAN!!!!!😜
@@ledtass0 😄 That WAS funny!
Yeah, I was looking at the Ekko, but maybe this may be the wiser-choice, especially with the upgraded-suspension & front seating arrangements...
Thank you for featuring this. Interesting video
Is there an outside receptacle for the flip down table? It would be smart & clean to locate a receptacle inside the compartment the table closes into.
Price range? Options?
It’s kind of boxy and plain. But expedition vehicles generally have a more chunky & rugged design.
The overall quality, design, efficiency & functionality looks good.
I would change the logo. The big bold print on the outside is a bit garish.
They added the flip down outside table now, perhaps your idea? Agree, delete the "AEON RV" print on the outside
This is so well thought out and designed. As soon as I had a thought of oh they forgot this or that, Jim would cover it with a great feature or solution. Enter through the bathroom is a bit odd but a great use of space. Maybe a way to better close off the toilet side when not in use would be helpful.
Great idea, the shower curtain is designed so you can hide the toilet and sink if guests are coming over.
Very impressive and thoughtful build. Duallys can be problem if you’re going off road because of getting mud and rocks stuck between the tires. I am curious what the GVW is with the upgraded chassis.
It is NOT a dually
@@paulbailey5915 that’s the point of the original post.
@@franzschubertv2874 Got it. But it's not clear as the focus is about a dually. What's on your mind did not translate onto "paper"!
Idk man. It looks kinda small. I'd have to see in in person, but it looks way closed off compared to the ekko. Why no cabover storage? It's also ugly outside, and inside is way too sterile. The whole thing is white.
AEON has Better ground clearance, and build quality is TBD, but ekko has my vote so far. Plus pop up sleeper in Ekko is amazing
One Word: WOW!!!!
Finally a well thought out with attention to detail!
Please tell me you can get it in any other color than white?👌
So many great features, why can't we see prices?
Very nice but I don’t know if I figuratively and literally can get pass that bathroom.
Beautiful rig, unique layout with the shower at the entrance!
PRICE FOR THOSE INTERESTED:
The first true all-season, electric cabin, off-road capable, new and modern, 4-person recreational vehicle - $194,500 plus fees and taxes
Without dually's in the rear, I'm always concerned with GVW and it does look like a heavy build. It would have been nice to know the weight of the rig.
About 8,300 lbs with full 31 gallons of gas so 1,200lbs OCCC.
@@jimritchie8966 Thank you sir!
This is a solid ride, I’d be willing to throw down cash on this. This is what the Ekko should've been, instead we got Winnebago's shoddy build quality.
Wish they did a cabover for storage
Hi Paul Chad and Orlando hope you all well! Miss you! Happy Fourth of July!
#3 on the like, #1 on the comment...great video guys i had alot of fun that day on the live, alot of cool stuff
I like that everything is electrical, including induction oven, love the dinette with window. Don’t like that there are no windows in the bedroom except for the skylight (feels confining and can’t view scenery), don’t like the big a/c above the bed, and I definitely don’t like the $199k “starting” price from their website. 😬
That toilet can’t hold but one or two loads.
Try to get a panoramic lenses next time you do the video. Great review though.
Very well thought out. I’ll never be able to afford it, but still..👍🏼
Great Rig with unique new ideas
No screen door?
All that for only $219,000, WHAT A DEAL!
This has everything you wish a commercial RV had and probably should have at their price point. They act like a 100ah battery and 200w of solar is a premium robust solar powered system. You wouldn't have to retrofit anything with this.
I love everything about it except the kitchen. I don't like all electric. Som in trying to figure out how to put a gas stove and tanks.
that tail pipe would get ripped out first time it was off road and the ekko you're not crawling over someone in bed.
Great review, as usual! Don't know if you guys take requests or not but I would dearly love to get your opinions of a Provan Bengal Tiger. it is a seemingly extremely well designed camper integrated into a Ford, Ram or Chevy 4x4 350 series pickup chassis.
Narrow access to East/West crawl (over your partner) bed far less convenient than Ekko split twin bed layout.
Love, love love!
Hello, you can make a camper for a two-door Ford F 250
Is there any way to find out about fuel(gas/diesel)source, tank size, approximation of mpg? Sadly, this has become a major consideration with fuel prices. Thanks! Some genius innovations in this build!
31 gallon gas tank, typically 11-13MPG depending on conditions and how you drive.
Interesting choices, always like to see everyone's ideas. I like how they went with the Moonshade for awning. When I shredded my Dometic awning on my STO, I took it off and went with the Moonshade as well and I love it. I like not having that weight up top (crazy heavy) and I have something I'm ok to leave out and not worry about wind. Great innovative idea to double utilize the entrance with a bathroom / shower.
You have to give us first the length .
Well-thought out for light off-roading and boondocking. However, we could not tolerate an E-W bed in a $200K rig, nor the heat pump unit hanging off the back. Adding 2 feet for a N-S bed is a poor solution as that will significantly decrease maneuverability and increase price. Finally, the rear overhang and steps look troubling for off-pavement; is that the exhaust hanging down in back? Best wishes in success but not quite what we are looking for.
The head in the entrance in bus style was not appealing even though the little shower and sink was smart then the kitchen with a loose induction stove is the weakest area of the comfort here. But the chassis is heavy as it is built on a Ford Transit 350. Interesting concept
I own a Revel and always want to change my RV to something like this, but this RV is too expensive even in Revel's standard.
I have a 2021 Revel, and the AEON is not much more than what the Revels are going for now, but with superior build quality, significantly better insulation, and substantially more lithium power with 700W solar on a more useful MPPT controller. Depending on the conditions, you can run the A/C almost indefinitely while boondocking versus a day at best with a RoamRig upgrade.
Hmmm, where would one plug in the induction burner if placed on the exterior drop down table?
Run a short extension cord through the kitchen window right above and plug into the 20A plug about 5 feet away.
Many interesting ideas here.
Crawl over bed layout is a show stopper.