I have been interested in the Ekko layout since Winnebago first introduced it, but I was happy with the Northern Lite pickup camper and Ford F-350 truck combination I purchased in 2019. That said, having a camper with direct access to the living space that did not require 30-AMP AC power to run the Air Conditioner (AC) was a feature I desired. I have been following the Winnebago Ekko since its release, as it has many of the features of the Northern Lite that I enjoyed.
- Better than average insulation
- No slideouts
- Four seasons camper with the water systems inside
With the ongoing issues and the recall of the Balmer charger on the Ford Transit-based Ekko, as well as the propane cooktop, I waited for a new Ekko model that addressed these issues. The Mercedes Sprinter Ekko resolved these issues and more. I ordered the Ekko from an out-of-state dealership and requested that I pick it up from the Winnebago Factory Service Center. At the end of June 2024, I was told that the Ekko had been delivered to the dealer. Working with another salesperson, we decided to cancel the first Ekko and reorder with the delivery. We once again scheduled delivery for the Winnebago Factory Service Center in Forest City, Iowa. The name for this Ekko is ‘Do-Over.’
On June 19, 2024, I traveled to Forest City, IA, to inspect the Ekko. We stayed overnight in the campground next to the service center. In the morning, I brought the list of findings to the service desk. I was considered a walk-in customer and was provided a form to list up to 7 items for repair. Although my list of issues exceeded 7, I was able to categorize most of the findings into the required 7. The identified problems were resolved by early afternoon.
As of this post, I have inspected over a dozen Ekkos, both the Ford Transit and the Mercedes Sprinter-based models. I follow the Facebook Winnebago Ekko groups. As an Ekko owner, I am uniquely qualified to perform detailed inspections of Winnebago Ekkos. The inspection report for my Ekko can be found here ->