I have been interested in the Ekko layout since they first came out, but I was happy with the Northern Lite pickup camper and Ford F350 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, water systems inside
With the ongoing issues with the Balmer charger of the Ford Transit-based Ekko and the propane cooktop, I waited for a new model that resolved these items. 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, I was told that the Ekko had been delivered to the dealer. I worked with another salesperson and decided to cancel the first Ekko and reorder with the delivery once again scheduled for the Winnebago Factory Service Center in Forest City, Iowa. I plan on calling my Ekko ‘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. While my list of issues exceeded 7, I could categorize most of the findings to the required 7. The identified problems were resolved early in the afternoon.
As of this post, I have inspected over a dozen Ekkos, both the Ford Transit and the Mercedes Sprinter-based models. As an Ekko owner following Facebook Winnebago Ekko groups, I am uniquely qualified to perform detailed inspections of Winnebago Ekkos. The inspection report for my Ekko can be found here ->