Winnebago·Class C·2025

Winnebago Ekko 22A

Name: Winnebago Ekko 22A
Brand: Winnebago
Price: 182000 USD

4.6across 2,200 reviews on retail listings

|24 ft|11,500 lbs|Sleeps 4

The Winnebago Ekko is a compact, AWD Class C built on the Ford Transit chassis. It combines the drivability of a van with the livability of a motorhome, featuring a pop-top sleeping area.

AdventureCouplesNational Parks4-Season

MSRP from

$182,000

$$$$ Luxury

ChassisFord Transit 350 HD AWD

Engine3.5L V6 EcoBoost AWD

Solar300W

Slide-Outs0

Specifications

Length

24 ft

Weight

11,500 lbs

Sleeps

Fresh Water

31 gal

Gray Water

30 gal

Black Water

16 gal

Features

AWD

Pop-Top Sleeping

Dry Bath

Lithium Battery

Heated Tanks

Outdoor Shower

Power Awning

Highlights

Only AWD Class C on the market — great for mountain roads and snow

Pop-top sleeping loft adds a bed without increasing driving height

Drives and parks like a large van despite Class C amenities

What owners report

Summarized from Reddit and owner forums — not a first-hand test.

The Ekko 22A is arguably the most-talked-about adventure rig in North America, and for good reason: it took the off-grid formula the Revel pioneered and put it on a Ford Transit AWD gas chassis that owners actually trust. The headline is the powertrain - cheap, universally serviceable gas with no DEF or Mercedes-dealer drama - paired with a genuinely strong off-grid system: a 320Ah lithium battery, 455 watts of solar, and a 50-gallon heated freshwater tank that solves the water problem the Revel is criticized for. The vibe is do-it-all adventure: bikes in the garage, a family of four aboard, and days of boondocking capability.

In practice the Ekko drives confidently, climbs grades well, and at under 23 feet parks almost anywhere while delivering a real bathroom with a stand-up shower. The honest caveats are well-documented across iRV2, winnieowners.com, and owner discussions: early builds had recalls and a parade of small defects - cracked windows, trim, latches, appliance failures - and while Winnebago has cleaned much of that up, the small-stuff punch list lingers. The nastiest surprise for some owners are service: Ford dealers in several Southwestern states have refused warranty work on the under-24-foot Transit chassis, leaving owners stranded despite Ford's promises.

The Ekko is for the active couple or small family who wants Revel-style off-grid capability without the Mercedes ownership tax. At roughly $182k it undercuts the Revel while sleeping four instead of two and running on cheap gas - the comparison owners make constantly. The tradeoff is straightforward: the Ekko gives up the Revel's true low-range 4x4 and diesel range for AWD, gas simplicity, more water, and more sleeping capacity. For the vast majority of buyers who do gravel roads and trailheads rather than serious overlanding, that trade is exactly why the Ekko has become a phenomenon.

What owners like

+The Ford Transit AWD gas chassis is the Ekko's killer feature - owners on iRV2 and winnieowners.com call it a 'big step up from the trouble-prone Sprinter and ProMaster,' with cheap, universally available gas service and no DEF or diesel-dealer headaches
+Genuinely impressive off-grid system - a 320Ah lithium battery (expandable to 640Ah) paired with 455 watts of solar lets owners run the fridge and electronics for days, rivaling far pricier vans
+A 50-gallon freshwater tank with all tanks mounted inside and heated makes the Ekko a true four-season rig and gives it the boondocking water capacity the Revel famously lacks
+The pass-through rear gear garage swallows bikes, kayaks, and gear - owners love that it pairs adventure-van utility with a real bathroom and a stand-up shower
+Owners report it 'launches boats well' and climbs grades with confidence, and at under 23 feet it parks almost anywhere while still sleeping a family of four
+Wet-bath-free design with a dedicated shower and toilet area is a step above most Class Bs, and the layout feels far roomier than the 23-foot exterior suggests
+Compared to the Revel, owners point out the Ekko sleeps four instead of two, costs less, runs on cheap gas, and avoids Mercedes service - a value argument that's driven its explosive popularity

Common complaints

−Early production years were rough - owners catalog cracked side windows, missing trim, locking seatbelts, radio console faults, and a long list of cabinet and latch issues, though Winnebago has resolved much of it on later builds
−A real service headache: owners in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona report Ford dealers refusing to work on the under-24-foot Transit chassis even under warranty, despite Ford customer support promising otherwise
−Persistent small-defect complaints - propane cabinet latches, cabinet door gaps and rubbing, loose emergency-window gaskets, wobbly USB ports, and shower wall straps that don't hold panels during driving
−Microwave and appliance failures recur - one owner had a microwave replaced under warranty only for the replacement to show the same door-button fault
−At roughly $182k it's expensive for a gas Class C, and owners note you're paying Winnebago-premium pricing for a rig that still ships with the small-defect punch list common to the brand

Questions owners ask

How does the Ekko compare to the Winnebago Revel?

It's the comparison everyone makes. The Ekko sleeps four to the Revel's two, costs less, runs on cheap easy-to-service gas instead of Mercedes diesel, and carries a far bigger 50-gallon water tank. The Revel counters with a genuine low-range 4x4 and longer diesel range. For gravel roads and trailheads the Ekko wins on value; for hardcore overlanding the Revel's 4x4 still leads.

Is the Ford Transit AWD good enough off-road?

For the vast majority of owners, yes - it handles snow, sand, gravel, and forest-service roads with confidence and launches boats well. But it's AWD, not a low-range 4x4, so it won't tackle the technical terrain a Sprinter-based Revel can. Match the chassis to how rough your destinations really get.

Are the early-build quality problems still an issue?

Early Ekkos had recalls and a long list of small defects - cracked windows, trim, latches, appliance faults - but Winnebago has resolved much of it on later model years. Newer builds are better, though owners still report a lingering punch list of minor fit-and-finish items, so a thorough PDI is worth it.

Will any Ford dealer service the Ekko under warranty?

Not reliably. Owners in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona have reported Ford dealers refusing to work on the under-24-foot Transit chassis even under warranty, despite Ford customer support saying they would. Confirm local dealer willingness before relying on warranty coverage, especially in the Southwest.

How long can you boondock in an Ekko?

Quite a while - the 320Ah lithium battery (expandable to 640Ah) and 455 watts of solar keep the fridge and electronics running for days, and the 50-gallon heated freshwater tank means water isn't the bottleneck it is on a Revel. With heated interior tanks it's also one of the more genuinely four-season rigs in the class.