Winnebago Ekko 22A vs Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP

Winnebago Ekko 22A

• ✓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

Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP

• ✓Mercedes diesel gets great fuel economy for a Class C
• ✓Murphy bed creates real living space during the day
• ✓Jayco's 2-year warranty provides peace of mind

Winnebago Ekko 22A

• ✓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

• ✗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

Jayco Melbourne Prestige 24LP

• ✓Built on the Mercedes Sprinter diesel chassis, the Melbourne Prestige delivers strong fuel economy and refined highway manners that gas Class Cs can't touch - a big draw for couples who put on real miles
• ✓The compact 24-25-foot footprint makes it one of the more nimble and easy-to-park Class Cs, while still offering a proper bedroom, bath, and galley
• ✓Upscale 'Prestige' finish is a genuine step above value Class Cs - owners note residential touches, better materials, and a more luxurious feel than a Coachmen or Sunseeker at this size
• ✓The single slide opens up the living area nicely, and owners praise how livable and bright the cabin feels for two people on extended trips
• ✓Sprinter diesel power handles grades confidently and the chassis is well-suited to long-distance touring, with the comfort and quietness owners associate with Mercedes
• ✓One owner was 'very impressed with the build quality compared to competitors,' and Jayco's two-year warranty has historically been a selling point in the segment
• ✓Active Jayco Owners Forum community documents the known issues and fixes in detail, which helps buyers go in informed and resolve problems faster

• ✗The 24LP slide system is the model's signature flaw - Jayco itself acknowledged the issue and a fix; owners report bent slide tracks from a missing factory set screw, $1,200 repairs, and one rig out of service over six months
• ✗Door and hardware failures are common - a coach door that wouldn't stay shut and sprang open while driving, and a door handle that came off in an owner's hand because of a stripped soft-metal shaft and flimsy snap ring
• ✗Electrical and appliance gremlins pile up - one owner logged battery failures, a dead slide, a leaky roof, a non-working auto step, and a broken backup camera and fridge within two years and 8,000 miles
• ✗At roughly $175k it's expensive for a compact Class C, and owners question paying premium money for a rig that still ships with notable QC problems
• ✗Repeated trips back to the dealer for missing parts and rework are a common early-ownership theme, testing patience even with the upscale finish