$180k vs. $40k VAN SWAP (full tour of the Ekko)

Summary by Krater

The creators rent a Winnebago Ekko motorhome and compare living in it for 48 hours to living in their $40,000 converted Sprinter van, concluding that the Ekko offers significantly more comfort, storage, and practical features for a third of the price of an EarthRoamer, despite being slightly larger and feeling more like an RV.

From the video

Answers: Is the Winnebago Ekko motorhome better than a converted Sprinter van for full-time travel?

• Winnebago Ekko motorhome tour and review
• Sprinter van vs Winnebago Ekko comparison
• RV living challenges and comforts
• Off-grid power systems in motorhomes
• Cassette toilet vs black tank RV toilets

What it concludes

• The Winnebago Ekko feels closer to an EarthRoamer for a third of the price.
• The Ekko offers significantly more comfort and practical features compared to a traditional Sprinter van.
• Cassette toilets are much easier and more sanitary to empty than traditional black tanks.
• The 640 amp lithium battery setup and 455 watts of solar on the Ekko easily outmatch the power system in a standard van.
• The Winnebago Ekko bathroom configuration is the best seen in the RV industry.