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Title: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: hutch42 on November 20, 2020, 02:19:55 pm

Another new Ford Transit RV ;)    They may not even be able to get into a "posh" RV resort with it....as if they wanted to roflol

https://www.winnebago.com/models/product/motorhomes-and-towables/motorhomes/class-c/ekko

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: CalCruiser on November 22, 2020, 05:49:42 pm

So where would an AWD vehicle with low ground clearance  and a 10'6" roof really  shine?
I was told the Transit vans feel top heavy due to thier narrow track.  The Ekko looks like it could be a handful on even  a  moderately windy day.

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: donc13 on November 22, 2020, 06:18:22 pm

I wonder what EKKO stands for?  Extra Kool Knock Off?

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: CalCruiser on November 22, 2020, 11:39:16 pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I7g08nwEmyY

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: 2 Lucky on November 23, 2020, 08:32:18 am

Thanks!! :)(:Love the British version of dumb, dumber, and dumbest!  tymote

Here's the total opposite, and what I'd be getting if I was young again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIG9P0lB1iA

My first camper was a 1970 VW Bus I converted, I had a leather workshop and a bed in the back (and six speakers for the cassette deck).
Here's some other cool designs, The Hymer is truly amazing engineering:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIAuqG3xg9U

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: jhobbs on November 23, 2020, 08:40:54 am

Quote from: 2 Lucky on November 23, 2020, 08:32:18 am

Thanks!! :)(:Love the British version of dumb, dumber, and dumbest!  tymote

Here's the total opposite, and what I'd be getting if I was young again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIG9P0lB1iA

My first camper was a 1970 VW Bus I converted, I had a leather workshop and a bed in the back (and six speakers for the cassette deck).

WOW, now that is a very interesting design and efficient use of space.

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: gandalf42 on November 23, 2020, 09:28:10 am

On the Ekko I like the permanent beds, large garage and the convertable shower which solves the dry bath in a small RV issue but I am not a fan of cassette toilets. We would have to dump them far too often.

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: Joseph on November 23, 2020, 10:18:28 am

2 lucky.  That VW is pretty kewl if I was young and ONLY if I lived where it never gets hot or humid. No AC for starters is a no go. 

Far as the Ekko goes I guess there’s a balance of how much you can pack in a small unit. I’m also in agreement with Mike on the cassette toilet, having to be dumped often.  Everybody’s different but for us at some point we would much rather stay at a hotel.

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: CalCruiser on November 23, 2020, 11:12:46 am

Off road capability

https://vimeo.com/217670494?ref=em-share

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: 2 Lucky on November 23, 2020, 03:22:05 pm

Quote from: CalCruiser on November 23, 2020, 11:12:46 am

Off road capability

https://vimeo.com/217670494?ref=em-share

This is the funniest thing I've seen in awhile. I bet those caravans are rentals roflol

Title: Re: LOOK WHAT OUR KIDS ARE BUYING
Post by: Joseph on November 24, 2020, 06:31:29 pm

C al Cruiser... well that's certainly another approach to down sizing!