Comparison

AEONrv vs. Ekko

See how AEONrv compares with Ekko

01

Chassis and Exterior

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Chassis
Ford Transit AWD 1-Ton SRW 156" cutaway
Ford Transit Dual Rear Wheel 156" with AWD
Mercedes-Benz AWD Sprinter Chassis
GVWR
9,950 lbs
11,000 lbs
11,030 lbs
Curb Weight with 31G gas
~8,450 lbs depending on options
Not published
Not published
OCCC
~1,600 lbs depending on options
~1,600 lbs depending on options
Not published
Fuel Capacity
31 gallons
31 gallons
24.5 gallons
Parking Brake
Electric
Manual
Electric
Front Cab Seats
Cloth 10-way power heated
Cloth manual with swivel
Heated power seats with swivel
Radio
Ford SYNC 4 with 12" screen
Ford SYNC 4 with 12" screen
MBUX touchscreen with navigation
Safety Features
Co-Pilot360 with BLIS, front and rear parking sensors, front and rear cameras
Co-Pilot360 with BLIS
Mercedes-Benz Safety Suite
Key FOB Remote Start
Yes
No
Yes
Suspension Upgrades
Van Compass TPO 2.0 2" lift kit
No
No
Tires
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 LT245/75R16
Hankook Dynapro HT 205/75R16
All-terrain tires (16")
Box Design
Insulated fiberglass reinforced panels
Traditional aluminum framed
Traditional aluminum framed
Insulation Value
Average R-15
Roof R-14.7, Walls R-7.6, Floor R-6.6
Roof R-14.7, Walls R-7.6, Floor R-6.6
Windows
Dual pane acrylic lockable windows
Dual-pane acrylic windows
Dual-pane acrylic windows
Exterior Length
22'
23'
24'6"
Exterior Height
10'3"
10'6"
10'11"
Exterior Width
7'
7'2.5"
7'2.5"
Interior Height
6'8"
6'8"
6'8"
Interior Width
6'8"
6'9"
6'9"
Exterior Storage (cu ft)
65 cu ft heated pass-through garage
65.3 total (54.6 in heated garage)
64 total
Exterior Lighting
LED light bar and porch light
LED lighting in awning
LED lighting in awning
Awning
Optional 12'x9' manual awning
13' powered awning
13' powered awning
Luggage Rack
Optional
Optional except with pop-top
Optional
Roof Access Port
Yes, above dinette
Yes, in back above bed
Yes, in back above bed
Summary
AEONrv's fiberglass composite cabin averages R-15 across roof, walls, and floor with no aluminum framing, eliminating thermal bridging for true four-season use. Ford Intelligent AWD, a Van Compass 2-inch lift, BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires, and a steel skid plate are standard. The 22-foot length and 10'3" height keep it more maneuverable than either EKKO, while the 65 cu ft heated pass-through garage stores bikes and gear inside the insulated envelope.
Higher GVWR (11,000 lbs) on a dual-rear-wheel Transit AWD chassis, 23 feet long and 10'6" tall. Aluminum-framed laminate construction rated R-14.7 roof, R-7.6 walls, R-6.6 floor. Highway tires, no lift, manual parking brake.
The largest of the three at 24'6" and 10'11", with 11,030 lbs GVWR on the Sprinter AWD chassis. Same aluminum-framed construction and R-values as the Transit version, with all-terrain tires and a smaller 24.5-gallon fuel tank.
02

Electrical

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Electrical System
24V
12V
12V
Inverter
Victron MultiPlus 24/3000/70
Xantrex 2,000W pure sine
2,000W pure sine
Remote Monitoring
Victron Cerbo GX with 5" touchscreen
Lithionics Bluetooth battery app
Lithionics Bluetooth battery app
Solar
800W
455W (220W with pop-top)
530W
Solar Controller
Victron 100/30 MPPT
Zamp PWM
Zamp PWM
Base Lithium
5.12 kWh (25.6V-200Ah Victron NG)
4.1 kWh (320Ah Lithionics)
4.1 kWh (320Ah Lithionics)
Optional Lithium
10.24 kWh or 15.36 kWh (add one or two Victron NG batteries)
8.2 kWh (2× 320Ah)
8.1 kWh (630Ah)
Generator
None needed (fully battery-based)
Onan QG 2800i gas generator
2,500W LP generator
Summary
A 24V Victron system: 800W of solar with MPPT charging, 3,000W inverter/charger, dual Orion XS DC-DC alternator charging up to 1,400W, and NG lithium expandable to 15.36 kWh, all managed from the Cerbo GX touchscreen or any phone. Higher solar recovery and 24V efficiency run the air conditioner and induction cooktop with no generator on board.
12V system with a 2,000W inverter, 455W of solar (220W with pop-top) through a PWM controller, and a 4.1 kWh base battery (8.2 kWh optional). An Onan QG 2800i gas generator is included to cover air conditioning and battery recovery.
12V architecture with 530W of solar through a PWM controller and the 4.1 kWh base battery (8.1 kWh optional). A 2,500W LP generator covers air conditioning and recovery, drawing from the shared propane tank.
03

Heating and Cooling

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
A/C
9K BTU mini-split
GE 13,500 BTU ducted
GE 13,500 BTU ducted
Heating
s/b 9k BTU mini-split heat + Espar Airtronic S3 B2L 2kW ducted gas air heater
Truma VarioHeat
Truma VarioHeat
Water Heater
Isotemp SPA marine
Truma AquaGo
Truma AquaGo
Energy Source for Heat
Gas + electric (no propane)
Propane
Propane
Summary
The 24V mini-split is a heat pump, heating and cooling at several times the efficiency of resistive systems directly from battery and solar, at 26 to 37 dB. The Espar ducted gas heater, rated to 13,000 feet, is a second, independent heat source for deep cold. No propane on board, nothing to refill or winterize.
Truma VarioHeat furnace, AquaGo tankless water heater, and range all run from the 40-lb propane tank. The 13,500 BTU rooftop A/C needs generator or shore power off-grid.
Identical Truma propane heating and hot water package, with the added load of the LP generator on the same 40-lb tank. The 13,500 BTU A/C likewise requires generator or shore power off-grid.
04

Plumbing

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Fresh Water Tank
59 gal + 8 gal hot water
50 gallons
50 gallons
Gray Water Tank
25 gallon
51 gallons
51 gallons
LP Tank
None
40 lbs
40 lbs
Toilet
Cassette or Tiny Urine Separett Toilet
Cassette
Cassette
Summary
59 gallons of fresh water plus an 8-gallon engine- and electric-heated hot water tank, the largest fresh capacity of the three. Cassette or Separett separating toilet options eliminate the black tank and dump-station dependency.
50 gallons fresh, 51 gallons gray, 5-gallon cassette toilet, 40-lb LP tank. Gray capacity is roughly double AEONrv's; fresh is 9 gallons less.
Same tank package as the Transit: 50 fresh, 51 gray, 5-gallon cassette, 40-lb LP.
05

Interior

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Bed(s)
Standard queen + convertible dinette
Twin beds w/ flex bed
Twin beds w/ flex bed
Clothes Storage
Dual hanging wardrobe + overhead cabinetry
Wardrobe/drawer storage
Wardrobe/drawer storage
Cooking
Single burner induction (optional 2 burner)
2-burner LP range
2-burner LP range
Refrigerator
6.8 cu ft Nova Kool with separate 1.8 cu ft freezer
5.3 cu ft compressor fridge
5.3 cu ft compressor fridge
Cabinets
Frameless European-style, wood-free PET foam-core (up to 50% lighter)
Laminate cabinets
Laminate cabinets
Dinette
Seats 2-4
Seats 2 with seat belts
Seats 2 with seat belts
Summary
The queen bed stays made and the dinette seats four independently, no daily bed-to-table conversion. Cabinetry is wood-free PET foam-core with laminate facing, up to 50 percent lighter than wood and resistant to moisture, warping, and rattling. Cold storage totals 8.6 cu ft (6.8 refrigerator plus 1.8 dedicated freezer), roughly 60 percent more than the EKKO.
Twin-bed flex system converting between beds and lounge, laminate cabinetry on wood construction, 5.3 cu ft refrigerator, 2-burner LP range, belted dinette seating for 2. The optional pop-top adds sleeping for up to 5.
Same interior package as the Transit version: twin flex beds, laminate cabinetry, 5.3 cu ft refrigerator, LP range, and belted seating for 2.
06

Warranty and Price

Feature
AEONrv
Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty
2 years/24,000 miles
1 year/15,000 miles
1 year/15,000 miles
Box Integrity
10-year box integrity warranty
3 yr/36k structure + 10-yr roof
3 yr/36k structure + 10-yr roof
Chassis Warranty
3 years/36k miles, 5 years/60k miles drivetrain
3 years/36k miles, 5 years/60k miles drivetrain
3 years/36k miles, 5 years/100k miles drivetrain
Base Price
$229,500
Starting at $215,551
Starting at $250,014
Summary
2-year/24,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage, double the EKKO's, plus a 10-year warranty on the entire composite box, not just the roof. At $229,500, priced $14,000 above the Transit EKKO and $20,500 below the Sprinter EKKO.
1-year/15,000-mile coach warranty, 3-year/36,000-mile structural, 10-year roof. Starting at $215,551, the lowest price of the three.
Same coverage terms as the Transit, with Mercedes' longer 5-year/100k drivetrain warranty on the chassis. Starting at $250,014, the highest price of the three.
Summary Overview

Overall Summary

AEONrv

Off-road capability is standard, not an upgrade: Ford Intelligent AWD, a Van Compass 2-inch lift, BFGoodrich KO3 all-terrain tires, a steel skid plate, and rear recovery points are all included at $229,500. Materials match the mission: a fiberglass composite box at R-15 and a fully wood-free PET foam-core interior instead of framed laminate and wood cabinetry. And support comes factory-direct from the team that built the vehicle, backed by a 2-year coach warranty and a 10-year warranty on the entire box.

Winnebago EKKO (Transit-Based)

The value pick at $215,551, sharing AEONrv's Ford Transit AWD platform and 31-gallon fuel tank but with conventional 12V/propane/generator systems and R-7.6 walls. Best suited to buyers prioritizing price and dealer network over off-grid endurance.

Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)

At $250,014, already $20,500 above AEONrv, the Sprinter EKKO adds Mercedes cab refinement but still ships without a lift or upgraded suspension, and carries the same aluminum-framed construction, propane systems, and 1-year coach warranty. Off-road upgrades come on top of the highest price of the three.

More platform

Need More Room? Meet the AEONrv EXT

The all-new AEONrv EXT extends the platform by 18 inches on the Ford Transit AWD 178-inch chassis, adding true four-person sleeping, a larger convertible dinette, an expanded gear garage with room for up to four bikes, and deeper off-grid capacity. Against the Sprinter-based EKKO, the EXT costs $10,500 less while more than doubling the standard battery and solar.

Feature
AEONrv EXT
Winnebago EKKO (Sprinter-Based)
Base Price
$239,500
$250,014
Rooftop Solar
1,200W
530W
Base Lithium
10.24 kWh Victron NG (up to 15.36 kWh)
4.1 kWh (8.1 kWh optional)
Fresh Water
70 gallons
50 gallons
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Not published
Sleeps
Up to 4
Up to 5 (with pop-top option)
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Engineered difference

Why "Winter Ready" Isn't Enough

The Winnebago Ekko is a popular choice for all-weather travel, but it relies on traditional manufacturing methods that create thermal bridges and energy loss.

At AEONrv, we didn't just tweak the standard RV formula, we reinvented it.

By using fiberglass reinforced panels, marine-grade technology, and aerospace adhesives, we eliminated the structural weaknesses found in mass-market competitors, resulting in an average insulation value of R-15.

R-15Average insulation value across roof, walls, and floor
Owner stories

After cancelling my Winnebago EKKO order due to all the design and quality control issues, I'm so glad to have found AEONrv. I wanted something with more space and better insulation than my current Revel. The AEONrv checks so many boxes vs. the EKKO, from the slightly shorter box, lower height, very efficient AC split, all electric with more lithium and no propane, a more modern interior design with appealing cabinets, a 3000W Victron inverter, 800W solar with a MPPT controller vs 455W with PWM, and the Total Composites box is a huge improvement over a heavier framed design.

JQ
JQ · AEONrv Owner
AEONrv customer since 2023

I had a deposit down on an Ekko. I liked the size, but I was worried about the insulation reports. When I saw the AEONrv specs, specifically the thermal transfer data and the wiring quality, I cancelled my order. This is a completely different class of vehicle

John · AEONrv Owner
AEONrv customer since 2024

The R-15 composite box makes the difference. We ran the heat pump off solar through a hard freeze and never touched a generator. Nothing to refill, nothing to winterize.

SM
Sam · AEONrv Owner
AEONrv customer since 2025
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