Here are the details on the various additions, modifications and organizations we have made to our 2024 Winnebago EKKO. Some were quite simple and easy. A few are more extensive. We tried our best to not change anything drastically or drill any holes whenever possible. Most of the modifications can be reversed back to the stock Winnebago EKKO.
We use 3M VHB tape instead of drilling and using screws in most cases. VHB tape is quite strong and even Winnebago utilizes VHB tape in the factory build. Important to make sure that the surface is cleaned with denatured alcohol before applying the two way tape.
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Mods Interior
Interior Mod Number 1: Moved Entertainment Package
Moved TV & soundbar to rear bedroom and created a new storage space. Winnebago’s EKKO Entertainment package option gives you a 24 inch TV and soundbar mounted in the front and includes a Sony Blu-ray player.
BEFORE
Watching TV in our EKKO located in this location made little sense to us. This location is pretty uncomfortable as you are sitting in the front seats in the dining area and you need to look up high. Not a great place to watch any TV show or movie. One of the first mods we did was move the TV/soundbar to the bedroom area on a retractable mount. This allowed us to create a nice new storage cubby that we can easily fit the included thermal curtain and some other things.
AFTER
We removed the TV/soundbar and all the metal brackets behind the plastic shroud. Cut the 12 volt wiring for the LED light over the TV and added quick connects. Then used a Dremel tool to cut away the plastic to make the new storage area. Once removed we added some Reflectix thin insulation to add some extra insulation for heat/cold and sound.
Then added a rigid sheet of ABS plastic 1/8″ 36 x 24 which we pushed into the space that we did not have to cut. This was done to give the space the same look as the cubbies on the left and right and create a nice backing. We used a black L bracket on each side screwed into the medal (on the left and right cubbies) to make sure the plastic never moves.
Next we added a black 4″ x 24″ net from ObeCo to keep storage items from moving and keep the same aesthetic as the stock cubbies. We used some additional black nylon cable clips and a two short black bungees to secure the net. Could not be happier with the results.
We mounted the TV/soundbar on the driver’s side wall in the bedroom which Winnebago had installed hookups. However the only thing we are using is the AC power. We removed the digital roof TV antenna almost immediately as it held little use for where we live and travel. We used the RG6 cabling from the roof TV antenna for a WeBoost Cell Booster we located in the front passenger side cubby (more on this later).
To mount the TV/soundbar we used a nice retractable and lockable RV TV mount that allows us to move the TV to several great angles for viewing in bed. Which is the only place we would watch any TV when traveling.
The TV Winnebago supplied for our Entertainment package was an Insigna FireTV which allows for steaming from most services. I believe the earlier EKKOs did not come with a smart TV and relied on the included Sony Blu-ray player for streaming. We also added a USB-C/HDMI hub so we can wire an Apple iPad Pro and SanDisk solid state hard drive to the TV. Allows us to watch any downloaded video on the TV.
Yes we are aware many people are moving away from DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, but we own a huge library and wanted to keep the Sony Blu-ray player that came with the EKKO. Plus once in a while you can rent a DVD from Redbox or other places when traveling when your streaming and Internet is limited. So after we installed the TV/soundbar in the bedroom area we installed an HDMI wireless system so we can still use the Sony Blu-ray in its front original location and have it play on the now re-located rear TV. I am powering the HDMI wireless system and the iPad Pro with this Anker USB-C charger. It has 2 ports and is quite small.
Interior Mod Number 2: Cell Booster installed
WeBoost can help when you have a weak cell signal. It has an outside antenna, an amplifier and an inside antenna.
We followed the lead of James over at The FitRV and removed the roof TV antenna to utilize the RG6 cable that terminates in the front passenger overhead compartment. Allowed for a much easier install for weBoost Drive Reach cell booster.
We did not however move the internal antenna to the driver’s side like James did. Instead we left it in the middle compartment we had created and use it nearby our T-Mobile MiFi X PRO 5G hotspot that we obtained via the Calyx Institute. This helps in weaker cell areas for the hotspot and our iPhones (ATT & Verizon).
We added Starlink mini to fill in where cellular is weak or non existent.
Interior Mod Number 3: Installed cell phone holder/mag safe chargers in cab area
Ordered mounts and holders from ProClipUSA. Went with two Ford Center Dash holders and two MagicMount Pro “mag-safe” compatible wireless charger (unpaid link) to use with our two iPhone Pro Max.
Used this two socket lighter plug socket unit mounted in center dash to power these chargers. Hid the wires pretty well and used the upper 12 volt lighter plug on driver’s side upper dash. Since our EKKO has wireless CarPlay this setup is very convenient.
Interior Mod Number 4: Paper Towel Holder
This is a simple one most everyone does. Finding a good location and a Paper Towel Holder that is ratcheting so it does not unroll while driving is important. Plus it allows for one handed operation.
We installed it over the door. Seems like the best location for us.
Interior Mod Number 5: Swapped out sink cover/cutting board
Winnebago includes a wood sink cover that can be used on one side as a cutting board. However the fit was a bit loose and made a rattle when driving.
We quickly replaced this with EKKOnesters Bamboo Cutting Board that is far better fitting and is a double-sided cutting board. Stored away the original sink cover.
Interior Mod Number 6: Clothesline in Bathroom
Pulling the locking cable over to the receptacle on other side of bathroom to makes a nice useful clothesline.
Installed a retractable clothesline in bathroom. Makes a great place to hang clothes, towels or bathing suits for drying.
Interior Mod Number 7: Handle on Bed
The beds on both sides can be raised for access to storage. However the driver’s side bed was a bit hard to raise as there was no place to grab without opening the storage cabinet. Easy mod is to add a handle.
Interior Mod Number 8: Taming the coach door’s operation
Winnebago EKKO has a nice solid outside door and lockable screen door. The operation is however a bit of a pain dealing with two doors, two handles and how they interact. We made this way easier.
First thing was to improve the magnet that holds the screen door to the outside door. We turned the screw around and added a fender washer so the magnet holds better.
The biggest issue was that you needed to slide the inside panel open on the screen door and open TWO different door handles to open the doors to get out. Similar issue when you wanted to enter. You opened the outside door, then had to open the screen door. We added an outside door striker and two 1/4” plastic spacers to “join” the two doors. We needed to modify the door striker on a grinder to make it fit.
This was a bit tedious to get this to work correctly. The modified door striker with spacers keeps the screen door handle in the open position. Now when you open the door to go in or out you only need to use the outside door handle. Sure makes it easier. To separate the doors to use just the screen door, all you need to do is push down the screen door handle and pull away from the magnet. Issue resolved. Now for the next issue…
When you have the outside door open and are using only the very nice EKKO screen door there was an annoying issue when you want to exit. Since the screen door handle is outside you need to slide the panel to get to the handle to release the door, open the door and slide the panel back when closing the screen door to keep the insects out! Big PIA if you are going in and out. Lucky there is a mod for this. Purchased and installed the Camco RV Screen Door Opener.
Now opening the screen door is much easier using this Camco “stick” door opener. Note you need a step drill for this install, but it is quite simple. We also added a small handle to the inside of the screen door. All these mods made the coach door way more convenient.
Interior Mod Number 9: Quieting Screen Door
The screen door does have a rubber damper around it, but does have some “play” where it can move a bit and make noise on bumpy roads that can be annoying. Since we “tamed” the doors (see mod above) we did not get as much noise as some EKKO owners have reported.
Some other EKKO owners actually removed the metal screen door and out in a zip-up magnetic one. We love the metal screen door and use it all the time while camping. Our two cats adore looking out. We even leave for short walks with just the screen door locked.
We added this Brush Weather Stripping around part of the door to quiet it down when driving that was recommended by another EKKO owner. Seems to have done the job.
Interior Mod Number 10: Kitchen Mods
Installed Magnetic Spice rack, Magnetic Stainless Steel Knife holder and a Utensil Organizer.
We used 3M VHB two way tape to mount the spice rack and knife holder to the wall. Used some heavy duty Velcro to mount the utensil holder. Spices, knives and all our utensils are now better organized and no longer cluttered in the drawer.
Out of the way place to hang pot holders is on the microwave glass door using Vacuum Suction Cup Hook.
We added an Element E50 Fire Extinguisher Stick as a precaution. Mounted it near the door next to the Winnebago supplied extinguisher.
Interior Mod Number 11: Shoe rack
Always hard to find a good place to store shoes, slippers or flip flops in an RV. We added a RV Shoe Pocket to the front of dining area seat. We found this to be a perfect fit.
Good place to store some footwear (or other things) so they are not all over the floor.
Interior Mod Number 12: Insulation
The Winnebago EKKO is sold as a four season coach. For argument sake that is mostly true being there are no exposed water tanks or water lines outside, all the outside critical compartments are heated. The Truma propane heating system is vented and circulates heat throughout the rig.
However Winnebago could have done a better job in a few areas in the bedroom area. We purchased some RockWool insulation and followed the EKKOnesters lead. Check out this YouTube video from the EKKOnesters. I believe this improved our EKKO by cutting down on cold drafts and better protection against freezing water lines since we live in a cold area. We use our rig in the winter!
Interior Mod Number 13: Thermometer/Hygrometer for Outside Compartments & Interior
We installed an Indoor Outdoor Thermometer with 3 Wireless Sensors (paid link). Mounted in the back next to bathroom door with sensors in the garage, water control compartment and the outside battery compartment. This allows us to monitor temperatures and humidity in these areas as well as the interior of the EKKO.
We also added an Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Hygrometer Wireless Weather Station located in the front near control center. Monitors the inside and outside temperature/humidity. The outside sensor is mounted with VHB tape inside an open area on the back bumper of the EKKO.
Interior Mod Number 14: LevelMate Pro+
Having a level rig when camping allows for more comfort. Better for sleeping, better for water use, better for using your doors and drawers and just better! Getting your rig level can be a challenge sometimes. Carrying leveling blocks and a leveling device is sure helpful. Having an actual level or a virtual one on your smartphone can work.
LogicBlue Technology LevelMatePRO+ allows you to drive into your camp spot and monitor the leveling on your smartphone and Apple Watch in almost real time. Sometimes you can drive back and forth a bit and find a level or close to level spot. If you need to add some leveling blocks the LevelMate Pro+ will even tell you how much lift you need at each wheel.
We carry a set of GoThreads from Pinto that are levelers and can also be used for vehicle traction if ever get stuck. The GoThreads saved us from carrying our full size traction boards. We also carry some 2×6 boards.
Interior Mod Number 15: Cup Holders
Using 3M VHB two-way tape we mounted two adjustable Amarine-made stainless steel cup holders. We wanted a place to store our water bottles at night. The EKKO does include a cushion with a night stand, but we sometimes use this to extend the bed size for our cats.
Interior Mod Number 16: Shower Threshold Water Dam
Since you cannot always be sure you have the shower curtain in place and avoid getting water all over your rig’s floor we thought this was well worth doing. Purchased Shower Threshold Water Dam,Shower Splash Guard and cut to length, installed this on the top of the shower pan. Allows for much better protection from a possible mess and is soft and collapsible if you step on it.
See the YouTube video from the EKKOnesters for this installation.
Interior Mod Number 17: Metal Grill Installed Behind Seats
Behind the dining area seats is a fairly large opening. This is left open by Winnebago for venting the Xantrex Inverter that is located under these seats. Issue is that we, like most EKKO owners store the Lagun table and a few other large items behind the seats. Items tend to get stuck in this opening and smaller items could even fall under the seats.
We installed a grill to cover this opening and still allow for the required venting. This was pretty easy as a veneer panel in this area is held on with four screws. Removing these screws takes off the veneer panel. We simply cut some metal grill (purchased at Lowe’s) to match the size of the veneer panel and the opening. Used 3M VHB tape to attach the metal grill to the bottom of the veneer panel. Then just reattached the panel with grill using the original screws. Now the opening is protected.
Interior Mod Number 18: Pantry Shelf Added
The pantry comes with two adjustable shelves. It became apparent quickly that a third shelf was needed.
So using one of the existing shelves as a template we cut some 1/2 inch plywood to same size. Covered the plywood with some adhesive shelf paper and added flat aluminum stock to the front. Also added Velcro straps to better hold items we store on the top shelf.
Interior Mod Number 19: Shelf and bins under stove cabinet
Under the stove area the EKKO has some water lines and water filter. Bit tricky to add a shelf. Utilizing shelf purchased at Lowe’s and a large L bracket we built a shelf inside this cabinet to better organize the items like our induction cooktop, pots, etc. Added some hooks, bungee and two small plastic adhesive bins on each door made this cabinet far more convenient.
Interior Mod Number 20: Vent Cover
Adding a roof vent cover to MaxAir fan helps control cold and heat in your rig. Simple mod that uses magnets placed under the trim of your fan.
Interior Mod Number 21: Net Pockets in Bedroom
Having a place to store your needed items is precious in any rig. Adding some net pockets purchased from ObieCo in the bedroom gave a place to store many things. We installed net pockets on each side wall of the beds and two smaller net pockets under the bedroom cabinets.
We installed two 4″ x 9″ • Plastic Framed Pocket Net underneath cabinet. There are grommets (see below) under the net so we can route charging cables for our Apple AirPod Pros.
Purchased two 8″ x 11″ • Plastic Framed Pocket Net on each side of the beds. Can hold books, magazines, Kindle, etc.
Interior Mod Number 22: Everything Keepers
These Everything Keepers are a nice addition to the EKKO. We installed three of these. Two under the large dining area cabinet over the table and one under the bedroom cabinet.
Note when installing the Everything Keepers under the large cabinet in the dining area we had to remove the RAM Track that Winnebago provided underneath. The long length of RAM Track was in the way. Cutting it down and reinstalling a section between the Everything Keepers solved the issue for us as we find the RAM Track useful for hanging things.
The Everything Keeper in the bedroom stores our entertainment system remotes and cables for charging our iPhones and Apple Watches. We even have one installed under a shelf in our home.
Interior Mod Number 23: Grommets
In order to utilize all the USB connections located in the rear bedroom cabinets we drilled some 3/4 inch access holes with a wood bit and installed some black rubber grommets. This allows for cables to be routed into the Everything Keepers and into the net pockets installed under the rear cabinets.
Interior Mod Number 24: USB C Adapter
All of the USB sockets on the EKKO that are located in several places are only USB A. This is a bit inconvenient since many of our devices use USB C nowadays. Luckily Winnebago also provides 12 volt sockets in all these locations as well. Purchased four Dual USB C 40W Power Adapter Flush Fit Cigarette Lighter Plugs. We bought these after returning two other brands that unfortunately had blue LEDs that always stayed lit. There was no way to turn off the annoying LEDs.
We added these Dual USB C Lighter plus in the front dash, two in rear bedroom cabinets and one in the dining area. Can be used for any USB C device like our iPhones or iPads.
Interior Mod Number 25: Trash Bins
Dealing with waste or garbage is a fact of life. Finding a place for a trash bin in many campers is a challenge. Picked up this 2.4 Gallon Hanging Small Trash Can with Lid and using the included adhesive mounted it on side of kitchen cabinet.
For a convenient place to discard some trash while driving we purchased this Hanging Car Garbage Bag with Push-Close Lid that we hang on back of headrest.
Interior Mod Number 26: RAM Track Fruit/Vegetable Storage
Traveling with fruits and vegetables in a camper can create an issue when driving. Solved this by adding RAM Track underneath the cabinets over the sink and stove areas.
Purchased some Track Mount Tie Down Eyelets so we can hang a net bag while driving. The fruits and veggies will swing, but not get bruised or crushed.
We move the net bag once settled into our spot. The RAM Track can be used to mount other devices or items like our next mod, the fan!
Interior Mod Number 27: 12 volt fan
The ceiling MaxAir fan and a slightly open window can give you some nice air circulation. However a small fan in the correct location can sure make you more comfortable especially when trying to get some sleep. Running the AC is not always needed or desired. Especially if no shore power is available.
We have a nice rechargeable clip-on 8-inch fan (paid link) that can be used almost anywhere. Since we also travel with two cats, we opted for a 12 volt car fan on ball mount. The fan not only can used on a ball mount, but has a variable speed control. Mounting a 1 inch RAM ball to ceiling (or anywhere near a 12 volt lighter plug) you can attach this fan or use a 1 inch RAM ball mount onto the RAM Track.
In order to adapt this fan you will need to purchase 20mm Metal Ball to 25mm (1 inch) Ball Adapter and RAM Double Socket Arm – Short Arm Compatible with B Size 1″ Ball. We usually leave this mounted to the ceiling near the front door and can circulate air toward the bedroom. However this setup is totally adjustable and can be mounted in other places in the EKKO.
Interior Mod Number 28: Berkey Travel Water Filter
Our home has a well and the water is filtered. When we fill our EKKO fresh water tank either at our home or at a campground we always use an inline water filter and a drinking water safe hose. The EKKO also has a cold water filter located under the stove cabinet.
To keep our drinking water safe and even better tasting we use a Berkey Travel Water Filter that we mounted on top of the pantry. Just used some Reusable Cinch Straps 2″ x 30″ Straps screws to the wall and three Small Clear Rubber Bumpers place around the bottom to secure it from moving.
Interior Mod Number 29: Cat Litter Box Area
We travel with two cats. Had to find a solution for their litter box. Utilized the passenger side bedroom storage compartment. Removing the door, hinges and unscrewed some of the molding (stored it away if we want to restore this space back to original).
We lined the space on all surfaces with Plexiglass Panels cut to size and secured with strips of Velcro. Found that this area fit a litter box nicely. Secured the litter box with Bamboo Kitchen Drawer Dividers so nothing moves while driving. Note there is a drain pipe in this space, but we were able to make this work.
Interior Mod Number 30: Floor Mats and Seat Covers
Purchased Breathable and Waterproof Faux Leather seat covers and floor mats for the 2023 Ford Transit to keep things neat and tidy. Found these fit our cab well.
Interior Mod Number 31: Bathroom Door
Fairly simple mod for a frustrating issue. The bathroom door does not stay open which is inconvenient. Especially if the rig is not perfectly level. A regular door stop will not work as the door has a gap at the bottom and the a door stop would just be in the way. Friction hinges will also not work on this door.
Very simple method is to install a Magnetic Door Stop. Place one side on the bottom of the bathroom door and the other side on the bottom bedroom step.
Since the door stop is magnetic and round it handles the angle perfectly.
Now the bathroom stays put when you want it to!
Interior Mod Number 32: iPad Pro Mount
Purchased Universal Tablet Wall Mount Holder for iPad, but did not want to screw into the EKKO interior. So we modified the wall mount holder by removing the wall bracket and replacing with Ceramic Ferrite Round Base Magnet 100lb pull. Just needed to drill out the steel around the magnet and used same hardware from mount.
Attached a three inch by three inch piece of stock steel 1/8 inch thick with 3M VHB tape. Used mitre saw with metal blade to cut to size. Covered with some self stick self paper I had. Wanted to make sure the mount would not interfere with the EKKO thermal blanket.
Now the iPad Pro can easily mount in the front of the dining table for watching short videos and for charging from the USB sockets just above. Easy to remove using magnet mount we created.
Also installed same metal stickers under the TV in the bedroom so we can easily connect to TV/soundbar to play videos from iPad Pro and the solid state hard drive we have attached to rear of TV.
Interior Mod Number 33: Map/Reading Cab Lights
Purchased two Rechargeable Touch Control LED Reading Lights with three Brightness Levels with Magnetic Ball self adhesive 360°Rotation Mount to use in the cab area of the Ford Transit. Mounted on driver’s and passenger side.
Great map light and when front seats are swiveled are nice reading lights. Due to their size and shape they are unobtrusive.
Best part is they are totally and easily removable from their magnetic mounts. Ordered two extra adhesive magnet ball mounts that can be used elsewhere in the RV. Allows us to use these lights most anywhere.
Interior Mod Number 34: Twusch Porcelain Toilet Insert
This is a very easy modification to your Thedford Cassette Toilet. The bowl on the C220 Thedford Cassette Toilet inside the Winnebago EKKO like most is made of plastic. While this is not really a problem, porcelain toilets are easier to clean and unlike plastic do not tend to smell after some use. One of my concerns with cassette toilets is the plastic bowl.
However thanks to James over at TheFitRV who found this German made porcelain insert made for these Thedford toilets there is an affordable and easy solution. Most RVs in the European market are cassette toilets.
Nadine over at Twusch.com Canada will ship these to the US. After a back order, mine was shipped promptly and it was well packed. They even included a roll of toilet paper!
The install is quick and easy. Just need to clean toilet thoroughly. Since ours was brand new and had not even been used we just cleaned the bowl and the insert with denatured alcohol. Placed the China insert into the bowl and put a bead of white silicon around the top of Twusch insert.
Need let the silicon do its magic by waiting at least 24 hours before using your toilet. This mod should allow for easier cleaning, less smells.
Interior Mod Number 35: Installed Leak and Temperature/Humidity Sensors
Like we use in our home, we installed YoLink Leak and Temperature/Humidity sensors. Install requires a YoLink Hub that can connect to the Internet via WiFi or Ethernet. YoLink Hub binds with Leak and Temperature/Humidity sensors using LoRa, short for Long-Range technology that has up to 1/4 mile open-air wireless range, superior wall and obstruction penetration, including concrete, masonry, even metal. Far better than Bluetooth connectivity. Battery life for the sensors is up to three years. The YoLink Hub is powered by USB.
We installed two Leak sensors, one placed in water pump compartment and the other in the cabinet under the stove (under water filter). The idea is to detect any water leaks ASAP before any extensive damage. The YoLink Hub can alert you via its smartphone app, email and/or SMS text messaging if any leak is detected.
Added YoLink three weatherproof Temperature/Humidity sensors located in the water pump compartment, the battery/whale pump compartment and the in the Nautilus water compartment. Two inside Temperature/Humidity sensors one in bedroom and one inside the refrigerator. We can monitor temperature and humidity from anywhere from our iPhone.
Interior Mod Number 36: Mirror
This one is quite easy. Installed a non breakable 20-inch round acrylic mirror on the outside of the bathroom door using 3M two-way tape. This particular mirror is quite good with little distortion.
Interior Mod Number 37: Quieter AC
The EKKO 13,000 BTU air conditioner is pretty good and ducked into the front and bedroom. However it is loud. Found it hard to sleep or watch TV when it is running. Also scares our cats when it comes on!
One of the reasons is that the AC has a vent over the bed that drops cold air in order to cool down the sleeping area quicker. There are some kits available to quiet down the AC, but after investigating I saw no reason to buy the kit. I removed the vent cover and using aluminum DUCT tape (not to confuse with DUCK tape) I cut and taped in some 1-inch foam board to better route the air flow to the air ducks Winnebago installed. I then taped over the large opening with the DUCT tape and sealed up the plastic vent opening with a small piece of Reflectix I had laying around.
The result is a much quieter AC and better air flow to the air ducks, especially in the front of the RV. Pretty easy and cheap mod as well as totally reversible.
Interior Mod Number 38: Carpet Runners/Mats
Installed some grey carpet runners and mats we purchased from LL Bean. We wanted to be able to pull them completely out for cleaning. Cut a few of them to fit better. The result is a better protected floor. We think they look great.
Interior Mod Number 39: Smart AC Thermostat
The stock GE air conditioner in the EKKO is fine, but can only be controlled from the panel. Basically an “dumb” device. Since we travel with two cats we wanted the ability to control the air conditioner from iPhone from anywhere. Installed the EasyTouch RV Thermostat for GE AC. The EastTouch is a “smart” thermostat for your RV and they have ones compatible with most RV systems.
Install was dead easy and now I can control the AC via Bluetooth or WiFi from my smartphone. There is also scheduling available and the app can send alerts. So now if we are out exploring, on a hike or bike ride we can be alerted to high temp and can remotely cool down the rig without running back to our RV.
Interior Mod Number 40: Added Storage Net to Bedroom Passenger Wall
Found another useful space for a cargo storage net on wall in bedroom under the hooks we installed.
Interior Mod Number 41: Kitchen Sink Strainer
Important way to keep your grey tank from getting contaminated is to do your best not allow food particles down your galley sink. They can fester inside your grey tank causing smelly drains. We purchased Stainless Steel Sink Drain Strainer. Easiest mod ever to help to keep your grey tank cleaner. We keep this in at all times.
Interior Mod Number 42: Improving Lagun Table
The EKKO comes with a nice Lagun table that allows for use when you swivel the passenger seat. It is also meant for use as a counter extension. We found it has two main issues. First off the supplied table top (13 inches wide X 27 1/2 inches long) is large and gets in the way when set up. It also takes up a lot of room when stored behind the dining area seats. The other issue is that due to the table leg Winnebago supplied it cannot easily be used for the full range of up/down motion.
When using it in the higher position as a counter extension the leg will lock and keep it in place. When using it in the lower position the leg locking mechanism is out of range and cannot be locked when using with the swiveled passenger seat at the correct height. Other than propping something under the leg it is basically useless in this position.
We ordered a Double-Handled Leg directly from Lagun USA which has a much longer adjustment range allowing it to lock down for most any position you may want to use.
We also replaced the table top with a much smaller one (11.61 inches wide X 17.52 inches long) and mounted it using Folding TMP (Under Tabletop) purchased from Lagun USA. Now we can move it and tilt it out of the way when we are not using it. Also makes a nice stand for an iPad, Kindle or book when tilted.
Storage is now far easier allowing for a faster setup and freeing up space behind the dining seats. We store the Lagun table in place. This has made this table far more usable.
Interior Mod Number 43: Installed an Auxiliary Electric Heater
We installed Heat Storm Wall HS-1000-WX Deluxe Indoor Infrared Space Heater Grey under the dining table. What is nice about this heater it is removable and still allows for the dining table to collapse normally. We saw several other EKKO owners on forums that have done the same.
We used to carry a small tabletop space heater in the EKKO garage for emergencies if ran out of propane or an issue with the Truma (which have been trouble free so far). The fit for this unit seemed perfect. Now if we have moderately cold temps outside we can run this 1000 watt (on low it draws 500 watts) and turn on the circulating fans on the Truma. Saves propane. Runs fine on our batteries and if we have shore power.
Just used two #10 x 3/4 inch pan head screws at top and added a a velcro strip at the bottom of heater to prevent ant rattles when driving. Mounted to wall is safe than having one that can be kicked over.
The Planned Mod We Never Did
Auto Stop/Start – Many EKKO owners have added Auto Stop/Start eliminator or disabler. If you are not familiar with this feature automotive makers are in love with. This stops your engine when your vehicle stops at traffic lights. Personally we do not like this feature. Forget arguments about unneeded wear and tear on starter and engine or the hesitation felt when the engine kicks back on. It is especially not desirable on a vehicle that has a second alternator for charging house batteries. We have third-party eliminators installed on both our cars.
Originally we thought this was a must install. We noticed that our 2023 Ford Transit chassis did not even have a button to temporarily disable this feature. We read that it may have been removed by Ford in a software update. What we found is our EKKO did not seem to have the Auto Stop/Start feature as we have never seen it happen. Our “guess” is Winnebago may have ordered the chassis without this feature. If so we applaud Winnebago. If NOT maybe we are just lucky so far.