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If you have ever seen a Winnebago EKKO in person, you most likely thought, “that looks different!” Also, you may have wondered if it is a Class C or a B+. Today we are going to answer that question and more with Brian Thoreson. Brian is a product planner for Winnebago and had a big hand in developing the EKKO. The Winnebago EKKO is an all-wheel drive adventure vehicle 23ft long. But don’t let its small size fool you. It is packed with space-saving ideas and a long list of features.
Brian had this to say about the exterior design of the EKKO.
“First, we wanted to give the EKKO a unique rugged look that doesn’t look like a typical motorhome. The Ekko looks a bit more like a Van with the front cap styling on it than a typical Class C with the overhead buck. The EKKO has a rugged look, and the chamfered aluminum extrusions around all corners provide protection for the EKKO and for the use the EKKO may see. So, the whole look was unique and strong.” – Brian Thorenson, Winnebago Product Planner.
We also discuss Brian’s duties as a Product Planner and how his project involvement continues well after launching the RV. Brian shares how Winnebago collects and uses customer feedback to make changes to their RVs, not only future builds but also existing models.
It was great to sit down with Brian and hear how some of the standout features of the EKKO came to be, especially its hybrid wet/dry bath, the outdoor kitchen area, and the heated gear garage.
We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you would like to learn more about the Winnebago EKKO, you can click here.
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