I’m physically disabled and going thru some painful medical issues, so I’m very limited. The past few weeks I’ve had to spend more time then not laying down and the pain and loneliness have been getting to me. Because of you two I’ve traveled all over the world and experienced adventures I never would have dreamed possible. Thank you for taking me with you, you’ll never know what it means to me.

Kara and Nate, your videos helped me get through the pandemic. I watched every single video of yours from the beginning. I was trapped in my apartment in southern India wishing I could travel again or at least go back home to California. Thanks for being who you are! Your stories and smiles and authenticity made me happy even during that stressful time. I would watch you two read the phonebook (is that even still a thing??) Keep it going!

Nate’s electrical wiring, pee spilling, and fire inducing clips are gold 🤩

this van looks amazing, like seriously. its so modern and looks super comfortable and good to use. if i wouldnt live in an apartment or house i would 100% live in one of these, or even have one just on the side to use on trips. the way you guys give the information is so perfect and simple, i love you guys!

Living out of my little SUV with my pup and traveling right now. Definitely always interested in seeing the roomier van setups. Pros and cons to every choice for sure

You both hit and missed a feature in the Ekko! The extra "media table" can also be popped up and used to give extra counter space when you're having to use the stove/sink area! 💫 If you guys want to see an AMAZING Travel Van/RV you need to do a tour in the 'Leisure Travel Vans' " Wonder REAR LOUNGE" Travel Van!!! (Or the step up in trim level to the Unity rear lounge!) It has a hidden full sized Murphy Bed in the back that flips up out of the way (so you never have to make the bed!) and give you a couch, more storage, TV, and lounge area in the back to double your usable space because the bed isn't taking any room up! PLUS the Wonder is about $50,000 LESS than the Ekko with a Hella lot more features like, for example, the large refrigerator has a door that can open either direction so it doesn't matter which you are standing on you can get in it when someone is on standing on the other side and not be in their way, and a bathroom door that can close off the bedroom/lounge area of the van from the front so you can change clothes/shower etc with guests inside your van and they can't see you naked!

Kara: Where would they sleep? Oh ya in the trunk 🤣

Never worry about what kinda van you are driving...the fact you both are out there experiencing what the world has to offer...stuff which a lot of people cant do for whatever reason (age, money etc) and you are making the most out of your life and bringing us along for the ride. You are a cute and entertaining couple and since finding your channel, have enjoyed all the videos I have gone back to watch. Keep up doin what you're doing cause the whole world awaits you.

Good to see a more “affordable” option to van life. As much as you guys love the van, I can only imagine how awesome it would be if you guys upgraded to this in the future.

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Yoooo starting my Saturday’s with you just make sense! I love catching up on videos and getting ideas for my next travel adventure. Canada in May with Karma Campers is booked!!!

The springs underneath the bed are for air flow so there's no trapped moisture so you don't get mold 🙂.. I love watching your channel and look forward to getting notifications that you've posted a new one.. it's always been my dream to convert either a van or bus and travel around the world.. unfortunately that's not possible for me right now but watching you two is the next best thing 😊

I'm guessing others have already stated this, but that extra "media" table can also be used as extra counter space. It swings over to cover the door and extends the counter space. I think this would be a great vehicle (except for the price of course) for people that live on the road full time. Especially for the ones that like to do cold weather areas like you all just did.

I really appreciate the fact that they are honest when comparing but ultimately love their own van because as Nate said "It's our home" ! It shows how humble and emotionally connected they are ! Btw your content is amazing, Keep going you both !

You guys should totally buy one!!! It would be awesome to see you guys traveling a little more comfortably! 😀

The bathroom was very cool, but the bedroom was actually the most interesting part to me. I really liked the bed arrangement because its perfect for a pair of friends who enjoy travelling together but don't necessarily want to share a bed. Most vans and RVs are designed with couples in mind, or sometimes a couple with a kid, but nobody ever considers that maybe you just wanna travel with your best friend. The only thing that would make it even better is if the beds could be (separately) curtained off for privacy.

I love the Ekko so much and is the one vehicle that has me thinking van life might be in my future! Kara, I just have to point out that microwave ovens and the food cooked in them are not unsafe... any more than other cooking appliances. If you have broken equipment, it could be an issue, so could not cooking the food all the way through. Food doesn't become radioactive, as there are no microwaves left in the food, once the oven is turned off. Microwaves are just light and therefore a carrier of energy. The myths that grew out of scared housewives of the late 70s still doing the work today 🤣

Wow, this is an impressive van! I actually kinda like the utilitarian look of the exterior more than I thought I would. The 4 seats facing each other is sooo spacious, and that bathroom is legit awesome! That swinging wall between the shower and sink is BRILLIANT! I would never have thought of such a thing. If you don't want a full RV and still want to live the good van life, this one is a great choice!

In the Ekko, the desk that is in front of the passenger seat I think swings around to extend the countertop in front of the door! Love yall's channel!

That was a very long rv tour. Helpful if anyone is wondering what the amenities are. Having storage under the bed is no different than your can because to get at it you have to lift it up and your bedding would have to be moved. Agree with Kara, the kitchen is small. A ton of money for a fold back wall to have a shower. 😉

Despite the van having it's challenges, I couldn't imagine another van for your videos!

these videos make me want to buy a van, leave everything behind, pick up my friends and live our best lives

Thank you so much for the video. We really enjoy it,. We just saw that Ekko yesterday and we loved the bathroom too. The only thing is that is "backorder" and you need to wait almost a year. But in any case is great. The antenna on the roof is for Digital tv, is not SAT, that lot of people normally think. Is just for digital antenna signals, so, as soon as you leave the city, you wont get anything. Engines. Diesel is always better, why? durability and range. But sometimes (specially during this difficult times for diesel, since government is pushing to limit the emissions just to kill diesel engines) lot of brands are just discontinuing the diesels, or at least the good ones, to prices are very high, like 10k on new vehicles just for the diesel engine. And you can save that money, leave it at the bank and then swap the entire gas engine when it dies. AWD, is not 4x4. Is better than 4x2 for sure, but is proven that is not even close as 4x4. Except for Subaru that they do magic. Still a good "some offroad" but the low clearance and the awd will just make it good for a little snow on road, but not a mid difficulty off-road trail. Still the price is very nice compared to other options, but they made the difference using a ford gas chasis, that cost 40k or less than a mercedes, and is way more easier to find. This is the last year for mercedes for the v6 diesel, and 4x4 on their vans, sad but true, the will come with the smaller engine and awd in the future. Because emission limitations they dont want to deal with that, so the downsize the engine, and with that is not powerfull enought for a 4x4 (more moving parts plus the transfer case, takes away more HP than awd ford systems,) We are thinking to do the van ourselves, or buy one old. or a pick up camper. Right now the market is switching from the crazy prices and no availability of the 2021, to the "there are too many trailers for sale". So, the prices of new still high (our TT Lance 1985 is 75k) but the trade in price is by table, so they want to pay for our 2020 1985, 20k. So definitely not a good time to buy new. Since this 170k van, when is ready (in a year) will cost 150k, just when you receive it, and then next year will be 70 or less. In any case we love your videos and enjoy every second of them

Kara and Nate, your videos have become a favourite in our household. Just this morning our kids came cruising by (7 and 4 years old) playing "Kara and Nate". You have inspired our 7 year old daughter to really want to travel. Before your videos she always requested to camp at the same place and exact same site each summer. You have sparked a little travel bug in her! I am an automotive painter at Leisure Travel Vans in Manitoba Canada and it would be awesome to see your review of the product we make. If you ever make your way back to Canada you would be more than welcome to come for a visit!

Love these comparisons with these vans and your perspective on them

Lol 😂 Nate, “ this is definitely going on one those foot websites” hahaha Kara was like nooooo 🤣🤣

Definitely an amazing van but I think the Unity rear lounge looks amazing and has so many extra things. Would love to see you all do a review of it if possible!

🎉your videos have inspired me ever since I was little. I’m still a kid but I’m much older I will always love your videos because I love ❤️ to watch 😊traveling and surviving your videos are perfect 🤩 ❤for that so it is amazing 😻😊😜🤪

I feel like this would be a great upgrade for you guys, especially since youve been going on trips in the van again. Obviously the one your using right now can still go to a good home, seems like you could live more comfortably in this new one.

We love the regular posts! Keep em coming, absolutely enjoy watching your videos. Been following your journey for three years now ❤️

Never seen this type video before. Impressed with what you do. Thanks.

Legend has it, Kara is still fighting with that cabinet door

So happy to take a break from cleaning to watch yall 💕 Kara: Where would they sleep? Oh ya in the trunk 🤣🤣🤣

Pro level vid right here. You guys are frickin legends.

What a great video. I love that you really showed the comparison between doing it yourself, and where the money goes in a higher priced vehicle. Thank you for showing that difference. For all of us, in doubt as to whether we could get a better deal if we do it ourselves. This really shows a good point of view. Thanks.

19:27 "I just lost all my arm hairs".😂😂 Last time you almost lost your arm.

I’ve watched about 500 videos. Since covid. U guys have gotten me through so much! I couldn’t believe a few months ago you were in Rhode island and Massachusetts. I was like an hour away. I’ve been to the places you were at!

I watched this with my engineer fiance who works on vehicles, and as soon as Nate started talking about the batteries, his eyes started to squint. Then he pulled out a calculator and started muttering about the difference between amps and watts. So thanks for getting him engaged in your videos, too 😂 we also loved when Kara was pointing to the display and started talking about the solar panel stuff and then immediately cut away. 😂

17:27 I love how excited Kara seems when she thinks about making her friends sleep in the trunk if they had that van 😅😂

So I thought I would do van life, I was set on it. But then I forgot I would have to learn how to drive.

I love how giddy Nate was with this RV. Like a kid in a candy store. Kara you are the perfect tour guide as usual!

Oh hey Kara and Nate! Love starting my Saturday with y’all!

Nice rig. Seems very capable. Those "things" under the mattress is to allow for air flow to prevent mold and mildew on the mattress. Nice review 👍

The person who came up with the shower idea should get an award. Engineer of the year.

As a future RV-er (Van-er). love the comparison videos! The Ekko is definitely a unique design. FYI, the desk Kara showed swivels toward the kitchen to give more counter space.

K&N have a dedicated collection of “rough start” videos that makes a star appearance every once in a while and I’m all about it. Nate’s electrical wiring, pee spilling, and fire inducing clips are gold 🤩

The lagune table swivels to extend the kitchen counter top. The bed you use a twin top sheet for the middle and two twins on the other beds. You sleep sideways and the bed creates a larger queen. The cassette toilet you use liquid biodegradable cassette. The outdoor kitchen cooler you can place 4 days worth of juicing. Traveling for a month with three person family we had 30 days worth of meat. Our son in snow can lay sideways in the table area of the kitchen. The garage is massive. You can store 3 paddleboards and climbing gear along with 15 gallons of drinking water to conserve your 60 gallons. The generator is amazing. We have tried every van and bought the Ekko. It's incredible! The price listed is not what you pay.

When Kara moved the bathroom wall my jaw literally fell to the floor. I don't know what I was expecting but it was definitely not that!

Another great video tour! The bathroom was surprisingly impressive 😌👏🏽 Even though the layout and features of the Ekko are very cool, life in your van enables you all to spend more on your globetrotting adventures! I would also miss your van mishaps 😃 😁 Safe travels❣️

I still think my favourite is your van!! Despite all of the challenges you've had, it makes it part of the adventure!

I love watching your Videos 😍!!!!!!!!!!!!you have brought me sooooooooo much joy during the pandemic!!!!

You know, I've been going through your past travels. I recently watched your video on the Trans-Siberian Railroad. I saw you stay in a Bedouin dwelling in the middle of the desert on the Arabian Peninsula. Those videos were wonderful--they had heart and soul and a sense of wonder. Presumably, you don't care about those old videos anymore, because a lot of them only have two or three hundred thousand views, so obviously that content is no longer worth your time. This video is supposed to be showing your lives (It's one of your hashtags! #vanLIFE). Instead, you fast forward through an evening of LIVING in about 40 seconds, with the other 26 minutes of the video being an ad for this supercamper (oh, with a minute-and-a-half ad for your company mixed in). And this is the second consecutive video that was nothing but a straight-up advertisement (the "$1.5M treehouse"). And I've loved a number of the videos you've made of funky/cool places to stay (the places in Norway, one of the lodges in Africa was beautiful, even something luxurious like a solar-powered yacht). And you did tours of most/all of these places, but it was usually 5-15 seconds per room (not 20 minutes on the whole place). And then we saw you LIVING in these awesome spaces. It's great for you that you've racked up over half-a-million views in a couple of days on this video, but that's not why I'm here. I wasn't here for the social media influencers. I was here for the travel vloggers. But you've changed--that's certainly your prerogative. But it means I'm out. You probably don't care, because the #ads and the invented physical challenges get you the 7-figure views you covet. But there's an ever-dwindling segment of your audience that was drawn to you by your exploration of the world. You're losing them in favor of your new soulless social media personas. You know what my favorite recent video of yours is? Nate's Grandpa's Van-Life video. He seems like a wonderful man, and your interactions (especially yours, Nate) were absolutely wonderful. I loved that video because of the humanity we saw in it--even the van had character! A lot of that is gone now. (If you are one who likes Kara & Nate's new social media personas, do me a favor and don't @ me.)

Needed a break from studying and got a notification that you guys posted! Life is good:)

Thanks Kara and Nate! This really helps cement our choice for ordering our EKKO! It's been a year though......hopefully we'll get to experience what you guys have reviewed very soon! Love your videos!

Wow - that bathroom in very clever. Having the twin beds provides another sitting area and a bit of privacy from each in such a small space - a real plus. I think you could come with a fix for the short middle part of the bed. I am supprised that Winnebago didn't deal with that. The plastic pieces under the mattress is to help prevent mildew and mold from forming when you are using heat in the rv or just from your body heat.

These kind of reviews are great. I love it when people review something without being sponsored, just gives a better unbiased view.

Like normal, loving this video so far! It’s been so encouraging to see you two grow, together and individually.

WE LOVE YOU KARA AND NATE! Thanks for making my Saturday! 😊❤️

I absolutely love the video of the Winnebago Ekko that you got to try out to show us as well. I can agree with you Kara, The first outdoor storage compartment, I'd just leave it as storage. I wouldn't put any fixed outdoor kitchen equipment in it. However, I would probably have a folding table and a camp stove, along with a couple camping chairs inside of that storage if I lived in it full time. I can agree I'd want the ability to maybe roast a marshmallow outside. But my whole thing is, I wouldn't want something like that taking up SO MUCH room. To spend time outdoors would be excellent. and to have some equipment to do so would be fantastic. Like a picnic blanket or two even. I love the shower configuration. I think that's so neat how it moves. The price was right for your van Kara and Nate. It's always nice to explore what is being made today, and I can understand that you always underwhelm your van when you make these comparison videos, but you always have to give and take, with everything in life really. The idea is you still have an amazing van with a shower, sink, toilet, bed, seating area, kitchen, etc. And it's self contained and it is off the grid capabilities. So I mean, I know there are things left to be desired. The Ekko does seem to be a VERY nice vehicle. Actually more affordable than a Earthroamer. To think the cost of that Winnebago Ekko costs about as much as my parents house costed that they bought in 2005, that's insane. It's amazing to think though that it's a house that you can move down the road, wherever you wanted to move to, to be honest.

Its really expensive, but this Van is so good. It makes me (someone who has no interest in a van life) be comfortable and interested in the van life travel experience

You two do a wonderful job of giving a consumer-oriented tour of the vehicle. My husband and I are in the market for a retirement travel van/camper and I'm so tired of watching vendor-created sales videos. So thank you! On the basis of this video we are considering the Winnebago Ekko:)

Loved your review of the ekko! What a cool little RV and space is utilized perfectly. The garage and the bathroom are my favorite features!! I have a travel trailer but definitely love this.

I have never been interested in Van life or different RV’s and I get SO PUMPED whenever you guys stay in a new vehicle and do a tour 😂

12:46 - I love my old trousers, rarely I have to get new ones, Jeans are feeling better the longer they last ;)

I have been researching the Ekko for months it looks so awesome! (If you put Ekko in the title I think you’ll get a lot more views from people like me who want to see reviews) Love the channel keep up the amazing work!

When Kara was counting the number of outlets in the Echo my brain switched into flashback mode when she was counting all of the outside freezers around the New Braunfels TX location of Buc-ee's.

shawn anit wrong thats the best bathroom ive ever seen for a van

6:06 you literally gave me a heart attack for a couple milliseconds . I was laying back nicely and I was like "WHO JUST PAUSED THE VIDEO?"

Thank you both for continuing to be an inspiration to us travel vloggers! Thanks for another great vid 😎👍👍

Starting my Saturday’s with you just make sense! I love catching up on videos and getting ideas for my next travel adventure. Canada in May with Karma Campers is booked! 😊

I just can’t get use to the look of these RV’s. This huge white mass in the backcountry is so unsightly. I have a 2021 sprinter converted by Sync Vans and it is so nice. Being gray I don’t stand out in the back country and I can 4 wheel over any river bed or up a snowy road. I wish someone would make a wrap of trees for these white vans and hide the mass in the beauty of back country. I highly recommend Sync Vans if you are seriously going away from it all. It’s a game changer and a whole different way of life. 🌱🌱😁 thanks.

5:57 Wise and kind of her to mention that. That got automatically Liked too as well as other thoughtful things in this video for new potential RV owners

I can’t watch enough Kara and Nate they always have the most interesting ideas

Videos continue to be inspiring and awesome!!! Love what you guys do!!!

This Tennessee Nana loves your videos and so does my 8 year old Granddaughter. She never misses an episode. If you're ever near Huntsville Alabama she love a meet-up, or if your home in Tennessee I'd bring her up to Tennesee for a meet-up.

Watching from the Dallas centurion lounge. Channeling Kara and Nate this morning!

I Love every single you guys make they always brighten up my day no matter how bad it is!🥰

I love that the cilantro song has been making frequent appearances in your videos recently 🤣 Also your van videos make me want to move my family into a van and travel the country!

I know I love your guy’s van, but I think this van would be a great benefit to your guy’s van life!!!

I love the video but i think you made the thumbnail wrong because the prices are on the wrong side, if you see this comment i hope you have a nice day ❤

Love this! I love to see the difference between different vans!

Do we need another comparison video... Yep, always yes.

With the cassette toilet, after you empty, rinse and close it, run a little water into it. That will prevent odors seeping back up around the seal 😊

Hey guys, You may want to watch the modifications the couple from "The Fit RV" did to their EKKO. I particularly like the kitchen mod. They switched the sink to the other side for a bigger one. They eliminate the propane stove and leaving the whole counter free, and got a portable induction cooktop. I think they got a single one. If space wasn't a problem, I would get a double one. They also installed a massive solar system.

I actually love it when you guys try out other options of home on wheels and give reviews! Very interesting and helpful. Can you guys try the Leisure Unity corner bed?

I love your videos so much good job on the great quality content 💕❤️💕

OMG! You guys are crazy…..what you’ll do is soo professional but still a specialist kind of WORK. Which would require a very very awesome set of skill set and you guys have it all. WOW!

I'm so sad this channel is no longer about travel, but about the places you sleep and how to maintain a van

I have fell in love with this channel in the past few months, honestly some of the best vloggers/video makers on the platform. I can't stress this enough, EVERYTHING FLOWS! Ty you make my days a little brighter each day!

Kara and Nate I love you guys so much you always bring me joy when you post. When you do adventure videos it pushes me to try harder. I doubt you’ll see this but if you do thank you Pin?

23:50 that shower/toilet set up is amazing!

I saw your IG post before I had time to finish watching this, and your hair was healthy and beautiful looking here. But the cut/style you got really frames your face and shows off your features. It's YOU! 😊 IMO

I always enjoy these comparison videos! The bathroom was definitely a cool layout and very functional🚿 Stay you ✌🏼

26 minute commercial for a van and your travel company. I sure do miss you traveling overseas.

Hello! Nancy and I came to see this interesting comparison. Wow! Very thorough tour. I love this van!

Although very expensive the EKKO van bathroom is out of this world...WOW🎉They thought of everything!!!. The bed is a bit disappointing...other than that..if you can afford the EKKO ..go for it..luxury on wheels for sure. ..congrats on a job more than well done😀

I like Kara and Nate but lately these advertisement videos haven’t been very interesting… like to see more real adventure and not advertising hotels or vans…

This is just a plain Ekko Advertisement. Love your video’s but this one ☝️ not so much😕

When we bought our Micro Minnie Winnebago trailer, the first thing we did was to get rid of the microwave (it’s easier than you would think) and added a shelf so now we have awesome storage for our pots and pans.

Hello Guys, Love your videos. You deserve one of these. Imagine what you can do with 50 gals of fresh water and that studio/condo like van. If you want space for two more people, there is a pop-up tent. BTW, the standard Ekko comes with a generator and only one battery. Therefore if needed, you can run your A/C as long as you have fuel. Now, the Ekko come in two models: Ford Transit chassis and Sprinter Chassis. While I don't like diesel engines, the Sprinter chassis is 4-6 inches longer and they made the beds a 80 long like a true residential queen or king size beds. With the exception that apparently the Sprinter doesn't have the the outside kitchen option, you may prefer the layout. They improved the kitchen as well, for more counter space. I hope you review both 2024 versions. Kara, while a diesel engine usually is more durable, and depreciation is slower, I still prefer gas because of the following: 1. Chassis been the same, a diesel engine will cost at least $10,000 more. 2. Diesel cost at least 40% more than gas and only 10 more of mileage efficiency. 3. Diesel engines need specialized mechanics, therefore rare and most expensive. 4. Overall cost of ownership is much higher. You will never recover the extra expenses of a diesel engine vehicle. 5. In the case of the Ford Transit engine, it has more power than the Mercedes Sprinter. Many content creators with Sprinter vans were surprised of the power of the Ford Transit, specially going uphill.