New Melbourne-built 'shorty' motorhome rolls out to dealers
6.17m long Sunliner Ekho B-class motorhome comes stacked with innovative space-saving design featuresLooking for a 'big' motorhome with all the features but with a smaller footprint?
Well, Melbourne's Sunliner has come up with an enticing new option as part of its latest MY26 model roll-out, with the release of a new Ekho B-class model that it's claiming as "the shortest walk-in motorhome on the Australian market".
Measuring 6.17m long, 2.46m wide and 3.1m high, the new car licence-friendly, bitumen tourer can be ordered on either the LDV Deliver 9, Ford Transit or Fiat Ducato cab-chassis.
Step inside and Sunliner has managed to squeeze in all the essentials despite a somewhat restricted space (2.8m L x 2.07 W x 2.1m H), partly thanks to the use of its trademark drop-down double bed.
There's also more space-saving trickery in the form of Sunliner's latest 'DryZone Ensuite' invention -- essentially a split-zone combination bathroom which the 51-year old Melbourne business is claiming as another Australian RV industry 'first'.
"Enjoy a full-height shower, then swing open the side wall to reveal the toilet and additional storage," explains the company. "It’s clever, space-maximising engineering that gives you more usable room where it matters."
Also squeezed in along the back wall is a 'toy hauler' garage, with a rear access door and integrated ramp that's big enough to securely store bikes or e-scooters.
Decent standard kit for the price
Four different couple's layouts are available for Sunliner's newest motorhome, all with the new Dry Zone ensuite and powered bed that drops down from the ceiling over the dinette, along with a kitchenette and front swivel seats.
The Ekho also comes well equipped for longer trips, with 100 litre fresh and 55 litre grey water tanks, an air conditioner, 200Ah lithium battery and 200W rooftop solar, a TV and stereo, Starlink connection, powered entry step, roll-out awning, 152L fridge, twin gas cooker, microwave, instant hot water, and twin 4kg gas bottles.
Options available include a diesel heater, inverter, oven, grille, 12V fan and a washing machine.
The new Ekho 'shorty' is currently being rolled out to Sunliner dealers around the country, with NSW dealer Australian Motorhomes & Caravans advertising it at $153,990 drive away.
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