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Winnebago Ekko & Tiffin Open Trail Off-Road Training
Winnebago Ekko & Tiffin Open Trail Off-Road Training - Fri-Sun. July 17-19 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Winnebago Ekko & Tiffin Open Trail Off-Road Training
Go farther, smarter
Your Winnebago Ekko or Tiffin Open Trail is an unparalleled off-grid basecamp, but maneuvering a heavy Class C cutaway chassis through backcountry terrain requires specialized knowledge.
Join Wolf Pack Overland for an exclusive, highly focused 3-day off-road training event in the rugged Methow Valley. Learn to master torque management, assess approach angles, and confidently handle your rig on steep forest service roads without risking body damage to your fiberglass.
Ekko owners will love this immersive, hands-on recovery and driving course that emphasizes sand driving. Learn to take on challenging terrain, remote travel, and real-world recovery scenarios with confidence.
Price includes 12+ hours of recovery training.
What You’ll Learn
- Winching and Recovery: traction boards, recovery points, winching, straps, kinetic ropes, and controlled pulls
- Tire Pressure & Traction Control: driving techniques, airing down, airing up
- All with the specifity of the Winnebago Revel
Location: Winthrop, WA
Exact meet-up location and GPS coordinates will be shared upon registration.
The Weekend Itinerary
Friday (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM): The Basecamp Shakedown. Arrive at the designated high-elevation staging area. We conduct a 1-to-1 rig inspection, cover proper tire deflators, dial in precise pressures for heavy cutaways, and discuss how to manage dual rear wheel setups off-road.
Saturday (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM): The Core Curriculum. Full trail day navigating wide, washboarded forest service roads. Focus on utilizing traction boards, deploying kinetic ropes safely, and managing heavy vehicle weight on steep, loose gravel descents.
Optional: The Winthrop R&B Festival
We’ve timed this masterclass perfectly with the 39th Annual Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival (July 17–19). Spend the day mastering your rig in the dusty, high-elevation terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, then drop down into the valley for world-class music and a relaxed festival atmosphere in the evenings.
Sunday (10:00 AM – Early Afternoon): The Final Ascent. A guided technical ascent to a premium overlook. We wrap up with a final Q&A on the trail, allowing you to drive home directly from the ridgeline.
Ekko Requirements:
Note: Dual Rear Wheels (Duallys) are permitted for this terrain. A Super Single conversion is not required. This course is appropriate and beneficial for both Transit and Sprinter owners.
- All-Terrain (A/T) tires (e.g., BFG KO2, Falken Wildpeak)
- GMRS handheld or mounted radio for trail communications.
Recommended:
- Upgraded heavy-duty suspension package (Agile Off Road RIP kit or Owl Arrow strongly preferred) to handle sustained washboards.
- The Wolf Pack Sprinter/Transit Recovery Kit.
To prepare for the weekend adventure, schedule your installs with Wolf Pack Overland and secure your load-rated recovery gear, which will be delivered at the event.
Why Choose This Course?
This course isn’t theoretical. You’ll get dirty. You’ll get unstuck. And you’ll leave with the kind of self-reliance that defines great overlanders.
This is where capable drivers become confident explorers.
About Your Pack Leader
Your trainer more than three decades of experience in multi-terrain vehicle operations, expedition logistics, and field instruction across desert, mountain, forest, snow, jungle, and mixed-surface environments.
This real-world background provides the foundation for every Wolf Pack Overland training experience.
Off-road recovery experience with overland vehicles, vans, RVs, and expedition vehicles traveling off-grid, in all conditions.
Survival, medical response, and field operations expertise. Professional medial training and skills honed over decades of training and real-world application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each Wolf Pack event is intentionally capped at a small number of vehicles (usually 5–10) to ensure a personal, high-quality experience. Registration is first come, first served.
We welcome Sprinter vans, adventure vans, Class B RVs, small overland builds, and similar adventure vehicles. Specific requirements are listed in each event description. Feel free to reach out if you're unsure whether your setup is a fit.
Yes! Passengers and partners are welcome unless otherwise noted for a specific event. We encourage bringing someone to share the experience.
In general, well-behaved dogs are welcome at most events. However, some locations or activities (like certain state parks, recovery trainings, or wildlife areas) may have restrictions. Pet policies will be clearly listed per event.
Wolf Pack events are designed to run rain or shine. We believe real adventure includes real conditions. In cases of extreme, unsafe weather (such as wildfires, floods, or severe storms), we will reschedule or refund as needed.
A packing list and tools list will be provided after registration, customized for each event. Expect to bring basics like food, water, fuel, sleeping setup, recovery gear (where applicable), appropriate clothing, and basic van necessities.
Due to the small group sizes and advanced planning, Wolf Pack event registrations are non-refundable within 30 days of the event. However, if you need to cancel earlier, or if we must reschedule due to weather or emergencies, we’ll work with you fairly.
If you can comfortably walk around a campground, crouch, lift light gear, and hike short distances on uneven ground, you’ll be fine. We adjust our pace to the group. No extreme hiking or climbing required.
