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2024 Grech TERRENO-ion Walk-Thru
We do a detailed walk-thru of the 2024 Grech Terreno Ion Tour Edition on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD 170" High Roof chassis. Straight from the home office in Riverside, California because we missed it at the Florida RV Supershow, come with us as we explore all the high-end new features in this 2024 GrechRV model, including an upgraded air conditioner, enhanced lighting, and a flip-up shelf to extend your kitchen workspace. This is the ultimate in rugged glamping for your off-road adventures.
Just about all products used in OUR Grech Turismo Ion can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out www.howwevan.com today!
Also if you would be willing to help us out and rate YOUR van, go to *www.howwevan.com/vangrades*!
Thanks for watching! Safe travels!
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2024 Grech STRADA-ion Walk-Thru
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We do a detailed walk-thru of the NEW flagship 2024 Grech Strada Ion Lounge Edition on the Mercedes Sprinter 3500 chassis. Straight from the home office in Riverside, California because we missed it at the Florida RV Supershow, come with us as we explore all the high-end new features in this 2024 GrechRV model, including an upgraded air conditioner, enhanced lighting, and a flip-up shelf to ext...
A Voice-Controlled Dashcam for your RV
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We unbox, install, and review Vantrue's latest dashcam: the voice-controlled S1 Pro. We received this dashcam for free and tested it on a cross-country road trip in our Sprinter Campervan. If you're considering a high-end dashcam for your RV, check out our detailed video review! Just about all products used in OUR Grech Turismo Ion Sprinter Campervan can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out ...
3 National Parks in 3 Days
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While traveling west in our RV campervan, we find a way to visit 3 National Parks in 3 Days: Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains, and White Sands. Come along as we visit a Harvest Host and do some dispersed camping on BLM land. Things don't go as planned... Just about all products used in OUR Grech Turismo Ion Sprinter Campervan can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out www.howwevan.com tod...
2024 Grech TURISMO-ion Twin Bed Edition Walk-Thru
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We do a detailed walk-thru of the luxurious NEW 2024 Grech Turismo Ion Twin Bed Edition on the AWD Mercedes Sprinter 2500 chassis. Straight from the home office in Riverside, California because we missed it at the Florida RV Supershow, come with us as we explore all the high-end new features in this 2024 GrechRV model, including an upgraded air conditioner, enhanced lighting, and a flip-up shel...
Vanlife in Pensacola, Mississippi, and Louisiana
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Driving from Florida to Louisiana with a few fun vanlife adventures along the way. *Please subscribe* and give us a thumbs up if you liked this video. Send us a comment or question as we love to hear from our subscribers and viewers! All your support is much appreciated. By the way, all products used in our van can be found with our reviews on * www.howwevan.com *. Also if you would be willing ...
RV Life in the Florida Keys
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We spend a few days RVing in the Florida Keys and absolutely loved our RV resort: Sun Outdoors Sugarloaf Key. *Please subscribe* and give us a thumbs up if you liked this video. Send us a comment or question as we love to hear from our subscribers and viewers! All your support is much appreciated. By the way, all products used in our van can be found with our reviews on * www.howwevan.com .* Al...
Tampa to the Florida Keys
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We are making our way from Tampa after the RV Super Show to the Florida Keys. On our way we stop by the Everglades where Ann meets some alligators. *Please subscribe* and give us a thumbs up if you liked this video. Send us a comment or question as we love to hear from our subscribers and viewers! All your support is much appreciated. By the way, all products used in our van can be found with o...
Quicklook: 2024 Coach House Arriva at the RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 Coach House Arriva* on the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT We'd LOVE to hear about YOUR van - visit www.HowWeVan.com/VanGrades or email us as wadeandann@howwevan.com if you'd be willing to chat with us! Just about all products used in our Grech Tur...
Quicklook: 2024 Thor Dazzle at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 Thor Dazzle* on the Dodge Ram chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT We'd LOVE to hear about YOUR van - visit www.HowWeVan.com/VanGrades or email us as wadeandann@howwevan.com if you'd be willing to chat with us! Just about all products used in our Grech Turismo Ion can be...
Quicklook: 2024 Thor Palladium at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the ALL NEW *2024 Thor Palladium* on the Ford Transit chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT We'd LOVE to hear about YOUR van - visit www.HowWeVan.com/VanGrades or email us as wadeandann@howwevan.com if you'd be willing to chat with us! Just about all products used in our Grech Turi...
Quicklook: 2024 American Coach Patriot 144 FD2 at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 American Coach American Patriod 144 FD2* on the Mercedes chassis. (Midwest Automotive Designs / MAD Passage) PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT We'd LOVE to hear about YOUR van - visit www.HowWeVan.com/VanGrades if you'd be willing to chat with us! Reach out and we'll feature y...
Quicklook: 2024 Airstream Interstate 19X 4x4 at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 Airstream Interstate 19X 4X4* on the Mercedes chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT Just about all products used in our Grech Turismo Ion can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out www.howwevan.com today! We are not sponsored. #howwevan #campervan #airstream #interstate1...
Quicklook: 2024 Pleasure Way Ascent TS at the 2024 RV Supershow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 Pleasure Way Ascent TS* on the Mercedes chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT Just about all products used in our Grech Turismo Ion can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out www.howwevan.com today! We are not sponsored. #howwevan #campervan #pleasureway #ascent Thanks f...
Quick Look: 2024 Airstream Interstate 19 4x4 Tommy Bahama Edition at the 2024 RV SuperShow in Tampa
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Straight from the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa a quick look at the *2024 Airstream Interstate 19 4X4 Tommy Bahama Edition* on the Mercedes chassis. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL - IT HELPS US A TON AND WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT Just about all products used in our Grech Turismo Ion can be found at www.howwevan.com! Check out www.howwevan.com today! We are not sponsored. #howwevan #campervan #ai...
Are we GO for LAUNCH? (episode 010 Cross Country Vlog)
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Are we GO for LAUNCH? (episode 010 Cross Country Vlog)
A small CHANGE of plans (episode 009 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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A small CHANGE of plans (episode 009 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
All HANDS on deck (episode 008 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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All HANDS on deck (episode 008 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Ann pops THE QUESTION! (episode 007 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Ann pops THE QUESTION! (episode 007 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Making friends (episode 006 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Making friends (episode 006 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Entering STEALTH mode (episode 005 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Entering STEALTH mode (episode 005 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Is our plan going to work out? (episode 004 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Is our plan going to work out? (episode 004 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
We are in the middle of NOWHERE (episode 003 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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We are in the middle of NOWHERE (episode 003 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Off to a ROUGH start (episode 002 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Off to a ROUGH start (episode 002 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
Ann BLOWS UP at the start of something BIG (episode 001 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
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Ann BLOWS UP at the start of something BIG (episode 001 Cross Country Daily Vlog)
European Dreams
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European Dreams
10,000 Christmas Lights on our CamperVan
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10,000 Christmas Lights on our CamperVan
Cooking a Complete Holiday Turkey Dinner in our Campervan
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Cooking a Complete Holiday Turkey Dinner in our Campervan
VanLife Behind The Scenes
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VanLife Behind The Scenes
What We Love and Hate about Love’s
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What We Love and Hate about Love’s

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  • @phillipdaniellematoy7992
    @phillipdaniellematoy7992 2 дні тому

    What size bedding do you use? we just bought a 24 Turismo and no one seems to know what size. we pickit up in utah on friday so i wanted to bring sheets from AZ wit us there lol

  • @user-be5fr8vq9r
    @user-be5fr8vq9r 5 днів тому

    I will to see your decision when you we stock in Kentucky to fix a problem how much you will like Grech !!! When it will be the time to resale, how much you will like the Grech. You compare a company that have bern in the trailer and motorized vans in many years and tell us they are the same. You have the typical newbies reaction when it’s time to compare two RV manufactured company, prefer the best because it’s cheaper and more important because you love it. Now imagine y if you fall in love with Roadtrek. I wish you the best, alway stay in California.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 5 днів тому

      Yes we will see. Safe travels.

  • @JET34568
    @JET34568 7 днів тому

    Great video!!! Love this van. Subscribed to you all’s channel and praying that your channel really takes off!!!🙌🏾

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 6 днів тому

      Thanks for subscribing. Appreciate the kind words! Safe travels!

  • @andrewyoung2442
    @andrewyoung2442 10 днів тому

    Thanks for your channel. New subscriber here. Any info about the suspension?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 10 днів тому

      Thank you for subscribing. The suspension on the Turismo is what comes on the Sprinter. Grech doesn’t modify it. We upgraded our suspension - check out our Mod video for more detail (we have been happy with it!): ua-cam.com/video/68BbYqRv9gE/v-deo.html

  • @JonTanOsb
    @JonTanOsb 12 днів тому

    For fridge smell, get a small box of baking soda, open the top, put it somewhere in your fridge, even stuffed in the back. Baking soda absorbs odours. It'll last a long time, and when it stops, replace it with a fresh box and use the old one, with vinegar, to clean sink and shower drains. I imagine it would clean the toilet, too. :) When your fridge isn't being used, and turned off, put something in the door so it can air out. Being sealed can make it smell. A good wipe out with vinegar should help. Hopefully, I get my Class B next week. I don't think I'll put that much in it, but one never knows. :) I'm still trying to figure out where I'll put the kitty litter box. The tiny wet bath is not an option. Jon in rural BC, Canada

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 11 днів тому

      Appreciate the tips! Congrats on getting your Class B! That is very exciting. Wishing you and your cat fun adventures and safe travels.

  • @davidjohnston3044
    @davidjohnston3044 17 днів тому

    The Braun UFL has a button for door. Unfortunately the door is NOT automatic. Pretty hard for a person in a wheelchair with weak arms to close the door. That is the FIRST thing they need to fix on this vehicle.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 15 днів тому

      Agree. An automatic door would be very useful! Thanks for your comment and for watching!

  • @karentandy5366
    @karentandy5366 18 днів тому

    I"m interested in knowing if the ride is different. I'm looking for the quieter cab and road noise insulation. Also...the tanks...are they heated sufficiently for winter travel.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 17 днів тому

      The Sprinter is the same in both Grech and Airstream. The tanks in the Grech are heated. We have used the tank heaters in cold weather and been fine. However, with an extended period of cold weather or temps below freezing, we winterize the rig. Thanks for watching!

  • @sandyryanpopp2096
    @sandyryanpopp2096 24 дні тому

    Can you do a video and provide information on the inflatable bed that she got to go over the front seats in the cab?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 21 день тому

      We have a video on the Luno air mattress: ua-cam.com/video/Q_m0lzAiMFI/v-deo.htmlsi=9m3kt4xYCT2MyoZl Thanks for the question and for watching! Safe travels.

  • @karimk.6601
    @karimk.6601 24 дні тому

    Does it resist to high temperature and heat.?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 21 день тому

      So far so good! If that changes, we’ll let you know. Thanks for watching!

  • @MrMercy1966
    @MrMercy1966 26 днів тому

    Interstate I-19 is the only interstate in the United States in kilometers from Tucson to Nogales.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 21 день тому

      Didn’t know that interesting fact. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q 26 днів тому

    You missed us. We were at the show too.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 21 день тому

      Hopefully we’ll see you next year! Thanks for watching!

  • @SuperKat619
    @SuperKat619 27 днів тому

    Thanks

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 27 днів тому

      Your welcome! Appreciate you watching!

  • @jmkurt3965
    @jmkurt3965 28 днів тому

    This was the most helpful camper van video ever - THANK YOU!

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 28 днів тому

      Glad you found it helpful! It was a VERY long day but it is one of my favorite videos. 😉 Thanks for watching!

  • @MoeMoe-nu7vt
    @MoeMoe-nu7vt Місяць тому

    133 seriously 😳

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 28 днів тому

      Yep! Everything is expensive. Thanks for watching!

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q Місяць тому

    You missed us, we were there

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Bummer! Next time! Safe travels!

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q Місяць тому

    Sprinter issues just gets me spooked. BTW, good video. Nice editing.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      FYI - Mercedes fixed the air conditioner under warranty. But I hear you! Appreciate the compliments … we try hard. 😀

  • @tuomasholo
    @tuomasholo Місяць тому

    Very nice setup

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Thank you! We like it! Appreciate your comment.

  • @bobbiemayers354
    @bobbiemayers354 Місяць тому

    How are you guys loving this van

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      We love it!!! It has been great so far. Everything we wanted. Thanks for asking! Safe travels!

  • @hectorportillo7719
    @hectorportillo7719 Місяць тому

    Terrible setup adds weight to the existing rear mirror why dont you just replace it ,

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      We moved the digital mirror recently to the dashboard. We like it better there. We did try to replace the rear view mirror but cracked the windshield so won’t try that again. You can see the mount we used to put it on the dashboard on our website - it’s an easy fix! Thanks for watching.

  • @borandell9915
    @borandell9915 Місяць тому

    What year is you MB van, i.e. not the Grech build year, the chassis year? Thanks in advance. P.S. Have you ever been told you look like James Caan when he was young?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Hello, our chassis was built Oct 2022 so I believe that is a model year of 2023 and Grech build 2023 (probably Sept or Oct). I appreciate the comparison to James Caan! Thanks for your comment.

  • @MaryMoreland-dh1yn
    @MaryMoreland-dh1yn Місяць тому

    Where did you get the attached back vertical storage container?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Those are Owl Boxes on the back doors … check out HowWeVan.com for links to those and everything else in our van. We love the boxes!!!

  • @christopherlucas1395
    @christopherlucas1395 Місяць тому

    The Grech rv is fantastic! The only problem is the fridge is way too small for a big luxury rv like this. The van is the length of a class C rv. That’s pretty long for a van. But must make a bigger fridge.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      I hear you on the fridge. Thanks for watching!

  • @CS-hd9xu
    @CS-hd9xu Місяць тому

    I stopped watching after 8 minutes

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @CS-hd9xu
    @CS-hd9xu Місяць тому

    There are too many different options you can get, so they aren't both the same

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      Never said they were the same … just explaining why we switched.

  • @CS-hd9xu
    @CS-hd9xu Місяць тому

    UNLESS YOU HAVE THE EXACT SAME THING ON BOTH VEHICLES, YOU CANNOT SAY YOU ARE EVEN COMPARING THEM...

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan Місяць тому

      We can only compare what we owned and had experience with.

  • @simplymarbelous
    @simplymarbelous 2 місяці тому

    I apologize if I missed it but how do you open the side back windows…not the screens but the actual windows for a nice cross breeze at night?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      My understanding is that Grech is not putting in back windows that open for 2024 as standard. They will put in windows that open per special request during ordering. Apparently there were issues with the quality from supplier but Grech will do it if requested. Thanks for watching! Safe travels!

  • @Lt184
    @Lt184 2 місяці тому

    1st off Riverside huh, guess welcome home is appropriate 😊 2nd thanks for sharing those models with us, well done on the walk through. Until the next video keep traveling and having fun.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Grech home base is Riverside in lovely Southern California so we stopped by on our way up north. Thank you so much, glad you liked the tours. Appreciate your comments! Safe travels!

  • @oddlyme9659
    @oddlyme9659 2 місяці тому

    I love this van!! 😀 ❤ Thank you for the tour!!

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      It is a lovely van! Thank you for your comment and for watching! Safe travels!

  • @truckwomansc3175
    @truckwomansc3175 2 місяці тому

    Do you think this Model would be easy to park? Fit in a normal parking spot?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Yes I think it would be easy to park. It’s probably the same size as our Turismo with our boxes on back and we find that easy to park. Safe travels and thanks for watching!

  • @milesfong3901
    @milesfong3901 2 місяці тому

    A twin bed model with seat belts would be nice.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      There is a twin bed model I just learned for Terrano. Not sure if there are seat belts (Turismo twin beds don’t have seat belts). Let me know if you learn if they have seat belts or not. Thanks me for watching! Safe travels!

  • @doofhund3526
    @doofhund3526 2 місяці тому

    I like the large refrigerator. If you’re traveling with all the seats filled,it’s nice to have lot’s of fridge space. Even if it’s just 2 people it’s nice to have large fridge and freezer. We need lots of ice.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Totally agree! A bigger fridge and freezer is nice. Thanks for your comment. Safe travels!

  • @jerrybarrett6376
    @jerrybarrett6376 2 місяці тому

    Which is better in the cold weather?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      They both performed well. We have had the Grech longer and it has done great. The underside of Grech is better protected but they both have tank heaters and neither are all season RVs. Thanks for watching and for your question! Safe travels!

    • @jerrybarrett6376
      @jerrybarrett6376 2 місяці тому

      What would be the best all season ban?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Sorry can’t answer that … only experience with these two camper vans.

  • @gracerodriguez3516
    @gracerodriguez3516 2 місяці тому

    No Mercedez😢

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Can’t all be perfect! Thanks for watching and safe travels!

  • @dslangal1093
    @dslangal1093 2 місяці тому

    How does the Gretch compare to Unity Leisure travel van? Very interested to know your comparison thoughts???😀

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      Hello … We’re not familiar with the Unity Leisure van so can’t compare them. Sorry about that! Good luck researching and safe travels!

  • @cynthiataylor2092
    @cynthiataylor2092 2 місяці тому

    The Blu-ray DVD system I need with the Gretch.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 2 місяці тому

      These days we stream more than watch dvds. But nice to have when you can’t stream or hook into cable. Honestly can’t remember the last time watched a dvd. 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for watching us over a DVD!!! 😆

  • @milesfong3901
    @milesfong3901 3 місяці тому

    Great tour, I love how you do the Vanna White wave on the outside.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed the tour. My years of watching Wheel of Fortune has rubbed off 😊.

  • @benoitpayette5081
    @benoitpayette5081 3 місяці тому

    Hello to both of you. First of all, I want to thank you for your channel. Your valuable experience is precious in order to properly select the choice and options for all buyers. Although Grech is a new player in this high-end Class B niche, there are no dealers in Canada unlike Airstream. Therefore, is there a way to import one at an equivalent total cost of a new airstream similar to your opinion? Currently, the only possible option is to buy a Greek at the limit of our common borders, pay a US state tax, then a Canadian federal sales tax, a provincial sales tax, add customs fees and convert our currencies...! At the end of this, no Canadian will be able to acquire one, unless it is registered in an American state and the vehicle remains in the USA for more than 6 months per year. Could a Grech representative perhaps find a solution to this impasse? Thank you for your collaboration. Your Canadian neighbor located in Montreal, who dreams of spending his retirement visiting Uncle Sam's country. Best regards. Ps. The historic city of old Quebec is a must for your next trip.😉

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Hello and thanks for reaching out. We hope to make a trip to Canada soon! Montreal and Quebec will be on the short list! As for your questions about buying a Grech in Canada and the difficulties… please reach out to Grech directly sales@grechRV.com. Hopefully they can help you. Good luck! Hope to see you on the road.

  • @makenzee228
    @makenzee228 3 місяці тому

    Would have been nice if they had slept in it otherwise very informational !

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Glad you found it helpful. I agree with you; however, that isn’t how they use their van. But they can sleep in if they need/want to which was important to them. Thanks for your comment!

  • @RiversideTerrace
    @RiversideTerrace 3 місяці тому

    11:43 I own a brand new airstream. I had nothing but trouble. It is overpriced for quality . Customer service is horrible.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      I’m sorry to hear about your airstream. We were fortunate to have had a good one come off the line but I understand how frustrating it can be when something needs to get fixed and the aggravation is made worse when customer service is bad. I’m not sure where you are located but the Airstream dealer in Santa Barbara was very helpful in servicing ours. Hopefully once the issues get resolved you can forget the headaches and enjoy your rig and van life! Good luck!

  • @jasonlucas2328
    @jasonlucas2328 3 місяці тому

    Great video! 👍 It's a nice luxury van. A lot of people'd love to take it on weekends. A small fridge is practical for 19 feet; however, a portable induction cooktop may be suitable. I won't have enough ingredients from the refrigerator to use two cooktops. I wish they could one day install a whole electric incineration/Cinderella toilet and eliminate the blank tank. If I buy this campervan, I want to take it skiing for a few months. I won't find a black tank dump station with ten feet of snow during a blizzard. After paying over two hundred grand, I can't get over another manufacturer, and they give me a potty toilet, not even a cassette toilet.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and for your comments. I learned something new … never heard of Cinderella incineration toilets before. I looked it up and very intriguing. I’m going to keep an eye out. I would love to see one in action!

  • @gingerc6661
    @gingerc6661 3 місяці тому

    How does the Gretch do in the wind? I'm wondering if the longer Gretch models, with the duals, adds stability? I wondered about yours being taller, with the 4X4, if it catches more wind - making it hard to steer?

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      We think it does fine. We have upgraded suspension which we believes helps keep it from getting pushed around. Thanks for watching!

  • @oddlyme9659
    @oddlyme9659 3 місяці тому

    Je suis tres impressed!!

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Merci … that’s all I can say in French. 😉 It is a nice Dashcam. Appreciate your comments! Have a great week.

    • @oddlyme9659
      @oddlyme9659 3 місяці тому

      @@howwevan 😁😊😃

  • @RVTVmedia
    @RVTVmedia 3 місяці тому

    We looked at both the Interested and the Grech at the Hershey Show and although there are some nice creature comforts in the Interstate, the build quality is much better on the Grech.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Agree. We are loving our Grech. Thanks for watching!

  • @bassmonk2920
    @bassmonk2920 3 місяці тому

    Wonder about the insulation and undercarriage where most of the criticism is about the build quality....

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Didn’t crawl under the rig 😉 but I bet there is a Facebook group for this model or at least for Thor in general where you could pose the question. Thanks for watching!

  • @doofhund3526
    @doofhund3526 3 місяці тому

    Nice review. Looks like a good dash cam.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Appreciate you watching! We like it too!

  • @spellmadam2947
    @spellmadam2947 3 місяці тому

    Super nice

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      We agree! Thanks for watching!

  • @VivaLasVegans
    @VivaLasVegans 3 місяці тому

    Hi thanks for your helpful vids, I have a weird question… which of these two vans had the best indoor Air Quality? Or put another way which had the least chemical smells, the least VOCs or less new car smell… I’m super sensitive to chemical outgassing ( migraines 😭) so looking for van with best air quality… does Tourismo have a strong smell compared to Interstate? Which would you say has better Air Quality? Luxury things like solid wood and other materials like aluminum help make the air quality healthier…so looking at these two luxury vans…or any other company who tries to limit formaldehyde and keep indoor RV air non toxic to not aggravate asthma and migraines and for general improved health of the owners… we spend lots of time in them sleeping etc so hopefully all RV companies will care more in the future and make efforts to keep indoor air clean…

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Hi … thanks for the question. Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you. I don’t remember a new car smell in either of the vans but I’m not 100% sure. Sorry can’t be of much help. Safe travels.

  • @amyfawkes6153
    @amyfawkes6153 4 місяці тому

    Wow impressive. We don't own a van yet but I'm certain cooking a whole turkey dinner will not be a goal:) Awesome to see that it can be done though.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I honestly didn’t think it could be done. Surprised myself! 😀 Glad you liked the video. Appreciate you watching!

  • @user-fi8zu4fq5l
    @user-fi8zu4fq5l 4 місяці тому

    I thought your video was excellent and found very helpful. I also found the foam padding on the Grech not up to the quality of the airstream. Just too soft and for me almost a deal breaker. The drivers' seats are very comfortable and not sure why Grech doesn’t carry throughout the back seating. One thing I noticed on the Airstream 19 models is the driver’s seat does go back as far as a typical Mercedes driver’s seat because it is blocked by the bathroom. I am 6’2 and found it was a bit tight especially for long drives and could be a bigger issue for taller drivers. Also as noted in a previous post, driver’s seat does not fully swivel around for the same reason. As you point out, there seem to be several posts on the Airstream quality and customer service which is disappointing. Conversely, I received a call from Grech regional sales manager in a very positive way soon after a request for information. After looking at both the 19- and 23-foot Airstream and Grech models, I am leaning towards the 23 and wanted t to get your perspective on why you choose the 19. Are any significant limitations on the 23 when traveling? I was also looking at the Airstream Atlas which is not only 23 feet put a bit wider. Any insight on travel restrictions and consideration would be appreciated. Seems to be a great floorplan. Obviously pricey but offers more space and a full shower. Your video was one of the best I’ve seen, balancing an objective, unbiased comparison, so great job. Good luck with your adventure. Any advice you could provide would be appreciated.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 3 місяці тому

      Glad you liked the video! We didn’t notice a difference in drivers seat placement between airstream and grech as we can remember … both seats went back far enough for Wade (6ft) and neither swiveled around completely. I can see if you were taller than it could be an issue as Wade puts the seat back as far as it will go in both vans. We chose the 19 ft for ease of parking. We wanted something we knew we could park anywhere in a normal sized spot. Also for Mercedes larger models don’t come with a 360 Birds Eye camera and that was a must have for us. Atlas is a class c so a bigger RV all the way around. It seems like a great RV but we don’t have much experience with Class Cs. Years ago, we rented a Minnie Winnie for a family vacation and it was perfect for a family of 4 and a dog. But for Wade and I, a camper van is all we need now. Though would love a separate shower! 😀 Appreciate your kind comments. Safe travels and thanks for watching!

  • @TimFairman
    @TimFairman 4 місяці тому

    You didn’t comment on the lack of the rear vent window on the 2025 Turismo.

    • @howwevan
      @howwevan 4 місяці тому

      This tour is on 2024 where I believe the windows open. I agree not being able to open the window in the 2025 could be a big deal for people. Thanks for watching!