We put a deposit down on the Terreno and we’re ready to move forward but knew we wanted some extra storage boxes on the rear so that would make it even longer. So decided to go with the 19’ Turismo instead and so far it is amazing. Can’t say enough good things about the Ion package - we used to have an Airstream Interstate 19 and loved it but sold it earlier this year in order to buy one with the E1 package. After doing research and seeing what Grech offered, we switched. Such awesome units!

@@howwevan one other thing we love about Grech, at least so far, is there customer service. Our dealer was not very helpful, was not responding to a few questions we had after using it few times, so I called Grech directly, was speaking to a human within a minute and got answers to my questions right away, solving a few issues

So great to hear! They reached out to us when we first purchased our van to make sure everything was going well, but we haven't needed them since. Good to know they answer the phone when needed!

Interesting - we replaced with Van Essential window covers which seem to work pretty well but still aren’t a perfect solution. May have to give the originals another try. Thanks for the info and safe travels in your Strada Ion (so jealous of all the extra space!). Merry Christmas!

Congrststions D. Im still deciding on Strada vs Tourisomo. I like the 19 footer.

We hope you get your Turismo soon! The ION package is fantastic. We really like it. Thanks for watching!

Appreciate your feedback! It is a great van. We love ours. Good luck and thanks for watching!

I hear that a lot, but honestly... I don't mind the "gravity" system versus the macerator at all (we used to have an Airstream AI19 that had a macerator). The gravity system is faster and works 100% of the time - I'd probably choose a gravity system over a macerator if given the choice. Now I do wish they'd put in an automatic sliding door like the Airstream. The Mercedes door is pretty heavy, especially on any kind of hill, and takes a good amount of force to close each time you use it.

Greetings new owner of 2023 Strada Ion. As a prospective buyer of the same, would you share the differences between the 2022 and 2023 model and first impressions?

@@gt-c- Very little differences between 22/23. Laguna Table standard with front/rear mounts are the main. Mirror on the interior of the bathroom door. First impression was very good. love our van.

Aren’t the IONs amazing? Love the Grech Stradas and Terrenos, too (and jealous of the extra space!) Thanks for reaching out.

Yep - love the drivability and parkability of the 19’ Sprinters. No where we can’t go! You compromise on living space and storage with the shorter units but for quick, impromptu trips it’s hard to beat.

Obrigada!

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

Thanks for reaching out! We’re loving the van and will be making lots of videos to share what we learn - so happy to have you along for the ride.

Amazing vehicles - Safe travels!

We love it!

Thanks! It's our second B Van and we're thrilled with it so far - seems to have exactly what we need.

No doubt it is a premium product at a premium price. But we found the “value” in the Grech substantially higher then several other high-end manufacturers’ units (especially on the features that mattered most to us). And don’t be afraid to bargain with a dealer or two in search of a good deal. Regardless, hope to see you on the road some day and let us know what van you end up with.

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

Yep, it can definitely get tight with a couple people (or more) but we’re getting better at navigating through and around each other as we travel. As many others have said, everything in #vanlife is a compromise (space vs amenities vs storage vs utility, etc). Grech, like Airstream and a few others, really went for the luxury / private jet look and feel and it’s what attracted us to this model. But we strongly considered other, sometimes larger, units before deciding on our Turismo. So far, we’re loving it. Thanks for reaching out! (And 100% agree that it can be like playing Tetris at times!)

@ThatGirlLib: ...why "other companies?" Grech also has the Strada model and that is way much larger...and $$$-er!

Before the Turismo, we put a deposit down on the slightly larger Grech Terreno but in the end decided that the 19’ form factor was what mattered most to us so we could easily park wherever we wanted to go. We used to have a 19’ Airstream Interstate before and also looked very closely at the Midwest Passage (another 19’ van with lots of great features). There are some really great B Van options out there!

We love our Grech! Very happy with our purchase. It is a great van for boondocking as it doesn’t require shore power. Works perfect! We prefer a driveway or Harvest Host to a campground for one or two nights. I’ll try to answer your questions … if I miss something, please reach out again! I’m not sure about the AC off batteries as Wade hates the loud air conditioner. We can run the fan all night with a window open no problem. We have run the AC set at 80 degrees at night and it did fine just loud. FYI the new grech’s have a quieter AC. That all being said, I would have no worries running the AC set at a reasonable temperature all night. I don’t know but I think it would take a long time for solar to recharge the batteries. Actually not sure that they can recharge the batteries fully. We typically boondock and then drive the next day which easily charges the batteries fully within a few hours. I wish they had a quieter AC sooner. Also wish the microwave was higher and that the batteries didn’t take up so much room in the garage area. Yes we would buy it again. Watch our video on Why We Switched from Airstream… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n62Vfc55mMelYo0.html This video will help answer your questions too! Good luck! And safe travels!

@@howwevan Did the headliner storage shelf you installed include any carpeting on the top or bottom? Most of the ones I have seen have been bare metal.

@TonyKoji Ours has a carpet pad on top. The bottom is bare metal. It came with a large “carpet” sticker that we adhered to the upper side of the shelf. It’s been great!

@@howwevan Thank you! I just ordered mine today.

@@TonyKojiFirst, I must know did which Grech did you go with? You’ll be happy with any Grech! The headliner shelf is a fine addition to any campervan and can’t imagine mine without it. congrats on your purchase! Safe travels.

Hi … no the van did not come with a spare tire, we purchased that ourselves through a tire company. On the back, we have Owl products … a ladder and tire carrier on one side and two boxes on the other. For more information, check out our video: Owl Boxes, Ladder and Tire Carrier for our B Van kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8p5jauqmOCyfIk.html Thanks for watching!

Congratulations to you as well! To answer your questions: 1. Ladder and boxes - for more info check out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8p5jauqmOCyfIk.html 2. Rear window - just checked ours and found ours is the same as yours. Not sure if it’s an issue or not. 3. Noise … yes we have a crackling/popping and we have been trying to sleuth location/cause and think our issue is the kitchen cabinet rubbing against the ottoman. Will eventually have that looked at. Keep us posted with your issues and upgrades. By the way, there is a very useful Facebook group, Grech rv owners, that you should join if you haven’t already. Great resource and fun group of folks.

@@howwevan thank you so much! we did reach out to grech in regards to the windows and are currently waiting to hear back from premier products who supplies the windows were told 🤞 We believe our sound to be the sink cabinet and the screen door. we love the van so far and grech customer service has been great so far!

Thanks!

The 4x4 can be engaged when needed and you can use 2-wheel drive the rest of the time to improve fuel economy. To engage 4-wheel drive you must have the vehicle in park, then you take your foot off the brake and begin to roll forward, press the 4x4 button, switch to neutral than back to drive and you should be set (it sounds kind of complicated but isn’t that hard once you get used to it). We like having the option to use 4-wheel drive if we need it but are almost always in 2-wheel drive mode in order to get better miles per gallon. Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

@@howwevan Thank you so much for replying and with great detail. I see that the 2024 models will no longer have 4x4, but are going to have all wheel drive. Would you have preferred the all wheel drive or would you have the 4x4?

I’ve heard pros and cons of both but don’t really have an opinion. I like having the option to use 4-wheel drive in icy conditions if I need it. If the all wheel drive provides the same traction then I’d be fine with it but I’d want the fuel economy to be good if it’s on all the time. I don’t know enough about it to have a very solid opinion. Guess we’ll learn more as they start rolling out those models.

@@howwevan Again, thank you so much, I just subscribed. I've got my eye on the 2023 Grech RV Terreno-Ion Tour 4x4, I wouldn't use it so much for camping but more of a glorified "soccer mom car". The best price I've seen so far is $223,000, but I would really like to get it under 200k. Also, I would probably have to get some of the mods that you all have like the ladder and extra tire. Wish you all the best.

Thanks so much for subscribing! Terreno Ion 4x4 is an awesome choice - not sure about prices these days but knowing what you want and how much you want to pay is the first step. Good luck with the search - and stay in touch!

We can answer those! Ion is Grech’s name for all electric house (no propane/big batteries). Strata is Grech’s 24 ft camper van and Terrano is Grech’s 22 ft camper van. Literally the Strata has a 12-16in “trunk”/“garage” behind the couch and the Terrano doesn’t have that. Otherwise the same. Thanks for watching!

@@howwevan Lithionics batteries sorry i watched late i think 19X & 24X Airstreams are better inside check these Roamer batteries around 1800$ are they better than these lithionics i thinks these flat solar panels must be integrated on roof with replaceable option

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There are several different models (2x4 vs 4x4, Ion vs propane generator version, and even different lengths, up to 24’ long). Our 19’ Turismo Ion 4x4 had an MSRP of around $228,000 but we were able to negotiate some with the dealer. That will depend on their inventory, demand, and other factors. I’ve heard that people often negotiate 10% to 20% off MSRP on certain models.

MSRP is around $228,000 but I think many dealers will negotiate price.

Our Grech is not for sale. Thanks for asking!

Thanks for watching!

Great! Thanks for watching!