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How We Van
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Interested in traveling, camping, and exploring the country by road? We’re Wade & Ann and we try to get out of the house and see the world from our part-time home on wheels, a Grech Turismo Ion 4x4 class B camper van, as often as we can.
Join us as we see the sites, visit family, push our limits, and learn the best ways to experience life from the road. We’ll share our adventure as well as any tips, tricks, and even setbacks that pop-up on our journey.
Come along and see HOW WE VAN!
#howwevan
Join us as we see the sites, visit family, push our limits, and learn the best ways to experience life from the road. We’ll share our adventure as well as any tips, tricks, and even setbacks that pop-up on our journey.
Come along and see HOW WE VAN!
#howwevan
A New Portable Air Compressor and 10,000 Spoons
Today we're testing out a new Xiaomi Portable Air Compressor - it's smaller, lighter, cheaper, and much easier to use then our large, heavy duty Viair Air Compressor (that we love!), but is it strong enough to handle #vanlife? An honest review follows.
This, along with all the other products used in OUR van 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!
#howwevan #vanlife #aircompressor
This is not a paid sponsorship just an honest review of a product we purchased for our van.
This, along with all the other products used in OUR van 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!
#howwevan #vanlife #aircompressor
This is not a paid sponsorship just an honest review of a product we purchased for our van.
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2024 Grech TERRENO-ion Walk-Thru
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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 shel...
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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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)
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
Amazed at what you can do in that little combo oven & with the ion pkg. It's also so sweet that you're making a cherry pie in honor of your parents... thank you for sharing that. ❤ 🍒 We are picking up our 2024 awd grech turismo ion next week. We're so excited but nervy, since we're newbies. We're binging your videos for ideas & tips! 😍Thank you for the videos you both do & bringing us along for your journey. 😊
Congrats on getting a Turismo. You are going to love it! Everyone starts out as a newbie… learn as you go! Glad you find our videos useful. There are very helpful people on the Facebook group and Grech folks are helpful as well. You’ll be fine. We had a lot of fun pushing the limits on the kitchen for the holiday dinner. Love cherry pie. Enjoy the Turismo and the journey! Appreciate your kind comments. Safe travels!
That thing is looong.
It is long but has a full bathroom which is awesome! Thanks for watching. Safe travels!
Thanks for the review...i actually like the glass, because it lightens it up.
I love the Patriot! It is a great van and one I would seriously look at when I’m back in the market. I hear you saying the glass door lightens up the van which it does…just not sure I’m ready for that for my bathroom. But overall fantastic camper van! Thanks for watching. Safe travels.
@@howwevan We're also looking at the Grech Turismo Ion like yours (except tb), but like the FD2 as well. 🤔
Incorrect info. Grech is build in Mexico not CA.
Yes Grech camper vans are produced in Mexico but they are headquartered in Riverside, CA and Greches can be repaired or have warranty work completed there as well. Thanks for watching!
Great Video. Check out Avatars boxes and racks. Better than OWL, although I like most of OWLs stuff. I saw them both at Van Expo, if you saw them both you would see that AVATAR are better built, better hardware, and just cleaner.
Thanks for the tip! Next time I’m in the market, I’ll check them out. Thanks for watching.
You didn’t really compare prices-ie “bang for buck”. May not be important to you two, but I can assure you, it’s important for many. For example, how about depreciation after a few years?
We did mention Grech was a better value or “bang for your buck” in our opinion but didn’t want to go into pricing as it changes quickly, varies based on features and dealerships. As for depreciation it wasn’t something we considered. Sorry if the video didn’t meet your expectations. Safe travels!
@@howwevan Please don’t think I didn’t appreciate this video-it was very helpful in providing pros and cons between the two brands. Appreciated your thoughts. Where we’re coming from: my husband and I are considering switching from Pleasureway (another well built RV built on a Mercedes platform) that has similar pros to Grech, but a HUGE price discrepancy. I’d love to see a comparison between those two brands.
How did they forget to show the closet, that’s one of the most important things
Hi … it wouldn’t be my first mistake. However, in this instance, I showed the wardrobe twice once in the very beginning and again towards the end of the video. I talk fast and move quickly so easy to miss it. Thanks for watching.
Because you guys are funny 😂 but great job
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and safe travels!
Good luck!
Thank you! Been great so far. Thanks for watching and travel safe.
9 gallons or 13 gallons is a joke
All depends what you are use to. Works for us. Safe travels!
Great video! Excellent packer!
Thank you so much! Was a long day of packing but thought it was useful. Glad you liked it. Safe travels.
You missed us, we were there on Wednesday & Friday. We looked thru the B Vans there too.
It was a great show! Maybe we’ll see you at the next one. Love to see what is new on campervans. Safe travels!
Thanks for that video! Really cool.
Glad you liked it. Safe travels.
It’s not okay; folks want to see how deep the sink looks
Sorry about that. We have such a short window before people walk in, I sometimes have to skip things especially when they aren’t cooperating. I’ll do better next time! Safe travels!
Is there any way to turn that clock off? It’s on all of these digital mirrors… looks very distracting
I believe there is. I don’t know off the top of my head how to do it but if memory serves the manual provided instructions on how to turn off/adjust displays. Thanks for watching.
Pets? maybe dogs but CATS no way
Never thought of it for pets pets but don’t think an air mattress and pets mix well. Thanks for watching! Safe travels!
My little DeWalt will do all 6 of my Grech Strada tires. I leave my Viair at home too.
I’ll have to check that out. Let us know which version of DeWalt you carry. Thanks for the tip! Safe travels!
Viair for the win. That's what we carry despite the size.
We will continue to do so! Though I really wish the little guy could have pulled it off. Thanks for watching!
Hello there. Is your van Diy van? Iam asking to know the name of the Sofa you got there? Any help to know where to get it?
We purchased our van already built out by Grech. This type of sofa can be found in many vans from companies like Airstream, Roadtrek, and Pleasure-Way. Sorry don’t know where they source it from. Good luck! Thanks for watching!
Hi Wade. I learn a lot from your videos. Have you tried to install a rear camera for your dashcam? And if so, how did you route the wire from the back to the front dashcam?
Thanks - check out how I installed the rear view camera for the digital rear view mirror: th-cam.com/video/d-q-kQT3QA8/w-d-xo.html. I’m sure there are more professional ways, but it’s worked for me quite well for the past year or so!
@@howwevan Thanks Wade. I watched the video and noticed you did not install the rear camera. However, you do have your auxiliary rearview mirror and I'm wondering how you routed the wires from that rear camera to it. I have a 2024 Terreno AWD. It has a factory built-in rear camera in my model but to my knowledge it has no recording capabilities. One hack I am considering is installing the rear camera in the top center console and let it record the footage from the factory rear mirror. Kind of funky, but much less wiring.
I’m pretty sure I installed the rear view camera for the digital rear view mirror. I ended up drilling a hole under the passenger seat. It should be in the video I linked but let me know if you don’t see it.
Are there enough camping spots where there are not a lot of people ? We are thinking about buying a camper van but need to go to places where we aren’t smelling other people’s camp fires . Is this a pipe dream? Thanks in advance for your input!
I have to say it’s not too bad where and when we have gone. I can’t complain about camp fires. Typically if you are reserving a spot online, you can see how crowded it is when you make the reservation and you can try to get a spot in a corner. We love the campervan! Recommend it!
I have a Viair that I carry in my Subaru Forester. I like that I can air up all my tires in less than 10 minutes from start to finish. those little pumps are ok for getting the pressure up in a tire, but you’re not doing all your tires. Can’t wait to see your Alaska trip.
That is a good point … viair can inflate as many tires as you need it too … boy if I had to inflate more than that one tire with the little air compressor, I might still be there! We are just starting to plan the Alaska trip so stay tuned for more on that. Thank you for your comments … always a pleasure hearing from you! Safe travels.
Looking forward to your Alaska trip!!
We are too! Stay tuned. Thanks for always watching. Appreciate you!
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
Sorry for the delay. Congrats on your new rig!!! We use queen mattress topper and bedding. Not the perfect fit but good enough. Thank you for watching! Safe travels.
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.
Yes we will see. Safe travels.
Great video!!! Love this van. Subscribed to you all’s channel and praying that your channel really takes off!!!🙌🏾
Thanks for subscribing. Appreciate the kind words! Safe travels!
Thanks for your channel. New subscriber here. Any info about the suspension?
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!): th-cam.com/video/68BbYqRv9gE/w-d-xo.html
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
Appreciate the tips! Congrats on getting your Class B! That is very exciting. Wishing you and your cat fun adventures and safe travels.
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.
Agree. An automatic door would be very useful! Thanks for your comment and for watching!
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.
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!
Can you do a video and provide information on the inflatable bed that she got to go over the front seats in the cab?
We have a video on the Luno air mattress: th-cam.com/video/Q_m0lzAiMFI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=9m3kt4xYCT2MyoZl Thanks for the question and for watching! Safe travels.
Does it resist to high temperature and heat.?
So far so good! If that changes, we’ll let you know. Thanks for watching!
Interstate I-19 is the only interstate in the United States in kilometers from Tucson to Nogales.
Didn’t know that interesting fact. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
You missed us. We were at the show too.
Hopefully we’ll see you next year! Thanks for watching!
Thanks
Your welcome! Appreciate you watching!
This was the most helpful camper van video ever - THANK YOU!
Glad you found it helpful! It was a VERY long day but it is one of my favorite videos. 😉 Thanks for watching!
133 seriously 😳
Yep! Everything is expensive. Thanks for watching!
You missed us, we were there
Bummer! Next time! Safe travels!
Sprinter issues just gets me spooked. BTW, good video. Nice editing.
FYI - Mercedes fixed the air conditioner under warranty. But I hear you! Appreciate the compliments … we try hard. 😀
Very nice setup
Thank you! We like it! Appreciate your comment.
How are you guys loving this van
We love it!!! It has been great so far. Everything we wanted. Thanks for asking! Safe travels!
Terrible setup adds weight to the existing rear mirror why dont you just replace it ,
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.
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?
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.
Where did you get the attached back vertical storage container?
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!!!
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.
I hear you on the fridge. Thanks for watching!
I stopped watching after 8 minutes
Thanks for watching!
There are too many different options you can get, so they aren't both the same
Never said they were the same … just explaining why we switched.
UNLESS YOU HAVE THE EXACT SAME THING ON BOTH VEHICLES, YOU CANNOT SAY YOU ARE EVEN COMPARING THEM...
We can only compare what we owned and had experience with.
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?
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!
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.
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!