Life in a Van FAQ and Tips (CHANGE of PLANS) Premier Products Tour
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- Life in a Van FAQ and Tips (CHANGE of PLANS) Premier Products Tour (EPISODE 260)
ℹ️ About this episode:
On this episode of LivinRvision, we give you a little more up and personal of our life living in a van while we are preparing for a change of plans. Sometimes things happen and you have to be ready to make changes as needed. We had a couple things come up back in Iowa that we felt we needed to get back for, so we decided to make a stop along our way in Elkhart, Indiana at Premier Products.
Along our trek to Elkhart, we decided to answer a few frequently asked questions that many of our viewers have been emailing us about. We figured if some had these questions then others probably do as well.
Our first overnight stay is at…get ready…Cracker Barrel! I know, shocked, right? 😂 It was a Monday and we had an appointment set up right after lunch. So I continued editing up until noon and then went inside Premier Products to give y’all a tour while Michelle had to continue working inside the van. Premier Products manufacture and provide many products, including the comfortable seating that is in our Grech RV Strada-Ion. They also provide the very quiet AC unit that is new in the 2024 Grech RV models. Find out what else Premier Products does and take a close up look inside to learn more about what they make for not only Grech RV, but other RVs and vehicles as well.
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Thank you for coming to Ed's celebration of life and for your continued support; you two are genuinely great people. ❤
Sorry for your loss. God bless you and yours
@ItsAGoodLifeRV 🙏🏻 ❤️
@@LivinRVision thx guys!
Nice tour of van and Premier Products with Q&A. Well planned out van and storage for off and on road indeed. Sending positive thoughts and wishes to you both for the loss of your dear friend. Be safe and get some rest. Hugs to you both.
I appreciate seeing episodes that show how you live in your van. I have followed you since you had Vinny and appreciate all of the adjustments you have made in your lifestyle over the years. We have had a class B+ and now have had our class A for 6 years. We live in a RV community in Florida and travel part time in our coach. I would love to downsize to a Grech Strada Ion, but my husband is not ready to do that. He watches your videos also so you show him how you can live full time in a van.
I had to skip ahead to to watch the tour and I loved it...Thanks for your video!!!
I love that your channel is so real.! We camp part time married for 43 years. You both are so much an inspiration
Another great video I live vicariously through your trips wish list is at retirement my husband and I can travel the country there’s so much to see thanks you two!
There really is SO much to see!
Your videos should win an award for the best musical score. :)
Sending our regards for the loss of your friend. RIP ❤
Great music on that section when you headed out. I really like your channel as you two are so sincere, believable and down to Earth. Don't change your feel....some channels start out like you but then become so commercial and professional that it becomes less personable and sincere feeling. Well, at least that's my opinion, fwiw. Stay safe.
I love the music in the first half of this video. You really got me with the ding dong comment and the mood lighting. I’m sorry for your loss. It was so nice that you were able to change plans and attend your friend’s celebration of life.
Great video! Love seeing your everyday life section. We never see you sitting outside or using the awning. Do you do that much? So sorry for the loss of your friend but glad you were able to be at the service. Drive safe this week!
We don’t ever get time to do those things since we are either working or moving so much. But we sure are grateful that we are blessed to be able to do this and see so much while we can. 🧡
Liked the factory tour. Fascinating to see how things are made. Safe travels. ❤❤
I truly enjoyed this week’s video. By watching how you live each day in your rv and how you plan your daily schedule you answered some of my questions related to your full time travels. Thanks again for the details to your daily travels.
Sorry to hear about your friend..."hello" to Altoona , Iowa our past home of 17 years! Safe travels!!
I have to say hello Jeanne and Scott Stark in Clearwater Florida where is now watching you every single week! Nice guy and you guys
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Michelle you cut your hair it's adorable!!! Brian yours looks good too! It's a get up pack up process! The Mercedes is a dream to drive! ❤ A lot of rain! 🌧️ Hugs. Shelley oh & Donald 😂
Thank you! 🤓
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So sorry to hear about your friend. Glad you could make it back for his celebration of life. Safe travels 😊
I use plastic grocery bags for my garbage bag. I normally use one grocery bag a day for trash.
We have done that as well, once in awhile. 👍🏻
I loved this episode! Very informative and you two crack me up lol. I like when you do more in the Grech even though it’s probably boring for you to 🎥. Stay blessed 🤙
We love our rest stops/fuel stops in our RV. We tow a grand design fifth wheel. When we stop we open one slide and can use our own rest room and then have lunch. This gives us some quiet time, and a healthier lunch than fast food places.
Great video this week. It's cool when you include the everyday usage of the van. Nice stop at Premier. Safe travels home.
So sorry for the loss of your friend. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for even giving us a great video during this sad time for you two. God Bless. ❤️
Thanks for being real people and I enjoyed the Premier tour...Sorry for the loss of your friend.
Cool tour of the factory. Never even thought about the stitchingbeing so important on a seat with an airbag.
I know why you thought of a Ding Dong... because you were worried someone would ring the doorbell while you were detained. 😂😂 it happens all the time. Great video, friends!
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Good info on changing plans. I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Thankful you can make quick changes so you can be there for the celebration of life. God speed. 💙
Having just picked up my Strada-ion a few weeks ago, it was great to see how a couple of pros do the "everyday" things in their Grech. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the premier products tour, it was interesting! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻
We actually enjoy “drive days” with you because we are “armchair travelers”
and have never seen PA to Indiana you just drove through. My Dad was born in Marion, IA and so love to see the countryside in Iowa. BTW, I love to make pies!
All kinds!
Hello! - You were in my neck of the woods, we are not too far from South Bend and Elkhart. Nice video! I love seeing behind the scenes. I don't like to cook on the weekends either.
We rode out the Hurricane in our Grech in Bar Harbor. Not bad - but it did mean a weekend completely in the Van. Another good and useful video. Safe Travels!!
It seems that out East has had rain all summer. You guys are very organized! Enjoyed the video! Safe travels!
Sorry for the loss of your friend.
Sorry to hear about your friend. Nice that you can change plans and be there for the family. We would like to make another trip to Elkhart to go thru the rv factory’s again. Safe travels!😎🥸🤓
So sorry for your loss ❤
Very sorry to hear of your friends passing. RIP🙏💕
Another great video😍
Another great video! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing and you traveling and doing stuff in the van . Very interesting love all your videos
Sorry for your loss. Go Hawks!
Enjoyed the everyday living portions of the video. Never sure how the inside of the rv functions for living. Trying to decide definitely want a 2024 unit like yours. Next year I hope
Thanks again
Safe travels and so sorry about your friend.
Sorry to hear about your friend’s passing. I enjoyed the question and answer! We’re working hard to attend the Tampa show!
Hope we see you there!
😂❤😮😊 Loved it all.
So sorry for your loss & sending hugs. Michelle I love your hair (you too Brian 😉) We hit our first year on the road yesterday, with Stella & Wally, and covered 30 states so far. Hope we see y'all down the road ~ Wanda & the other Vinnie
A big thanks (from us both😁). So glad Stella & Wally are treating you both so well! We hope we see you (four) sometime soon!
@@LivinRVision ❤
When we take the truck camper, we fill one Walmart bag per day. At home it’s 3x that !!
P. S. We do keto best we can, Ding Dings ate a whole box in high school driving down the freeway! Gained zero pounds! Yum! Shelley, try that now, foil wrap puts on 10 pounds!
Thank you for sharing your morning routine. I am trying to convince my husband to buy a class B , but he is concerned about the size of the bathroom and bathing. I am so sorry for your loss.
That can be a downfall for some. You have to think of it as the benefits over the negatives. We use it as an option if there aren’t any other options or to just use to freshen up. We utilize campground showers and sometimes even truck stop showers that are even cleaner than a campground. They clean the showers after every single use at a truck stop and even provide towels and wash clothes and two people can use the same shower for the one price and they still always provide two towels. We utilize these more when we are driving and noon docking along the way.
Sorry for your Loss 🙏
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One more thing I have to say something about the way you guys do coffee and how a lot of other people online do coffee. I have an espresso machine did I push two times double Cuban espresso period and I have a little picture that I pop Coldform just like that with her father up-and-down up-and-down up-and-down about 15 times with milk in it that’s how I do coffee. Just saying
I can sense your loss in Michel so sorry for your loss.
It was a shock for us both but we didn’t want to make that the focus of the show for everyone else. Our hearts ache for his wife who is also a good friend. May the lord bless their family to find peace and comfort knowing he is in a better place.
Sorry to hear about your friend
Just wanting to make sure you both are still happy, cause i cant tell. Boy that is way to much driving. Another question are you both getting quality sleep? Any other issues, you can share with us. Personally i dont like the bed situation, id probably prefer bunk beds, you didn't look too comfortable!!!!❤❤❤
Yes we are happy! Some days we probably look tired or stressed but that’s mostly due to working all day.
We like the sofa/bed in the Grech Strada van as it’s a top quality material and the cushion is thick. Very comfortable!
Sorry about your dear friend... hope He believed in Jesus and rests with Him now forever! 🙏
Love to see how you do you in the van. I wonder how you’d feel going back to a larger vehicle. Would you feel like it was a waste of space now or just acclimate to the space like when you downsized? Great job on the music once again!
As long as we are traveling so much it would be hard to go back to something larger.
Sorry to hear about your friend. Praying for his family and friends. I hope he was a Christian, too. ❤🙏Jane
I’m watching you make the coffee. Wouldn’t a Keurig be much easier and faster??
Yes. We like French press or pour over for health reasons. A Keurig would also take up more space and not as “clean”. Any type of machine that has water stored inside of it is a breeding ground for mold after it sits there. I cannot drink coffee from coffee machines without it affecting me.
My pour over spills out the bottom.
Since both of you have a need to work from the van, did you ever think of asking Grech to mount a small TV (maybe new & practical option) where your hats are on that wardrobe wall (it could be used as a 2nd monitor so you'd have one in the back & one in the front to HDMI-link it to your laptop or tablet while using one of your internet carriers' networks?) that would be ideal above the fold-up table (behind the driver's seat) to use when that chair is swiveled to face the back? That would seem (on the surface) to be doable, practical & enhance productivity for full-timers working while 'on the road'; and, better use that important & valuable wall space.
Appreciate the suggestion. However, yes we thought of that idea right away but quickly realized it wouldn’t work very well. It actually would not work well there because of the positioning and would be extremely uncomfortable.
The desk at the steering wheel is actually very comfortable sitting there with the ability to adjust the seat and steering wheel to get your arms and eyes at the right level. Not to mention that we have the storage with drawers behind the drivers seat that would have to be moved every time as well, but still, it wouldn’t work well even if it wasn’t there. It’s hard to understand without physically trying it yourself but it works best how we have it.
@LivinRVision COOL ... wasn't focusing so much on how you're set-up now, but what our needs would be for a 'mobile office' where we occasionally need to have clients come in to sign paperwork -- usually the office ... or ... we'd go to them at their home or office to finalize our proposal (a financial services firm in Metro DC [DC, MD & VA] consulting w/ prospects who require varied presentations regarding 'Protecting Retirement Nest Eggs', specialized Cash Value insurance contracts, Fixed Indexed Annuities, etc. where 2 monitors are necessary [but a Lounge floorplan wouldn't work for other reasons], so that 'behind the driver's seat' wall, again [with the smallest TV that would work] would be ideal). Thanks for your advice/input -- will follow-up tho w/ Grech R&D guy and/or Sales.
@h.d.stevenson4713 be sure to test the positioning first before having something specially made. Ideally you need to work in that position for a while to see how it works. We understand clearly and we obviously looked into the TV option but it simply would not be a comfortable position. I tried sitting like that just with the little table behind the seat with my laptop and that didn’t last long at all. If you’ve watched all of our videos, you know I have tried different positions that works “for me.” Once you actually sit and work in both positions, you would then realize. We’ve been in this model with the same drivers seat setup and have tried about everything. What Michelle uses in the back with the table and tv is the best choice for someone that only needs one work station. For me being able to work from my laptop, I am happy with what I have, especially for my height and arms reach which may be different for someone else.
Again, many THANKS for those comments/input -- we'd plan to use a wall-mount monitor that would swing out from the standard/traveling locked position (seen typically in Winnebagos), face it toward a client (likely sitting in passenger seat) and they'd have a much better view of the screen contents vs. leaning over to the driver's side -- may work and would prefer a factory install for obvious reasons, so will run it by Grech.
@h.d.stevenson4713 A swing arm tv would be the way to go for sure. We hope it ends up being comfortable for you.
I don’t know if you will get this in time, but you said you were going to be back home and if you are near Adventure Land RV Park we would love to see you.
We wish we were still there, we would of loved to meet you guys!
So you can use the big nozzle at the truck stops,to fill
Yes 👍🏻
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I love your short hair :)
I see you use TST open roads. I can’t use in my sprinter, as I have a automobile size fuel tank filler neck. Did Grech upgrade it for you?
The truck stop pumps still fit. It did in our F250 and the Mercedes.we’ve never once had an issue. Have you ever tried?
Nerd question. What's the mushroom like thing on your roof? Some type of antenna?
HD TV antenna :)
Akron, Ohio, just north of Canton where I lived about 50 years of my life. We still consider Canton home. When I saw the sign in your video for I-80 west to Chicago I got a little nauseated 🤢. I hate driving through there which we’ve done several times traveling from Canton to Utah where we live now. Do you have any secrets for driving through there or do you just power through?
We just let’r roll…and cringe 😂 👍🏻😊
As always, a great video! I have been following you guys since the latter parts of you 2 in your Class A. I will be getting the Strada-Ion Tour after the 1st of the year, and I want you to know that you are fully responsible for me buying a Grech! When they made you their ambassador, I was asking myself who the heck is Grech? I have been interested in Class B vans, and have been doing a lot of research for the past 5 years, and had never heard of Grech, until that time. Anyway, I like what I learned about them a lot. Thanks to you guys!
I do have a question for you though. It is in regard to the built-in surge-suppressor/power-monitor in the Grech. You said that they have a "good one" built into the system. How did you determine that? Do you know the manufacturer of the unit in the Grech? That would be most interesting. Thanks for any input, and I am asking only because I do agree with you that having a good unit inline for shore-power hook-up is very important.
You will love your new Grech, we’re sure. We just show our life in it and never tell people they “should buy one” because we are all different and have different needs and price ranges we can all afford.
Surge Guard: The brand is a very well known great quality. It also protects from all the things mentioned. It’s a pricey unit but it works well. It saved us from a low voltage pedestal already and our neighbor had a inferior external surge protector and it did not cut the power to their RV, but ours did. Their pedestal had the same issue with low voltage drops. Our entire row did.
@@LivinRVision Thank you! I looked at your video again and saw what I had missed!
Does your Grech have a self leveling feature ? Do you ever need to level it?
No self leveling. When we mention or show removing blocks, that is part of leveling.
Which “Open Road” app do you use that Michelle referred to in your latest video? Is it a paid service?
Open Roads is an app that is used with the TSD fuel discount program. You have to sign up for TSD. We provide a link on our website under our resources tab. Livinrvision.com/resources
Do you know if Premier can retrofit the new AC into a '23 Strada?
That would be a good question to ask them. Here’s the link to their website and the various contacts for the business. www.premierproducts.net/contact-us.html
How do you fit all your clothes in there. We have a GD 17mke and I’m struggling trying to fit all my clothes. Thanks
Depends on how much you have. I have 14 shirts and Michelle has 24 in the closet plus our shorts hanging. We have additional clothes in a tub that goes in the huge back storage that the 24’ Strada has. Those are things we hardly ever use but have available to iron when needed.
Do you ever miss having one place to call home? And when you travel, how do you manage not wanting to buy things and as such then have too much to fit in your vehicle? For me, it would be hard not to go by antique stores or markets and not want to grab things, yet I know space is limited. I guess you just learn to say no and trade the experience for the keepsake?
We’ve talked about finding a place for a home base in between travels but haven’t decided on a location yet. To many places we like for different reasons. Sometimes it’s hard for me (Michelle) to say no to buying things because of the small RV space but when it happens we either pack some things away or give away to free up the space. Of course that would be for small things. We already know we can’t get big things like furniture, etc. We do trade getting things like that for the life of travel and adventure.
Hey. I got a question. Someone had a question about staying ar a corp.of engineering. Or etc. It seems like you ob a tight schedule or a mission to get somewhere. Beings full timers seems like y'all are not enjoying the camping, state state parks .going hiking .lol.jyst saying....ret to go.
It depends on how you look at it. Have you seen our weekly videos of all the places we go? We enjoy a lot of destinations which also includes hikes sometimes. We have this channel to run which requires us to keep moving in order to continue to get content. It also allows us to see more faster. As far as campgrounds in general? No, our interest is not based on sitting around a campground. We utilize campgrounds all the time but we work/edit/and everything else involved with the channel during the day (and many nights) all week and film during the evening sometimes and filming on weekends 99% of the time. We may be working but we are grateful that we can do this while we can and not roll the dice that our health will allow us to once we are retired. 👍🏻🧡
sorry bout your friend.
What Toll Pass do you use and how do you decide?
We have the SunPass Pro which works in more states than the regular SunPass.
We have a video we did talking about this about 2 or 3 years ago while we were in Florida.
I’ve ask this before. You must think I’m an idiot for asking but why do you wear gloves while getting gas? What am I missing 😊
It’s diesel, not gas, and diesel pumps are usually very oily. Gloves keep your hands clean.
The diesel pumps are always nasty and you don’t want that chemical on your hands.
great content.
insane fuel prices....FJB
So save money and only use star link get ready of your other three
There are places/campgrounds where Starlink does NOT work like in campgrounds with lots of trees and you need another option. All options don’t work everywhere which is why we need to have options, especially when you are working remotely for a company like Michelle does. At least with the Starlink plan we have, we don’t have to pay for it unless we absolutely need it.
What size are your sleeping bags?
Adult (L) but they are not actually the same as sleeping bags. Sleeping bags don’t have the extra wide cover.
My husband and I sure enjoy your videos. We especially appreciate the history you provide on some of your travels.
@bethyates5854 we’re so glad you both enjoy the videos 🧡😊🤓
GO HAWKS
Going through the Aleghnney Tunnel was when I realized I needed cataract surgery, lol. I've finally made it back to FL and currently at Lake Magic. Hope we can hook up over the winter. Best, Brian
I thought you were going to say that’s when you realized you had tunnel vision. 😜
Hope to see you soon!
Tunnel vision would have been better than no vision, which is where I was headed. lol
@@LivinRVision
Why do you go to loves? Why can’t you just check gas buddy for the best gas prices?
TSD is a discount program for truck stops that we typically use when we need fuel along an Interstate where fuel prices are higher and Gas Buddy is used when we are traveling in areas like small towns or cities. If we are in an area where truck stops and regular fuel stations are available, we then check Gas Buddy as well as our Open Roads app (for TSD) to see which is cheaper. The thing that is different when you have something smaller like a van, you can get into all fuel stations where if you have a bigger/longer setup, you can get into some fuel stations because of size.
But your paying almost a dollar more vs gasoline. It becomes a math problem. On top of that if you bought the van you need to add an additional ten to fifteen thousand more for a MBenz. That’s a lot of gasoline. I’m not even going to get into the matainance cost. It starts adding up to real money.
Gas uses a lot more fuel than a diesel especially with the more weight you carry the worse it gets and a gas loses its value much quicker than a diesel. As you say, it’s all about the math…especially over time. We’ve known quite a few people that have realized this after buying a gas first then switched to diesel later. Sometimes gas is the only option for someone because of the initial cost though. You have to do what works best for you.
That sucks
It does 😢
Yes I remember ding dongs i would lick the chocolate off my fingers how about twinkies
Or Ho Ho’s 😃
LOVED Twinkies!
This just shows how tight and uncomfortable life in a van looks like.
😂 Well, from our experience and what we hear from others, that depends on the person/couple. We, like many others don’t choose to do this to “have a place to live”, we chose to “travel and live” this way (while we are healthy and able) so that we can do it without all the stresses of a larger RV, especially for those of us that move around often. It also makes a huge difference if you are a larger or taller person to where you literally will be more cramped. We have actually traveled and lived it a 40’ Class A for 2 years full-time and a 33’ Airstream Classic for 1 year full-time before doing the same in this van now for almost 2 years now. If it made our lives miserable, we wouldn’t be doing it regardless of any other benefits.
No need to explain. I have watched every episode from the beginning. You both just looked so much more comfortable in the others. To each his own like you said. Pros and cons to all the RVs. Love the channel!@@LivinRVision
Oh, no…you’re probably not alone in that assumption, but it has not been the case for us. Not everyone feels the same way which is likely why Class Bs are selling so much from various companies. It’s not about the living space for many people, it’s more about the travels and less stress with less problems.
However, a smaller Class B would definitely make it worse. 😂
Thanks for your concerns and following. We’re glad you enjoy the videos! 🧡😊😊
Beware! Premier Products is not honest! I purchased two of the Gree RV A/C units. The remote controls are not independent so they're worthless if you have more than one unit. The bolts they include in the kit are too short for many RV roofs (3.1" thick roof max). They are a metric thread that is nearly impossible to find in the appropriate length at common hardware stores. They shipped the units via a regular carrier instead of freight. The units are too heavy for most people so they get slammed around in the shipping process. The packaging for both units arrived completely destroyed. There were scratches and rub marks all over the outside of both units. I contacted Premier Products and they did nothing but tell me about their warranty. I tried leaving a 3-star review on their website, which was more than fair, but they won't publish it. I left a second review, same thing. They moderate their reviews to only show 5 stars. This is just another company that will take your money and then hide from you in the event of an issue. Please take my advice and find somewhere else to spend your money.
😢 Holy cow! That’s the first we have heard of this happening to someone. Be curious to hear others experiences.
We’ll get in touch with the owner to find out more details, this doesn’t sound like something they would normally do and is unacceptable.
Wow who knew that Premier was into so many products. I really was Ah struck by CNC sewing 🧵 machines. I also was very interested in that you can have them install seat covers. Do you know if that’s for all “B” van chassis? Or just the Sprinters? Great Video as per usual!! We are having absolutely gorgeous weather up here on the mountain! ❤
Hi Robyn! 👋🏻 I’m pretty sure they can make them for anything.
I love the music in the first half of this video. You really got me with the ding dong comment and the mood lighting. I’m sorry for your loss. It was so nice that you were able to change plans and attend your friend’s celebration of life.