The Grech RV Strada-ion Tour is a masterpiece of quality and design. Based on the Strada line that launched Grech RV’s reputation in the RV world, this fully electric RV exemplifies uncompromising luxury. To start with, 24-foot Class B motorhome is built around a fully optioned, diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Then Grech RV outfits it with an air suspension that gives it an incredibly smooth ride.
Inside, Grech RV designs and crafts the Strada-ion Tour with a well-considered floorplan — and every amenity you can imagine in a Class B RV. There’s even a power system that includes 300W solar panels and 1260 amp hours of lithium-ion battery storage. That means the Strada-ion can take you away from it all and go off-grid for up to six days straight! Grech RV has really thought of every detail to make your RV experience absolutely flawless. To top it all off, Grech’s responsive customer service is almost unheard of in the RV world.
With the Strada-ion, Grech RV lets you choose between two luxurious floorplans. So what makes this plan — the Tour — different from the Strada-ion Lounge we reviewed? The biggest differences between these two RVs lies in seating, cabin storage, and fridge capacity. The Strada-ion Lounge has two extra captain’s chairs behind the cockpit and seats up to nine altogether. The Strada-ion Tour seats seven but also provides additional storage in a large wardrobe and gives owners a much larger refrigerator/freezer combo. Both floorplans sleep two when the lounge area transforms itself into a big, comfortable bed.
At a Glance: Strada-Ion Tour
Check Some Specs
Chassis: Fully optioned, diesel-powered Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 170-inch EXT
Available in all wheel drive (AWD): Yes
Length (Exterior): 24 feet 2 inches
Height (Exterior): 9 feet 11 inches
Width (Exterior): 6 feet 8 inches
Fresh/Gray/Black: 26/27/13 gallons
Seating Capacity: 7
Sleeping Capacity: 2 comfortably
Features We Love
- Elegant and uncomplicated exterior
- Hand-built birch plywood cabinets provide ample cabin storage
- Pop-up counter for additional counter space for remote work
- Separate back and front areas
- Comfortable memory foam seating and bed
- Firefly Integrations touchscreen control panel (or phone app) for all functions
- Lagun table that deploys easily in lounge as needed
- Two TVs
- Power screens on side and rear doors
- Rear windows (with screens) that open
- Quiet electrical power takes you off grid for days with no propane cylinders and no noisy generator.
- 300W solar power system
- 1260 amp hours of lithium-ion battery storage
- 3000W inverter
- Whisper-quiet air conditioner/heat pump (you’ll barely notice it)
- Spacious wet bath with three mirrors
- Ceramic toilet with macerator (that makes emptying tanks a breeze)
- 5,000-pound towing capacity (with hidden tow hitch) to bring toys
- Dog friendly features: Outdoor shower and easy-to-clean interior surfaces
- One-touch power side door.
Benefits
- Impeccable build quality
- All-electric RV (quieter without the noise of a generator)\
- No propane-related hassles
- Spacious 24-foot plan for a Class B
- Smooth ride due to air suspension
- Mercedes-Benz chassis
- No sidewall intrusions for utilities (less leak points)
- Diesel-fueled furnace and hot water (so you don’t burn up electricity while off-grid)
- Separate lounge area from the front (so passengers can use the TV without disturbing the driver)
- Spacious wardrobe closet provides storage space for clothing, pantry items ,or outdoor gear
- Generous tank sizes and macerator
- Dog-friendly
Challenges
- The Strada-ion Tour is a Class B RV. That means there is an inherent lack of space, even though this RV feels light and bright inside. You can travel with up to seven (which makes for a fun day trip with the family), but there is definitely only sleeping space for two in this luxurious rig. If you take the crew on a multiday trip, some crew members are going to have to be happy sleeping in a tent or finding a hotel room. (Sometimes this can be advantageous though — it’s nice to reclaim your space for the night.)
- There are no outdoor storage bays. (Another Class B thing.) Outdoor storage provides easy and mess-free access to outdoor camping gear (chairs, grills, shelters etc). The only thing similar to outdoor storage in the Strada-ion RVs is the storage space behind the sofa. (That means gear would have to be removed before you could transform the sofa and ottomans into a bed.) With that being said, the wardrobe does offer a storage alternative for outdoor gear.
Who Is This For?
- This would be a perfect Class B RV for grandparents looking to make memories with their family on day trips and camping adventures.
- Digital nomads will love spacious floorplan and cabin storage capacity for work/travel.
- RVers who want the option of using their RV to attend events or tailgate picnics with a few very lucky friends.
The RV Trader Review Process
At RV Trader, we asked RV shoppers (like you) what was most important to them in their RV buying process. And those shoppers came up with a list of six key areas: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, kitchen, four-season capability, and storage. So, you can expect those categories to be evaluated in every RV Trader review.
RV Trader is committed to a completely independent and unbiased RV reviews process. That way you have trustworthy and honest reviews you can rely on. That’s why
RV Trader sent me — a self-confessed RV fanatic and expert — to Grech RV in beautiful Riverside, California. I was there to evaluate the Strada-ion Tour, along with five other Grech RVs. My goal is always to look at each RV objectively. That way, RV shoppers will have a completely unbiased review they can use to research the key areas that they want to know more about.
I checked out every inch of the Strada-ion Tour, from the chassis up. Let’s dig into what I found.\
Sleeping Space
In the very back of this RV, you’ll find a very comfortable sofa and two ottomans that transform into a comfortable sleeping area. I loved the way Grech makes it so easy to do this. Many Class Bs have ingenious ways to change a sofa into a bed. They often involve some degree of physical effort. The thing is, when I’m tired enough for bed, the last thing I want to do is expend more of my depleted energy.
Both Grech RV’s wall-mounted Firefly touchpad and Firefly app let you effortlessly transform the Strada Ion Tour’s memory foam sofa and ottomans into a comfy bed. By comfy, I mean a spacious 66-inch by 76-inch bed that I could have easily fallen asleep on. If there are two adults in the space, they can adjust each ottoman to make an aisle at the foot of the bed. In theory, this could make it easier for one person to get out of bed at night with less chance of disturbing the other.
With that being said, Grech RV has you covered if you like to watch a show to unwind before falling asleep. Just use the app to turn down the lights, then recline the back of the sofa to the perfect angle. I loved that the lounge area has a good quality 24-inch LED Smart TV and a fantastic soundbar to watch movies. A convenient feature for me were the multiple built-in shelves for charging devices while you sleep. I also like fresh air when I sleep so I really appreciated the power screen that drops down over the rear doorway. It’s just nice to be able to open the rear doors of the RV to enjoy fresh air and views without being bothered by bugs.
Bathroom
The Strada Lounge has a surprisingly spacious wet bath that’s packed with nice little luxuries. Even if you’re more of a dry bath person (like me) there’s a good chance you’ll love this wet bath (I did). Class B wet baths usually feel a tad claustrophobic. To counter this, Grech put a window in the bathroom that’s completely hidden from the outside. It’s a cool feature. Plus it has a pull down shade that offers additional privacy if you need it. But that’s not all. All told there are three mirrors in the bathroom that really help to amplify light and make the bathroom seem roomy.
Everybody likes having a restroom on board. However, I feel like it’s safe to say that nobody loves dumping the black tank. The Strada-ion Tour addresses this with ceramic flush toilet with a macerator to make the job as inoffensive as possible while eliminating black tank odors in the RV. The macerator effectively grinds waste or TP, so it enters the black tank as liquid. This eliminates the need to carry and store a stinky slinky. Other cool features in the bathroom of the Strada-ion Tour are:
- Easy to clean surfaces
- Great lighting
- Three mirrors including a pullout mirror for shaving or makeup
- Faucet that converts to a shower head
- Hooks to hang towels and washcloths
- Manual pull-down window shade
- Cloth shower curtain
- Large mirror that can be used outside the bathroom when door is open
- Protected toilet tissue holder
Living Area
Aside from the lounge area at the rear of the RV with its own Lagun style table, the Tour’s fully adjustable front seats swivel to face the living area and provide additional seating space. But that’s not all: The seat closest to the door can be positioned to use the flip up countertop as an additional work surface. The driver’s seat also swivels to face a small, flip up work surface that’s mounted on the wall behind it.
Inside
Grech RV has also taken into account the entertainment requirements of families that travel too. An example is the 24-inch LED smart TV in the lounge area at the rear of this RV that can be connected to a separate gaming system as well as Bluetooth.
I loved the practicality of this floorplan. The Tour is laid out with two more or less distinct areas. This means travelers can relax in the rear lounge area without disturbing someone doing work related tasks in the front section of the RV. By the way, the side door also has an insect screen side door open because it has a screen door to protect against insects..
And Outside!
I loved the way that Grech RV artfully added the power awning to the side of the RV, carefully integrating it into a sleek and elegant exterior design. The awning lets you easily add sheltered outdoor living area to the Tour. It has dimmable lights for evening gatherings, or in case you just want to sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature.
The power shade at the back of the RV is very cool. That’s because this power shade is more than a mere shade. It can double as an outdoor movie screen with the addition of popcorn and a projector for a movie night under the stars. What a great way to make memories with the family!
Kitchen
The kitchen area of the Strada-ion Tour has a lot of features that we’ve become accustomed to finding in larger RVs. There’s a lot to love in this functional kitchen, including gorgeous quartz countertops. However, like any Class B RV kitchen, counter space is inherently limited.
Grech gets around this common issue with a countertop-integrated induction cooktop and cover over the big farmhouse-style sink. On top of that, they’ve added extra counter space with a flip up table/work surface next to the sliding side door. It all makes for an unexpectedly practical and functional kitchen area.
In addition, this floorplan boasts a combination convection oven/air fryer/microwave, a very generous fridge and freezer and lots of storage space in the solid hardwood cabinets and drawers. The Tour floor plan also has a good-sized wardrobe that could double as a pantry area. Here’s a list of features our experts loved about the kitchen in the Strada Ion Tour.
- Flip-up countertop
- Two-burner induction Stove
- Combination microwave/convection/air fryer
- Big, farmhouse-style sink with pull-out faucet
- Quartz countertop
- Faucet with pull-out sprayer
- Large refrigerator/freezer combo
- Oodles of cabinet storage
- A handy flip out storage spot under the sink for pot scrubbers and other dishwashing tools
Four-Season Capability
Like all the Grech RVs, the Strada-ion Tour boasts multiple layers of insulation in its floors, walls and ceilings as well as heated freshwater and gray water tanks. While this helps occupants to stay comfortable and cozy when it’s either hot or cold outside, Grech RV spokesperson John Black is quick to point out that these RVs are not designed to be used in extreme cold (e.g., a typical Canadian winter). With that said, these RVs will keep you comfortable for four seasons where winter temperatures are milder than those in the Great White North.
Storage
One of the challenges of most Class B RVs is where to put that stuff so it stays organized enough that we can find it. The Tour floor plan has impressive storage capacity that comes in the form of spacious hardwood cabinets, including a generous wardrobe cabinet which is big enough to hold items like jackets and/or camping chairs. (There’s no reason you couldn’t use it for additional pantry storage too.) We were also pleasantly surprised to see plenty of shelves and cubbies where a book or electronic device could be stashed right where we’d need them.
You Should Also Know
Exterior Appearance
Grech RV’s attention to detail has given the Strada-ion Tour a definite understated elegance. It starts with being built on a top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. Then Grech RV adds little things, like the streamlined and seamless integration of the awning and the air conditioner cover that blends perfectly with the Tour’s roof. Then you notice that there isn’t a single hole cut into the sides. Instead, all of the utility access points are concealed under a protective stainless steel strip on the bottom section of the RV. That means there’s no yearly maintenance caulking in to fend off leaks via intrusion points.
What’s Underneath?
After exploring the interior and exterior features of the Grech RVs I can’t say I was surprised when I looked underneath the chassis. Here’s what I found.
A look underneath the Strada Ion Tour revealed an incredibly neat and tidy undercarriage. Nothing was out of place. There were no “mystery wires” or misplaced screws. Instead, there were gleaming stainless steel brackets, perfect welds, and not a nut or bolt out of place. Not only that, the holding tanks were custom-made to fit perfectly under the RV, to help ensure that no space is wasted while providing the maximum possible holding capacity. It’s a meticulous approach to building an RV that will provide many years of flawless and trouble-free RVing.
This RV Is Easy (And Fun!) To Drive
A test drive of the Strada-ion Tour reconfirmed my love for its powerful, fun-to-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. It’s worth mentioning that Grech RV outfits this chassis with every available option. So there are a lot of them. And it makes driving Strada-ion RVs nothing less than delightful.
A raised driving position and expansive windows offered an impressive view of the road. Seats in the Strada-ion Tour are designed for perfect comfort, even on longer road trips. They’re completely adjustable and feature sumptuous comforts like memory foam and heating. All controls are within easy reach, including an on-board navigation system that was easy to operate. Apart from that, this vehicle handled beautifully. It was remarkably responsive and had power to handle steep hills with nothing less than aplomb.
Favorite Driving Features
- Fantastic visibility of the road from the driver’s position
- Easy to operate navigation system
- Great stereo
- Backup camera
- Rain sensors
- Parking sensors
- Super comfortable captain’s chair with fully customizable seat and back positions with preset controls for multiple drivers
About This Manufacturer
Grech Motors is a relative newcomer to the RV industry. However, this family-owned company has been making sought after luxury limousines and buses for more than 40 years. So Grech RV had time to develop its luxury vehicle game long before jumping into the RV market in 2021.
Right from the start, Grech RV did away with most of the pain-points that RVers often have with Class B RVs. Grech RV raised the bar for the RV industry within a few short years of its entry into the RV industry with its quick response to customer concerns and outstanding commitment to both quality and customer service.
With that being said, if a customer has an issue with any Grech RV, the company itself arranges for one or their approved technicians to fix it right away. It’s a level of customer care that’s unusual in an industry where RV owners too often find themselves waiting for months for service when something goes amiss.
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