5 Year Trip in an INEOS Grenadier Across the World towing a Patriot X3 Which We Live In

[Matt P]

Hi all!

I just thought I'd drop a line here about something that may be of interest. We’re doing a 5 year trip in an INEOS Grenadier across the world towing a Patriot X3 which we live in. We set off from the Grenadier pub in London in mid-July with our two young kids. We're always eager to learn and happy to help the best we can.

- More info on the trip and all the links here.
- More Grenadier-related content here.
- We're now on YouTube too https://www.youtube.com/@projectwildearth

Our latest video below:

 

[Matt P]

Our next video is up for those that would like to follow along...

 

[plainjaneFJC]

Will be neat to follow along. Pardon me if it’s been answered on your video- but just curious why the untested Grenadier for a 5 year trip? Are they sponsoring you in anyway?
Thanks!

 

[Matt P]

No worries, we've not answered this yet in any of our videos but here's the short answer...

I've been following the Grenadier since the concept was first revealed as Projekt Grenadier and have maintained good communication with them ever since. I've loved the whole idea from the beginning, the story in the pub with Sir Jim's frustrations about the Defender etc and think it's amazing that it is now a reality!

None of this was seriously in our life plan to be honest, it was always a distant dream but Covid changed all that. (Back story here) Inflation was rife and when I wrote out the spec of the vehicle that we thought would work for us and searched what was available, it was looking like the Grenadier should just come online in time for our departure from London in July 2023. It ticked almost all the boxes, was built with mostly proven components by specialists within the industry, was backed by a driven billionaire on a mission, had a 5 year global warranty, and as much as I never thought I'd buy a brand new vehicle, with all things considered, it just made sense to commit when comparing it to everything else at the time. It was a bold move I guess but we have no regrets so far... We have a relatively well-kitted-out Trialmaster. I'm used to doing these kinds of trips in very unsuitable vehicles that are far less capable than the Trailmaster and so I'm confident the Grenadier will do the job.

I do believe what we're doing would be a great way to prove what INEOS say about the Grenadier and remove a lot of question marks as has been done previously with other vehicles and manufacturers. (And no doubt help sell a lot more) As far as I know, we're going to be the first to do a substantial worldwide trip, with a family, towing a trailer the whole way, a bit like this but with more layers. Despite approaching INEOS about this, we are not sponsored by them. For now, we're fully self-supported apart from our two equipment sponsors Jackery and Rab.

Hope that helps.

 

[Matt P]

Our next video is up for those that would like to follow along...

 

[Matt P]

I know it's been a long time between videos again, apologies in advance, but our next video is now live for those that would like to follow along...

 

[Christian P.]

Our next video is up for those that would like to follow along...

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Now I need to add Romania to my list asap.

 

[Matt P]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. Now I need to add Romania to my list asap.

Thanks Christian, we're glad you enjoyed this one! Romania is epic. Hardcore off-roading and wild nature if that's what you're into!

 

[Matt P]

Next one! We're slowly catching up!

 

[Matt P]

Next video is now live for those who would like to follow along... it's starting to get a little interesting as we head further East!

 

[Matt P]

We've been pretty remote for most of the Summer and therefore off comms but we plan to catch up soon! It took almost two days to upload from where we are but our next video is now live!

 

[Beowulf]

These are great. Keep them coming.

 

[YetiX]

Looks like I have some videos to watch

 

[Matt P]

These are great. Keep them coming.

Thanks so much, glad you're enjoying them! We've just left the Stans and were there for the whole Summer and so we have some catching up to do but we're on it! So more videos will be posted soon.

 

[Matt P]

Looks like I have some videos to watch

Let us know your thoughts once you've caught up!