Finest Class B RVs for Journey: MODE Vans by Storyteller Overland

Storyteller Overland Van Excursions

We’ve had the chance to tour and subject check a number of the MODE vans and under are a number of the van excursions we’ve shared on our YouTube channel.

Traditional MODE Van Tour

The manufacturing mannequin of the Storyteller Overland Traditional MODE 4×4 was first launched in fall 2019 and featured within the above video. Please word that a number of the options highlighted within the video under have modified with the discharge of every new mannequin 12 months.

Beast MODE Van Tour

The Beast MODE 4×4 was launched out into the wild summer season 2020. That is the totally kitted out model of the Traditional MODE with suspension upgrades, exterior lighting bundle, entrance brush guard, defender bug screens and lots of extra options.

MODE LT Van Tour

The Storyteller Overland Transit MODE LT was introduced in July 2021 and has been described as ‘greater than three years within the making.’ The MODE LT is constructed on the Ford Transit AWD platform with a 148” wheelbase, a 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine, and contains the trailer tow bundle for a 6,300 lb tow score. Sadly, the MODE LT is now not in manufacturing, however used items can nonetheless be discovered on varied RV itemizing and vendor web sites.

XO MODE Van Tour

Storyteller launched the XO MODE structure in April 2024. The first distinction between the XO and OG layouts is that the XO contains a totally enclosed bathe and a cassette bathroom, whereas the OG features a transportable bathroom and a hidden bathe.

The addition of the enclosed bathe additionally impacted the performance of the 2 seats. Within the OG structure, these seats may convert into a further mattress or lounging space. Within the XO structure, the 2 seats can as an alternative be reclined and adjusted—both moved ahead or aside—to supply extra elbow room.

Storyteller MODE Van Specs

Under are highlights of a number of the options within the 2024 MODE vans by Storyteller Overland.

• Residing space: seating for 4: two on swivel entrance seats and two on bench seat with three level harness.
• Kitchen: chrome steel sink, transportable induction range prime, microwave, AC/DC fridge.
• Bed room: non-standard measurement mattress, flares on driver and passenger facet of the van to extend mattress size to 77″ (east/west). Might be lifted and stowed out of the best way to maximise storage space.
• Lavatory: fold out halo bathe and transportable tenting bathroom within the authentic MODE vans, totally enclosed bathe and cassette bathroom system within the XO MODE vans.
• Tank sizes: 21 gallon recent water tank, 24 gallon grey water tank
• Scorching Water & Warmth: diesel water heater and furnace
• A/C: Roof mounted A/C unit that may be powered by the Lithionics system
• Security: smoke detector, CO2 detector and fireplace extinguisher
• Insulation: pure high-performance wool insulation
• Photo voltaic: 90 watts of photo voltaic, wired for max of 600 watts
• Battery: 8.4kWh M-Energy System (Powered by Lithionics) on the Traditional and 16.8kWh on the Stealth/Darkish and Beast
• Storage: detachable overhead cupboards, storage space beneath the platform mattress

MODE Life Video Sequence

We’ve owned our MODE LT since 2022 and have near 40,000 miles on the van. To see our MODE LT van life adventures, try this playlist on our channel.

Earlier than the LT, we spent over six months testing completely different MODE vans and in that point, we created a number of movies about what it’s wish to drive and dwell out of those off-grid journey vans. To observe all our MODE life movies try our Storyteller Overland playlist on YouTube.

Two Months in a Storyteller MODE

We had the chance to check the Transit MODE 4×4 prototype in 2019 and share that have with our readers and viewers. It ended up being a two month journey exploring the U.S. within the camper van and over 7,000 miles. Throughout that point, we carried a DRZ 400 twin sport bike on the hitch. Charley, my mother’s yellow Labrador Retriever joined us for the primary month so we may get a really feel of what it’s wish to journey with a canine in a MODE 4×4 Transit van.

Hire a Storyteller Overland MODE 4×4

In the event you’re considering experiencing a Storyteller Overland van with out committing to a purchase order, there are a number of obtainable for hire by means of the GoCamp platform. GoCamp gives a curated rental service particularly designed for journey vans, making it straightforward for vacationers to check out the MODE life-style.

For MODE homeowners, GoCamp additionally offers a wonderful alternative to hire out your van when it’s not in use. Their Record Your Van web page gives all the small print it’s essential to get began, offering a hassle-free approach to share your van with others whereas incomes some further revenue.

Extra Storyteller Overland Sources

Under is a listing of further sources the place you’ll be able to be taught extra about Storyteller Overland, ask questions or simply be taught extra about van life basically.