Best Class B RVs for Adventure: MODE Vans by Storyteller Overland

Storyteller Overland Van Excursions

We’ve had the chance to tour and subject take a look at among the MODE vans and beneath are among 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 be aware that among the options highlighted within the video beneath have modified with the discharge of every new mannequin yr.

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 package deal, 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 package deal for a 6,300 lb tow score. Sadly, the MODE LT is not in manufacturing, however used models can nonetheless be discovered on numerous RV itemizing and seller web sites.

XO MODE Van Tour

Storyteller launched the XO MODE format in April 2024. The first distinction between the XO and OG layouts is that the XO encompasses a totally enclosed bathe and a cassette rest room, whereas the OG features a moveable rest room and a hidden bathe.

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

Storyteller MODE Van Specs

Beneath are highlights of among 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: stainless-steel sink, moveable induction range high, 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). May be lifted and stowed out of the best way to maximise storage space.
• Lavatory: fold out halo bathe and portable camping toilet within the unique MODE vans, totally enclosed bathe and cassette toilet 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 Collection

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

Earlier than the LT, we spent over six months testing totally different MODE vans and in that point, we created a number of movies about what it’s prefer to drive and stay out of those off-grid journey vans. To look at 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 motorbike on the hitch. Charley, my mother’s yellow Labrador Retriever joined us for the primary month so we might get a really feel of what it’s prefer to journey with a canine in a MODE 4×4 Transit van.

Hire a Storyteller Overland MODE 4×4

In case you’re keen on experiencing a Storyteller Overland van with out committing to a purchase order, there are a number of accessible for lease by way of the GoCamp platform. GoCamp presents a curated rental service particularly designed for journey vans, making it simple for vacationers to check out the MODE way of life.

For MODE homeowners, GoCamp additionally offers a wonderful alternative to lease out your van when it’s not in use. Their List Your Van page presents all the small print you should get began, offering a hassle-free strategy to share your van with others whereas incomes some additional earnings.

Further Storyteller Overland Assets

Beneath is an inventory of further sources the place you possibly can be taught extra about Storyteller Overland, ask questions or simply be taught extra about van life basically.