Storyteller Overland Class B adventure vans for Sale
We don't sell this from a lot. RVBrokers is a buyer's agent, so we help you find, price, and negotiate this model wherever it is, and line up an inspection before you pay.
An Alabama-based adventure-van builder turning Mercedes Sprinter AWD chassis into lifted, off-grid 4x4 campers — big lithium power, modular interiors, and serious trail capability, at a premium price.
Storyteller Overland Class B adventure vans
All 5 vans in the Storyteller Overland Class B adventure vans range. Filter by the feature that matters most to how you camp.
Class B
Beast MODE
Roughly $253,000 (OG) to $261,000 (XO) new
View specs & floor plans ›
Class B
Dark MODE
Roughly $215,000 (OG) to $223,000 (XO) new
View specs & floor plans ›
Class B
Classic MODE
Roughly $192,000 (OG) to $201,000 (XO) new
View specs & floor plans ›
Class B
Crew MODE XL
Roughly $269,000 new
View specs & floor plans ›
Class B
Tour MODE XL
Roughly $254,000 new
View specs & floor plans ›
No Storyteller Overland models match that filter.
Why buyers love Storyteller Overland
Storyteller Overland has been building Class B adventure vans in Birmingham, Alabama since 2018, and it carved out a specific niche fast: not the polished retiree camper van, but the lifted, go-anywhere overlander. The current 2026 MODE lineup is built almost entirely on the all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — the 144" Classic, Dark, and Beast MODE, plus the longer 170" Crew MODE XL and Tour MODE XL on the 3500 dually chassis — with the discontinued Ford Transit-based MODE LT still common on the used market. The brand's signature is its engineering: large Lithionics M-Power lithium-electric systems (8.4 to 16.8 kWh), dual inverters, expandable solar, a modular L-track interior that reconfigures for gear or sleeping, and chassis upgrades like the EVICTUS suspension and nVader bolt-on accessories that make these vans genuinely capable off pavement. Reviewers and owners praise the off-grid power, the modular flexibility, and the SUV-like AWD drivability; the honest cautions are the steep price (most 2026 models clear $190,000, and a Beast MODE pushes past $260,000), the small-sample owner-review record, and reports of frustrating warranty and quality issues on early builds. Below is a current-and-recent lineup with real specs, real floor plans, and an honest read on what reviewers praise and what to watch — so you can shop a Storyteller Overland for sale knowing exactly what the premium buys.
Here's the part the lot won't tell you: the best Storyteller deals are usually two to four years old. Let the first owner eat the steep early depreciation, then buy a van that's already been shaken down, with the bugs sorted and the records to prove it. That's exactly the kind of unit our RV buyer's agents hunt for, and we run an independent inspection on every one before you wire a dollar. Already own one and ready to move on? We'll list and sell it through our RV broker service for the retail number it's worth — not the wholesale gutting a dealer offers on trade.
What owners love
- Genuinely capable off-grid power and 4x4 hardware. Storyteller builds big Lithionics M-Power lithium systems (up to 16.8 kWh) with dual inverters and solar onto AWD Sprinter chassis with EVICTUS suspension — reviewers consistently single out the off-grid endurance and trail capability.
- Modular, reconfigurable interiors. The L-track MODEular system, DreamWeaver bed, and swappable seating let one van work as a gear hauler, a mobile office, or a sleeper — a flexibility owners and reviewers repeatedly praise.
- Drives like an SUV, not a motorhome. On the AWD Sprinter the MODE vans handle and park far more easily than their ~9,000-lb weight suggests, and they are RVIA certified and insurable like any Class B.
What to watch
- Premium pricing is the headline trade-off. Most 2026 MODE vans start around $192,000, and a kitted Beast MODE or Crew MODE XL clears $260,000 — you are buying lifted, off-grid luxury-van money, not a mass-market Class B.
- Thin, mixed owner-review record. Storyteller is a young, low-volume builder; individual models carry few reviews, and some early owners report frustrating warranty turnaround and quality issues alongside the praise.
- Adventure-van limits still apply. Most MODE vans sleep two to four with compact baths (or just a stowable Halo exterior shower on OG trims) and modest tankage — inspect any used unit's lithium system, suspension, and seals hard before you buy.
What Storyteller Overland owners are saying
Storyteller Overland is a young, low-volume builder, so structured owner data is thin: on RV Insider the MODE line averages about 3.9 out of 5 across only a couple of reviews, with livability and floor plan rated highest (5.0) and overall quality, driving, and factory warranty the weak spots (3.0–3.5). That small sample is split between owners who call the van 'such a joy to own' and one who described 'one of the most frustrating ownership experiences I've ever had,' which is consistent with what we hear about a fast-growing startup builder: strong design and off-grid engineering, but uneven early-build quality and warranty support. Published reviews are more uniformly positive on capability — Jalopnik and Bearfoot Theory both praised the AWD drivability, suspension, and thoughtful interior, while New Atlas highlighted the multitool-like modular flexibility. Because the brand is small and the MODE lineup has been revised heavily for 2026, individual models carry few or no reviews, so we keep model-level claims honest and lean on the brand-level picture: a genuinely capable, premium adventure van with a still-maturing service and quality track record. Storyteller Overland is RVIA certified.
“My 2021 StoryTeller Overland Beast Mode has been such a joy to own.”
“This has been one of the most frustrating ownership experiences I've ever had.”
“The AWD system never flinched on remote trails.”
“It handled more like an SUV than a 9,000 lb camper van.”
“Every little detail is impressively thought out.”
Owner feedback summarized from public review sites and forums, each linked above. RVBrokers is independent and not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Storyteller Overland.
Storyteller Overland — buyer FAQs
How much does a Storyteller Class B adventure vans cost?
Is Storyteller Overland a good brand?
Where are Storyteller Overland adventure vans built?
Should I get a used Storyteller inspected before buying?
Find the right Storyteller for you
Tell us the floor plan and budget. We'll find the best one for sale, inspect it, and negotiate it — all on your side of the table.