2020 Storyteller Overland Classic 4×4: Every Off-road Upgrade, Low Miles

The best all-season, off-road adventure van is the Storyteller Overland “Mode”. This 2020 Mode Classic is an after-market Beast with over $30k in quality after-market upgrades. Low-miles: only 23,200.

My wife and I are selling our beloved “Manatee” because we just bought the last and final model year (2023) of the true 4×4 Mercedes Sprinter: they’re now only producing AWD. Compare ours with a new “Beast” at $224k with AWD only.

Our extensive off-road upgrades add clearance, tougher suspension, the best tires, self-recovery options, expanded range and storage, and other premium interiors. I have the CA title.

Storyteller is known for the patented “Groove Lounge” providing 2 extra seat belts, a setup for dining and entertaining, as well as folding out for a 2nd bed. The main bed sleeps 2 adults (up to 6′ 4″) folds up for more cargo room (I use it as a work-from-van standing desk). See https://storytelleroverland.com for more details.

This is titled as a 2020 Storyteller Mode; the chassis is a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 VS30.

A few of the photos I’m posting show the van stock: you can see how our upgrades have changed over the past 2 years to land on the final, following list:

SUSPENSION

Van Compass 4.3 suspension

Nitto Ridge Grappler LT 265/70R17 Tires

17” Black Rhino Armory Wheels

STORAGE

Owl Ladder & Rear Tire Carrier

Owl B2 Carrier Frame (no cargo box)

RANGE

Owl long-range 47 gallon fuel tank

INSIDE

ROLEF Side/Rear Screens

INHABIT Floor Mat System

67 Designs dash mount system for phones and electronics

Upgraded MAXX Deluxxe Air Vent

RECOVERY

CAtuned Hammerhead Bumper

Warn EVO 12-S Winch

Factor 55 Prolink XXL winch hook

ARB twin air compressor

SAFETY

Owl Hitch Step

Pathfinder 9″ LED Lights

Upgraded 95 CRI 2700K area LED strip

COMMS

Midland MXT500 50-watt GMRS Radio

WeBoost LTE signal booster

Pedal Control 2.0 throttle mapping

All recalls and service done at Mercedes-Benz in Pleasanton, CA. After-market upgrades installed by Owl Vans in Rhonert Park, CA.

Over $35,000 in upgrades and install fees.

*NEW*

I’m showing the van at the Adventure Van Expo May 13 and 14 in Santa Rosa, California.