How The Pros Build A Van: Storyteller Overland Factory Tour

[@joec4871]

What I noticed was the relaxed work atmosphere. The employees seemed very comfortable around the boss. Nobody got all tensed when the boss walked by and they were all smiling. The operation seemed well oiled. Great video.

[@MPGjeremy]

i havve your prOFILE PICTURE DO YOU HEARD ME JOEC

[@joec4871]

@@MPGjeremy never heard of you. As for my profile pic, what's your point?

[@MPGjeremy]

@@joec4871 sorry if I bothered you.I was just saying that you and I had the same profile pic I think that happen cause your username starts with J and my username starts with J.Wish you good luck Bye!

[@joec4871]

@@MPGjeremy not a problem. I just didn't understand the statement. It's all good. Peace!

[@cocochanel9291]

love it. And I would LOVE if they did a slightly different layout. Love a dedicated shower, not for the obvious but the hanging of wet gear or sandy items from the beach etc. Their product appears to be amazing. Thanks for the tour !

[@GiselleTrujillo]

I love the unity amongst these companies, great co-branding, excellent video, thank you for sharing. You guys truly rock!

[@SuperVo2max]

John. Thank you. What a great video walkthrough of a company van build. I loved it. It’s so great to see the behind the scenes. Thank you again. Outstanding!

[@OneManOnFire]

I like how you nerd out on this.

[@owloffroad]

I do love this stuff. Guilty as charged 😁

[@iglapsu88]

Nice! Loved the tour! Thanks!

[@micheandmikey]

I'm 6'4", I have a 170 4x4. :) LOL Love this John, Thank you! I built mine out personally and learned how as I went with some local building professionals here in Washington State, but this would have helped a lot on the few times I didn't hear back right away. Again, thank you!

[@cesargairin4105]

Hi , I love your videos ,just I bought a Sprinter van and try to figure out what I want on my buyet ...Can you please give me more detail about de Insulation they are using on those builds .Thanks

[@PaDutchRunner]

I’m going to continue to maintain that standard rockwool is superior insulation for vans. The R factor is huge and the sound absorption is awesome for a van.

[@alised9777]

I can't wait to see your mods, inside and out!

[@tonyfajardo3003]

Cool vid! It further validated my choice to buy a Storyteller Overland Stealth and I’m looking forward to getting a bunch of Beast-inspired upgrades done at the OWL Vans Anaheim facility later this month. 🤙🏾

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

Love the inside look and process.

[@WhiskeySkyMedia]

I really wish they would put in a dedicated toilet like the Revel and a bigger fridge. I know Storyteller with their top-notch quality would do an amazing bathroom .

[@TB-em6dy]

Not having a dedicated bathroom with walls is what allows the Storyteller to be much more spacious and open. It’s not trying to duplicate the Revel floor plan. Best thing about the portable cassette toilet is that you don’t have to use it in the van; set it outside when camping conditions allow.

[@tonyfajardo3003]

@@TB-em6dy I would agree. I have no plans to use my portable toilet in my Stealth. There are plenty of better options on the road (gas stations, public restrooms at parks, grocery stores, etc.) and in the woods.

[@YourWifesRealBoyfriend]

NO WAY!!! That's why I went with Storyteller. Don't need it.

[@randyholloway920]

Agree, yes there is more space , but what for? If you don’t have more than two people full time in the van, then it’s just more seating that isn’t needed. Also, the Revel loft bed and garage area is better as that space is more useable and versatile than the STO Murphy beds that cur the vertical use of the garage I half and add clutter to each wall. BL, there are pros and cons to each van, a hybrid would be great!

[@TheGeosto]

Would like to see a removable fridge in the storyteller overland, as seen in the new pleasureway recon. Modular and reconfigurable is what is best IMHO. Then again I probably wont be buying one for another year or three....

[@trekkietrek1774]

I wish you could get these vans in England, I doubt they export?? Would love one of these beauties!!

[@bankvideo1]

I was think that too, export the van to UK is not cheap!!!

[@mac22011964]

You can get something better in my view....try RP Motorhomes Rebel

[@trekkietrek1774]

@@mac22011964 cheers mate, I will take a look

[@Moosecoaster]

Wow.. thx for the run through

[@machokie]

Great video, thanks. Would have like to have heard a bit more from Storyteller and a bit less from John.

[@therealhobbs7341]

Right! I was thinking the same thing. Let Storyteller tell their story.

[@stevenpower8457]

Great video. I don't know why they wouldn't spec the wheels and tires that they need, straight from Mercedes Benz, instead of getting every van with the wrong wheels and tires, replacing them, and then having to find someone to take the old ones. You gave them credit for not sending them to a landfill, but with a little effort, they could do better and get wheels and tires that meet their needs from the OEM with the vans.

[@lesliehunter1823]

Who designed the chairs in the lobby?

[@Kimonha]

Beautiful vans! I want.

[@GK2700ST]

owl vans are the best van equipment for any adventure overland van enthusiasts and are living in a van and need equipment for their everyday needs and off road equipment owl vans is the place to buy your sprinter van equipment

[@andreiuntila9057]

Good afternoon. I wanted to ask, can you put more rubber on the wheels?

[@johnwillenborg]

Not sure I understand. Bigger tires or re-tread tires? 275 is the biggest tire. I would not suggest any re-tread tires

[@kk40300]

Can they swap out the existing bed and upper cabinets for a power bed by taking in garage area area? And do they do any other mods?

[@owloffroad]

Most larger manufacturers do not do any custom options or modifications. That’s the trade off for the increased availability

[@kk40300]

@@owloffroad Thanks. Figured that. Loved the video.

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍I appreciate this video. 💝 👍Interesting...I’m paying close attention...I’m not filly convinced yet about all of the hoopla lip service people give the Storyteller. I hope I like it.🤞

[@burddog0792]

Interesting to see no wheel well insulation, I'd think some of that foil foam stuck on could be helpful.

[@designsalive]

So many people that use wool for insulation also use Kilmat or some similar product for sound deadening but Storyteller seems to just use wool without the sound deadening material.

[@TB-em6dy]

Define “so many people”... what RV manufacturers are you referring to here? Unless your talking about one-off custom builders?

[@designsalive]

@@TB-em6dy I've seen quite a few videos of one-off builders who also use the Kilmat before adding the wool. Since Storyteller knows a thing or two about van building I'm now wondering if the wool alone would work just fine without it.

[@Robertogoiner]

Great tour with ceo. Thanks. Can the stealth mode be outfitted reasonably easily with a couple front rack mount led lights and rear tire carrier by owl?

[@charlevoix418]

Is Romex solid core wire used for the AC wiring?

[@joegutierrez9066]

Is there a reason why no insulation is over the wheel wells or maybe it gets installed later on down the production line? Did not see that specifically in this presentation.

[@CHRISTIAANTODD3]

awesome. but remind them. you cannot stack pallets on their side. i’ve seen companies get a ten k fine from osha.

[@lrobie123]

oh heck. I stack pallets on the side all the time in my garage

[@lachlanmaple4868]

Could you ship a right hand drive to Australia?

[@captaingordon]

Sorry... Is the suspension upgraded here as well or is it only the interior?

[@owloffroad]

They upgrade the suspemtion the Beast Mode only

[@canmtb4676]

12:50. They don’t install insulations in the floor ? Just wondering.

[@owloffroad]

I am sure they do but I am not 100%

[@Steamboatsmyhome]

So great. THANK YOU. Not like the Winnebago tour I went on . . . But get an external mic

[@fvingerhoed]

Funny such a total different RV culture between US and Europe. Camper van's in Europe are 95% FIAT/Ducati based prebuilt driving caravan's. I miss sometimes the US Sprinter Van culture.

[@FILMFRAT]

Wow really love your content this is awesome . What is your preferred editing software you use for filmmaking, I'd love to have a conversation and maybe even collaborate on different ways in telling stories through film!

[@raymondencinas3067]

Where are these vehicles available ? I live in Whittier California

[@owloffroad]

You can purchase from La Mesa RV in California

[@bankvideo1]

Would be nice to have dealership in UK!!

[@sranubus]

Where are you guys at in Anaheim?

[@owloffroad]

Anaheim is open and has stock of carriers and suspension. Please email [e-mail] for an appointment

[@davekent20]

Can you buy a van at storyteller direct?

[@stmpjmpr]

No, you have to go through a dealer.

[@randyholloway920]

Is the wool vegetarian friendly?

[@roberthandlon1877]

Nice job, looks like a quality building operation. I haven’t done a lot of research but it seems like there would be a market for an extended lineup with the 170 etc. I guess if you’ve got a 6-8 month wait list you are doing something right though. Great job thanks

[@jasonb4988]

A hair dryer makes the sticker removal much easier 😊👍

[@bassmonk2920]

At around 200k a pop that's a lot of inventory

[@bradh7472]

I wouldn't think you would toss away brand new wheels and tires into the landfill anyway. If anything ship back to the factory where they came from to put on other vans but there is always a need for someone with new equipment.

[@ridendrive]

They really should consider building on more equipped chassis. LED headlights, heated seats, etc.

[@luckyu521]

I called a Storyteller dealer and they told me 2 to 2.5 year wait!?? That’s crazy

[@ericmed]

Wish Storyteller would build a van with a proper bathroom a la Revel

[@beng8502]

Who is that guy at 4:24 Doesn't seemed to be bothered at all !

[@BWT599]

Too bad they ditched the Ford Transit. That demo van the Russos had is my dream van.

[@lrobie123]

as you can see now on their website, they offer the Ford Transit in the ModeLT product

[@BWT599]

@@lrobie123 yah sucks I live in Canada. Those vans wouldn't be technically allowed up here as the Chassis has to be CSA approved. Heard of Canadians getting their new van builds denied at the border coming home.

[@lrobie123]

@@BWT599 I heard the Canada Truck camper companies can not modify the suspension of a US made Truck for their camper. The suspension change has to happen in the US

[@Zealor365]

10:25 - Worker with hand grinder should have safety glasses on. SAFETY FIRST

[@TB-em6dy]

That looks like a drill driver, not a grinder...

[@MrHobbs-lm8jn]

I don't normally leave a comment on videos but you need to learn how to hold a camera still, also I didn't watch this video to see you in every shot show the product and the process that is what is of interest

[@flaviodejesus7992]

🇧🇷🤝😎

[@tdsmith]

Great video; however, PLEASE get a GoPro! Getting seasick watching this.

[@emmcey]

OMG, I just realized nobody is wearing a mask. I never thought I would say I’m thinking about moving to Alabama in my life.

[@gdufour1]

Apparently, there is no COVID 19 in Alabama...

[@emmcey]

@@gdufour1 Guess not. What does VOCID 19 stand for?

[@gdufour1]

@@emmcey bad typing! I hate the masks as much as anyone but they help.

[@emmcey]

@@gdufour1 I’m not sure about that anymore. Here in NY we have more cases then when it first broke out back in February pre-mask. The mask is BS, unless you are wearing an N95 respirator or better.

[@dextermorgan4093]

As a person that travels the country for work, there are a lot of states that still have some freedom. Just stay out of the west coast and north east.