We Quit Van Life For This ... Storyteller Hilt Expedition Vehicle Tour

[@NoOverhead]

It's a sick rig for sure, but $500K seems excessive to the point of unrelatability. Can't wait to see what you guys end up with. Safe travels, friends!

[@NoOverhead]

@@stingrayshark9373Oh. Much more relatable. 👌

[@Basement_CNC]

Bro a modern electrical vehical is also 80 to 120k......

[@YoniBaruch-y3m]

Lifestyles of the rich and famous, right! 🎉😂

[@ctbrodie]

​@@YoniBaruch-y3mIf they live in it full time, then there are no property taxes, no utilities, and the interest is still tax deductible. And no matter how high the insurance is, it's still cheaper than homeowner's insurance, especially in places like Florida and California. I was a full-time van lifer fdorr a while and if I had something like this, I'd probably still be on the road.

[@aquagamer1212]

@@ctbrodieThey don’t. They’re testing it and they own two homes.

[@okiemanoutdoors3068]

That think is SO top heavy. It just tosses you around like crazy!

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

Can people just be happy for them. It works for them, that's what matters.

[@kfloyd98]

Yes ❤❤❤❤❤ LETS GOOO!!!🔥🔥💪🏽 The perfect rig for you guys. Enjoy 💥

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you! It’s only a demo though, not ours!

[@waltsimonson2556]

I think it's great , the new Earthroamer cost 1.5 and that I would not pay ( even if I had the money ) unless it had a woodburning stove inside and a log splitter outside along with a 360 degree awning awning and some more cool outdoor features like a projector , built in outside heat outside surround sound and an awesome outside kitchen of some sort. So this one is a good deal . It's a ready home on wheels. And if you want or need to go wear it can't because of it's size you can tow a jeep . If I owned one I would never stop adventuring !

[@DJL625]

Renegade Veracruz off grid sold by IWS has a lot of the same features inside and out for a more realistic price point ! And no cassette toilet ! But this is an extremely nice rig !

[@ThuDang-h9n]

Congratulations! I think this makes for a very interesting case study of doing what works for you! The whole adventure nature of being able to go - possibly to cross the borders, be in Canada or South America for a few months, changing the scenery, cost of living, etc. What I'd love later would be a year update, and subsequent, cost comparisons of what this actually costs you vs a similar ~ $500K house, mortgage, etc. given where you might've been based. Many look at the cost of this rig and wonder about upfront vs a house that's amortised, but it's never so simple. Being able to work remote jobs, maintaining a different lifestyle, and the adventures for your little one... that's priceless! Our family's on a slightly different path, but share some similarities. I however wanted some land, to do some things that we wouldn't be able to do if we were a bit more nomadic. Hopefully your travels are trouble free and memorable! =) Hello from Canada!

[@DrifterJourney]

I really love that you have everything you need when you're cooking in there. 😉

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Hahaha and the strawberry short cakes

[@SoulfulDrifters]

🤩 wow amazing rig!!! So happy that you have new adventures ahead🙌

[@MathersOnTheMap]

can't wait to share!

[@SoulfulDrifters]

@@MathersOnTheMap it looks like an amazing rig , safe travels:)

[@vince8705]

Great review, knocked it out. Pricing in that level eliminates most of us, I would like to see you guys do more of this type of review of “family” rigs. 😊

[@marcyfalconer1275]

That's pretty nice!! Where the sitting area is that turns into sleeping, looks very uncomfortable. I know you like your toys but, seems impractical for a growing family. That is a crazy price!! I'm sure y'all will make a good decision. You only live once!! Enjoy life. Thank you for sharing.

[@ab-ym3bf]

Not sure I understand the water/toilet situation. You have a massive 450liter fresh water, and a 150 liter grey water tank (no idea where the remaining 300 liter is supposed to disappear to) for maximum off grid independence of probably over a week. Contrast with the standard 17liter of a toilet cassette, which will last you about 3 days max... What is the use of dragging along all that water if you have to go empty your toilet at the designated area every 3 days? For that amount of money I would have expected an incinerating toilet, so that you could really be off grid for the time your water supply lasts.

[@hoser7706]

Great tour and fantastic rig. Living space looks great. But that price tag is what keeps many of us in $46k conversionmobiles. 😬

[@757Adventurer]

So you didn’t buy it.. You’re like the seventh KZbinr that’s put a video out on it.

[@joenadeau6530]

They are “demoing it”

[@Kee_Diddy]

Yeah I noticed the same thing. Seems like Storyteller is mega advertising on KZbin by having people take them out. I want to see someone talk about it that has spent the $400k and lived in one for a year :D

[@shelterinplacezz]

This is fantastic. Now that we have self built and experienced van life, I am looking for more space, and the ability to go anywhere. I’ll probably build some version of this next…😎I’ve been watching and enjoying your videos from the beginning… as your life and family grow, I will continue to check out your videos!! Thanks for all of the inspiration!

[@dan9441]

Great tour. The camper is pretty cool and looks well laid out. The Dodge is spectacular! What a great package!

[@i2ambler2002]

It can be yours, for a mere $500,000!

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

Congratulations, this is amazing! What an incredible rig.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!!!

[@raybansrralestate8900]

Take that tax write off & depreciate the heck out of it! Ya!

[@TheRoadlessTraveler]

Are you all considering options like an off-road camper trailer? There are some really nice ones out there right now, like the Pause Reboot, and other Australian-inspired rigs like the ones ROA Off-Road sells. Seems like one advantage of an off road camper would be the ability to choose the tow vehicle you want (and not one predetermined like the RAM in the video). Plus you can take the trailer wherever you want off the beaten path and leave it parked at a campsite if you want to take the truck into town or to some other location to explore. Just my two ¢

[@vanmileswiththeKochs]

Congratulations! I knew you guys wasn't done. 😊

[@moretoknowshow1887]

Ive been thinking about this for my mrs. and I, as its a pretty solid rig for both on/off grid camping.

[@Duh_Huh_24]

Congrats and you're in yellowstone. I flew home yesterday but saw your truck in the park but had no idea you had one. Sorry if people in a silver escalade were gawking at that rig and bothering you. when you pulled into a picknick spot near the west entrance we were going out of the park. You pulled in and I said something like "look at that"... My folks thought there was another bison ahead. We picnicked there on the river on Fri.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha that wasn’t us but could be another one out there!

[@volksman3]

So happy for you guys! Right is a game changer!

[@sarahsaurausrex]

Wow, this thing is amazing! Love that it has a pass through!!! I'll never be able to afford this but it's definitely a perfect adventure vehicle. If I were dropping half a million dollars on something I might also consider the Redtail Overland Skyloft van. Not as much clearance but very well thought out and much less of a beast.

[@markouellette788]

Could you do a video on the total cost of ownership for a rig like the Hilt? Insurance, maintenance, savings for tires and repairs, and monthly gas cost compared to mileage traveled. My wife and I are starting to devise a way to purchase something like the Hilt. If we can figure out how to pay for it, LOL.

[@niebieskimotyl3308]

Vanlife just go to ridiculous point pricewise. The costs of maintenance, repairs and insurance is wild. If someone already have a house, passive income, fully funded retirement, 12 months emergency fund and good health, and can pay cash for it on top of that - go with it. But otherwise it's just overspending. I know I overspent on my little van, and I could live in so much nicer place now, if I didn't go for my 6 months van trip. I didn't calculate well, the food on the road, gas and repairs crushed my savings. I imagined I will travel full time with my kid, but turned out he needs stability the most, not fancy trips. We just go camping in tent nowadays and it's as much fun. Plus toilets and showers setup on the campsites, so no need to worry about anything really. Now I'm putting money on my home, so it appreciates in value, and my kid gets his own room.

[@aidancallan1591]

I have saved so much money living in a van

[@Boooney]

yeah talk for yourself, the amount of money I've saved living in my van, let alone the resale value of it. plus the freedom and lifestyle that it provides, not having to live with anyone, not paying bills. the dream situation, sounds like you just don't understand yourself enough to realise it wasn't a good idea for you.

[@fireandiron4181]

@@Boooney It sounds to me like you are probably solo, no kids, and no pets. AKA: The ideal candidate for van life. Once you start throwing a significant other, children, and pets into the mix, it gets a lot less realistic to cram that many living beings into a converted school bus, let alone a little van. I think your perspective on it will change as you get older.

[@Boooney]

​@@fireandiron4181 I'm 26 brother, everything you just stated are things that you CHOOSE to add in life, why would you choose to have kids, pets/ partner and still think van life would be a good idea? How would my perspective change? i understand that having any of those 3 things would drastically impact the van life negatively You'd be selfish to live in a van with at least kids/pet, and if your partner agreed then good on them. Not stupid mate.

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Nice! Attractive, spacious, rugged rig. I would scrap/swap the induction for propane (if it were mine). Love that big fridge N freezer and "entertainment"/lounge area! Hate wet baths though. I would mount a divider curtain for showering so the toilet doesn't get all wet. Wyatt's a neat lil guy! You guys are gonna have your hands full :) Looking forward to future adventures...

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I hear ya on the wet bath but I was surprised how quickly it dried with that fan. Worked really well!

[@Fr4nkSanchez]

I think the advantage of inductive is that you have the massive inverter big enough for this

[@TeutonicNordwind]

@@Fr4nkSanchez No "advantage" for us. Our power system would easily handle it but that means nothing. Would hate it. We like to cook and so like 99.9% of world chefs, want a flame.

[@Ryan.Hannah]

Nice! I LOVE it!! My dream rig. 😍 Congratulations !! Can't wait for your Baja videos in this beast!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

we're only demoing the rig, it's not ours but we have a few videos coming up touring colorado in it! It would be incredible for Baja though!!! 120 gallons of water 🤤

[@Ryan.Hannah]

@@MathersOnTheMap well enjoy it while you have it then. It's a perfect set up for full-time living! Cost the same as a house though 😅

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

It was waiting for you! To the hilt 🎉

[@blocktrain849]

I don’t agree selling the sprinter but hopefully you enjoy your new vehicle

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you!

[@holliebiancalana7409]

Congrats that is a big decision. I know you will make the right choice.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Right!! The lounge area is very comfortable actually. Of course it's not as comfortable as a 10 inch mattress but can't expect that for that space. Thanks for watching!

[@holliebiancalana7409]

@MathersOnTheMap your welcome. Thank you, guys, for posting. I love your channel.

[@crystalslattery1712]

So did you buy it?

[@mallermedia]

Incredible. Really cool video, and hopefully you find the perfect rig. This one has promise, although boy that's expensive. Are you guys considering going full-time? Can Taylor do that? So much intrigue! I'm definitely staying tuned (as always).

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We’ll always have a home base so on and off full time. Can’t wait to share more content!

[@Chrisamici]

Great video guys, love that rig. Two questions, does the over cab bed have enough head room? And are those continental tires the ones speed limited to 68, if so did that annoy at all? Thanks again for the tour

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Taylor said yes, but sometimes she forgot in the middle of the night and hit her head getting up, guess it's something ya gotta get used to. The tires are rated for 68 which worked find for us touring through Colorado, most roads speed limit was 55-65. We are also demoing the vehicle so we don't want to speed in something that's not ours.

[@VeetiHuuhka]

hi Mathers on the map my favorite camper van is mersedes benz. How is wyatt doing?❤😊 I like travellig with My family every time and i like seeing your's travelling videos. happy wednesday.❤

[@TimmyCramer]

Awesome! I'm heading to San Diego tomorrow to beachside camp for the next week. I see rigs like yours up and down the PCH! Enjoy! Timmy C Arizona

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Enjoy! Thanks Timmy!

[@bridgesadventures]

Omg I’m so so excited for this rig. I can’t wait for more and I’m so so excited for your new travels with this. Do you have a name for it???

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It’s not ours just demoing it! But can’t wait to share the content!

[@rod8073]

I got the notification but couldn’t find video for a while!?? I guessed unimog but I was kinda close.? Cool rig! Does it fit in your driveway? I saw drifter journey and they mentioned getting together with you guys. Glad to see you guys are still rolling. 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Rod I accidentally hit publish early instead of schedule the video 😬 now my analytics are all screwed up, should have just released it after making the mistake! I think it would but it would be tight haha 😂

[@rod8073]

@@MathersOnTheMap I commented before the video ended. So you’re just trying it out. Is there an ETA for the new rig? What else are looking at? I can still be right with my unimog guess.🤣

[@DrifterJourney]

​@@rod8073I tried to get them to buy a Unimog I found on Facebook when we were out wandering together. They're pretty sweet.

[@CarrieLaCubana]

He’s absolutely adorable! Your son that is. Hehe.

[@joniboulware1436]

Really well done. It just seems like overkill and the size will be a handicap.

[@TomBedlammusic]

That is the absolute dream vehicle! my god. Blowing my European mind! Although I could by my van literally 17 times for the cost of one of those beats haha

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It had it all, only thing missing is a spot for our surfboards/snowboards!

[@RichandChris]

Wow! Over 400k? I will say I’m shocked at that price point! Can I ask who determines that price point? Do you have this rig appraised like a traditional home? I’m also curious, do campers/rigs normally depreciate or appreciate since it’s technically both a home attached to a vehicle. Also, one last question, when you go about insuring the rig do you use auto or home? Or is there a specific insurance you would carry for a mobile home? Sorry for all the questions! lol I’m just genuinely curious 😅

[@MathersOnTheMap]

No worries! The manufacture, Storyteller determines the price…it’s considered an RV in the financial space and you can get a regular RV loan. You can get RV insurance for it. Rv’s typically depreciate

[@RichandChris]

@@MathersOnTheMap ahhh gotcha! Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! Can’t wait to see more vids in your Rig!

[@robp3431]

Awesome rig !!!

[@gufredd9675]

$500,000. Built on a Ram 5500 chassis. Just look what all these clicks and ads can get you!

[@jdkarns]

I just about split a gut laughing when you were showing storage, opening drawers and all the sudden your arm turned into a big hairy man arm. You got some B-roll in there. Lol

[@ViriKyla]

Amazing! I love how y'all have two beds so all three of you have enough space! I wonder how Wyatt does in sleeping in that big of a bead, lol. I don't typically understand the point of a sink in a van bathroom, especially since there is a sink in the kitchen already, but wow that small airport style sink in the bathroom fits nicely and doesn't take up much space! The passthrough looks fun, making it longer on the top might help but good that y'all can crawl through it easily! :D

[@MrTitanTopper]

Dayyyyyyum! I luv it? It’s a Beast? 😉

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It really checks all the boxes

[@bjorngullholm6903]

Cool rig for sure. Maybe a little over the top for what you need to enjoy nature...

[@CheeseheadMan-np2bn]

I must have missed it but what exactly is this rig??? Too me, inside and out, it looks exactly like the Earth Roamer LXi and there average price is around $450,000. Is yours an LXi?????? I have already made up my mind on the Earth Roamer SX because I can then get the 2 in one washer dryer. I also plan on having a small wood stove with complete glass windows around it so the glow will work around the inside. Thanks for the vid!!

[@sukeshkohli475]

I saw similar Story Teller RV in Acadia National Park during first week of October 2024.

[@kdkpt]

Wow, almost half a million dollars. I would not buy a depreciating asset for that much. A house, sure, but not a vehicle.

[@J.Young808]

They don’t drop as much as a regular vehicle.

[@AdventureOtaku]

It’s like buying a cruising sailboat….

[@kautschman]

You’re right unless you have enough income producing assets to pay for it.

[@zacharyromero8880]

@@J.Young808 completely false actually.

[@Ummm2521]

Good for you

[@CarrieLaCubana]

That’s a beast rig!!

[@GuyCruls]

I prefer the layout to the one in the Earthroamer LT but the latter has more headroom in the over-the-cabin bed and the passage to the cabin is much easier. also, why go through the tedious stowing away of the table and pedestal when you can just chuck'em under the bed?

[@ryanrowe1975]

Congratulations!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

thanks Ryan! It's not ours, just testing it out.

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@MathersOnTheMap You're Welcome!

[@sammiller8237]

All of this, for the low low price of $446,322

[@bigfiretogetherforever5047]

Love how the bananas can charge also! Lol.

[@swk41522]

Not sure why everyone is so upset about the price. If you can afford it, this sounds amazing (especially with kids).

[@bobsymonds208]

perfect offgrid rig. Love it.

[@stephenheller6031]

Sick!!!!!!!!!!

[@IdilAdsonmez]

Güle güle kullanın, tekerinize taş değmesin :)

[@maisarahsabaruddin6106]

For big family, next he may need a buss size... but is no harm had a non mobile home or land that no home, jut a warehouse or garage, they can came to that land and make as an outpost or a hub for repair, or extra place when you really need a place a survival in modern word in sustainable life like old time.

[@chadkoller7809]

Are you guys demoing it or is it yours? I freaking love it and I knew you guys weren’t done. Congratulations

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Just demoing it unfortunately!

[@cherylsalka4185]

Awesome rig!,❤

[@saidiken]

this truck is fantastic, offering the same level of fun and comfort as overpriced and heavy Earthroamer trucks, but without the excessive size that might make it less practical for off-roading

[@navysararmygrunt4037]

Be careful of eating processed foods. I completely changed my diet due to health issues and I had people sending me articles about processed foods, etc. Most people don't know that big tobacco saw the writing on the wall so they took their huge stockpile of cash and bought food companies like Nabisco and Kraft among others. They took their scientists who are experts at making stuff addictive and tweaked all their products with unhealthy stuff and then bought stock in the pharmaceutical companies. Create the disease and then peddle the drugs to treat. Most people don't know that not only is high fructose corn syrup really bad for you in that it causes fatty liver, makes food more addictive but it's also full of mercury due to the way that it's processed. Most of the junk that they allow in our food in America is outlawed in Europe. It's criminal. Our poisons are slowly spreading across the world though. Obesity is becoming rampant in many European nations now as well.

[@fanzhibo]

R u serious?

[@wessebaggers]

Awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@TruckCampingNomad]

That's one insane rig

[@olyvanelly]

Amazing! Congratulations

[@leirusaira-hc1vj]

Wyatt is awesome 😎

[@KirbyLarry]

Oh my goodness people! The have nots really have so much to say don’t we. Good for you guys trying out an overlander style rig! Some people buy a house and stay in one place. You guys are buying memories and experience! Life is short. Go for it! Thanks for sharing your journey! Also, if your family helps you in life, well, thats amazing. If they put in the hard work and want their kids to have a better life then applaud that this is still possible. Either way, have fun!

[@doodsanddudes]

Rippin rigg totally livable!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Seriously!

[@fnas00games26]

Where are people selling their campervans? There are a lot of people quitting vans so, maybe we can get better deals right?

[@Hadi.dontcare]

i love the baby boy

[@BUILDYBUNCH]

Very cool.. looks a lot like an EarthRoamer

[@MathersOnTheMap]

half the price too 🙌🏻

[@CheeseheadMan-np2bn]

@@MathersOnTheMap Yeah it's half the price of the larger Earth Roamer but Earth Roamer also has one a bit smaller called the Earth Roamer LXi and it's around $450,000. I assume that this is what they were showing us because I can't find where they tell us what the name of the rig is. It looks identical to the ER LXi so I figured it was! Hmmm!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

@@CheeseheadMan-np2bnit’s the Storyteller GXV Hilt

[@CheeseheadMan-np2bn]

@@MathersOnTheMap Oh okay!!! It looks identical to the LXi Earth Roamer and I wasn't sure! I love it!! Thanks for replying and thanks for the video!!!

[@CheeseheadMan-np2bn]

@@MathersOnTheMap My apologies I was referring to the LTi not LXi. My bad!!

[@sheepdog1102]

Well if you’re going to be out there you might as well be comfortable 😊

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That's the plan!

[@connorlucas6718]

Sick rig

[@TRDGTT]

nice upgrade

[@olgalavenant3481]

Super!! I love it 😱

[@MathersOnTheMap]

same!

[@BenjaminCintron-e8j]

I'm not sure, for the price of this vehicle, I would buy a Unimog or something around those lines.

[@our_roadtrip]

I like it for the most part. The size is surely an issue. But I don't like the plastic windows. For that kind of money real glass should be standard. And the cassette toilet is horrible. It's a major inconvenience compared to a separation toilet!

[@graywolfoverland1377]

No doubt it's better than a van as it's cost is triple your van really no comparison

[@susanbrown5216]

Great looking van❤❤❤❤

[@5inSUVtraveling]

Awesome rig for sure! Bit on the pricy side for us :)

[@stephenmorrison4636]

Wow..Who knew KZbin paid so well.

[@nyyt1t]

Thats a one cool vehicle, if i have the funds i would buy somethin similar, maybe 27 north and only cos its a bit cheaper😅

[@JD-un2zv]

Truck msrp is 70-80K, is the box really worth 400K?

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Yeah when I sell my house I’ve looked at this and Earthroamer

[@bigkyle04]

THese things are LEGIT, nut 1/2 a million is STEEP!!!!

[@davidmcgee2126]

Not a fan of touch screens for adventure vehicles Not a fan of touch screens for RV controls Just too many things go down if it has issues Switches and relays. Not everything in one basket

[@JeffersonRah]

Ok where can i purchase one that i can install on my truck??

[@rightright6582]

is the Ram chassis support service worldwide?

[@xxkyky]

How’s this rig on a 2500 chassis? I’ve been wondering if I should get a 2500 or 3500 for a lance truck camper just the 600-800 series

[@scottedmonds2647]

5500 chassis

[@robmastriano]

What do yall do for work?

[@liaodesign]

Sure nice but $500k 😮 it’s probably unreachable for many rver like me. also I think it’s on ram diesel truck heard ram diesel truck have lots issue. And I do own a ram powerwagn but it’s gas.

[@burtonbrd31]

Then don't watch??

[@lorenzogonzalez8695]

Keep it

[@MathersOnTheMap]

We wish!

[@HalifaxComputersRepair]

looks nice but too small and way too expensive too buy , a box truck has more room then that thing you have , inside box truck you can full size fridge , washing machine and dryer , a full size computer desk and setup the box truck into 4x4 with lift kit and yes you can have 40 gallon water tanks with shower , its up to you how you want to design it , but would never spend 500k , i would spend 30k max lol

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I hear ya, we prefer something more capable though to get away from the crowds

[@chriswylie3133]

It was cool until you find the price tag starts at $500,000 USD. Only the rich can have fun outdoors

[@LarryRichelli]

If T rump wins and does away with Social Security I will have to sell my house and buy a camper van to live in, so I am checking out different options. I would not be able to pull enough out of selling my house to buy this rig but still looking.

[@rick-d5c]

and I'm sure the price is a beast

[@live.life.adventures9382]

I want one!!!!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

same!! haha

[@7555mac]

of course you got more space if you got the money, not even a dry shower.

[@SamSung-ew3dk]

0:29 Delamination already on the leading side edge of box?

[@MathersOnTheMap]

It’s mud from high country trails in the rain kzbin.info/www/bejne/r53OhIWDqpZjnqcsi=w1lQKFBnX7WH7Avx