Ultimate 4x4 Class C RV Walk-Through | GXV Hilt by Storyteller Overland

This is a full tour of the GXV Hilt by Storyteller Overland. This is the ultimate 4x4 Class C RV built on the RAM 5500 truck chassis, has 4x4, a wet bath and this expedition vehicle can go just about anywhere with it's 41" MPT tires and Liquid Springs suspension. To learn more about this 4x4 Class C RV, visit bit.ly/GXVHILT
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[@chrisandsara]

Wow! What a rig!! The Hilt is so much bigger that it looks in the pictures. Thanks for the tour, y'all!

[@gosmall.livelarge]

Great walkthrough. Thanks for starting in the interior !

[@Weretherussos]

Glad you liked it!

[@muprock]

I agree. Very nice, efficient, straightforward delivery. Excellent camera work, too. Strangely, it seems like most other RV and boat reviewers just keep the camera pointed at the floor the whole time.

[@gregenglehart6795]

Just seen one at the Hershey RV Show in Pennsylvania,it was so awesome!,I’d definitely take it too Alaska and Northern Canada,Pacific Northwest.

[@Lthrrose1]

Quite a rig. I got to see it today at Overland Expo West. And got to meet you in person. Thank you Joe for watching Kyrie while Kate showed me the interior. And thank you Kate. It was great to meet you.

[@Weretherussos]

You’re very welcome. Can’t wait to see y’all again!

[@randygerdes]

Multiple water pump switches! I'm sold!

[@OverlandTravelAdventures]

You have to see this in person at a show. Amazing. Excellent walkthrough.

[@nealjohnson1461]

Another very excellent review Russo’s !!! My wife and I were very fortunate to check this rig out at the Overland. It’s more impressive live and in person that is for sure. We were especially grateful to met you both and get Joe to be the group photographer. An outstanding job Joe. Thank you both for being so gracious to my wife and I

[@Weretherussos]

You’re very welcome a great to meet you as well! Thank you for coming by

[@Boris_Chang]

Jeez, that pass thru into the cab looks like something on a B-17 bomber.

[@anglophile6621]

I love the camper layout. It is well planned with a lot of little functional upgrades I haven’t seen before.

[@Epiha]

I've watched a handful of these GXV tours and this one is the most professionally put together review and tour of them all. Well done, very thorough especially not just pointing at a feature but actually showing us how it works or operates. You provide a very thorough perspective and scope of the product and how it works. Thankyou for the best edited and put together video.

[@Weretherussos]

You’re very welcome - thank you

[@mickster1780]

dream-mobile for the rugged adventurer! i was about 100k low on guessing the price. figure out a place for the e-bike and you are set to go 👍

[@lynfl9814]

Nice unit; but, $446 K? Wow, for that much money I'll buy a house and it won't despreciate.

[@dennisnguyen8105]

25K and I'll take two. Should cost only 15K to build. So, two would mean 20K profit. 20K is enough for a middle class family of 4 to live for 5 years. I blame Biden for this ridiculous inflation. We're all "standing by" President Trump.

[@malificus698]

@@dennisnguyen8105say what?

[@dviv11]

No offense, but if you are comparing this to buying a house you probably aren't the target market 😂

[@dennisnguyen8105]

@@dviv11 people who buy these rigs own more than one house and one of them is a mansion and another a house boat. This would be one of their toys to show off.

[@slporter]

Your house doesn't park by the grand canyon does it? yeah, it's expensive but it has a multi purpose. a house just sits there and collects things and termites.

[@Epiha]

I prefer and appreciate the simpler design and execution of the Overland vs the EarthRoamer not to mention the half million and more in savings.

[@1sheinz]

Hammer! The Dynamax Isada 5 extreme is this truck and camper but is only $175,000. Which for a Dodge is about right.

[@aponoypi]

as always good video. would be nice if they had an easier way to get to cab just like the telescopic steps in the cabin

[@ccartee1]

Glad to see you posting on KZbin! I know a lot of folks are coming here because they know your history of vanlife and they are familiar with the STO line of Mode vans. One thing that would be useful to see is if you could show some places you took the Hilt that would be too challenging for a Sprinter van. I know we can conceptualize it, but it’d be great to actually see the terrain only the Hilt could traverse.

[@Weretherussos]

We’ve got a lifestyle video with the Hilt coming but we didn’t take it rock crawling where it would shine in comparison to the Sprinter

[@ccartee1]

Thanks! Looking forward to your next release. I figured it is hard to balance showing off a $450k off-road vehicle and simultaneously NOT damaging a $450k off-road vehicle. 😎

[@adventureswithgnomie6553]

Earthroamer I think is just shy of $600k, Rossmonster makes something as well on GMC/Chevy/Ram/Ford or you can buy a 550/5500 put a flatbed, a truck camper and storage boxes. Very nice rig and you definitely can go almost anywhere in it. The solar panels, the extra fuel capacity and onboard air are wonderful - I would travel Canada and Alaska without any cares!

[@manizi]

Thanks for sharing. One the best presentation I have ever seen

[@Weretherussos]

Wow, thank you!

[@robertlibby9716]

I see this at about $500,000 out the door, and it's a beauty, but a GMC 3500HD with an 8 foot bed and an Alaskan pop up camper at $130,000 out the door and there's no debate. $370,000 will take me to a lot of places and my GMC with AWD has advantages on snotty roads over a 2 speed transfer case.. Also, apparently now it's hard to get work done with long wait times. I can detach my camper to get it fixed and still run around. I can use that $370,000 I saved on a hotel. Nice review like always!

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks Robert

[@813todd]

Always a great review / walk through from a much more knowledgeable camper like you two!

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Todd!

[@bonniepwtf]

Impressive, as was the amount of solar on top. Love the paint finish, roomy bathroom & the ease of turning dinette into queen bed. Great job as always with the tour. Looking forward to Flagstaff. ✌️🤗

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you very much Bonnie!

[@cferdinandi]

Looks like they made some updates to the bath from the original spec model you reviewed. Probably the most spacious bath in this style of overlander I've seen yet. Looks great!

[@davidchristensen2898]

Definitely want to know more about this truck ! RPM at highway speeds, towing capacity any way to add fuel capacity or larger fridge for longer trips. Half the price of an Earthroamer & Cummins powered !

[@lindamcmahon3577]

I'm well impressed with that camper it's got it all WOW

[@robertabrams8562]

WOW, this is like “The Beauty and the Beast”, both rolled up into one vehicle…me likey very much! This interior is totally on point, and def reps “The Beauty” part of this behemoth! Cheers as always to you two 🍻👏🏼👍🏼🤩

[@moretoknowshow1887]

I keep saying I want to see more actual live-in videos/posts with this rig. Looking forward to more joe!!

[@Weretherussos]

Next video!

[@cent0909]

Awesome video! Love the tour of the GXV Hilt. I would love to take it to Alaska and especially the Dalton Highway! Would be kind of interesting. Thanks for your videos!

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome!

[@vishawjeetslathia9819]

Awesome vehicle sir very much planned

[@garretlewis4103]

Very nice, very BIG, very expensive. If you are staying off grid in a remote area, you are definitely limited by the cassette toilet. Surprised they didn’t put a black tank. It was fun to see the tour.

[@moretoknowshow1887]

Black tanks can be a hassle on an off-grid. I do like this setup, as long as their is a pre-wire/run for Sat/mobile internet, im good to go...

[@KevinTumlinson]

When it came time to talk about the price, my guess was nearly $150K shy. That thing costs more than my house. Very impressive rig!

[@J.Young808]

You are lucky if you bought your house since 2020. That is 23% the value of my house, but more than what my Grandpa built the original house for in the 1950’s.

[@michellesmith8912]

While I will never be able to afford this- it's simply beautiful. I'd name him Chopper, kinda reminds me of a shark. I do want the cup with the logo on it😊

[@josiahschaffer9652]

Anything for extended “off grid” camping you really need to have some outdoor hobbies you love like motor sports, mountain biking, hunting, fishing or something that makes sense for off grid camping or staying in one spot for days gets boring really fast.

[@kevinwilliams2261]

Thats a great rig. I love the chassis and drive train. I'm thinking Alaska would be my first trip in that monster!

[@Weretherussos]

We’d love to take it there - it’d be perfect

[@solkru]

Earthroamer has competition

[@richardprout1681]

I didn't see a shore power port or any type of wireless technology for emergencies but overall 8.5 out of 10.

[@BBQRando]

Wow, awesome tour 😍

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you! 🤗

[@atulgupta9301]

Best camper van

[@dtadventure4x4]

This thing has been rotating through the different KZbin channels. I think I like your walk-through the most!! Well done. I was in the market for something like this earlier this year after having built my own expedition vehicle and I put all the learnings and mistakes from my own rig into the new one (taking delivery late September. With the Hilt I am surprised about the large gap between the cab of the truck and over the cab area of the Hilt. Center of gravity and height really become an issue when you go offroad. I am guessing, but there is at least 2 inches if not more of wasted height. I get it, interior height for the rest of the Hilt, but who really needs 6' 7"? I went with a different manufacturer as I also wanted to stay with a Ford. Anything that comes from Chrysler/Stelantis - I am not touching with a pole. Been burnt too many times when it comes to reliability. Other than that - well designed and good looking rig.

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you!

[@lrobie123]

Can see you all doing yacht walkthroughs next for channel content

[@brenchomsky3515]

I wanna have FLIR camera on all sides. An emergency silent generator just in case of emergency. Back camera exclusively connected to the rear view mirror in the cab. Small clothes washer outside. An A/C blower for the rear- passengers in the cab. An air-ionizer all over located on key areas. One camera on the roof located in the rear to monitor the SOLAR CELLS and clearance of ceiling to bridge. How does this expeditionary vehicle perform in very cold places like in Alaska. What about in very hot places like the ATACAMA DESERT ?

[@BeruArise]

Wow

[@maqsoodmaulvi]

good to see Vin Diesel ditching the conventional life and choosing this off grid living

[@zerohecks4864]

Whoa momma!

[@suethornton2055]

Beautiful!!!

[@alphatruckhouse8223]

cool ! look forward to seeing you in Flagg ~peace~

[@Weretherussos]

Look forward to it!

[@RichardAmesMusic]

Impressive rig but given the scratches on the side and top of my Sprinter I'm going to guess this thing won't go where my Sprinter goes. Offroad capability is one thing but no amount of power or grip is going to fit you through tight spaces. I think Sprinter is about the best balance between creature comforts and ability to get to interesting places.

[@priebecl]

We just spent 2 weeks near Flagstaff. We noticed one bizarre "camper" parked off the road. Then I open this . We assumed it was you headed to Flag. Looks will thought out.

[@Weretherussos]

Yep that was us! Hope you enjoyed Flag - we always do

[@robertdoyle8972]

I wouldn’t be able to sleep in the overhead bead because I have what’s called achalasia and I get sick a lot so I have to sleep at a 45° angle sitting up almost and it doesn’t have the headroom in it for that truck sliding camper does though I wish it was taller up by the head area, cause I wouldn’t wanna sleep in the kitchen area every night but I love the truck

[@elainepereira7483]

What an amazing unit!! I loved your walkthrough. The windows in the dinette are wonderful. I am looking forward to future videos which show you and Kate in action with it. Thanks!

[@Weretherussos]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayscast7164]

Hi Joe and Kate, I'll be happy the rest of the year after seeing you again at the van expo in San juan Capistrano, sincerely your friend FELICIANO

[@TheRasta4ri]

Now this is fucking truck like no other started off right drive train specs end of the world automobile bullet proof

[@VanDoghies]

We loved the Hilt too, especially those liquid springs!!!! How did you like the driving feel?

[@Weretherussos]

It’s great. We’ll go into more detail in the next video

[@alibaba-vh8uz]

Where would I take it? Burning Man! 🔥

[@Rashnak66]

for such a big vehicle there sure is alot of crawling on hands and knees involved.

[@goodcitizen4587]

So cool. Well done vid!

[@alohatvn]

Very nice but the price is too high in my opinion. It is very nice nonetheless 😊 👌 ☺️ 🙂.

[@noeunmeas-cm9fp]

For 450k. You have to crawl into the cabin, cassette toilet, and a wet bath! Holy smokes. 😂😂😂

[@Weretherussos]

So how else would you go from the camper to the cab if not crawl? The cab isn’t physically tall enough to walk or even duck into

[@OverlandTravelAdventures]

Thanks!

[@Weretherussos]

Wow, thank you so much for that!

[@tedwilliams1000]

I was led to understand ‘Super C’ meant air brakes and semi-truck chassis cabs. That’s a C unless it does have air brakes. Other KZbinrs have them mixed up too like Matt’s Reviews.

[@Weretherussos]

It’s a somewhat arbitrary definition. Most of the time it refers to a truck on a heavier chassis (which this has) and a diesel engine.

[@Тимир-х2с]

Бу тимир көлөнү, мин атыылаһыам!

[@OverlandCitrus]

That is a great rig but big cash great job on video Joe when's that new book coming out ?

[@Weretherussos]

Not sure on the book - long story but it got postponed

[@BobvanT]

pretty cool !

[@jacobfoster9185]

Not an Earth Roamer but it's probably much less expensive as well.

[@jansimonteambondi143]

Would be great if you could quote in metric as I have no idea what 20K pounds means. 10 mpg seems useless today - way too thirsty

[@abappl2]

Lots to love, but why a cassette toilet? It would be better if it had a black tank, or maybe a gray / black combined tank. Also wondering about the highway gas mileage. With a diesel engine I thought it would get better than 10 MPG. Still, I’d love to have an RV which was competent on moderately challenging dirt roads.

[@Weretherussos]

10.5 was combined for everything and it will be better on just highway but that’s fantastic for a 20k pound vehicle.

[@abappl2]

@@Weretherussos Thanks for that. I have been lusting for a dirt-road RV for decades, and unless I win the lottery I don’t see an earth roamer in my future. I’m most interested in highway MPG, because usually we’ve got to do a fair amount of driving to get to the dirt roads we want to explore. We’ve got a 23 foot travel trailer, pulled by a gasoline Expedition, and our highway MPG is just 10.5, but we’re coming in a lot less than 20K pounds. If you ever measure just highway MPG please post it.

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome

[@j.patrickmoore9137]

I think this is designed for the people who pay anywhere upwards of $2M cash for a house and want to go overlanding.

[@marcomereu]

Dream.

[@DP-jaja]

For almost half a mil I wish they used a Ford! Even if I could afford this I’d pass bc it’s a RAM.

[@brenchomsky3515]

YOU DID NOT GIVE A DEMO ON HOW TO LOWER THE SPARE-TIRE USING THE WINCH.

[@EarthRoamingAdventures]

Unusual most expersition trucks don't use rooftop ac and blinds go up not down.

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

Yes thank you

[@IG8282-q9h]

Decent price compared to a similarly equipped Earth Roamer.

[@TheHummingbirdBus]

Nice rig ! Will You guys be at overland expo Flagstaff?

[@Weretherussos]

We’ll be hanging out at the Storyteller Overland booth (H1&K1) all weekend

[@jay-rbautista1095]

vindesiel is that you???😂

[@Weretherussos]

👋😎

[@Harp4Hand]

Drives me crazy when I see the shades / screens reversed (shade should go up from the bottom, not the other way around).

[@Weretherussos]

Why is that?

[@Harp4Hand]

@@Weretherussos At bedtime (or really any other time that you want the shade mostly closed at night, but still have some air coming in) then pulling the shade up from the bottom provides both privacy and air. If the shade pulls down from the top then you’re much more visible to the outside world (with the inside lights on, visualize having the shade open 3-4” above the bottom of the window vs. having the shade open 3-4” at the top of the window). At least that’s what we’ve found in our Nova 20RB… 🤷‍♂️

[@Weretherussos]

Makes sense!

[@sandrab.5065]

What a beast! Does it have sound deadening and insulation?

[@Weretherussos]

Yes it does - 2” of closed cell foam

[@Bombiedude.]

Oh quick question Is the first link you put on desc. also where you can find a seller of one of these

[@Weretherussos]

Yes they have a dealer locator on their website

[@Bombiedude.]

well I don't have $350k nor the capabilities to get a loan I was just asking incase I wanted to invest in one some day

[@izharmustafa564]

But i dont get it why so expensive ?? This 4x4 is 78k and just putting camp on it how its 400k justified

[@lindadou1631]

Do they come in other colors, like a tan color. Other then that it seems like an awesome vehicle.

[@Weretherussos]

Yep it does come in a tan kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHmaZGyGbJumrZYsi=q2f16as9qhQvaey3

[@robertjacobsjr1]

That's nice. But..... NO! maybe $150K but c'mon!! 😂

[@Weretherussos]

150k? LOL - the chassis with the wheels, tires and suspension are 150k!

[@MaxWar13]

The ultimate way to ride out the zombie apocalypse in comfort. :)

[@Weretherussos]

Absolutely!

[@JRao]

Can you use the liquid springs to level the vehicle once you are parked? Does it have a central tire inflation system?

[@Weretherussos]

Yes you can level with liquid springs and no it does not have CIS

[@Erica_Brenda]

Is it possible to add a water make to that rig?

[@brucelester6918]

Any opinion on this vs 27 North truck camper?

[@TCDShow]

Where are the TV’s?

[@Shoebutie]

I like it a lot. But that is a crazy price. You can buy a very nice class A diesel for that price

[@Weretherussos]

That’s true but you can’t take a Class A where this can go. Two very different RVs for two different purposes.

[@Shoebutie]

@@Weretherussos love the channel and I agree with the idea of differing purposes. I suppose that I am really questioning how much novelty is built into this type of rig to justify that price? Are big shocks, large tires, a bit of extra solar really that expensive? Maybe I am just jealous. If money were no object….

[@Weretherussos]

I get where you’re coming from but yes those things are all very expensive (the wheels/tires are over $8k) plus something like 3k hours goes into building one.

[@psyamok3735]

nice toy! how much?

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I thought the fridge would be bigger 🤔 very nice and well laid out but it’s for people with stupid money. You ain’t getting that in public safety 😂 the price is down right silly. It’s honestly too big for my taste. A single cab on a shorter wheel base would be my favorite.

[@pamw.8676]

Why do I have to have a water pump? Why doesn’t the pump kick on as soon as water is turned on or off?

[@Weretherussos]

The pump does kick on when water is on/off. However you turn the pump button off as a safety feature when driving, etc. many stories about a line breaking or faucet opening on a rough road. No fun to park and find your camper flooded

[@Theboss00077]

It looks really nice but the price is insane! I thought it costs maximum $150k not $450k !!!

[@Тимир-х2с]

Я куплю эту машину.

[@GuyPelletier-t4t]

can u get this with a chevy motor or gmc

[@Weretherussos]

No you can’t.

[@drewsbenmad]

I give this a two. Too heavy and too expensive to be fun.

[@fullmoviesinhindi8914]

Price is too high, I'll take it for less than 200k

[@eos001]

U could get a TRX and a tow a nice camper for way less.

[@manizi]

Is that copy of earthroamer?

[@Weretherussos]

No but same concept

[@Jkraftski2]

How big was the cassette toilet?

[@Weretherussos]

4.75 gallons

[@WANDERER0070]

Everlanders chanel made similar rig for much less $

[@Bombiedude.]

Ill be honest if I was gonna spend that kind of money on a truck like that I would have to sell alot of my stuff but Id personally rather have the trailer campers because theyre actually better priced than this

[@Bombiedude.]

like even just the Rvs that have the vehicle and motorhome all in one are nearly as much as this