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Storyteller Overland’s Crew Mode is a rugged adventure van for the whole family

There's a legit bathroom, a spacious kitchen, endless creature comforts, and room for five adults

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Storyteller Overland's Crew Mode campervan parked with its rooftop tent popped up.
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The best camper vans these days are nothing short of amazing, proving that it really is possible to do more — a lot more — with less. Storyteller Overland is among our favorite van builders, but the brand just announced the availability of its first-ever five-passenger adventure van, and it’s a beauty.

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Convertible rear bedroom/lounge inside Storyteller Overland's Crew Mode adventure van.
Storyteller Overland

The all-new Crew Mode is Storyteller’s first adventure van to be built on the AWD Mercedes-Benz 170″ High Roof Dually Sprinter Chassis. That extra length is part of what allows the family-friendly model to both transport and sleep five comfortably. The addition of a powered hard-sided rooftop tent is the other part of the equation. Sure, it might be a little tight, but the layout feels and is surprisingly spacious with room for you and the family or your four closest friends.

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Like all of Storyteller’s builds, the Crew Mode is well-appointed, especially compared to most “ordinary” campervans. This is a true adventure van, through and through. At the front are two captain’s chairs with three additional chairs forming a reconfigurable second row that adapts to your needs and the total passenger count on the fly. The middle of the Crew Mode is outfitted with the brand’s clever BoomBox — a wet bath that combines a cassette toilet and full shower into a compact compartment with pop-in shelving and a clothing rod for maximum versatility. Plus, the standard exterior shower ensures you, the family, and the dogs keep clean before climbing inside.

Across the aisle is a galley kitchen with a sink, a portable induction cooktop, a microwave/air fryer combo, and a 93-liter fridge/freezer. A flip-up counter extension maximizes the prep area with 122 inches of galley workspace.

Mountain bike on the sliding gear tray of a Storyteller Overland Crew Mode adventure van.
Storyteller Overland

Moving farther inside the Crew Mode, passengers will find a sleep/lounge space with an RV queen-sized murphy bed that converts to a generously sized dinette. Storyteller packs tons of other creature comforts inside, too, including dimmable LED lighting throughout, a full climate control system (with a diesel-fired heater and cabin AC), a high-powered ceiling fan, and a clever garage area beneath the bed with a 60-inch sliding tray that’s perfect for mountain bikes and other oversized outdoor gear.

The onboard electrical system is purpose-built for extended off-grid use. At its core is a 16.8kWh M-Power System that pairs a high-output auxiliary alternator and high-capacity inverter charger. With 345 watts of solar power, it’s easy to keep the Crew Mode topped up just about anywhere, and a 30-amp shore power cord allows you to fast-charge your rig at the nearest front-country campground.

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Floorplan drawing of Storyteller Overland's Crew Mode adventure van camper.
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Fresh on the heels of its debut at the 2025 Florida RV SuperShow just a few months ago, the Crew Mode is now available for order. With a starting price of $249,377, it certainly ain’t cheap. But that cool quarter-mil secures you and the fam one of the most off-road-ready factory campervan builds on the market, and plenty of bragging rights to boot.

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