Storyteller Overland is breaking into the Mercedes Sprinter 170 market with its newest creation, the CREW MODE. It already gives a full line of Sprinter 144 manufacturing camper van fashions, however this new larger van providing ought to increase the model’s enchantment amongst a wider swath of consumers.
Primarily based on the AWD 170″ 3500 dually Sprinter chassis, the Storyteller CREW MODE camper van gives up tons extra cargo and folks house, in addition to much more creature comforts. Nevertheless, it would undoubtedly have much less off-road functionality on account of its poor breakover angle and twin rear wheel setup.
The twin rear wheels will add stability on street, nevertheless, particularly in windy situations. In addition they allow extra gear hauling and extra assured towing.
“With the addition of the 170 CREW MODE to our stellar car vary, we’re as soon as once more signaling to our rising neighborhood that we hear them and are monitoring together with the ever-changing wants of their households and energetic curiosity pursuits,” mentioned Jeffrey Hunter, Storyteller Founder and Chairman.
“We’re excited to see so many individuals saying sure to a extra adventurous lifestyle, and the CREW MODE merely lets our homeowners invite much more of their crew alongside for the journey with them … therefore the identify. :)”
170 CREW MODE: Structure & Seating
The distinctive half about this new camper van mannequin from Storyteller Overland is that it has seatbelts for 5 passengers and may sleep all of them. There are solely two beds, nevertheless, so 4 adults and/or a mix of small children is probably going a extra comfy sleeping setup.
Behind the entrance two seats is a driver’s-side forward-facing bench seat for 2. The fifth seat is a detachable captain’s chair that locks into the ground proper subsequent to the bench. This setup gives secure transport of 5 adults, or two adults and as much as three automotive seats.
An enormous twin bench seat space within the rear of the Storyteller CREW MODE converts right into a queen-sized mattress. Storyteller calls this setup the ‘TroupeLounge.’
The second mattress is the trick a part of this van, because it’s discovered atop the van in a powered, hard-sided rooftop tent. This second mattress is accessed through a ladder contained in the van.
Key Camper Van Options
With over 10 ft of steady countertop, the CREW MODE is ideal for individuals who wish to prepare dinner on the street. The kitchen features a transportable induction cooktop, chrome steel sink, 3.3 cubic-foot fridge/freezer, and a mix microwave/air fryer.
A toilet is crucial in a camper van of this dimension. The CREW MODE will get a ventilated full tub with a flushable rest room, which they name the BoomBox. It doubles as a closet for moist and dry storage as effectively, when not actively getting used as a rest room. That is good for cleansing and drying your smelly mountain bike gear, salty moist swimsuit, and/or soaked kayaking gear.
Talking of drugs hauling, out again, there’s a slide-out tray that’s rated as much as 300 kilos.
Being comfy in all climate makes life on the street a lot nicer. An air conditioner and a hydronic diesel heater — for warm air and water — are each commonplace on the CREW MODE.
A 16.8kWh battery system is charged up by a 345W photo voltaic panel array on the roof. That’s a number of energy, which ought to allow prolonged off-grid adventures in a variety of situations.
2025 Storyteller 170 CREW MODE: Pricing & Availability
Pricing for the 2025 Storyteller 170 CREW MODE begins at $249,378. That’s some huge cash, however that is additionally a number of camper van.
The van makes its public debut on the Florida RV SuperShow, Jan. 15-19, in Tampa, Fla. Manufacturing has began, and the primary deliveries will begin within the subsequent few months.
Storyteller Overland has sellers throughout North America, so take a look at its supplier finder to seek out your nearest one and test it out for your self.
