A $300k Adventure Van!? The Ultimate Storyteller Beast 

Which opus do you have and how do you like it?

@@leenestle I've got the opus 15 the fit and finish is really good and heavy duty. I also like the outside kitchen and the queen size bed. Also the full wet bath is really good for my family with young kids.

@@tsangsir8827 cool. Looks like a really nice setup. Saw one last weekend. First time seeing in the wild.

@@tsangsir8827 can the ac run off battery or does it need to be connected to shore power? Really like the bunk bed set up.

@@leenestle shore power or generator only. Not able through battery.

John, I’m new into the truck game but reading your post I thought I’d share some thoughts. Rogue abs Titan make bolt on dip and pull up bars for their racks. I can’t imagine that would be a stretch for Owl. Engineer them so they can fold out of the way or Owl can even build in multi-function utility. As far as sharp edges go, a quick fix could be the more durable marine vinyl that manufactures like Xpel makes. You could even grab some scrap vinyl from a wrap or detail shop and have the cut pieces that fold over sharp edges. Better fix would be rolled edges. I’m 5’8 and I can’t imagine loading a bike up to the height in the video without a good deal of effort and balancing an overhead press of 20-25 lbs of unwieldy bike. I see the rack having an unlock point where it levers out and down in front of the utility box. Lock point would need to be solid. I have a Saris rack that cantilevers out to the passenger side and angles out to allow easier access to the bike. I would think similar design could apply here. Steps and handles don’t really help when you need both hands on the bikes. Add in being tired after a long ride and things could get sloppy.

We love this stuff! ☺️

I can't imagine 300k and no facilities. I can't imagine most women being ok with that either. I guess you can pay 300k to go solo LOL, except for those lucky few.

My understanding is they are moving to an AWD with no low range and 4 cyl. Also based on some research the current isn’t a true 4x4 but closer to AWD, so perhaps not as big of a switch as you may think.

They’re following the Ford Transit’s AWD.

Where are you located?

@@johnwillenborg Bucharest Romania

We don’t ship internationally but we do have a dealer: GTV vans in France. You might be able to place an order through them

@@johnwillenborg Great. Found their website.

Last summer. We wanted to wait to release the video until we had the parts final

We know, and we hate it. We have wanted to have these out years ago but we have been so busy that we kept pushing them back. Now that we have a bigger space in AZ we are in production on the Roof Racks.

Similar question for the A pillar roof rack extensions, will they work for the Revel too?

Increase the rear spring rate and it all functions well

@@owlvansengineering Thanks. Owl Vans is the best. Cheers!

Yes, not all but the side ladder and side steps will

Pressure washer is best

Agreed! Storyteller vans are way overpriced. Owl gear is legit though, some might say overpriced as well, but I'm still buying 😊

Can something be overpriced and sell out? Maybe my memory of my economics class has faded. Better to say "this too expensive for ME."

With markup, it’s now an $87k van :)

That $60,000 wouldn’t even get you a cargo van with 4wd let alone a van with a fully fitted interior… and you must be joking if you think the exterior is anywhere near $20,000. Locking diff $5000, bumper $3000, roof rack $3000, ladder tire carrier $2000, tires and wheels $3000, bike rack, exterior box, wrap $3000, bumper step, winch, running boards, oh yea, and those Baja lp9 lights? $600 a pop and there are 7 of them. And in the video he didn’t even mention the upgraded suspension and 2” lift kit which would run you another $6000 before installation. There are no words to describe how stupid you sound saying that it looks like 2 weeks worth of labor… seriously? I won’t say that the van isn’t an expensive vehicle, but you are getting what you pay for. There is 0 chance that you could make it with 2 weeks worth of labor for any cheaper, but please do try and see how that goes.

@@timothydu9415 Regardless, This does not look like 300k, 150 to 200 at most. When he opened the back doors, what a major disappointment and lack luster that was. For 300k ill just have my van built custom.

We had too many delays with the first units production so we moved to a full axle and locker. It’s in production now so about 8 weeks

@@owlvansengineering outstanding. Looking forward to it.