2022-2023 STOrientation
Do you feel overwhelmed with your new Storyteller Overland adventure van?
You’ve come to the right place!
As you progress through this course, you’ll build a better understanding of the systems in your Storyteller Overland MODE or MODE LT van and how to efficiently operate them.
I want you to feel confident and excited about your van. My goal is to give you the tips and tools you need, at your own pace, to begin your Storyteller Overland adventure.
By the end of this course, you’ll have what you need to operate your van with confidence. Are you ready to hit the road?
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STOrientation Introduction
Welcome to the course! This section is just a quick overview of the course, why it was developed and some Storyteller history!
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Major Systems and Control
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Control Center Overview
In this chapter, I will briefly cover the control center layout.
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MODEcom System
What is MODEcom? In this lesson, we will go thru all of the individual screens and talk about all of the different settings and what they do.
Want to know how to update the firmware? Got that covered too
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Volta M-Power System
The battery/electrical system in our vans is often the most intimidating and confusing part for new owners. In this lesson I will show you what is behind the big garage panel, talk about each component and I also drew up a simplified diagram of how it all intertwines.
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Shore Power Considerations
How to hook up shore power safely. How do I use my regular garage outlet with the provided cable? What are charging amps? This is the section!
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Furnace/Hydronic Heating System
How does the van make hot water? What is the glycol loop?
In this section, I will explain how the components of the hydronic heating system to include the furnace, glycol pump, tank, heat exhangers and air handler work together to provide interior heat and hot water.
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Tank Levels, Galley Buttons and Plumbing
How does MODEcom know how much water I have? What do i do if it is not reading correctly?
Let us also talk about some plumbing tips, dump stations and fridge venting.
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Chassis related and Misc
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Miscellaneous Things Around the Van
What is this thing here? During this lesson, I point out the commonly asked about items in and around your van.
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Sprinter Chassis, Fuel Gelling and Battery Tending
In this chapter, I will go more into some of the common quirks with the Mercedes Sprinter chassis. For many of us, this is our first diesel vehicle. The chassis has some weird oddities which I will discuss to help you along the way!
Diesel fuel gelling, battery tending - I got this covered!
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Beast Mode, Suspension Upgrades and Tires
If you have a van with an upgraded suspension, lighting or onboard air compressor, there are some things you need to know.
Also, the bottle jack imposes some challenges to change a tire offroad. I included a few tricks to help you out.
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Van tips
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Hot and Cold Weather Tips
Visiting a very hot or cold climate? Follow these tips to help keep you cozy and prevent heat stress, excessive battery use or freezing.
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Modifications and My Top 4 Must-Do Mods
Modifications are everyone’s favorite thing! But before you spend thousands of dollars, let us talk about it first.
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Warranty and Resources
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Warranty Info
How do I get warranty help?
How do I get an extended warranty on the Sprinter? Watch this first and I could save you thousands of dollars
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Resources
Wrapping up, here are resources available to you.
The Insider and Modelifer help guide is there for you! If nothing else, please download the 2020-2023 version to your device and thumb through it!
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Meet your instructor
Meet your instructor
David
Hi, I’m David. A technician by trade, tinkerer by nature, I have always been curious about how things work and how to make them better. Purchasing our Storyteller Overland van was no exception!
When my wife and I purchased our van, there were only a few hundred on the road. There was some information out there, but you had to dig around for it, and it was all a bit intimidating. There was a lot to learn with no clear roadmap, and as first-time van owners, we were overwhelmed.
Over the years, I have spent countless hours learning the ins and outs of our van, and we started Outside Is In to share everything we wish we had known when we started.
What you’ll learn
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Learn about the different house systems and controls.
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Learn the nuances of your chassis, and how to maintain your van for all types of weather
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Learn about included warranties, options for aftermarket, extended warranties, and resources available to you as a Storyteller Overland van owner
Course FAQ
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Enroll in the course and you will be able to complete the course at your own pace. You will have access to revisit the material as often as you need.
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Reach out to us on the Contact page or you can schedule a one on one personalized session where we tackle any issues you might have with your van.
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If you attended the live sessions, you will be granted access to this course. Please make an account, send us an email, and we will grant you access.