I’m really digging these happy hours because it allows other people in the community to get to meet each other… well when I meet each other I mean virtually for now.

But it’s designed where I try and get one person who is looking and hasn’t decided to buy a STO yet, a couple of people who have been waiting, and a couple of owners. I think this is the best mixture for everyone to be able to provide the best information and help to one another.

Anyways on Happy Hour #2 David Hollenback, Esther Kim, Jean Steinberg, Keith Souza, Marla Poor, and myself talk about everything from what it was like to picking up our STO, to the difficult wait, and so much more.

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STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

This episode is one of the more serious and important ones - how politicians in government are waging a quiet war on how the public can access, use, and limit BLM and public lands. This affects all of us because I know we all at one point in our lives have camped and used public lands.

This is where Ben Burr, the Executive Director of the Blue Ribbon Coalition comes in. Ben and his team go out there and fight for our rights to use public land without restriction. However he needs a team to help support the coalition - and that's where we ALL come in.

Please listen to this episode and help Ben and the rest of the Blue Ribbon Coalition in anyway possible which includes the simple act of sharing this episode.

Make sure you follow the Blue Ribbon Coalition on their Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel and Instagram.

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

On this episode we get to meet Michael Phillips and hear his story in which I’m sure we can all relate to on how he went from wanting a Class A RV originally, to a Class C, and then finally down to a Class B RV.

Michael breaks it down to which RV would best suite him and his needs, and in this case it was either the Winnebago Ekko or the Storyteller Overland Stealth.

I really enjoyed talking and listening to Mike and his two year process that he went through - I’m sure there are many of us out there that took as much time if not longer to be able to finally decide what would be best for ourselves.

But what I really came to realize by listing to Mike, and I hope you do as well, is the fundamental key to figuring out what you want - and that is a person’s mindset and the ability to be flexible in today’s crazy times.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

***Use coupon code STONATION to get 10% off all manufactured products (bumpers, ladders, roof racks, boxes, etc) and anything Pathfinder branded to include their lights: https://backwoodsadventuremods.com.*** This coupon is indefinite so if you don’t have your STO right now, you can use this coupon down the road.

This episode was a super fun to record with Chris Chandler the owner of Chandler Equipment which is the parent company of Backwoods Adventure Mods and Ty Pierce, the Business Development Director. 

So if you didn’t know, this episode was recorded when we were at the Backwoods Adventure Mods HQ because they were kind enough to help facilitate part of the STO Nation Anniversary Party. 

And one of the coolest things we got to do when we were there was to take in-depth behind the scenes tour of their facility and see first hand how much work actually goes into one product to make their customers happy.

Also, Jeremy Sanchez made his co-hosting debut and did a great job at it!

So together the four of us talked about the genesis of the family business, what makes his company and products different from his competitors, what it takes to run the business and keep it in the family. 

And they also talk about what Backwoods can provide for the new MODE LT, future products they’re thinking about, and Chris even talks about his idea to build a whole different type of truck!

Be sure to check out Backwood Adventure Mods on their website, Instagram, and Youtube channel.

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A special thanks to our sponsors:

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STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist:

This episode started w/ an idea after watching a bunch of STO owners chase powder on social media this winter - I wanted to know what they know and for them to be able to share their experiences, tips and tricks, and stories with you.

The 4 snow bunnies I know were Toby McGraw (@justanothervanfam), Tara Hall (@thallaspen), Todd Arnold (@813todd), and Kaden Phan (@kaydenphan).

These four shared a lot and to be honest I learned a lot from them. So if you plan on hitting the slopes in your STO, this is a must listen!

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page or you can buy us a beer!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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La Mesa RV

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STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

On this episode I sat down w/ Kyle Pugliese, a brand new owner of a 2022 classic mode. Kyle also has his own YouTube channel called Kyle Pugliese where he makes reviews of camera equipment and overlanding mods. So after you get done listening to this episode, you should head on over to Kyle’s channel because he’s documenting all the mods that he’s going to do on his new Storyteller.

But in this episode we talked about why he wanted a Storyteller over the other class B vans out there, the struggle of getting his Storyteller, his initial thoughts along with all the cool mods he wants to do plus how he’s getting his feet wet in this awesome community.

You can also follow Kyle on his Instagram account @kylepugliese.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page or you can buy us a beer!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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Kerma Vans

La Mesa RV

Canyon Adventure Vans

STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

On this episode Kicker Kalozdi talks about what it was like owning a Winnebago Revel and why the Storyteller Beast mode fit his family’s needs better.

This is a fantastic point of view for any of those who want to know the differences between the two and/or struggling to figure out which will best fit your needs.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page or you can buy us a beer!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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Owl Vans

Kerma Vans

La Mesa RV

Canyon Adventure Vans

STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

Welcome to the 2nd part of MB Van Center, Warner’s Grand opening, in which Buck from Volta and David from Van Builders discuss the first ever Master Volta Power Systems Service Center!

If you haven't done so, go back and listen to part 1, episode # 48 so you can get the full context of this episode.

We talked about what the qualifications to be a master service center is, how the techs are training up to be master certified, the standard of which excellence is measured, and how all this affects you, the Storyteller owner.

Buck also talks about the known issue of the new 2022 Volta panel going out and what they’re doing to resolve the problem.

This is a great first look on what you need to know to better help yourself when it comes to resolving any issue with your Volta Power System!

You can find Acorns Vans on their website and Instagram.

You can find Van Builders on their website and Instagram.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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Kerma Vans

La Mesa RV

Canyon Adventure Vans

STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

I’m super excited to be able to present a two part mini series for the grand opening of Mercedes Benz Van Center - Warner (@mbvc_warner).

In the first part I sit down w/ Tony Warner, the general manager, Lance Decker, the service department manager, and Andrew Cooley (@overland_jones_) the CRO of Storyteller Overland.

The 4 of us talk about the significance of the grand opening, what they’re doing to train their techs to work on not only the chassis but also the house part. 

We also talk about the fact that the new van center will be a one stop shop for everything you’ll need - from rentals, purchasing a STO, to service, and repair. And you can even get your van washed while you’re there too!

This is a great episode to learn what Mercedes Benz Van Center Warner can do for you and the eagerness to put the customer first and build a personal relationship every time.

And lastly, the second part of this mini series is all about the new Volta Master Service center that will be located at Acorn Vans, a company owned by the Van Center.

You can find and contact MB Van Center, Warner on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

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Kerma Vans

La Mesa RV

Canyon Adventure Vans

STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi

The concept is for a bunch of us to get on and talk all things Storyteller with our favorite adult beverages in hand, thus Happy Hour.

For the very first happy hour the guest list includes Wendell Iverson, Kurt Krueger, Sarah Cheney, Keith Souza, and Rich and Zoe Coulcher.

You can follow this episode's guests on Instagram:

Kurt Kreuger: @kurt.krueger.963

Wendell Iverson: @telluridetex

Sarah Cheney: @daybreakadventurevan

Rich Coulcher: @rdcjr

Zoe Coulcher: @livefoodtravel

Defiance Tools: @Defiance_Tools

Don't forget to check out and subscribe to STO Nation's website, YouTube channel, Instagram, and help contribute to our Patreon page or you can buy us a beer!

A special thanks to our sponsors:

Volta Power Systems

Freedom VanGo

Owl Vans

Kerma Vans

La Mesa RV

Canyon Adventure Vans

STO Nation Production Credits:

Audio Engineer: Stephen Grasso

Marketing Director: Guillaume Golsong

Original Music and Artist: Jason Walsmith and The Nadas

Sound Designer: Lorenzo Interiano

Web Designer Extraordinaire: Peng Shi