Storyteller Overland MODE 2022 User manual
Welcome to
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TELL BETTER STORIES.
This Quick Start Guide should be a handy tool for basic
information about the MODE. For more thorough information,
check out the full User Guide provided with the vehicle
and available on StorytellerOverland.com.
Power up the M-Power Energy
Storage System (ESS)
Switch the inverter on or off
SYSTEM
ON/OFF
Push the Volta button to turn on the M-Power
ESS to operate such things as the cabin lights,
outlets, water systems, heating and cooling.
Press the inverter button and then toggle the inverter on or
off as needed. This is located on the Volta Screen’s inverter
control screen. To save power, keep the inverter off when
the 110V system is not needed.
The inverter must be on to operate the following:
OFF
Inverter Power
Check the state of charge. Do not leave the M-Power
System completely depleted. Follow recovery instructions
in the User Guide if the system gets fully depleted.
✦
air conditioner
✦
microwave
✦
cooktop
✦
110V wall outlets
M-Power Energy Storage System
M-Power Energy Storage System
Charge the M-Power System
Option 1 Plug into shore power. The system will automatically charge
when plugged into shore power. The charge rate can be changed from
the Volta screen and should be set 5A below the shore power available to
avoid tripping the shore power circuit. See User Guide for additional details.
Option 2 Drive with the M-Power System on. Engine must be over 1500 RPM
to charge. The solar panels can add energy when the M-Power System is on,
but not enough to operate the larger items.
MODE COM Control System
Turn on the lights
Lights can be controlled through the MODE COM screen or
switches located throughout the vehicle. For physical switches,
the following functions are available (except on the reading lights):
✦
Single tap—turns off/on (back to last setting)
✦
Double tap—returns to full brightness
✦
Press & hold—dims
NWith M-Power on, touch
the MODE COM screen
anywhere to wake it up.
NTouch the Storyteller icon
to put the screen to sleep.
There is a
Master Light
Switch
on the dash.
M-Power Energy Storage System
M-Power Energy Storage System
Cabin Climate Control
Select A/C or Heat from the MODE COM home screen, then set your target temp
using the UP/DOWN arrows. Remember, the inverter must be on to run the A/C.
✦
The heating system takes a few minutes to reach operating temperature.
✦
For optimal heating, open the heater vents on the GrooveLounge
base and under the water control panel.
Cool the cabin without A/C
Create Cross Ventilation when using the exhaust fan by opening a window.
This makes the ceiling exhaust fan more effective.
Water + Plumbing Systems
Using the fresh water system
Fill fresh water tank by connecting water supply to the exterior Freshwater
Connection port. On the Water Control Panel, point the Siphon Port handle up
and the External Port handle to the left. Always use a 45psi pressure regulator
and water lter (not supplied with the RV). Sanitize the fresh water system
before use and as needed. See User Guide for additional details on sanitizing.
Water + Plumbing Systems, Halo Shower™
WATER
PUMP
VALVE
ORIENTATION
TO USE
FRESH
WATER
TANK SIPHON
FILL
FRESH
WATER
TANK
OUTDOOR SHOWER
SIPHON
FILL
PORT
WATER CONTROL PANEL
SIPHON
PORT
Use fresh water from the tank by pointing
the Siphon Port handle up and the External
Port handle pointed up. Turn on the Water
Pump to use water from the fresh water
tank. Keep the water pump off when not
using the water.
To use city water directly from the xtures,
point the Siphon Port handle up and the
External Port handle to the right when a
water supply is connected to the exterior
Freshwater Connection port. Always use a
45psi pressure regulator and water lter.
To make hot water press the Hot Water
button on the MODE COM
home screen. It takes several
minutes for the system to
warm up.
Water + Plumbing Systems, Halo Shower™
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Halo ShowerTM
Ensure the curtain is inside the shower pan. The shower
curtain is made from an antimicrobial fabric, but should not be stored wet.
1
Open the shower cabinet front panel.
2
Locate and release the lower panel screw
latches to open the lower panel.
3
Release the shower curtain holding straps.
4
Holding the shower hose out of the way,
pull the shower curtain frame outward.
5
Place the shower head and hose inside
the curtain and hang them on the
shower head holder.
Water + Plumbing Systems, Halo Shower™
Water + Plumbing Systems, Halo Shower™
Empty the gray water tank
Unscrew the cap, connect the waste
water hose. Place the other end into
RV dump station or connect to the
Using the Sink Drain Pump
Press the Sink Drain Pump button to empty the sink into the gray water tank.
Stop pressing the sink drain pump when the noise changes. Running the pump
without water in the drain line will damage the pump.
campground sewer system.
Open waste valve to empty. Keep the
gray tank waste valve closed until the
tank needs to be emptied (around 80%
full). See MODE COM for water levels.
Pull handle to empty tank.
PULL
HANDLE
TO EMPTY
TANK
Use the GrooveLoungeTM
Always use seat belts while the vehicle is moving.
To use child restraint systems, the provided locking clip
must be used.
Pull handles to tilt panels and transform the seat into
a lounge or bed. Be careful not to let the seat cushion
impact the driver’s seat. When the vehicle is in motion,
only use the GrooveLounge in its fully upright position.
DreamweaverTM
bed and table set up
Set up the bed
First, lay down the driver’s side panel and secure
its folding legs into the leg catches in the oor.
Next, lower the passenger side.
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GrooveLounge™- Dreamweaver™ - Awning
GrooveLounge™- Dreamweaver™ - Awning
AWNING
ARM
AWNING
OUT
AWNING
IN
AUX.
1
AWNING
LIGHTS
Open the awning
NSet the parking brake. If the
vehicle engine is running, make
sure the parking brake is on.
NPress the Awning Arm button
on the galley.
NOpen the awning using controls
on the galley.
NPress and release out or in to fully
extend or retract. Press once to stop.
Set up the work surface
After setting up the driver’s side bed panel and support legs, remove the cushion
to use the easy clean work surface. Never leave bed panels unsupported by the
legs. This will damage the bed system.
COLD WEATHER
PREPARATION TIPS
Cold Weather Preparation Tips
If the plumbing system is not winterized and the onboard
water freezes, damage may occur.
✦
Help protect the plumbing by running the cabin heat set to at least 60 degrees.
✦
When driving, keep the graywater tank warm by activating Hot Water.
Drain the graywater tank before temps go below freezing.
See the User Guide for winterizing instructions when the van is not in use.
Keep the M-Power system warm if you plan on using the MODE.
✦
When the van is stored, the M-Power system can be left off.
✦
Turn the M-Power system on to warm it up automatically using its
heating elements. The colder the system, the longer it takes to warm up.
✦
When using the van, maintain cabin temperatures above 60 degrees.
✦
The M-Power pack will power the van even in cold temperatures, but if the packs get too
cold they will not take a charge until they are warmed back up. In extreme cold, the pack
will not turn on.
If the M-Power system is too cold to charge and below 10% State of Charge, do not attempt to
warm the pack using battery power. See the User Guide for additional cold weather instructions.
For help with Storyteller components (Sections in blue)
Contact Storyteller Overland
1-888-999-7422
Roadside Assistance - Technical Support
We are committed to our customers well after the purchase of the vehicle. Should you need service or
technical assistance, please reach out at StorytellerOverland.com under Customer Support for the fastest
response, or call 1-888-999-7422 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time). We will gladly help you get back on
the road as quickly as possible.
Mercedes-Benz emergency roadside assistance: 800-367-6372
Ford emergency roadside assistance: 800-241-3673
For help with chassis components (Sections in yellow)
Contact your nearest
chassis dealership.
Should I contact Storyteller Overland or the chassis manufacturer?
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