45 reviews
(5.0)Redmund G.
5.0February 2026
If you’re looking for a van that truly has everything you need to have a great trip without constantly hooking up to shore power, refilling and emptying your tanks, going to different campsites for showers, James’ van is the perfect rig. I love the fact that you have the option to be off-grid for a good amount of time and not have the anxiety of losing power or water. We took a quick coastal trip from Bodega Bay to Mendocino then back to Sac and El Capitan handled the curvy, rainy roads of Highway 1 and snowy/icy mountain roads of Highway 20 like a dream. Powerful when you needed it to be, while smooth enough to be comfortable. The van sure is beautiful too! I found myself admiring it every time I walked back to it while parked.
James’s answer
Thanks Red! Appreciate you taking the time to write such a thorough review, glad you enjoyed your trip!
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Mimi B.
5.0December 2025
The Benz was a beast !
James’s answer
Thanks Mimi! Glad you enjoyed the van.
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Teel L.
5.0November 2025
James’s answer
Thanks for the 5 star review Teel, glad you enjoyed the van!
Tonya A.
5.0November 2025
Best experience!!! The host, James, excels in communications, walking you through things that you don’t know. This van is stocked! Bring your towels and personal items but other than that, this van has it. We took it to a remote bike race and we were off grid for over a week without a problem!
James’s answer
Thanks so much Tonya, glad you enjoyed your time in the van!
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Robin D.
5.0October 2025
James made pickup and drop off super convenient and was responsive throughout the whole process. The van was great! Very well taken care of. My boyfriend is 6’1, so he couldn’t quite stand up or fit in the bed but it was no big deal once he got used to it. Now that we’re home we actually miss the van bed. We also really loved the awning and fold down table for cooking outside. Our trip to Yosemite, the coast and wine country was seamless and cozy!
James’s answer
Thanks so much Robin! Glad you enjoyed your time with the van.
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Elise S.
5.0October 2025
James’s answer
Thanks for the 5 star review Elise! Glad you enjoyed your time with the van.
Christina a.
5.0October 2025
We had a great time and a wonderful overall experience with both the van and through James. The training he offers is quick and simple. Van was clean and comfortable even as the weather tried to make us hunker down from time to time. James was very accommodating. We are planning our next adventure and James will be our first go to host. Can't give enough props.
James’s answer
Thank you Christina and Michael! Glad you enjoyed your adventure!
Lauren W.
5.0September 2025
James’s answer
Thanks for the review Lauren!
Caroline G.
5.0September 2025
James is an excellent host, responding quickly to any questions we had and thoughtfully equipping his van. Quality of provided amenities was TOP NOTCH, and he provided everything we needed. He even provided a dog tie out cable that we used so our dogs had more freedom around the campsites! It is clear that James cares for his van - both in cleanliness and operation. Highly recommend!
James’s answer
Thank you Caroline! So glad you enjoyed your trip in the van.
Madonna G.
5.0September 2025
Loved the van with her beauty and rugged good looks! Was truly a home away from home. Clean and equipped with necessities. James was a great communicator, quick and helpful with his responses. Would rent from him again !
James’s answer
Thank you Madonna! Glad you enjoyed the van.
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Darren W.
5.0August 2025
Rig was exactly as described and worked out great. Pick and drop off was easy and James was a great host.
James’s answer
Thank you Darren, appreciate the kind words!
Michael R.
5.0August 2025
We were amazed at how well organized this vehicle is! They designed it with a lot of attention to detail, and it was really easy to live in it. It drives well so we had no problem maneuvering through camping areas and the water tank and batteries made it a breeze to find overnight spots pretty much anywhere.
James obviously takes great care of the vehicle, we had no problems whatsoever. I recommend watching his video--it really helps you take full advantage of all the features. Also, the flexibility on the pickup/dropoff times really made it easy to start and end the trip.
Highly recommended!
James obviously takes great care of the vehicle, we had no problems whatsoever. I recommend watching his video--it really helps you take full advantage of all the features. Also, the flexibility on the pickup/dropoff times really made it easy to start and end the trip.
Highly recommended!
James’s answer
Thank you very much Michael! Glad you and your family enjoyed the van.
Chris B.
5.0July 2025
James was really helpful and the van was fantastic. Highly recommended!
James’s answer
Thank you Chris!
Jaron D.
5.0July 2025
What an incredible rental, this vehicle and experience far surpassed our expectations. My girlfriend and I took our first trip in a camper van like this and it was a total hit. The Storyteller Overland has absolutely everything we needed for our weeklong journey up the coast. It was comfortable to sleep in, we cooked two meals a day in it, used the shower, and were quite comfy. We brought our bikes with us and put them on the exterior bike racks and it was very easy. James has this rig outfitted with everything you would possibly need for a trip. Having the starlink onboard was a huge hit as we would work from anywhere along our journey.
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Shawn K.
5.0July 2025
Has a great trip and James was a great host. He had the van well stocked with anything you may need and more! Very quick to respond when messaging him with questions throughout our trip. His walk-through video on youtube was super helpful pre-trip and during. Highly recommended!
James’s answer
Thank you Shawn! Glad you had a great trip, appreciate the kind words.
Chris K.
5.0June 2025