Van•Nois•Seur Podcast

Hank Strange talks with Thor Audiss, Chief Revenue Officer of Rossmönster, about the company’s history, how they build camper vans and trucks, and what buyers should know about service, weight, and warranties. They cover Thor’s path from Storyteller Overland to Rossmönster, chassis and payload choices, van versus truck overlanding, suspension and maintenance, upcoming products including the Loft, and how to reach the team at rossmonster.com. 📬 Join our weekly newsletter for RV news, travel tips, and deals: https://mailchi.mp/7701a4087382/strangerpalooza-newsletter-signup 🚐 Try the free Vanalyzer: https://van.projectvanlife.com/strangerpalooza/vanalyzer 📘 Get our FREE Camper Van Buyer’s Guide: https://van.projectvanlife.com/strangerpalooza/guide

How do you choose the right van when more options create more confusion? Sami of Project Vanlife tells Hank Strange why informed buying starts with balancing budget, quality and lifestyle needs. They discuss comparing van builders and manufacturers, transparent pricing, owner feedback, RVIA certification, service and resale value, plus why 80% of buyers still want help from a real person. Save time researching with the FREE Vanalyzer. Explore camper vans matched to your lifestyle and narrow down your choices:👉 https://van.projectvanlife.com/strangerpalooza/vanalyzer 🚐 Get our FREE Camper Van Buyer’s Guide: https://van.projectvanlife.com/strangerpalooza/guide

Hank Strange joins Sunshine State RVs to talk about the Hershey RV Show, the pros and cons of RV shows, and tips for RV buyers. They also discuss dealership pricing, trade-ins, buying used RVs, inventory challenges, RV storage and maintenance, and what buyers should know before making a purchase.

Hank Strange sits down with Coachmen’s Tanner Carroll to talk about the evolution of Class B camper vans and what’s next for Coachmen. They discuss Tanner’s RV industry background, customer feedback, overlanding, modular designs, bathroom space, custom vans, new air-conditioning technology, lithium power systems, and future Coachmen projects.

Hank Strange sits down with Remote Vans President Andrew Cooley to talk about the growth of Remote Vans, what today’s camper van buyers expect, and where the Class B RV market is headed. They discuss Andrew’s background in the RV industry, Remote Vans’ rapid growth and Inc. 5000 recognition, dealership and service culture, new innovations, future chassis options, current rebates, and what’s next for the company.

On this episode, Andrew shares his personal background and the path that led him to the overland adventure vehicle world. We also explore Storyteller’s approach to innovation, design, and long-term product vision—including how they create vehicles that push the boundaries of functionality, capability, and user experience.

Hank Strange and Justin Anderson from Outside Van dig into the intricacies of van life culture and the evolution of custom builds. The discussion covers chassis comparisons, emissions regulations, and engine performance, particularly in Sprinter vans. The episode concludes with insights on fostering community and passion within the van life culture.

In this episode, Hank Strange is joined by Nick Schmidt to discuss the recent merger between Alliance RV and Midwest Automotive Design. They also touch on the demand for pop tops, dealership expansions and RV tax deductions. The episode features a discussion on affordable used RVs, inspection, warranties and a trip to Buc-ee's.

In this episode, Hank Strange and PJ Tessa explore the evolution of electric camper vans with a focus on ModVans. They discuss consumer needs, the development of skateboard platforms and hybrid vehicles. They tackle design considerations, modular features and market interest.

In this episode, Hank Strange is joined by Sami from Project VanLife to explore the intricacies of full-time van living. Sami shares his journey into van life and the launch of planning services. They tackle unusual van features, power requirements, and affordable van life options. The episode concludes with a look at future trends in van life, the introduction of the Vanalyzer tool, and the upcoming Van Life Summit.