Camper Vans · RV Reviews · Travel
Join Hank and Lola Strange for camper van walkthroughs, practical buying advice and stories from life on the road—shared first on YouTube and organized here for you.
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Watch the newest camper van walkthroughs, conversations and road stories from StrangerPalooza.
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How do you get more space out of a 144 Sprinter van? Hank sits down with Rossmönster Chief Revenue Officer Thor Audiss to talk about how the Rossmönster LOFT was designed.
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Winnebago Resa 19DC Compact Class C RV - Sleeps 4, Seats 6! At just 20 feet 4 inches long, this compact RV packs in a power lift bed, a clever bathroom, a flexible rear lounge and some surprising storage.
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What happens inside a camper van factory—and why do manufacturers make the choices they do? Lola joins Nick Recchio, GM of Coachmen Class B, inside the new Coachmen factory in Middlebury, Indiana, to ask the…
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We took our first Tesla Cybercab ride in Austin—with no steering wheel and no pedals! Come along for our real reactions, a visit to Giga Texas and X Takeover on our Cybertruck road trip.
News & explainers
What’s changing in the RV world—and what’s actually worth knowing.
Why is diesel so expensive right now? It costs over $2 a gallon more than gas. Here's why, and what it means for gas vs diesel camper vans.
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Missouri conservation area camping needs a $5 permit starting March 2027. What it covers, how to buy it, and what van lifers need to know.
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The new Alliance RV Model B 22DRB pairs a separate shower and toilet with convertible twin beds, a drawer refrigerator, and Ford Transit AWD. See what stood out in our prototype walkthrough.
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Chiricahua is now a national park. Plan your Arizona RV visit with vehicle length limits, Bonita Canyon camping details and official NPS resources.
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Resource library
Practical advice to help you buy smarter, maintain your RV and get more out of it.
Overwhelmed by camper van choices? See how an RV buying concierge, the free Vanalyzer, and a planning call can help you narrow your options and find your dream van.
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After driving across America with Tesla FSD and riding in a Cybercab, Hank Strange explains why he wants Tesla to build a self-driving camper van.
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Should you buy a new or used camper van? Price, warranty, depreciation and floor plans matter — but buying the wrong van is the costlier mistake.
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On the road
Useful travel resources, road and campground planning, pet safety, ownership lessons and stories from the journey.
The best time to drive Thanksgiving week 2026, day by day, from the Wednesday before to the Sunday after, plus tips for camper van travelers.
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Does a four-season camper van need winterization? Learn when to prepare, what de-winterization means, and watch our NOVA, BEYOND and Truma videos.
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How do you handle laundry, showers, groceries, trash and water in a camper van? Hank and Lola share practical tips from their travels.
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Find videos and stories
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Tours, reviews & real-world looks at Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper vans.
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Podcast
Conversations with the builders, engineers, dealers and owners shaping the camper van world.
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What are you really paying for in a luxury camper van—and what happens when something breaks? Hank sits down with Rossmönster Chief Revenue Officer Thor Audiss to talk about the decisions behind the build, from…
Who we are
Two perspectives behind StrangerPalooza's camper van videos, conversations and stories from the road.
Founder, Host & Creative Director
Hank is the technical and creative side of StrangerPalooza. He loves digging into how camper vans are designed, engineered and manufactured—and the freedom that comes from having everything you need packed into a van. A lifelong creative, Hank is a writer, animator and host with a passion for emerging technology, EVs and the innovations shaping how we’ll travel in the future.
Co-Founder, Host & Business Manager
Lola brings the travel, adventure and real-world experience to StrangerPalooza. A pharmacist, mom of two awesome sons and married to Hank for 27 years and counting, she looks at camper vans from a different perspective: Where can it take us? What is it actually like to drive, travel and live with? And most importantly—what experiences can we have along the way?