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Is a Hybrid Power System Better Than All Lithium in a Camper Van?
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Camper Vans · RV Reviews · Travel
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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We Rode Tesla’s Cybercab Through Austin (No Wheel, No Driver)
We ride Tesla’s Cybercab through Austin — a car with no steering wheel and no driver.
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Every 2027 Coachmen Class B Camper Van I Major Floorplan and Tech Upgrades!
A look at every 2027 Coachmen Class B camper van, including major floorplan and tech upgrades.
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Wet Bath vs Dry Bath: Which Camper Van Bathroom Makes Sense?
Wet bath vs dry bath: which camper van bathroom makes sense?
News & explainers
Latest RV News
What’s changing in the RV world—and what’s actually worth knowing.
News
Starlink Mini Reportedly Drops to $149: What RV Travelers Should Know
Early October 2026 reports described a $149 Mini kit offer — $100 below a reported $249 price. Current pricing and availability are not confirmed here. Here's what the offer includes, what it doesn't, and what to check before buying.
- Electrical & power
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Choice Hotels to Acquire Harvest Hosts: What RV Travelers Should Know
Choice Hotels International announced an agreement on September 30, 2026 to acquire Harvest Hosts, the RV overnight membership network of 11,200+ wineries, farms and attractions. Here's what we know — and what members should watch.
- RV life & travel
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Ram ProMaster Power Steering Recall 92D: What Camper Van Owners Need to Know
FCA/Stellantis Safety Recall 92D involves certain Ram ProMaster vans and their electric power steering systems. Here's what camper van owners should know and how to check your VIN.
- Chassis
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News
America's Largest RV Show Returns to Hershey This Week
Sept. 16–20 at the Giant Center in Hershey, PA: nearly 1,500 RVs from 40 manufacturers, and one of the first places to walk through 2027 models in person.
- Buying
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Resource library
Featured Articles
Practical advice to help you buy smarter, maintain your RV and get more out of it.
Guide
After Driving Across America With Tesla FSD, I Want One Thing: A Self-Driving Camper Van
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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Guide
New vs. Used Camper Van: Which Should You Buy?
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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Guide
3 Camper Van Buying Mistakes to Avoid Before You Buy
Avoid common camper van buying mistakes. Rent before you buy, talk to owners who already live with the van, and look well past the price on the windshield.
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On the road
RV Life & Travel
Useful travel resources, road and campground planning, pet safety, ownership lessons and stories from the journey.
RV Life
Camper Van Life: How Do You Handle Laundry, Showers & Everyday Chores?
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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RV Life
Best RV Travel Apps for 2026: What We Actually Use
The apps, services and tools we actually use on the road — navigation, fuel, campgrounds, weather, internet, audiobooks, shopping and staying connected.
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RV Life
Traveling With Pets: What Happens When RV A/C Fails
A dog was rescued from a hot van in Colorado after the owner said the air conditioning had been left on but apparently stopped. Why cooling alone isn't a pet safety plan, and how to layer one.
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Conversations with the builders, engineers, dealers and owners shaping the camper van world.
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Van·Nois·Seur Podcast Episode 29 Sunshine State RV'S With Nick Schmidt & Canada Mike
Nick Schmidt and Canada Mike join VanNoisSeur for a conversation with Sunshine State RV’s.
Who we are
Meet Hank & Lola
Two perspectives behind StrangerPalooza's camper van videos, conversations and stories from the road.
Hank Strange
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.
Lola Strange
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?