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Van·Nois·Seur Podcast Episode 28 Tanner Carroll of Coachmen RVs

Sep 17, 2026 • 67 mins

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.

Key Points

Exploring the Coachmen Class B vans, Tanner Carroll emphasizes the importance of space, quality, and off-grid capabilities in modern adventure vehicles.
Tanner Carroll, a seasoned expert in the van and RV industry, brings his extensive experience and fresh perspective to Coachmen, focusing on enhancing the user experience and expanding into the overlanding market.
The episode highlights the importance of lithium battery systems for off-grid living, the benefits of modular designs, and the value of robust, well-insulated builds for durability and comfort in various environments.

Speakers

Hank Strange

Host • 56%

Tanner Carroll

Guest • 44%

Chapters

0:00	Intro, episode and guest introduction
2:20	Tanner Carroll's background and transition to Coachmen
3:50	Coachmen's new role, swag, and Forest River's open house
7:39	Tanner's career journey: dealership to Storyteller Overland
10:15	History and evolution of Class B vans
15:51	Coachmen's approach to Class B vans and Nick Recchio
18:50	Customer and local dealership interactions
20:47	Upcoming events and community engagement
21:06	Sponsor: Coachmen Class B
21:48	Overlanding influence on Coachmen’s future projects
23:01	Defining overlanding: vehicles, versatility, and Google AI's view
27:32	Coachmen's direction and Tanner’s role
29:35	Exploring Arkansas: camping, overlanding, and expanding dealerships
32:05	Mountain biking in Bentonville and van life
33:45	Coachmen's potential entry into the overland market
35:15	Key features for overland-specific vans
40:18	European vs. American van markets
43:48	Factors affecting van costs
46:08	Importance of bathroom space and modular systems
49:10	Impact of custom vans and concept of a "bones van"
54:12	Factory-installed lithium systems and insulation
57:24	Advances in AC technology and key van features
1:05:00	Contacting Coachmen for support
1:06:23	Recap, acknowledgments, and closing remarks

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