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Van·Nois·Seur Podcast Episode 27 Andrew Cooley of Remote Vans

Sep 16, 2026 • 69 mins

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.

Key Points

RemoteVans is focused on building the most technologically advanced, high-quality adventure vans that are RVIA certified and available at local RV dealerships.
Andrew Cooley emphasizes the importance of partnering with A+ dealers who provide exceptional customer service and have a strong company culture, as indicated by the average tenure of their employees.
RemoteVans offers a 10% rebate on in-stock 2026 models, which is a significant incentive aimed at making their high-quality vans more accessible to consumers.

Speakers

Hank Strange

Host • 37%

Andrew Cooley

Guest • 63%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction, episode launch, and guest introduction
2:33	Andrew Cooley's new role at RemoteVans
3:01	Overview of the van industry and RemoteVans' unique selling points
4:23	Origin of RemoteVans and Andrew's background in the RV industry
10:14	Why Andrew joined RemoteVans
14:35	Growth of the van segment in the RV market
17:07	Customer expectations, service quality, and van life advantages
19:28	Personal experiences with van life
19:54	Achievements of RemoteVans: Inc. 5000 list
21:08	Challenges in the RV industry
24:45	Remote's approach to RV manufacturing and future chassis options
27:21	Criteria and importance of dealership culture
37:46	Innovations in Remote vans
42:27	Current rebate offers from Remote
43:49	Demand trends in the Class B RV market
47:08	Tax breaks, financial incentives, and L Track systems
49:23	Maximizing space and evolving van life customer base
52:40	Upcoming trade shows and events for Remote Vans
55:01	The role and future of RV dealerships and dealer partnerships
1:04:34	Final thoughts and personal camping preferences
1:07:19	Episode wrap-up, thank yous, and anticipation for future content
1:08:51	Appreciation for the audience and episode end

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