In this episode, Hank Strange chats with Nick Recchio, General Manager of Culture And Class B, discussing Hank's van and its new wrap. They tackle the Coachmen Owners Association Rally, wheelchair lift modifications in vans, and introduce a new lithium ionic battery. The conversation shifts to future possibilities like pop top options and the 2024 Beyond build. They also discuss the acquisition of Lithionics by Winnebago, choosing the right dealer, and Coachmen's future plans including doubling the lithium and inverter location. The episode concludes with a discussion on electric vans and responding to listener comments.

(0:00) Introduction and chat with Nick Recchio, General Manager of Culture And Class B

(1:22) Show and tell of Hank's van and discussion about the new van wrap

(5:43) Coachmen Owners Association Rally: Service, new features, and recap

(14:09) Potential for wheelchair lift modification in a van and Coachmen's affiliation with Forest River

(20:13) Sponsor: Sunshine State RV

(21:57) Introduction of new 1260 amp hour lithium ionic battery for 60th anniversary and listener feedback

(29:27) Future possibilities: Pop top options and the 2024 Beyond build

(36:04) Industry discussion: Acquisition of Lithionics by Winnebago

(43:43) Customer advice, selecting the right dealer, and the importance of customer interaction

(52:16) Future plans for Coachmen: Doubling the lithium and inverter location, Nova 20d, and Ford's new Transit model

(1:00:10) Electric vans: Proprietary plant tour and speculations on prototype

(1:05:00) Wrap up: Responding to comments and queries