Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Tires are one of the most important part of your rig, and yet they're often ignored. Let's fix that. We'll also learn a bit about propane, try some PVC wood, review some fans and watch trees blink. My beloved Nokian Outposts PRODUCT REVIEW 12v Chrome Fans https://amzn.to/3R4nRPs A PLACE TO VISIT The trees! They blink! https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

I've just about done renovating the Scamp, and I've learned some things that might help your build. We'll also explore the potential of bidets, try out a small water pump, drive through at tree, and find the ultimate list of vanlife meetups. Tiny yet huge! NEWS VanFestUSA Cancels One Event, Adds Another https://vanfestusa.com New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlife https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/ Mitsubishi Delica Coming to US? https://www.motortrend.com/news/next-gen-mitsubishi-delica-phev-overlander-camper-van-teaser-preview/ TECH TALK Bidets! Electric Version https://amzn.to/3wIupfM Manual Version (pink or blue!) https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1 PRODUCT REVIEW 12v Diaphragm Pump https://amzn.to/3yufQgf A PLACE TO VISIT Drive through a tree! http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION US Road Construction https://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-events/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

A thought occurred, and it must be shared. Please bear with me. We'll also talk about right-sizing diesel heaters, review a phone holder that also charges, visit a lost mine and one of the largest arcades in the world. The Scamp and Tikibago bathed in aurora. NEWS Planet Fitness Raises Rates https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html Gas Price Fluctuate https://gasprices.aaa.com/ Skeptoid Death Valley https://skeptoid.com/events/30273 PRODUCT REVIEW Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holder https://amzn.to/3wJHp4z A PLACE TO VISIT FunSpot! https://www.funspotnh.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION US Road Construction https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Every have those late night thoughts? Are they different when you're in your van? Mine are. We'll also visit Wellfleet, shop Etsy, clean our black tanks, and learn why conduit is a good thing. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo This tree was watching me NEWS Promaster Superhigh Roof https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.html Citan coming to US? https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtml GM cancels van plans? https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/ TECH TALK Conduit is a good thing https://amzn.to/4acADlL PRODUCT REVIEW Kleen Tank Solution https://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/ A PLACE TO VISIT Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Is Vanlife just RVing in smaller vehicles? Not really! Let's take a look at what's the same and what's different. We'll also play with some new "tire screws," Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo LOTS of vans waiting for repair at the Mercedes Benz dealer TECH TALK Undermount 12v Air Conditioning https://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted PRODUCT REVIEW Screw Tire Repair Thingys https://amzn.to/4a3SGdL A PLACE TO VISIT Gates of the Arctic National Park https://www.nps.gov/gaar/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Great video on repairing tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Folks, it's time to consider having AC for your van. Off Grid! It's never been more possible, but it's still not easy. We'll also look at a large water bladder, visit some space junk, find a mattress solution and hear a story about a Mythbuster. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and Jeff Wagg. Photo by Sheila Dee NEWS Grants Pass and the Supreme Court https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html Jefferson County Builds Campground https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/ Fuel Efficient Vans https://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/ AC IN YOUR VAN Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AC https://amzn.to/44moSI3 PRODUCT REVIEW 61 Gallon Water Bladder https://amzn.to/4dcZk47 A PLACE TO VISIT Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Site https://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Tochta Custom RV Mattress https://www.tochta.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Is it time for a crowd-sourced code of ethics for vanlifers? Let's discuss. We'll also explain why Romex is NOT for vans, how a cheap PWM controller might be all you need, and we play a bit of Munzee. And then a Walden nap! Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Bad picture of an amazing moment. PRODUCT REVIEW Cheap PWM Controllers https://amzn.to/4ddjzin A PLACE TO VISIT Munzee! https://www.munzee.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Walden https://amzn.to/3JqBrs0 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Help! You're in trouble! What do you do? Let's talk about some devices and strategies to get back to civilization. We'll also visit weird Boston, save some data on our hotspot, and play with... a toilet brush? Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo The start of an emergency satellite message on an iPhone. GETTING HELP Portable Satellite SOS Devices https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW Bullitt Satellite Service TECH TALK Panasonic Inverter Microwaves https://amzn.to/3vwOXay PRODUCT REVIEW Sellemer Toilet Brush https://amzn.to/4cGX4C3 A PLACE TO VISIT Norumbega: Boston’s Vinland https://www.scandinavianaggression.com/public-service-announcement-for-new-england-monuments-to-greatness Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Propane, Butane or Electric? What's best for heat and cooking? YES! We'll also play with a new lighting idea, visit an iconic fountain, take a rid in Africa and find an easy way to check the weather. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo The Toyota Quantum. NEWS WSJ - No Showers, No Sleep: Van Life Isn’t as Cool as Instagram Makes it Seem https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986 British Readers Digest How embracing the van life helped me beat the cost-of-living https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-living Business Insider: I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle. https://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3 PRODUCT REVIEW NiLight 60 LED Light https://amzn.to/3U3axN Dual Fuel GasOne Stove (mentioned in main segment) https://amzn.to/3U2QAWK A PLACE TO VISIT Buckingham Fountain https://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain TALES FROM THE ROAD African Bus Plunge https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68690454 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

What does AI have to say about Vanlife? Turns out, quite a bit, but can we trust it? Let's see. We'll also explore gas generators, and unique vending machine in Texas, encounter some powerful critters, and review CarMax. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A jackal in the wild. NEWS Motor 1 VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van https://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-market-id-buzz-camper/ Vanfest New England is On! https://vanfestusa.com/ WSJ - RV Stocks Drop After Airstream Parent Flashes Demand Warning https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-03-06-2024/card/rv-stocks-drop-after-airstream-parent-flashes-demand-warning-ADgKFLMUqnmGoQDQv48t RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety A PLACE TO VISIT Berdoll Squirrel Vending Machine https://berdollsquirrel.com/index.php?cID=127 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Whew! I did some math, and it's led me to some difficult decisions. You'll see. We'll also explore Capetown, make some toast, and learn how to not go blind. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo The view from Robben Island. PRODUCT REVIEW 500W Single Slot Toaster https://amzn.to/49kj3Ml RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Sometimes, it's nice to remember the DRIVING part of travel. It can be fun! Here are five great drives. We'll also look at why you should NOT install USB A ports, we'll review some simple wine bottle lights, and tell three impossible stories that are all true. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo And then there's THIS weird story... PRODUCT REVIEW Wine Bottle Lights https://amzn.to/48vNCOr TECH TALK Don't install USB A ports anymore. Install these, or better. https://amzn.to/3Plg4fr Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

5v Van? We’re getting to the point where it’s possible for “light” builds. It’s a great option for no builds! And you can add CarPlay Android Auto to just about any radio, why should you avoid gluing flooring, a quick geologic trip to Morocco, and a visit with some mermaids! Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Alas... 5V VAN ◦ Lights https://amzn.to/3Ij4I7q ◦ Vents Fan https://amzn.to/3IcH6Bp ◦ Heating pads https://amzn.to/48tYtZq ◦ Cooking https://amzn.to/3UToKNC ◦ Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3TbGWk5 NEWS • e-Sprinter • https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/electric-mercedes-benz-esprinter-a-small-step-for-van-a-giant-leap-for-van-kind/ PRODUCT REVIEW • Jensen JDASHCP adds CarPlay and Android Auto to most stock stereos • https://amzn.to/3SSY8cP TECH TALK • Solar Security Lights - these work fine, but there are many choices • https://amzn.to/4bUqiNb A PLACE TO VISIT • Mermaid Museum! • https://www.mermaidmuseum.org/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION • Simple Enough Explores Gig Work • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Eo2mvBqau8 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

iOverlander is the go to app for many of us. But there's a problem, and there may not be a way to fix it. We'll also take a look at an "attack" in Quartzsite, a way to add CarPlay to stock radios, and a great new resource, Nomad Wiki. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Reading signs is wise... PRODUCT REVIEW Jensen JDASHCP adds CarPlay and Android Auto to most stock stereos https://amzn.to/3SSY8cP TECH TALK Solar Security Lights - these work fine, but there are many choices https://amzn.to/4bUqiNb RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION The AMAZING Nomad Life Wiki - just for us http://nomadlife.wiki/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Is a camping trailer part of "vanlife"? I say yes. Why not? We'll discuss the pros and cons of living the life as a toad. We'll aslo find a clever way to hide your toilet, discover a problem with winter food, visit some giants, and nearly die because of a design problem. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 Some Skookie folks doing the do. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Ok, maybe not quite a "big rig." PRODUCT REVIEW Ottoman Cover https://amzn.to/3wsuZOc A PLACE TO VISIT Blythe Inaglios https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blythe_Intaglios RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Lateral Podcast Can Save Your Life https://lateralcast.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Folks - this week was eventful, and completely unanticipated. But here I sit in Florida, and I offer you a lengthy explanation and a list of lessons learned from it. This is NOT a normal episode. If you don't like the Tales from the Road! Segment, this isn't an episode you're likely to enjoy. But - if you're one of those who listens because I soothe you to sleep - yes, this is for you. :)

Skoolies are great! But they're not without challenges - let's explore. We'll also "ride the whirlwind," visit an art museum, encounter a Catch 22, and Chase 70º. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 Some Skookie folks doing the do. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo NEWS https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-02-07/florida-bill-ban-public-sleeping-camping-explained PRODUCT REVIEW V-Hanvr Folding Dog Pool https://amzn.to/49jBGjM A PLACE TO VISIT Smoke & Mirrors at the Boca Raton Museum of Art https://bocamuseum.org/art/smoke-mirrors-magical-thinking-contemporary-art RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Plan your epic trip based on the climate! https://www.chasing70degrees.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Van Fest Florida is finished, but it's also just the beginning. We'll take a look at how well our WeBoost has been doing, review some IKEA lamps, use our recovery boards, and talk about how we can all get to events. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 A very nice spot...until the generator fired up. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT REVIEW IKEA Solvinden Lights https://amzn.to/425PPyw A PLACE TO VISIT Here’s a few events to look out for: Skoolie Swarm https://skoolieswarm.com Peace, Love, & Vans https://www.peacelovevans.com Skoolie UP https://www.instagram.com/skoolieup?igsh=b2h6bWQybXByenV4 RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Explorist.LIFE Great resources! http://www.explorist.life Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Wonder what DEF is? Even if you don't drive diesel, this might be interesting. We'll also watch our van roll uphill, update our Vevor Diesel Heater review, read some onerous laws, and more. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 The start of a very bad time. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT REVIEW I have great service from my Vevor Diesel Heater https://amzn.to/425PPyw A PLACE TO VISIT Gravity Hills, Spook Hills, Ghost Hills - they're everwhere... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gravity_hills RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION A video by Monique at Simple Enough telling a tale of woe - and it's all about airbags. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg4sSvjBUZI Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

What is OODA? A way to get yourself out of trouble, that's what. We'll also review a pop-up table stool thing, visit Vanfest, check out Prepper Survival Guide and hear a tale of the very stupid. Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 Join me in Florida next weekend! If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo OODA A link to the military explanation of OODA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj0fgjMdzU0 TECH TALK Diesel MIGHT be a better buy than gasoline. Maybe. https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a31515330/diesel-vs-gasoline/ PRODUCT REVIEW Popup Table Stool https://amzn.to/4aZ2s2m Just the stool part https://amzn.to/48GBJ9l A PLACE TO VISIT Vanfest 2024 in Viera, FL. Jan 26-28, 2024 https://vanfestusa.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION A very dense and useful magazine about all sorts of skills that are useful in vanlife. https://amzn.to/3tYJCYM Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

How should you insure your rig? I don't have an answer, but I lay out the framework so you can find the best solution for you. We'll also visit the Devil's Icebox, check out Blue Highways, experience "danger" in Tangier, and test out some floor mats. New YouTube Video WHERE IS JEFF WRAPUP? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ7vEVq8_qc Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 This places is dangerous! Or so they want me to believe... If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo NEWS Kia Van Concept https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24028828/kia-platform-beyond-vehicle-pbv-modular-ev-ces AAA Fuel Prices Falling, diesel still high https://gasprices.aaa.com/ Lithium Nickel and Cobalt Prices Falling https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-09/ev-batteries-plunge-in-lithium-nickel-and-cobalt-prices-is-killing-deals TECH TALK ShurFlo 94-009-10 Electric Faucet (for submersible pumps) https://amzn.to/48LpYy7 Submersible Water Pump https://amzn.to/47DyIpa Pressure Switch Pump that I have https://amzn.to/3O2jgf5 PRODUCT REVIEW Weathertech Floor Mats https://amzn.to/47ApXfk A PLACE TO VISIT Cool caves that are easy to access and are, well... cool! https://mostateparks.com/location/55460/devils-icebox-entrance Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Changes are a-comin' and I lay them all out here. I also visit an amazing restaurant in the Canary Islands and talk about my experiences with a handy travel router. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity), and Discord (https://discord.gg/dRADjsvJEX) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 Mars base? Or a restaurant? If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT REVIEW The TP-LINK AC750 Travel Router. https://amzn.to/3S6EKd2 A PLACE TO VISIT Located on van-friendly Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, this is not a spot you'll soon forget. They cook on a volcano! https://cactlanzarote.com/en/menus/el-diablo-restaurant/ NEWS VanLab has kits for Econolines now! This is a great way to build your own van with a minimum of hassles. https://wearevanlab.com/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/ This podcast is also available on YouTube. Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT REVIEW This is the trailcam I have. https://amzn.to/3Nr2XYO A PLACE TO VISIT In 1916, the events that inspired Jaws transpired. You can visit. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/search/tip Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/ This podcast is also available on YouTube. Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Snow! PRODUCT REVIEW This INIU is one of many decent powerbanks available with PD charging. https://amzn.to/3RrQ6IC A PLACE TO VISIT The wooden cross relic in Huatulco has quite an amazing story https://en.travelbymexico.com/huatulco/places-to-visit/?nom=khuacapillastacruz RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Candle heaters don't work and are dangerous! Please read this! https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/plant-pot-candle-heater-tiktok-safe-do-they-work/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y1sOShiy-1w Winter vanlife can be great! But you need to be prepared. We'll help. We'll also solve a 2FA problem, review a strange and wonderful camera, visit another podcast, hear a heartwarming tale from Panama, and read Big Rob's List. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Home. Briefly. TECH TALK Google Authenticator Wired: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-google-authenticator-app/ PRODUCT REVIEW Insta360 One X 2 (or 3) Camera https://amzn.to/4aaw24O A PLACE TO VISIT Treasures of our Town Podcast (Jeff as guest on 27NOV2023) https://treasuresofourtown.buzzsprout.com/ NEWS Space Coast’s Only “Vanlife” Festival To Take Over Space Coast Daily Park in Viera, Jan 27-28 https://spacecoastdaily.com/2023/11/space-coasts-only-vanlife-festival-to-take-over-space-coast-daily-park-in-viera-jan-27-28/ Rivian Will Now Sell You Its Electric Cargo Van https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a45783032/rivian-electric-cargo-van-fleet-sales/ FORD E-SERIES SALES BEAT PROMASTER, EXPRESS IN Q3 2023 https://fordauthority.com/2023/11/ford-e-series-sales-numbers-figures-results-third-quarter-2023-q3/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Big Rob's XMas List (http://bigrobsvan.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcYHdKl9Syo Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

We're off the shore of Panama in a 90,000 lb van! Join us as we discuss travel, places we've been, and the importance of Wendy's in determining where you've been. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Did we visit Panama?. A Place to Visit Haskell Library in Derby Line, Vermont. Canada? Sorta. http://www.haskelloperahouse.org/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dqSpBtiBQ4Y Guest host Rob O'Hara talks about making money on YouTube, an interesting 12v solution, security cams, the "biggest" ball of twine, and a visit to Fort Reno. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A nice spot at Sacha Lodge, Ecuador. A Place to Visit Fort Reno preserves the western frontier as it was in 1888. http://www.fortreno.org/ Product Review Vantrue N2 Pro https://amzn.to/3Q8OTDS Tech Talk A device that lets you turn 12v appliances on and off https://amzn.to/471wBeW Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Strange episode this week! A bit rough, but we're going to talk about the best computer for your van, money belts, getting lost at sea, and Coral Castle. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo It's my personal wet van. Product Review This money belt doesn't look like a money belt, and can be attached to backpacks and bags giving it even more stealth. https://amzn.to/45VoeQU Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Vanlife & Homelessness share a lot of space on a Venn diagram, but there are important things to know. We discuss. We'll also test some electric space heaters, talk about UPS Season Jobs, visit DC at Night and explain why you should change your cabin air filters. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo DC at Night. The Unhoused Videos Please give these a watch to gain some perspective ABC (Australia) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCa6i9aM2o ENDEVER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOgch5mrqQ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: (coming soon) Everyone talks about what they did RIGHT, but we can learn more from what someone did WRONG! Here's a list from me. We'll also talk about Subfloors, review a portable projector, visit a very historic place, have some Christmas joy, and find a cheaper way to buy electronics. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Fort New Salem, in Salem, WV. Product Review Anker NEBULA Mars II Pro Projector - it works! https://amzn.to/46ytV8p A Place to Visit Seneca Oil Spring - Unimpressive History https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/16757 Resource Recommendation Amazon refurbished stuff for less. https://amzn.to/3S52JtU Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0X4NlML_1s The perfect stealth van isn't a white cargo van, it's a MINIVAN! And they're great for camping anyway. We'll also walk through a giant stained glass globe, desulfate our batteries, hear a tale about kids playing soccer, and make some toast. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A child walks home from school in Jerusalem in 2011. Vanlife News California to Soon Allow Church Parking Lots for Homeless https://www.kcra.com/article/newsom-signs-laws-fast-track-housing-churches-lands-streamline-housing-permitting-process/45521090 National Parks for Watching the Eclipse https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2023/10/10/ring-of-fire-eclipse-2023-path-a-list-of-national-parks-where-you-can-see-the-rare-event/?sh=7fe8fc6c105c Colorado Opens Recycling for Propane Bottles ($) https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/where-to-recycle-propane-camping-containers-denver/ Tech Talk Desulfation can help save your battery https://amzn.to/46qnVih Product Review Simple toaster makes toast simple! https://amzn.to/3FcP2Bi A Place to Visit The Mapparium is a unique way to see the world. https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza/how-do-you-see-the-world-experience Resource Recommendation Consumer Reports can steer you right. http://www.consumerreports.org Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0_1-2dtUWk Stealth is DEAD! Except it isn't—it's just misunderstood. We'll explain. We'll also visit a cave that's been turned into a musical instrument, talk about battery chargers instead of converters, learn from someone in Finland, and extol the virtues of Alien Tape. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Camper or no? Vanlife News FnA Vanlife seems to have removed their photo Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 Advances in Aluminum Batteries https://scitechdaily.com/cheaper-safer-and-more-powerful-batteries-aluminum-materials-show-promising-performance/ Tech Talk An affordable battery charger that does profile charging https://amzn.to/3Q1QCw9 Product Review Alien Tape is GREAT! Ignore their claims—just use it judiciously and you'll find many places for it Cheaper if you buy multi-roll packs, and I haven't tried the 3rd party brands: https://amzn.to/3F47CeI A Place to Visit The Luray Caverns Organ https://luraycaverns.com/ Resource Recommendation Luke Bland's Secret Finnish Beach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbPvt87bZUU Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCMwk60Q3l4 If you're curious about what kind of fridge to have in your van, this is the episode for you—we explore them ALL. We'll also visit a cult compound, learn how to decipher CCA on batteries, figure out how to test our iPhone Satellite Emergency system, and run into a tricky situation in Africa. Plus: News! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Our hollow world Refrigerator Links The Bodega TWW45 - best fridge I've ever tested. https://youtu.be/UuvDNb7TPBw The Setpower AJ30 - the fridge I use every day https://youtu.be/uWQuVMpTaSg Vanlife News Westphalia Van Returns to North America Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 No long term parking for camper vans in St. Petersburg. https://stpetecatalyst.com/city-officials-look-to-curb-van-life/ https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_bumps_up_usa_diesel_price_forecast-18-sep-2023-174029-article/ Tech Talk CCA = Cold Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºF MCA = Marine Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºC Converting CCA to Amp Hours CCA ÷ 7.25 = Amp Hours Product Review The folks at Strike Hold sent me a couple of products to review. http://www.strikehold.com use code BTG10 to receive 10% off Or you can use Amazon https://amzn.to/460CTLq A Place to Visit Koreshan State Park in Estero, Florida https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park Resource Recommendation How to test your iPhone's Satellite Emergency Communication System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V35jHAkpUIk Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube and contains the FULL VIDEO OF THE MYSTERY ANIMAL: https://youtu.be/ZEvYBpiBPoA This is a bit of a departure, but we need to talk about this mystery animal, and why people are seeing things. What is it? And how can we be sure? We'll also review a tiny 150watt inverter, visit an important piece of history, learn an Anderson connector trick, and solve our new iPhone problem. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A remarkable piece of history Product Review The Pisfau 150 Watt charger is an inexpensive way to charge your laptop and other devices. https://youtu.be/Qy2Pqxc3P2A A Place to Visit USS Olympia is just one part of the historic Independence Seaport Museum https://www.phillyseaport.org/ Resource Recommendation One solution to Apple's move towards USB-C is to use adapters for old devices. The ones with short cables are best. https://amzn.to/3ZnkVk0 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wrSkvs0s_dQ Be nice when you go to Canada, Eh? Americans have a reputation, and it's not always good. There are things you can do to show those Canadians that Americans are nice too. We'll also show a quick tip to extend wiper blade life, try an interesting app called Questo, defy death at crazy heights, and spend a night in the airport parking lot. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo This looks more fun than it was. :) SkatorGator 3D A new video game with levels and vocals by Fisher Wagg https://www.weatheredsweater.com/skator-gator-3d Amazon Prime Still a bargain https://amzn.to/3LeTnYa Product Review Questo! The app that combines escape rooms with self-guided tours http://www.questoapp.com A Place to Visit CN Tower EdgeWalk - this is a crazy thing to do https://www.cntower.ca/brave-the-edgewalk Video of Jeff doing this crazy thing https://youtu.be/20XTSGItG_k Resource Recommendation ArriveCan - the app that makes the border easier https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html Global Entry - a program for Americans to ease border crossings https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QEkoOge-9H0 You have a van. Is it your escape pod? Are you ready to go if disaster strikes? You can be. We'll also review Amazon Prime, visit the "center" of North America, encounter someone in the woods, and talk about "your van book." FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A locked door - with no locks. Product Review Amazon Prime, even with increased price, is still a bargain (especially for students) https://amzn.to/3ORyxiz A Place to Visit The Center of North America is a bit tricky to find... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-geographical-center-of-north-america/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLxzmOPi6aE Have you been scared off by how complicated solar is? It doesn't have to be. There's a very simple solar setup that requires very little knowledge and NO cutting or drilling. We'll also "Escape from NY" (across the MIssippippi), put hooks EVERYWHERE, and accompany buddha with a pizza. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A van in its happy place. Simple Solar Here's a list of all the solar things mentioned in this episode: Solar Panels https://amzn.to/3ssExH3 "Solar Generators" ugh. I mean Power Stations https://amzn.to/3KWcnKZ All kinds of adapters for MC4 (Solar) connectors https://amzn.to/3Ev4SXP PWM Solar Controllers https://amzn.to/3QTujcU A bargain, really. And don't forget the fuses! https://amzn.to/3QT7eXy Resource Recommendation Lateral With Tom Scott podcast https://lateralcast.com/ Product Review Single Cup Keurig https://amzn.to/47JdrLL A Place to Visit Chain of Rocks Bridge, part of old Route 66 https://www.nps.gov/places/chain-of-rocks-bridge.htm Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TTxiNRSZwcU Are you ready to start Vanlife? How can you be sure? There's ONE things that's essential. We'll also take a look at why 12v kettles might not be a good idea, visit a Subaru Factory in Indiana, and talk about how some religious organizations help in times of disaster. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Mega-Skookie in Pontiac, IL A Place to Visit Subaru lets you tour their Indiana plant https://web.subaru-sia.com/Tour/ Resource Recommendation Like factory tours? This list is out of date, but still has some good stuff. https://factorytoursusa.com/ Product Review Stryker Sage Bath Cloths These are great for cleanup, but have a few quirks. https://homecare.stryker.com/sage-essential-bath-cloths-7800-7803 Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoxdNAWRyfE I was wrong! 10 times! Time to 'fess up. We'll also visit Haiti, as well as the Museum of Bad Art. And we'll find a great source for RV windows, talk about a way to stay safe, and review some clever peg board from IKEA. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Vanlife, Chicago-style. A Place to Visit Museum of Bad Art. That kinda says it all. https://museumofbadart.org/ Resource Recommendation A good source for windows. http://www.rvwindows.com Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9pvNVvE6JQ Your van is dangerous. We'll take a look at a popular video that explains why, and offer some suggestions. We'll also experience a close encounter, cook some soup right in the can, and visit one of my favorite childhood haunts. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Home. Project of Science Video Thanks to Project of Science and the van owners for posting this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iANPQBhP4yk A Place to Visit Dairy Witch. The One. The Only. https://www.dairywitch.com/ Resource Recommendation The official standards for how to build a campervan http://rvia.org Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VN8zFEPBrv4 This week, we're going to look at what vans you can buy new, and which one is the best! It turns out, it's a different answer depending on what you want. We'll also review pre-cooked bacon, visit SPAM, and learn about painting your van with a roller. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A little moment of vanlife. Comparison of Vans I found this blog post helpful. https://flatlinevanco.com/blogs/news/sprinter-vs-transit-vs-promaster-van A Place to Visit It's a museum. For SPAM. You should go. https://www.spam.com/museum Resource Recommendation You can paint your van with a paint roller. Really. https://axleaddict.com/trucks-vans/Roller-painting-your-van Product Review It's bacon. Easy bacon. Good bacon. https://amzn.to/44ZM3am Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://studio.youtube.com/video/T3c_cjJ27AM This AMA is two hours of me yapping about upcoming trips, with LOTS of stories and other bits and pieces. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Panama Canal 2023 Details for our trip leaving Nov 7, 2023. https://www.collegeofcuriosity.com/canal Antarctica 2025 This is probably the trip we're going to do in 2025. The link is to Royal Caribbean's listing. Do not book without talking to me! https://www.celebritycruises.com/itinerary-details/14-night-antarctica-from-buenos-aires-argentina?packageID=EQ14F111&sDT=2025-02-01&cCD=CO Salem 2024 Still planning this one - no links to show. Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zr3vfS8hCkc For must of us, Air Conditioning is not an option. So let's look at what ELSE we can do. We'll also review a nice little folding shelf bracket, visit a controversial spot, and you'll find out why I pronounce it "tour" and "composting." FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Hannah Duston (Dustin) collects her pay If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Staying Cool How to travel the US and stay at 70ºF https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-30/mapping-a-road-trip-with-the-perfect-70-degree-weather Big Rob reviews a "miracle" portable Air Conditioner (and a decent fan.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rid-JnVOwvI&t=633s Product Review - Folding Bracket Horizontal space is huge, and this thing helps a lot. https://amzn.to/3rD3xe0 A Place to Visit - Hannah Duston Statue Read up on the story before you go. And if it seems simple, read a different one. https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/hannah-duston-memorial-historic-site Resource Recommendation - Stuck 4x4 Sprinter 4x4 Sprinters are STILL VANS. If you want to rock crawl, find another ride. Matt's Off Road Recovery shows why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLVae7-N_Vs&t=306s= Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BSYrW1SYCPI Vans are small, so why is it so hard to keep them clean? We have some tips. We'll also review a miraculous laptop case/cover, visit a burning highway (and tell you why you can't), and make Alexa cook dinner. Sorta. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Pagurus at the stand pipe that inspired the book "It.". If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Product Review - Finite Computer Cover PROVEN to protect you computer. Thankfully. https://amzn.to/46J5yFH Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

I'm not saying DON'T visit a national park, but maybe help with the crowds a bit? Here are some ideas. We'll also take a look at the Gas One Dual Fuel portable stove, visit some classic cars in Maine, discuss how you can build your rig out of foam panels, and we'll have an awkward moment with a famous magician. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Photo by Sheila Dee. Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and myself presenting a Mythbusters Prop (A piece of Lead Balloon). Product Review - Gas One Dual Fuel Stove I love this thing. Flexible, reliable and inexpensive. An essential piece of kit https://amzn.to/44dw9sH A Place to Visit - Motorland America A classic car dealer with an amazing collection of classic cars that you can visit. https://www.mainecarmuseum.com/ Resource Recommendation - NØMAD Builds with Foam If you haven't thought about building the bones of your rig with foam panels, have a look at this channel. The dude makes a lot of good points! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWkTqKjxKNg Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

A cocktail and a bone to pick with an article AGAINST travel, and then we discuss the pitfalls of your TPMS system, not one but TWO angry Argentines and an incredibly in-depth look at cyclopentane compressor refrigerators. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Walking to Crestone Crater The Case Against Travel by Agnes by Agnes Callard From the New Yorker Magazine: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel A Place to Visit - Crestone Colorado A "new spiritual center" in the land of Mexican Land Grants in central Colorado. A good place to leave the rest of the world behind. https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/crestone Resource Recommendation - This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible. Alec from Technology Connections spends a good long time exploring the depths of a refrigerator that's exactly the same as the one that's probably in your van. Lots to learn! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PTjPzw9VhY Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

I've returned from the Rocky Mountain Star Stare and a shake-down of the rig. Lots of stuff to share, including the revelation that you can have an electric blanket ANYWHERE, and lots of tips and tricks for making things just a little bit better. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Saved! Lessons from Starry Meadows 12v Electric Blanket Washable, and a good performer. Not full size, but none of them are. Cover with a traditional blanket. https://amzn.to/3pdpOOV Product Review - WeBoost Drive Sleek This is the cheapest of the cellphone repeaters, but for $169 (refurbished), it works really well for ONE device. https://amzn.to/3ph2tvD A Place to Visit - Rocky Mountain Star Stare Arguably the best star party in the US. This year is over, but there's always next year! https://rmss.org/ Resource Recommendation - Foresty Forest: Is This the Secret to Longterm Vanlife? He's Foresty Forest. He lives in a van. And this video is a must-watch for anyone considering full-timing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eflGslo_LpM Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting. This episode will also be a YouTube video FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) And it hasn't left since. Hiding Things Can Safes: https://amzn.to/45Oeqtf Some other hidey holes: https://amzn.to/3MSrp4o Product Review - Chromebooks In some ways, they're perfect for vanlife - for some folks. https://amzn.to/3qvBNYo A Place to Visit - "Shanghai Tunnels" in Portland, OR The story isn't actually true, but it's still interesting https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/shanghai_tunnels_myth/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/bqIXwmSzbwc FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) It's just a tree. Really. . Recycling - Don't Worry About It NPR's Short Wave: The Myth of Plastic Recycling https://www.npr.org/2022/12/08/1141601301/the-myth-of-plastic-recycling Product Review - Vanity Portable Fan LOVE these. It's my new friend. I like it better than most people. It's cheaper here than on Amazon: https://ventyfan.com/ A Place to Visit - I&M Canal Visitors Center An often overlooked bit of history the helped build the nation. https://iandmcanal.org/ Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

Here are 10 reasons NOT to buy an ambulance for conversion. And we'll also talk about why your van color matters, review a great window screen, visit YOUR big head, and hear a tale of honking. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/eVjqZhayHbE FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) There are reasons NOT to do this. Product Review - White Top Adventures BUG-OUT 2.0 CAB WINDOW VENT SCREEN INSERT LOVE these. No longer available on Amazon, but you can find them for Sprinters and Transits http://WhiteTopAdventures.com A Place to Visit - As We Are A strange selfie-sculpture machine in the Columbus Convention Center. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/as-we-are-sculpture Resource Recommendation - Boondoockers Bible - Which States Allow Overnight Parking in Rest Areas Each state has its own laws for staying in Rest Areas. https://www.boondockersbible.com/knowledgebase/which-states-allow-overnight-parking-in-rest-areas Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.