Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

I am vanless! My van is at the dealer, and I don’t know when it’s coming back. This could be a whiny episode. BUT - we do review Apple AirTags, visit Bora Bora, talk about C-rate and play with some birds. Is this the year you start a podcast? I've been using Podbean and find it simple, affordable, and supportive. Click the link below and receive up to $100 free advertising when you open your account. https://www.podbean.com/BTGPB Sigh. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Apple AirTags Great little things to help track your keys, your van, or anything else really. Apple only, sad to say. https://amzn.to/3GKgDZP Resource Recommendation - Merlin Bird ID The best app for figuring out what bird you're staring at. Or is staring at you. https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ White Cedar Peninsula Natur Center Birds. They eat out of your hand. Bring black oil sunflower seeds! https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/peninsula/naturecenter 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.

So many myths about heating your van! Let's debunk a few. And then we'll talk about putting IKEA Kallax in your van, jumping to your death, a great place for planespotting, jumps starting your van with your leisure battery, and using Podbean for podcasting. Some of the options for Kallax FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Electric Blankets This 12v blanket only draws about 4amps, so you can use it without too much worry about killing your leisure battery. https://amzn.to/3Kb59R2 TinyVanLiving recommends this 120v model. You'll need an inverter, but it has low power draw, can work off a Jackery-type device, and is machine washable, which not all of them are. https://amzn.to/3trhrPo Product Review - Kallax Strong, light, versatile and inexpensive - this could be the start of your build. Kallax at IKEA Resource Recommendation - Podbean Is this the year you start a podcast? I've been using Podbean and find it simple, affordable, and supportive. Click the link below and receive up to $100 free advertising when you open your account. https://www.podbean.com/BTGPB 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.

Drones are great! But boy, are they a hassle. We explain. We'll also drink from an aluminum cup, visit a plant museum that's neither, find something odd on a beach, and play with What3Words. The Henry B. Plant Museum FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A Place to Visit The Henry B. Plant Museum is a historic hotel that takes you back to the Gilded Age in style. Henry B. Plant Museum Product Review - Ball Aluminum Cups Pricey, but fun and useful. https://amzn.to/34qKWGE Tech Talk - What3Words A better way to navigate to a specific spot on Earth using just 3 words. what3words.com Resource Recommendation Matt's Off-Road Recovery - A YouTube channel about rescuing vehicles stuck in the Utah desert. https://www.youtube.com/c/MattsOffRoadRecovery 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.

Are you in a race? No! Let's help each other get where we're going! And then we can visit places like the mysterious cairns in Coventry Rhode Island. We can also fight condensation with bubble wrap, find out what to do when alligator has its eyes on you, and review the "perfect" cooktop for a van. The fleet. For about a month. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A Place to Visit Coventry, Rhode Island has mysterious rock structures in its woods. Vikings? Aliens? Probably not. But still an interesting place to visit! George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge Product Review - Ramblewood Cooktop This is a great permanently-mounted cooktop for many builds, especially because it has a D-cell battery powering its electric igniter. I does have some install challenges, requiring you to replace the regulator and find the right fitting, which is a compression fitting that's not terribly common in the US. https://amzn.to/3FClYBW Tech Talk - Bubblewrap for Condensation The folks at the Life's Too Short YouTube channel have a good solution for fighting condensation. And they're nice as well! Give it a watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcgNJO3fSzA 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 do you stay warm in a van without a heater? Here are some ways… we’ll also review the Oculus Quest 2, visit Vermont… and a cave, in a hole, in the South Pacific. And we’ll have frank discussion about propane safety. Photo by Trapp Family Lodge FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Staying Warm Some links to things mentioned in case you can't find them Hand Warmers https://amzn.to/3srtGuM Hot Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3sxqXjt Product Review - Oculus Quest 2 Seems crazy, but this is a compact, power friendly to enjoy playing video games and watch movies in a van. Use this link to get $60 (or whatever current offer is) in app credit when you purchase an Oculus Quest 2. I recommend the cheapest one. https://www.oculus.com/referrals/link/HookWakaBang/ Tech Talk - Propane Safety A good place to start your journey to a safe propane system https://faroutride.com/propane-system/ 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.

Can you make money from social media? YES. But there are things you need to know, and nothing's guaranteed. We'll also review the BlueDriver OBDII scanner, take a look at Nomadic News, visit Great Falls, and hear a story about more bees! Photo by Wendy Seltzer FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Razor UB1 Slow, short-lived and uncomfortable. But hey, at least it's small. https://amzn.to/3dUNwpL A Place to Visit - The Lost Coast A pristine bit of California with some odd shaped giant trees. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Coast 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.

Can you make money from social media? YES. But there are things you need to know, and nothing's guaranteed. We'll also review the BlueDriver OBDII scanner, take a look at Nomadic News, visit Great Falls, and hear a story about more bees! For more information on the cruise, visit http://j.mp/CofCAlaska We'd love to have you! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - BlueDriver OBDII Scanner It's a diagnostic scanner that displays data and live information on your phone. https://amzn.to/3dvHdJ4 A Place to Visit - Great Falls, VA A stunning bit of history and scenery just outside DC https://www.fxva.com/great-falls/ Resource Recommendation It's Nomadic News! It says it's about RVs, but they report on issues that affect anyone living and traveling on the road. https://www.nomadicnews.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.

10 bits of GOOD NEWS for Vanlife! A visit to the New England Aquarium, a review of a nice ladder, an encounter with The Lady in Black, and a serious iOverlander Problem This episode has NEW MUSIC. If you'd like to hear what Simon Wagg made for Season 2, listen past the credits for the full suite! A tank at The New England Aquarium FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Good News! Rubber Tramp Rendezvous is ON! https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/2022rtrs/ Inexpensive Solar Panels https://amzn.to/3rt3hMv Vanlife Free Store https://www.facebook.com/groups/421501126143101 Product Review - VanTech Ladder Inexpensive, strong, and fairly easy to install. Make sure to select right one for your van. https://www.carid.com/vantech/angled-rear-access-ladder.html Tech Talk - Redarc 25 amp DC Battery Charger If you want a combo MPPT and DC to DC (Battery to Battery) charger, this one should work. https://amzn.to/3xJkkv2 A Place to Visit - New England Aquarium Old, but very well run with a focus on animal comfort and ecology. http://neaq.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.

Your composting toilet may be lying to you! We’ll review some great window shades, have a few close encounters with bees, and watch a lot of crash videos. Are you in Texas this December? Join me for a simple Van Meet and Convoy 45 minutes north of San Antonio. Details on Facebook, or contact me. I'm not organizing it, but I'll be there! https://fb.me/e/18UXnrrT9 It's coming FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - VanEssential Window Covers Relatively inexpensive, well-made and versatile shades for your van. https://amzn.to/30xwHOP 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 need to have a chat about recycling, and why in many cases recycling LESS is MORE. We’ll also visit Baja California, try out a “too good to be true” charging cable, find a way to sort though all the different COVID restrictions, and take a look at recirculating showers. Your host investigating a New Holland in Mazatlán FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - MulitCordIt does what it says No brand name, but this one actually seems to work! Great for emergencies. https://amzn.to/3ofFzjL Resource Recommendation - COVID Restrictions This one-stop shop is as up-to-date as anything https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Tech Talk - Recirculating Showers 15 minute showers sound great, but there's a price to pay Wanderful Revolution has an honest and complete review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eTBfi9uo4M 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.

Troubleshooting is a learnable skill! We'll discuss the basic concepts. We also install a MaxxAir Fan, try out some Flex Paste, visit a Canadian Mine, annoy a Tokyo Hack, and use the GasBuddy Card to save some money. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - FlexPaste It does what it says Main advantage is being available locally https://amzn.to/3GKb0Lw A Place to Visit: Cape Breton Mining Museum A nicely done museum with an authentic mine tour under the ocean. https://www.minersmuseum.com/ Resource Recommendation The GasBuddy Pay Card It takes money from your bank account and gives you a discount on fuel Join for free and use code EK3JQ4X to help support the show! Join GasBuddy Pay 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.

Apologies, but I need to take a week off and focus on some other things. I’ll be back next week with more #vanlife goodness! In the meantime, you may be interested in this episode of Pantophobia, a podcast I produced a few years ago, that deals with people’s fears and how they overcome them. See you next week! Averil is afraid of stepping on fish—especially fish that jump out of aquariums unexpectedly. It happened to her sister-in-law once! Pantophobia Main Page Hosts: Jeff Wagg Jeff is the Curator of the College of Curiosity. He spends his days looking for curious people, things and points of view to share through words, audio and travel. You can reach him at [email protected]. Aubrey Henretty Aubrey is a writer and storyteller in Chicago. She has a lot of questions. You can reach her at [email protected]. Mark Graunke Mark is a pipefitter by trade and a mystery seeker by inclination. His hobbies include challenging his own fears and anxieties. You can reach him at [email protected]. Meijer, the grocery store chain with aquariums: Meijer. Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc) article about dead fish on the beach: Huge alewife die-off a sign of life for the lake. Credits: Thanks to Averil for sharing her story with us. Logo design by Beth Voigt. Produced with Audacity for Mac.

How do you know when you have enough? Your van can get you there. We also review a versatile knife, revisit the ATEM Power charger, expose a van scam, closely examine Sacagawea, visit some amazing trees, and recommend some content. Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Victoronix Table Knife This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife! It's the one knife to rule them all. https://amzn.to/3ncEybH A Place to Visit: Morton Arboretum It's like a zoo, for trees. Don't feed them! https://mortonarb.org/ Resource Recommendation Trail Slippah on YouTube Crossroads Travel Podcast on iTunes 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.

Winter is nearly here - are you ready? Here are some things you may not have thought of. We'll also visit the Timberline Lodge (Shining Hotel), try out some great shoes, visit the "Witch City" and deal with those troublesome windshield cracks. Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Duluth Trading Company Wild Boar Mocs This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife! Duluth Trading Company A Place to Visit: Timberline Lodge Stay in a bit of hand-crafted history and heck, you can even ski if you'd like! Timberline Lodge 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.

Ok, vans clearly DON’T suck, but there are lot of annoyances, and I feel it would therapeutic to list 10 of them. Also, I review a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t suck - or rather does… er… and we see some amazing birds in Vermont. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A nice place for Breakfast or Lunch in Lincoln Park, Chicago! Le' Moon Cafe https://le-moon-coffee.business.site/ Those Foam Blocks They're there to meet Head Injury Criterion compliance. In an accident, they prevent your head from hitting that part of the van. For most builds, they're considered unnecessary. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_injury_criterion Product Review - ThisWorx 12v Car Vacuum Cleaner This thing is great for sucking up all the stuff you can't sweep away. Lots of attachments, and a great price too! https://amzn.to/3DcNvbk A Place to Visit: Birds of Vermont Museum A man made it his mission to carve every bird found in Vermont in exquisite detail. And he succeeded. Birds of Vermont 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.

Let's play some games while we drive! Safely! We'll also review a great way to charge your laptop with 12v, hear stores from around the country, get pulled over in New York, explore detectors, and hear a bit of news as well. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Road Games Hazard Placard Apps - ERG 2020 https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/erg/erg2020-mobileapp Product Review - WOTOBEUS USB C Car Charger 95W, WOTOBEUS PPS PD 65W 30W Type C Super Fast Charging QC 3.0 18W Cigarette Lighter Adapter That's a mouthful, but this little device can charge EVERYTHING that's USB. https://amzn.to/2Y5j2wQ A Place to Visit: The Tree of Utah In a place of no trees, and artist decided to add one. And it wasn't going to grow itself! Wikipedia: Metaphor: Tree of Utah Resource Recommendation: Hear Here A fun app that tells you stories of wherever you are https://hearhere.com/ Tech Talk - Detectors Try to find a lithium CO/Smoke combo unit This is a good choice (and price!) https://amzn.to/3CZwjpA News New Nissan Van Inside EVs Ford Invests in Electric Vans Detroit Free Press Parts Shortage Worse Watch Wire 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.

If you are in need of Domestic Violence assistance, help is available here: https://www.thehotline.org/ With the recent news coverage, some folks have come to think of #vanlife as dangerous. Is it really? We explore. We also find a FANTASTIC video about 12v wiring, visit a laundromat with secrets, talk about loneliness and review an all-in-one charger that might just be your ticket to power. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - ATEM Power Charger An all-in-one unit that does DC to DC charging as well as MTTP solar charging. https://amzn.to/3ky3Voo A Place to Visit: Chicago Magic Lounge Enter a laundromat. Exit enchanted. http://chicagomagiclounge.com Resource Recommendation: Scott_PDX 12v Video EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVhXG4pmNA 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.

Stealth no more! Let that freak flag fly! And we'll visit a wet, noisy place, play with an app that tells you how fast your going (!), live without insulation, review the Kohree fridge/freezer, connect some butts, and find a way NOT to be broken down. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Kohree Fridge Kohree makes camping products, and this fridge is mostly freezer. And it's big. And cheap. https://amzn.to/3hBgqgP A Place to Visit: Old Sow It's a natural whirlpool. You can visit! And you might survive. Nice article from Smithsonian. Resource Recommendation: Speedometer Pro Why do you need another speedometer? You don't, but you might like all the other stuff this app can do. iTunes: https://appadvice.com/app/speedometer-55-gps-speed-hud/557871911 Similar program for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.mobiem.android.speedometer2&hl=en_US&gl=US 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.

Better sound, I hope? Should you consider an RV? Yes, but that doesn't mean you should get one. And we review the MyJo manual Keurig, look into Microwaves, extol Roadside America and float a van without a boat! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - MyJo It's a Keurig, but requires no power. Decent coffee, and no need for pods! And only $19 https://amzn.to/3E1wx0L Tech Talk: Microwave? Probably the best microwave for vanlife, the Commercial Chef https://amzn.to/3hc36iI A Place to Visit: Float Bridge It's a bridge. That floats. And it's near other cool stuff in Vermont. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/1375 And don't miss this! https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/22092 Resource Recommendation: Roadside America The best source of interesting places to visit, IMO roadsideamerica.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.

Hey, I know the sound is terrible. I did this podcast as a video - and I REALLY need to work on the audio if this is going to work. But - here are 10 things they don't tell you about #vanlife, a death truck, some sandhill cranes, a cheap way to monitor power, a way to make icecubes while rolling, and a resource for tracking Wildfires. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Bayite DC 5-120V 100A Mini Digital Current Voltage Amp Meter Ammeter Gauge with Hall Effect Sensor Transformer Simple, non-invasive way to see your power draw https://amzn.to/3BtBi14 A Place to Visit: Sandhill Crane Viewing See 10s of the thousands of Sandhill Cranes come in for a landing in Northwestern Indiana Indiana Department of the Interior Resource Recommendation: Track Wildfires This handy website can help you plan to avoid wildfires https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ Tech Talk - Making Ice while rolling Kinda works, but fiddly Alladinbox https://amzn.to/3gQGpR6 Works well! Ice Cube Bags https://amzn.to/3gUo59A 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.

Why do people automatically hate those of us living in vehicles? Let's take a look. We'll also find out when to use RivNuts, use a resource to detect people lying to us, visit some musical rocks, and hear a tale about a rather odd challenge. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - ATEM Power 12v 40A DC to DC MPPT Charger One small package combines two devices at an attractive price Works great, but very little data reporting https://amzn.to/2WpJtfO A Place to Visit: Ringing Rocks State Park A "waterfall" of boulders in Pennsylvania that ring when you hit them Ringing Rocks State Park Resource Recommendation: Carl Sagan's Baloney Detection Kit How can you tell if a claim is true? This handy guide can lead the way Brain Pickings Discusses The Baloney Detection Kit The book Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan: https://amzn.to/3jmngIF 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 to give up? How to tell, and why you shouldn't. We'll also review the AmpereTime 200ah LiFePO4 battery, find a great resource for lightbulb identification, get intoxicated in a Winnebago, pull to the right and visit a cool shop. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - AmpereTime 200ah LiFePO4 battery It's big, it's cheap, it's adequate. Price went up a little bit https://amzn.to/3z3MQaA A Place to Visit: Woolly Mammoth A great spot to find something very, very odd. Check the site. Really. Woolly Mammoth, Chicago Resource Recommendation: Bulb America Lightbulb ID Need to figure out what to call a lightbulb? This is the place. Bulb America Lightbulb ID 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.

Pagurus is sold! Here's how I did it, and how you can do it too. We'll also review FlexSeal, Remove bolts we can't reach, visit a Howard Hughes Retreat, and find bargains at IKEA. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) New Video: Product Review - FlexSeal Spray It's very liquid, which is great for things like oversealing, preventing rust, and emergency leaks. https://amzn.to/3AMMGVJ Tech Talk - Vise Grips for Removing Bolts You Can't Reach Clamp the Vise Grips to the nut, and use a socket on the bolt. Locking pliers: https://amzn.to/2X8iEwP A Place to Visit: Spring Mountain Ranch A Howard Hughes retreat is still a peaceful break from the Vegas chaos. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park 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 spent some time in the hospital recently, and though "What if I were out in the van?" Let's talk about that. Also, we'll review an interesting stereo, visit a sad landmark, and learn how to cut straight. Oh, and I tell the story of what may be the stupidest thing I've ever done. New Video: FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Boss Elite Unique, single-DIN radio, should fit in anything! https://amzn.to/3rTmRQo Tech Talk - Cutting Straight Clamp a yard stick to the board you're cutting, and use a speed square to make sure it's straight. Speed Square: https://amzn.to/3rVB5As A Place to Visit: Last Buffalo Hunt, Haynes, North Dakota A beautiful valley where the last wild herd of buffalo met its end. Waymarking 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 anyway.

I currently have a high top AND a low top - time to do the pros and cons thing! We'll also NOT visit Honey Hollow in Vermont, review a battery powered saw, explain why buying something previously built is challenging, and a tale about awkward walking in Australia. PAGURUS the van is for sale! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Worx Nitro 20v Hand Saw Nice, portable way to make long straight cuts in your van. https://amzn.to/3BNbCxs NEWS Jalopnik: Maine is Canceling the Registrations of Imported JDM Vans CNN: Used Car Prices Easing Salt Lake Trib: Moab ‘dirtbaggers’ blur the line between homeless and not 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 anyway.

You should carefully vet a used vehicle before you buy it, including research and inspection. But even then, we have a cautionary tale... We'll also play with plastic razor blades, get disappointed by Goof Off, visit the strange things in Canton South Dakota, and find a place to stock up on all those clips you're going to break. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Names of those buried in the "Insane Indian Asylum" Cemetery A gas station motel in Cawker City, KS A Place to Visit - Canton, South Dakota Buried Treasure in Newton Hills! TreasureNet Hiawatha Insane Asylum Rootsweb.com Tech Talk - Plastic Razor Blades They're good for things too fragile for steel razor blades https://amzn.to/3iwYeEL Product Review - Goof Off Not the last word in adhesive removal, but good for some things https://amzn.to/2UCM5WV 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 anyway.

Can you have a rig with just electric and no propane? Sure! But do you want to? We look at the pros and cons of electric and LPG and make a recommendation. We'll also visit Cawker City, KS, home of a few odd things, take power from the dome light, explore the least icky toilet, review the American 8-gang switch block, and take "Tales" to the mattresses. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A gas station motel in Cawker City, KS A Place to Visit - Cawker City, Kansas Worlds Largest Ball of Twine! (One of many) Sleep in a gas station! On purpose! https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/54850 Product Review - Amarine 8-gang Switch Block I like it. It has advantage over other systems. Amarine Made 8 Gang Aluminium LED Rocker & Circuit Breaker Waterproof Marine Boat Rv Switch Panel AM62-PN-LB8Z https://amzn.to/2VGkapo 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 anyway.

If you own or have ever owned a 2010-2016 Sprinter, you may have a check coming - a BIG one... and how can you avoid the "countdown of doom" on your diesel dashboard? We review the 2.6 gallon Dometic cassette toilet, visit some rock drawings in Minnesota, and explain how to get other people to cut your wood for free. :) FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Sprinter Class Action If you own a 2010-2016 Sprinter, or used to own one, you might be entitled to a check for several thousand dollars. There are steps to follow. Full info: https://www.mbbluetecsettlement.com/ A Place to Visit - Jeffers Petroglyphs 5000 year old drawings on the surface of Minnesota https://www.mnhs.org/jefferspetroglyphs Product Review - Dometic 2.6 Gallon Cassette Toilet I like it. It has advantage over other systems. https://amzn.to/3ywHFzd 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 anyway.

Have you noticed that your favorite #vanlife folks don't actually keep their vans very long? Let's explore that... and also enjoy some no-cook meals during these hot days. And lest we drive away while hooked up to a power pole, we'll take a look at auto-eject ports. And find creative uses for old coffee bags. And... I go against a LOT of advice I've given. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Product Review - Coffee Bean Bags If you buy in bulk, they're not too expensive and very interesting! https://amzn.to/3jBdBhw Resource Recommendation It's hot! Don't cook. But don't be bored either. 50 No-Cook Meals from Taste of Home Tech Talk Auto-Eject Shore Power Ports They do what it sounds like they do https://firepenny.com/Kussmaul_Standard_Auto_Eject_p/KM-091.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 anyway.

Time for a listicle! 10 tips you may not have seen before. We'll also visit Thoreau's favorite spot in New England, review the Brita Stream, tell a tale of car mechanics and endagered kids, and explain the relationship between Fuses and Wires. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) 10 Weird Things (Links) 512GB USB Mini Stick Cheapest: https://amzn.to/2TYv34P Faster (the one I use): https://amzn.to/35OGi2o Mosquito Net: https://amzn.to/3iYEhJ0 A Place to Visit - The Basin An easy access natural swimming pool carved by a river over the course of 15,000 years. NH State Parks Site Product Review - Brita Stream Ultramax It's different: it only filters water as you dispense it, not as you fill it. https://amzn.to/2SPEN1o #Vanlife News Ford Transit Connects have been recalled. Click here to check if yours needs a new transmission cable. 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 anyway.

Pee pee. Wee. Piddle. Whatever you call it, you have to deal with it, and we're going to talk about how. We'll also visit the unexpected Mermet Springs, try some Compleats meals, recommend a oil change schedule, glue This to That, and tell a sad story about homework that doesn't involve a dog. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) For a full list of the MANY options women have for urination, click here: https://amzn.to/2RZoO02 A Place to Visit - Mermet Springs Scuba diving in southern Illinois? Oh yes, and it's amazing. Dive on planes, fire engines, trucks - you name it. https://www.mermetsprings.com/ Tech Talk - Oil Changes Trust your owner's manual Link to an article that agrees with me: Rome Sentinel Product Review - Compleats Meals Easy, affordable, non-refrigerated meals for time when you just want something hot and don't want to cook much. Heat in a pot if you don't have a microwave. https://hormel.com/Brands/Compleats 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 anyway.

Recorded on a ship - sorry for the ocean sounds! I recorded this aboard the Celebrity Millennium, the first cruise ship to sail from North America since the pandemic. And you know what? IT'S JUST A BIG VAN! We'll also talk about a problem with self-tapping screws, visit a museum that's a museum itself, and invent a better clothes line, and tell a tale involving Jules Verne, James Bond, and a robot shark. Oh, and all that stuff I said earlier about ambulances? Yeah, we need to have a chat about that. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Stickers are coming! As soon as I get back to the United States. A Place to Visit - Fairbanks Museum This Victorian Era museum in Northern Vermont is a great place to see how things used to be. https://www.fairbanksmuseum.org/ Tech Talk - Self Tapping Screws They get loose if you keep taking the out! Don't. 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 anyway.

In which I breakdown... twice! And what I did to get back on the road. We'll also review Harvest Host, discuss a way that VSR gives you MORE battery capacity, stay at the Sacramento Pass BLM area, and learn about Lies Across America. Hawthorne, Nevada AKA "Boom Town." Breaking Down - OBDII Scanners The one I just got, Innova 3170: https://amzn.to/3fJhEGw ScanGuage II (permanent installation): https://www.scangauge.com/products/scangauge-ii/ A Place to Visit - Sacramento Pass BLM Camping Really nice, free place to camp on the Utah/Nevada border. https://www.blm.gov/visit/sacramento-pass-rec-area Product Review - Harvest Hosts $99 a year (coupon JUNE saves 15%) gives you access to overnight parking at wineries, farms and museums across the US. Pros - for folks who like a B&B-style experience, this can be a great thing Cons - Must call to reserve, show up during business hours, and you're expected to buy something. Also: strange vehicle restrictions. https://harvesthosts.com/ Resource Recommendation - Lies Across America Those "Historic" Markers are great, but are they accurate? Well, maybe. Dr. James Loewen's myth-busting history book which focuses on the inaccuracies, myths, and lies that can be found at national landmarks and historical sites all across America https://amzn.to/3wVGLM3 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 anyway.

I love sleeping in rest areas. Is it legal? Well, sorta? No? Maybe. We'll discuss. I'll also eat some crow over some USB advice, tell the tale of an encounter with displeased Zambian police officers, review the Wolfwise tent, visit Bob Ross, and suggest ERG 2020 for road travel awareness and enlightenment. A Place to Visit - Bob Ross Encounter You can visit the Bob Ross Experience in Muncie, IN here: https://www.minnetrista.net/bobrossexperience Product Review - Wolfwise Tent This the standard "potty tent." Works well, but it can be tricky to take down. Amazon: https://amzn.to/2S6jbga Resource Recommendation - ERG 2020 Lookup hazmat placards that you see as you drive! https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/erg/erg2020-mobileapp 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 anyway.

Vanlife isn't free, but you can do a bunch of amazing things for no cost. We give you 10 ideas. We'll also explore drain traps, hear a tale from Wales about a cliff walk, review Bidlacks Bowls and More, learn about the amazing Art-O-Mat, and look at an online resource for military surplus. Visit our Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! New Video! The Aurora Project: Texas Confederate Graves, Alien Crash, Area 114, Political Signs. https://youtu.be/4AlgxyTW4Tg A Place to Visit - Art-O-Mat These repurposed vending machines now dispense art! You can find them all over. https://www.artomat.org Product Review - Bidlacks Bowls & More (on Etsy) Hal is a man of many talents, and now you can experience one of them with your very owned, custom carved and printed, wooden object. Bowls, cutting boards, French rolling pins, Ulus... Visit his Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BidlacksBowlsandMore Resource Recommendation - Military Surplus Sometimes things made for war are just the thing you need for peace. http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com Tech Talk - P and S Traps This is the trap to consider: https://amzn.to/3otYMxU 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 anyway.

"Solar Generators" are coming down in price, but should you use one? We'll give you the pros and cons. We'll also take a look at a new safer butane canister, have lunch at an active volcano, learn how to level our vans, and share our disappointment with peel & stick flooring. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! New Video! The Aurora Project: Kentucky Black Only Park, Rocket Ship Bridge Crash, Music Hall, Hitching Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnLBHq63tZo A Place to Visit - Hotel El Crater Lunch on the side of an active volcano? Yes, please. https://en.elcrater.com/ Product Review - Peel and Stick Vinyl In short, not a great option. While cheap and replaceable, they move with temperature changes and crack if the floor isn't completely firm. Resource Recommendation - GasBuddy Check for the best gas price near you. http://www.gasbuddy.com Tech Talk - Butane Canister Safety Look for the blue ring! CRV is the term: Countersink Release Vent Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bjotMo 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 anyway.

Have AAA? What if when you call they say "NO." It can happen. We'll also take a look at vinegar and what it is and isn't good for, recommend you check out Bob Wells, get stared down by a doggo, have a a first look at cheap "solar generators," and see how locks work. Not that kind! We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! New Videos! The Aurora Project Vlog # 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZnlPYaUquo The Aurora Project Intro & FAQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWhS_wox6s0 A Place to Visit - Illinois Waterways Visitors Center Watch how massive locks work on the Illinois River. https://www.illinoisriverroad.org/places/united-states/illinois/ottawa/nature-outdoor-recreation/illinois-waterway-visitors-center/ Product Review - Wakyme and Awanfi Power Stations I haven't done full testing yet, but the Awanfi seems to be the winner for size and price, though they're only $25 apart. Wakyme has USB C. Pricing fluctuates almost daily - watch for a good deal. Wakyme 500 https://amzn.to/3b6Gr4m Awanfi 500 https://amzn.to/3eYEIze Resource Recommendation - Bob Wells & Cheap RV Living If you're considering #vanlife, especially on the smaller scale of things, this is a must. CheapRVLiving Bob's charity: Homes on Wheels Alliance 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 anyway.

Sorry this is late - the first part of the podcast explains why. And then we discuss lighting for your rig, visit Reconciliation Park in Tulsa Oklahoma, take a tour with the Dismalites, consider sleeping at a Rest Area and reviewing the Vallentuna Bed two years in. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! A Place to Visit - Reconciliation Park Learn about the 1921 Race Massacre in Tulsa OK, and help the healing process John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation Wikipedia: Tulsa Race Massacre Product Review - Vallentuna Sleeper Module Overall, a good no-build solution. Ikea 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 anyway.

No negativity! Let's talk about what a JOY #vanlife is! And we'll also visit some drooling insects, find ourselves in a bar fight, find some CRAZY good prices on "solar generators," review some innovative lights and promote the Van Life Nomadic Pantry. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! Rainbow Falls as Dismals Canyon by Ronnie Harris A Place to Visit - Dismals Canyon It takes time to get there, but it's worth it to step back 450,000,000 years in time. Imagine insects recreating the night sky with their own light, because that's what you can find here. https://www.dismalscanyon.com/ Tech Talk - CRAZY Deals on "Solar Generators" Not sure what's going on, but take advantage if you wish. These are Jackery/GoalZero-type devices. 40% off! Check the coupon box and add to cart for actual price. Wakyme 520Wh $275 https://amzn.to/3eolsuC AWANFI 505Wh $236 https://amzn.to/3dDkKLa I'll be reviewing both of these in the future. Resource Recommendation - Van Life Pantry Podcast (Nomadic Pantry Facebook Group) A friendly podcast about food-related #vanlife subjects. https://vanlifepantry.podbean.com/ Product Review - Gator Eyes Versatile little lights for emergencies or just general lighting https://amzn.to/3ejyrhj 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 anyway.

What is your mission? Why do you want to take to the road? We ask the questions that demand answers. We'll also review submersible pumps, visit an ancient reef, hang of a cliff in a tour bus, find out what our VINs can tell us, and figure out how to use CPAP machines in our rigs. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! Stromatoporis A Place to Visit - Chazy Reef It takes time to get there, but it's worth it to step back 450,000,000 years in time. Chazy Reef Committee Product Review - 12v Submersible Pumps They're simple and they work. The one I use: https://amzn.to/3dXdMj6 The faucet I use: https://amzn.to/3sgLVzh Resource Recommendation - VIN Lookup Tools To find recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls More VIN info: https://driving-tests.org/vin-decoder/ 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 anyway.

Want to build but have no garage or even a driveway? It can be done, we'll talk about how. We'll also explain the history of why 12v sockets are terrible, visit a ghost town, and hear a tale about strangers helping out. And we'll look at a map of springs, nationwide. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! Aurora, NV in the 1930s A Place to Visit - Aurora N Only one wall still stands, but the landscape and cemetery are interesting. Wikipedia has information and directions - Hawthorne, NV side is MUCH easier, and can be done with any 2WD vehicle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora,_Nevada Product Review - Folding Wind Shield These tiny things save you fuel and time when cooking outdoors or in a breeze. https://amzn.to/2OrAGWT Resource Recommendation - FindASpring.com A crowd sourced directory of hot and cold springs in North America. Fill your tanks and have a soak! http://findaspring.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 anyway.

This week, I ask you to indulge me as I discuss my "Aurora" project, and plans for its future. It's a bit more personal than usual. We'll also review bamboo paper towels, visit some old trees, find out what's at the next exit, and deliver a pizza somewhere unusual. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! A Place to Visit - Cathedral State Park, Aurora WV The state's largest old growth forest. https://wvstateparks.com/park/cathedral-state-park/ Product Review - Bamboo Paper Towels They come in a roll like regular paper towels, but they're washable! https://amzn.to/3weoMAG Resource Recommendation - Next Exit A classic resource for finding out where to go (so to speak). Good for emergencies! https://thenextexit.com/

Frank Olito, reporter for Insider.com, was intrigued by #vanlife. He rented a nicely built-out van and hit the road. What happened next was unexpected and we can learn from his experience. We also discuss the film Nomadland, now streaming on Hulu. This conversation is at the end of the podcast for those who wish to avoid spoilers. Pertinent Links: Frank's articles on Insider.com Nomandland on Hulu (Requires subscription, free trial available.) Outdoorsy.com, a van and RV rental service Tiny House Nation, a reality TV show about tiny homes.

Let's take a look at some common "#vanlife myths. Are they all myths? And we'll visit a site in Oregon where a balloon created strange history, play with endoscope, tell a tale of "the knock," and share a resource for finding bits and bobs for your build. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! A Place to Visit - Mitchell Recreation Area, Bly, Oregon A place of tragedy and healing. Wikipedia Product Review - Wireless Endoscope These tiny camera probes could have some interesting uses in a van. https://amzn.to/3d4oe7M Resource Recommendation - Hard to Find Parts A great source for those RV-esque parts like outer doors, windows, and plumbing bits. http://www.recpro.com

Why can’t we get the “cool” vans in the US? And why is it so hard to find ANY van in the us right now? We’ll also take a look at the MacBook Air M1, a great #vanlife computer, prepare for NOT having Internet, and visit a tree in a rock. We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! Find out more about the Chicken Tax Where to find vans Commercial Truck Trader RV Trader GovPlanet A Place to Visit - Tree in a Rock It’s a tree in a rock. And it’s been in the way for centuries. Roadside America Product Review - Apple MacBook Air M1 These tiny computers have a lot to offer for #vanlife. https://amzn.to/3tv6usG Resource Recommendation - Free Audio Books A great list: https://bookriot.com/11-websites-find-free-audiobooks-online/

Is Anxiety stopping you from doing what you want? You're not alone. But there are ways to beat it. We'll also talk about Smart Alternators, Button Lamps, and explain a magic trick that you can do... when you're lucky! We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us! Anxiety The American Counseling Association has a great set of resources for learning about and coping with anxiety. A Place to Visit - McFarthest Spot Find with Google Maps Find with What Three Words (increased.waxing.decreasing) History of McFarthest Spot Product Review - Button Lamps Ok, I love these things perhaps a bit too much Amazon: https://amzn.to/ PIck a card, any card.

What's the best Microvan to convert? We have answers! We'll also have a frank talk about mold, visit some historic ships in Philadelphia, review CHEAP LED flares, and make a big mistake driving in the desert. And we've launched our YouTube Channel! Built to GO! A Vanlife Channel is live. Want to see Jeff's NV200? Here it is! Resource Recommendation - Nomadland, the Book A must read for those considering vandwelling. AudioBook on Audible.com. Tech Talk - Mold Is mold dangerous? CDC Mold FAQ A Place to Visit - Philadelphia's Delaware River Waterfront See and tour historic vessels from the 19th and 20th century. Philadelphia's Delware River Waterfront Product Review - CHEAP Twinkle Star Lights Three for $14, almost as good as the expensive ones! AAA batteries need attention. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3uNE3I3\ Van News Volkswagen's long-awaited revival of microbus goes autonomous: ID.Buzz electric van on its way Richmond chooses Civic Plaza parking lot as vehicle parking site for homeless Hilltop Mall rejected as site after neighbors complained USPS Chooses Oshkosh Defense to Replace Its Mail-Delivery Trucks

Nomadland! It's the movie everyone is talking about, but a few folks don't understand. We'll try to explain why reactions are so polarized. We'll also visit the Raven's Grin Inn, browse through Advanture Magazine, move a dome light, discuss vapor barriers and try a hand generator. Plus a shocking tale from the road! All in about 30 minutes! Whew! And we've launched our YouTube Channel! Built to GO! A Vanlife Channel is live. What to see Jeff's NV200? Here it is! Nomadland Watch for free (trial) on Hulu. AudioBook on Audible.com. Behind the Scenes on YouTube. Still from Nomadland (Custer State Park, SD.) A Place to Visit - Raven's Grin Inn One of the craziest haunted fun house experiences you can have in the US. Ravens Grin Inn Resource Recommendation - Advanture Magazine Free, online #vanlife magazine catering to adventure rigs. European-based, also has a print version available! Instagram: @advanturemagazine Product Review - Shikha Hand Crank Generator Charge your phone and batteries by hand! Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZG2hWo Some links are affiliate links, and the podcast host will receive a payment if you order from them. Anything provided by a manufacturer for review will be fully disclosed. All reviews are the opinion of the podcast host.

You can run from the snow, but you can't necessarily hide from it. Here's a quick guide in how to drive and survive it. We'll also visit a time warp brewery, discuss the treasure chest under your vehicle, try out an LED flare, and get an unexpected visit from Jackson Pollock. Winter Driving A guide from AAA Recovery Boards Entrenching Tool A Place to Visit - Alexander Keith Visit and historic brewery with a surreal twist in Hallifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alexander Keiths (novascotia.com) Resource Recommendation - TripIt A nice tool for organizing your trips. TripIt Product Review - Safety Puck 9 in 1 This handy item acts as a road flare, emergency flashlight and night vision saver. Tough! Duluth Trading Company Cheaper version (unreviewed) from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3dz5K1l Some links are affiliate links, and the podcast host will receive a payment if you order from them. Anything provided by a manufacturer for review will be fully disclosed. All reviews are the opinion of the podcast host.

Are you part of "REAL" #vanlife? We have the answer. We'll also visit a place with no vans, find a place for shoes, build a van without insulation, review wainscoting paneling and take a trip through Radio Garden. A Place to Visit - Sacha Lodge A van-free paradise in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest. sachalodge.com One of many comfy spots in the lodge. Resource Recommendation - Radio Garden A lovely way to experience the radio of the world, and perhaps find a radio station at your haunt for the night. radio.garden Some links are affiliate links, and the podcast host will receive a payment if you order from them. Anything provided by a manufacturer for review will be fully disclosed. All reviews are the opinion of the podcast host.