Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

This week, we'll focus on some great listener letters. We'll also visit the USS Enterprise, drive up a river, play with binoculars, measure things in Kelvin and learn if you have a cabin air filter. Your host with Captain Kirk in Riverside, Iowa. NEWS Open Source Van Control System https://www.hackster.io/news/live-a-smart-vanlife-with-this-open-source-project-97e6f38a0db0 Best 4x4 Vans https://gearjunkie.com/camper-rv/best-4x4-camper-vans https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/travel/highway-tolls-orlando-airport.html PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3Se32lb A PLACE TO VISIT https://startrektour.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://lightingdesignstudio.co.uk/colour-temperature/ 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.

For whom the toll bells? It's YOU. We need to have a talk about this. We'll also explore Arco, Idaho, sleep in a casino parking lot, burn some wood artistically, and review some magnentic shades. Simon Wagg manipulating nuclear material (ish) at EBR-1. NEWS https://crosscut.com/news/2024/06/after-scotus-decision-wa-homeless-camping-bans-may-gain-tractionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AZRPItAsfAhttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-sprinter-vans-recalled-over-rear-axle-issue-237010.html PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3Se32lb A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/arco-idaho RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGu0x1WOyWk 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.

Living full time has many challenges, but one of those is a "fixed address." We'll discuss. We'll also review a new Vanlife Magazine, visit a miniature world, leave Las Vegas, and learn what to do when we find ourselves living in a car. My life boat. TECH TALK https://amzn.to/3xWVX1x PRODUCT REVIEW https://online.fliphtml5.com/knlca/wxdz/ A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.artic.edu/highlights/12/thorne-miniature-rooms RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://nomadlife.wiki/Emergency_quick_start 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.

There's a LOT going on, and it's important to remember what we're doing here—VANLIFE! We'll also talk about hitting the road with an unfinished rig, review the Ring Stickup Cam, visit Tinker Creek, Bigfoot, and learn to survive in the woods. Jen (my wife), Loren Coleman, and Me circa 2010. NEWS Why Are We So Annoyed by Remote Workers in Sprinter Vans? https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/opinion/vanlife-remote-work-criticism/ Nebraska Attack https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/man-72-killed-woman-hurt-knife-attack-nebraska-111254837 Foster Huntington Out of the Box https://www.ispo.com/en/people/me-vanlife-associated-activity PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/4crvjg2 A PLACE TO VISIT https://cryptozoologymuseum.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://amzn.to/3LvaWTH TALES FROM THE ROAD https://amzn.to/3LvaWTH 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.

TWO Main features this week, how to deal with the heat and how to deal with pests. Then we'll slow down and enjoy some coffee mugs, learn about the two different fridge types, encounter some bad stones, visiting a firefighting museum and enjoy Kira and the Survival Pod. Fisher Wagg's New Song! https://fisherwagg.bandcamp.com/track/when-you-get-home Good Morning Goats! HIPCAMP https://www.hipcamp.com/ NEWS Camper Van Make It Home Game https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjVYkunWSNM https://amzn.to/45Gdibm PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3VZaQcO A PLACE TO VISIT https://aurorafossilmuseum.org/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzC7IpqKo2M 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.

TWO Main features this week, how to deal with the heat and how to deal with pests. Then we'll slow down and enjoy some coffee mugs, learn about the two different fridge types, encounter some bad stones, visiting a firefighting museum and enjoy Kira and the Survival Pod. Grrrrrr.... I need a van cat. Beating the Heat https://amzn.to/3KUp0p6 PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/4eubjuU A PLACE TO VISIT https://nebraskafirefightersmuseum.org/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://www.youtube.com/@KiraandtheSurvivalPod 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 trailer life the way to go? Maybe! Let's take a look. And let's explore the realities of an inexpensive and small cassette toilet, find out where Shute fell (but not why), and steal a tractor. Realities of a 33 gallon tank NEWS https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/06/11/apple-ios-18-imessage-satellite-camping-hiking/https://www.autoevolution.com/news/ram-recalls-promaster-vans-for-two-separate-issues-235249.html https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-retail-sales-continue-sour-10-percent/ PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3z6U1Ua A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/where-shute-fell RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://factoryrvsurplus.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.

Prepare for your shakedown! Your first trip will reveal all the flaws in your rig. It's OK! It's part of it. We also find some cheap and good tools, visit a few different planets, use chicken broth instead of beer, and watch a magician get free money at a casino. The rig. Shaken, not stirred. PRODUCT REVIEW https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?search=North+Tech A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION https://www.allrecipes.com/article/common-ingredient-substitutions/ 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.

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 https://amzn.to/3R4nRPs A PLACE TO VISIT 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 https://vanfestusa.comhttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/ TECH TALK https://amzn.to/3wIupfMhttps://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1 PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3yufQgf A PLACE TO VISIT http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.htmlhttps://gasprices.aaa.com/https://skeptoid.com/events/30273 PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3wJHp4z A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.funspotnh.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.htmlhttps://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtmlhttps://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/ TECH TALK https://amzn.to/4acADlL PRODUCT REVIEW https://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/ A PLACE TO VISIT 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 https://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/4a3SGdL A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.nps.gov/gaar/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.htmlhttps://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/https://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/ AC IN YOUR VAN https://amzn.to/44moSI3 PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/4dcZk47 A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://amzn.to/4ddjzin A PLACE TO VISIT https://www.munzee.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW TECH TALK https://amzn.to/3vwOXay PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/4cGX4C3 A PLACE TO VISIT 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 https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-livinghttps://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3 PRODUCT REVIEW https://amzn.to/3U3axNhttps://amzn.to/3U2QAWK A PLACE TO VISIT https://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain TALES FROM THE ROAD 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 https://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-market-id-buzz-camper/https://vanfestusa.com/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 https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety A PLACE TO VISIT 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 https://amzn.to/49kj3Ml RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION 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 https://amzn.to/48vNCOr TECH TALK 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.