Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
Built to Go is your #vanlife companion for long days on the road, working on your rig, or just relaxing by that perfect spot. Self-build? Living in your vehicle? Stealth Van? Our magazine format has something for every #vanlife interest.
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Episodes
51 minutes ago
51 minutes ago
Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find weird places to visit.
What is this stone?https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZNaQZKqHjkAgstDx5=
PRODUCT REVIEW
Deep Woods OFF Dryhttps://amzn.to/42RtsxX
A PLACE TO VISIT
Talayotic Menorcahttps://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1528/
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7 days ago
7 days ago
There are things that are better in the US than abroad and we'll discuss them. We'll also make things out of paracord, visit a hidden fish sauce factory, visit a rock (with monkeys) and find secrets in your pocket.
A 50 year journey comes to an end
NEWS
New ProMaster Cityhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sa9PE6j0XRo
PRODUCT REVIEW
360° Spin Magnetic Stand for iPhone 17 Pro Max Casehttps://amzn.to/4tK0o7y
A PLACE TO VISIT
Cadiz Garum Factoryhttps://www.juntadeandalucia.es/cultura/enclaves/enclave-arqueologico-factoria-de-salazones
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Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Greetings from Malaga, Spain! We’ve had an amazing adventure and we’ve another week to go. Here’s an update, and some exciting news for small vans in the US!
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Friday Apr 10, 2026
Host Jeff Wagg records a short episode from Chicago O'Hare covering three quick topics: a major Ford truck recall for windshield wipers, a recommendation for Work Camper News for seasonal jobs and resources, and practical bidet solutions for vans and RVs.He also shares experiments with sealed ecospheres and Wollstad tanks as van-friendly aquatic options, plus a travel tale about canceled trains, a family rescue, and staying calm on the road.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
What if you wanted to hit the road, but without the need to refrigerate, cook, or clean up? It's possible, and we'll talk about how. We'll also talk about analog vs. digital multimeters, introduce you to Skoolieswarm Route 66, visit Antarctica (again), and talk about different travel goals.
THIS thing awaits you at SkoolieSwarm Route 66
Nellie’s No Cook Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbn24P6yiBI
NEWS
Costo Standalone Gas Stationhttps://www.jalopnik.com/2130578/costco-open-standalone-gas-station
Safer Than Everhttps://counciloncj.org/state-of-the-union-why-is-crime-going-down/
Leaded Gas Theoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead%E2%80%93crime_hypothesis
PRODUCT REVIEW
Pocket Pillowhttps://amzn.to/4sKJLbf
A PLACE TO VISIT
Skoolie Palooza Route 66https://skoolieswarm.com/route-66/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Antarcticahttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1TYfsYKQ3h5AuGL6qF-VqUv07ciLt-yxYUfiwOop6byw/edit?usp=sharing
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Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
President Gas is President Gas again. Kudos to you who got that reference, and I hate to break it to you: you're old. But in addition to gas prices, we'll talk about free audio tours, why windmills won't help you, and a new fan that is my constant companion. We also have a talk with Sherm about the ethics of making content.PRODUCT REVIEW
Turbo Fanhttps://amzn.to/4sB2GoW
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Rick Steves Audio tourshttps://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-tours
Sherm's Socials:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@greenmachine.77/ Sherm is recreating a masterpiece here, and it's very, very green.
InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/greenmachine.77
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenmachine.77
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1U2fSTHzeg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
This is a recording of a conversation I had with three vanlifers, all "living the dream," and all doing it differently. Recorded at VanFest: Lift Off 2026, Bruce, Jon and Nellie all have tips and stories from the road, involving, in no particular order:FatwoodBearsProstitutesPutting on pantsWhere to go nextand why you shouldn't drive at night in Mexico. To check out Nellie's business at The Sassy Olive, use this link:http://www.thesassyolive.online/nellieinacan and this code might be of some use: Nellie10
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
You could have an awning that provides shade. But since it's blocking the sun anyway, why can't it generate power too? We investigate. We also take a look at an interesting opportunity to sleep under a roof, review a saw that does it all, look at some space junk, and get up close and personal with some major infrastructure.
Alloy? Annoy.
NEWS
Jalopnik: Vanlife Isn’t Cheaphttps://www.jalopnik.com/2111425/van-life-costs/
TECH TALK
Commercial Chef 0.6 Cu. Ft. 700W CHM660Whttps://amzn.to/4upataK
Panasonic 1.2 cu. ft. Inverter Microwave 1250W - NN-SN68QB (Renewed)https://amzn.to/3N9U9Kf
PRODUCT REVIEW
WORX Cordless Reciprocating Saw & Jigsaw, Battery and Charger Included, PowerSharehttps://amzn.to/47Eihvj
A PLACE TO VISIT
Rocky Mountain Star Starehttps://rmss.org
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Trusted Pet Sittershttps://www.trustedhousesitters.com/
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