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
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
A bit of a rant against all of the negative Vanlife conent lately. Vanlife is forever! We'll also tell you how to keep your awnings safe from wind, visit a hollow-world cult site, review solar powered lights, and have a story from the frontlines of a suicide hotline.
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.)
Our Hollow Earth.
A Place to Visit
Koreshan State Park, Estero Florida
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
I love thinking about gray water for some reason, but there are some interesting scenarios to share. I'll also review a specific type of water pump, visit the lonliest town in the US, tell a tale of a near death experience, and tell you how to get owners manuals.
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.)
Yep, it was real. Made by Thetford.
Burn Your Blackwater!
The Autopian reveals how black tanks were once obsolete
https://www.theautopian.com/back-in-the-1970s-an-rv-supplier-wanted-you-to-burn-your-poop-in-your-campers-exhaust-as-you-went-down-the-highway/
Tech Talk
It's easier than ever to have 12v air conditioning, but it's not easy.
https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/
A Place to Visit
Glasgow, Montana - the most isolated city in the contiguous United States.
https://discoveringmontana.com/things-to-do-in-glasgow-mt/
Resource Recommendation
Find Owners Manuals
https://manual-directory.com/
Product Review
12v Water Transfer Pump
https://amzn.to/42kgvdJ
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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Consider your Total Cost of Ownership when buying a van! We'll also explore a great camping spot in New England, how to get out of a mental rut, whether you should allow your van to warm up, and we'll hear the tale of a well-traveled doll.
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.)
Randi, or Darwin?
A Place to Visit
Winter Island - Salem, Massachusetts
https://www.salemma.gov/winter-island-park
Resource Recommendation
Oblique Strategies - Brian Eno
http://stoney.sb.org/eno/oblique.html
Product Review
Voltemeter plus dual USB sockets
https://amzn.to/43XCxou
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.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
WE'RE BACK! In this episode, we explain what happened, and what it means for YOU. We'll also review a strange backup alarm, visit a surreal landscape, get a surprising greeting at a door, and plan for the 2024 eclipse.
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.)
Mystery stalks Manitoba...
A Place to Visit
Poetry Pillars - Winnipeg, Manitoba
http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/britishamericancementplant.shtml
Resource Recommendation
April 8, 2024 Eclipse Planning
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/where-when/
Product Review
White Noise Backup Alarm with Light
Effective and less annoying!
https://amzn.to/3mwuE8z
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Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
This week, we spend a lot of time talking about how to sell your van when that sad/happy day comes. We'll also recommend the IKEA tool kit, visit the SS Meteor, and explain how CarFax can help you.
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.)
I wonder where she is now...
A Place to Visit
SS Meteor in Duluth, MN - a unique vessel
https://ci.superior.wi.us/60/SS-Meteor
Resource Recommendation
CarFax - a good service if you're buying or selling a vehicle (Price has gone up. :( )
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle-history-reports/
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Want to ship your van to Europe? Here's how to get started. We'll also test a 20w solar panel, explain a new way to look at power usage, visit A MAJOR AWARD, and collect some rainwater.
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.)
Is your van on there?
Shipping Your Van
A good site for the basics
https://www.schumachercargo.com/car-shipping/vehicle-shipping-to-europe-from-us.html
A representative video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJkDZ0fCMs
A Place to Visit - Lady Leg Lamphttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/71756
Product Review - 20W Solar Panel
Not great for your bulk battery storage, but can come in handy for some other things.
https://amzn.to/3EAXtpZ
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.
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
I attended the Project Vanlife Summit last week and have a full report. We'll also play with some Coroplast, visit a dead man's skull, fly on a very old plane, try out a 12v heated blanket, and talk about Hip Camp.
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.)
Our DC-3, built in 1942.
Project Van Life Summit
I have mixed feelings about this event, but have a look for yourself
https://projectvanlife.com/vanlife-summit/
A Place to Visit - Harvey Morgan's Headhttps://fremontcountymuseums.com/the-lander-museum/
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/79641
Product Review - iHealthComfort 12v Electric Blanket
Seems to be a good one!
https://amzn.to/3EECqmN
Tech Talk - Coroplast
This corrugated plastic product is great for building things and covering windows.
https://www.instructables.com/Corrugated-Plastic-Collection-Coroplast-and-Correx/
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Completing ones bucket list requires something: understanding what's on it. And that's not always easy. We'll also take a look at a pet monitoring solution, find creative uses for Washer Fluid, visit an odd structure, and play a bit Galaga!
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.)
What's up, maps?
Waggle Pet Monitor
I haven't tried this, but it might be the right thing for someone.
Only $99 on sale - https://amzn.to/3XA1r9f
A Place to Visit - Portland Observatory
Looks like a lighthouse, but it isn't. It's just as interesting, though.
https://www.portlandlandmarks.org/observatory/
Product Review - My Arcade Galaga
A really authentic bit of retro fun.
https://amzn.to/3XA1r9f
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