Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

177 Knowing When to GO, Electric Kettles, Subaru Factory, Disaster Helpers

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. 
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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 This list is out of date, but still has some good stuff.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
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176 Ten Things Jeff Was Wrong About, Cargo Net, Bad Art, Windows, Haitian Exchange

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. 
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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
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175 Your Van Will Kill You, Cooking in Cans, Dairy Witch, UFO Sighting

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.
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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
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174 The BEST Van, Secret Compact Van, Bacon!, SPAM Museum, Roller Paint Your Van

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.
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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 
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BONUS! AMA about a whole bunch of things

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This AMA is two hours of me yapping about upcoming trips, with LOTS of stories and other bits and pieces. 
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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.
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173 Beat the HEAT, Rock Wool is OK, Folding Brackets, Hannah Dustin, PRONOUNCIATION

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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." 
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Hannah Duston (Dustin) collects her pay
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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=
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172 Keeping Tidy, AC vs. DC Switches, Road Gator Attack, Don’t Go Here

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.". 
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Product Review - Finite Computer Cover
PROVEN to protect you computer. Thankfully. 
https://amzn.to/46J5yFH
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171 Killing Our Parks, Gas One Dual Fuel Stove, Building With Foam, Classic Cars

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
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