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 Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
A Boondocking build makes a lot of sense, whether you plan to use campgrounds or not. And we'll take a look at USB lighting, visit some lost luggage, and nearly displace over 200 people into the cold Chicago air.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
My first fully self-contained rig.
NEWS
South Dakota Threatens Residencyhttps://rvmiles.com/south-dakota-legislation-threatens-residency-for-full-time-rvers/
Chaos at National Parkshttps://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2025/02/dirty-toilets-grumpy-visitors-and-vandalism-get-ready-summer-parks
Fuel Priceshttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
PRODUCT REVIEW
Hanging Safehttps://news.google.com/search?q=fuel%20prices&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US%3Aen
A PLACE TO VISIT
Unclaimed Baggagehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.com/pages/contact
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Unclaimed Baggage Sitehttps://www.unclaimedbaggage.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.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Do you believe these myths? It's OK if you do-but here's why I don't. We'll also look at a really comfortable sleeping pad, visit a geologic wonder, explain LPG vs. Propane vs. Butane vs. Natural Gas, and spend some time with Wheelie Yellow
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I wish I had the Elegear pad when I owned this setup.
TECH TALK
Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R
PRODUCT REVIEW
Elegear Padhttps://amzn.to/4hzjRBT
A PLACE TO VISIT
Kelleys Island Glacial Grooveshttps://www.kelleysislandchamber.com/directory/places/glacial-grooves/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Wheelie Yellowhttps://www.youtube.com/@WheelieYellow
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.
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
This is an unedited podcast produced by narcotics and sheer will. Now is the time to build your van and hit the road! Really! We'll also talk about rust converters, moose watching, a simple sink solution, creative helps, and a strange woman with a plate of bacon.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Version 1. Good enough, but Version 2 was better.
NEWS
Canada Ends Permits for Pacific Crest Trailhttps://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/canada-pacific-crest-trail-border-ban-united-states/
Hiring Freeze at National Parkshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/trump-hiring-freeze-national-park-service-00202098
Higher Prices for Cheap Chinese Goodshttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shein-temu-amazon-haul-set-price-hikes-us-shuts-trade-loophole-2025-02-04/
TECH TALK
Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boxiohttps://myboxio.com/products/portable-sink
A PLACE TO VISIT
Moose Tourshttps://www.neoc.com/moose-and-wildlife-tours-in-maine/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Ways to Stay Creativehttps://www.startofhappiness.com/26-ways-to-stay-creative/
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 Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
We live in uncertain times! What to do? Here's a list of 10 things that might help. We'll also fix our frozen van, explore a winter wonderland, give Amazon Haul a try, and find some ambience.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I miss that van
PRODUCT REVIEW
Amazon Haulhttps://amzn.to/3E6CE8D
A PLACE TO VISIT
Parc Omegahttps://www.parcomega.ca/en/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Calm Ambiencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OWZuP--94
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.
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
The most important thing is something you already have! Or not... but you need to find out. We'll also visit at UFO landing pad, have an encounter at Burger King, protect our neighbors and find out how NOT to clean solar panels.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Moments before she was mine.
NEWS
LA Mayor Approves RVs as Temporary Housing for Fire Victimshttps://rvbusiness.com/la-mayor-approves-rvs-as-temporary-housing-for-fire-victims/
AIDS Camp for Kids Closed, For Salehttps://www.startribune.com/closure-of-northern-minnesota-camp-is-the-greatest-story-heres-why/601199362
Trade Wars May Slow Battery Price Plungehttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/trade-wars-battery-price
TECH TALK
Don’t clean your panels with Dawnhttps://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-solar-panels-dishwashing-detergent.html
PRODUCT REVIEW
Door Edgeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ5X15XS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Benjamin Kylehttps://www.evisa.gov.tr
A PLACE TO VISIT
UFO Landing Padhttps://www.travelalberta.com/listings/ufo-landing-pad-20618
The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To Seehttps://www.briandunning.com/ufo/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Sam Holmes Health Conditionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLWiYKiR48
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Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Do you want THE BEST? Are you sure? We'll talk about the "cult of the best" and other ways to look at things. We'll also explore belt dressings, visit the last buffalo hunt, hear a tale about guns at the border, and learn about Peregrinus.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
The Tikibago could use some belt dressing
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Be sure to visit Big Rob's channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bigrobsvan
NEWS
Are you ready for Wildfires? https://www.latimes.com/california/live/pacific-palisades-fire-updates-los-angeles
Mercedes: No User Servicible Partshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg0kibsndMQ
NYC Congestion Pricinghttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/06/nyregion/congestion-pricing-nyc-new-jersey
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Zeerboo 12v 100ah LiFePO4 https://amzn.to/4264ADz
A PLACE TO VISIT
Last Buffalo Hunthttps://www.visitdickinson.com/business/last-great-buffalo-hunt-site
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. Sadly, I won't be there. :(`
Fun!
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Amazon Basics 1500 Watt Space Heaterhttps://amzn.to/3PlseV4
A PLACE TO VISIT
Voyageurs National Park Ice Roadhttps://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm
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Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Built to GO Glossary
The glossary!https://bit.ly/BTG-glossary
NEWS
RV Miles Article About Changes Coming to Public Landshttps://rvmiles.com/sweeping-public-lands-bill-passes-congress-explore-act-goes-to-biden-for-signature/
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Timber Ridge Camping Cot https://amzn.to/4gHsJo6A
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Finding Foodbankshttps://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
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