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 Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Batteries keep changing, so it's time for rundown on what's best for your rig. We'll also explore magnet fishing, get stuck in a hurricane at sea, recommend Off! Dry and explain what happened to the Aurora Project.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
A view from Aurora, Utah
Best Battery?
Budget: 100ah AGM - https://amzn.to/3IBBFLU
Solid: 100ah LiFEPO4 - https://amzn.to/3cbSuRB
Optimal: 200ah Renogy - https://amzn.to/3yGJpYe
Product Review: Deep Woods Off! Dry
Quite simply the best Off! product yet. Effective and comfy!
https://amzn.to/3o2Lr09
Resource Recommendation: Magnet Fishing
An inexpensive, fun and a bit messy pastime for anyone with water and a big magnet.
https://gizmodo.com/10-surprising-uses-for-wd-40-and-5-places-it-should-ne-5932262
Good magnet to start with: https://amzn.to/3AOPXXE
A Place to Visit: Aurora Americanus
In 2019, I visited every place in the US named "Aurora." In 2021, I started to do it again, but had to stop. If you'd like to know what happened, you may wish to follow this blog.
https://medium.com/@jeffwagg
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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
This week, it's a smorgasbord of unrelated news, tips, and details, none of which make up a full episode themselves. We'll also talk about the realities of ice makers, try out a battery powered pump, play pool with a dangerous felon, and visit some old relatives - 460,000,000 years old, in fact.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
View from Tikibagoland
Product Review: Bushnell Cellucam 20
A stand-alone camera that takes pictures and emails them to you. 12 AA batteries! Decent price here...
https://amzn.to/3y4PuNZ
Resource Recommendation: wD-40
It is NOT a lubricant, but it's very useful. Gizmodo has some tips.
https://gizmodo.com/10-surprising-uses-for-wd-40-and-5-places-it-should-ne-5932262
A Place to Visit: Mark Twain House
This isn't the ONLY Mark Twain House, but it's probably the best.
https://marktwainhouse.org/
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FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
A formation at Chazy Reef
Product Review: Worx Portable Air Pump Inflator
A much more civilized way to maintain tires or inflate bed pads and water wings.
https://amzn.to/3NMeMGG
Resource Recommendation: Hitch Accessories
If you can think of it, someone has probably made one.
https://amzn.to/3ut5RTo
A Place to Visit: Chazy Reef, Isle La Motte, Vermont
460 Million Year Old Fossils, on an island you can drive to.
https://www.lclt.org/goodsell-and-fisk-quarry-preserves/
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
What if you could fly, rent a van, and then do an instant "no build"? YOU CAN. Let's talk about how. We'll also talk about how you're using WD-40 wrong, a trip to Antarctica, how to get rid of ants, a new security camera, and Mark Twain's House.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
View from Tikibagoland
Product Review: Bushnell Cellucam 20
A stand-alone camera that takes pictures and emails them to you. 12 AA batteries! Decent price here...
https://amzn.to/3y4PuNZ
Resource Recommendation: wD-40
It is NOT a lubricant, but it's very useful. Gizmodo has some tips.
https://gizmodo.com/10-surprising-uses-for-wd-40-and-5-places-it-should-ne-5932262
A Place to Visit: Mark Twain House
This isn't the ONLY Mark Twain House, but it's probably the best.
https://marktwainhouse.org/
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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
It's going to happen: you're going to need your van to haul cargo. Here are some tips for avoiding ruining your rig. We'll also take a trip on a Hovercraft, consider putting a stereo security system in the back of rigs, and learn how to predict traffic.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
My hovercraft is full of eels...
Product Review: Curt Hitch Rack with Ramp
Heavy, expensive but very well-built and capable.
https://amzn.to/3OsOl9q
Tech Talk : Radio in the back?
This could be a great idea, but to hear Big Rob's review of the Absoso CA70BT Radio, follow the link below. Big Rob can be reached at BigRobsVan everywhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF7dkaVQTM
A Place to Visit: Ketchikan Hovercraft
If you want to see wildlife, there are less expensive ways. But if you're in Ketchikan, and you want to see wildlife from a HOVERCRAFT... this is your ticket.
https://alaskashoretours.com/excursions/ketchikan/hovercraft-eco-adventure-and-wildlife-viewing-tour/
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Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
What if you're NOT Built to Go, but instead Built to Stay Put? That's fine! Here are some tips to make your stay better. We'll also visit Wilmington, NC, try out the RoadPro Tornado Fan, learn about how to forecast floods, and tell a tale that's not for everyone.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
She's still a work in progress...
Resource Recommendation - NOAA Flood Stages
A rich resource for predicting flood levels and learning if you'll be effected.
http://water.weather.gov
Product Review: RoadPro Tornado Fan
Portable and powerful, this fan is great for directional flow, but loud and not good for more than one person
https://amzn.to/3HFVuRX
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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
10 Weird Vanlife Tips! And we'll explain alternators, tell a tale about something stupid I did, visit Gravity Hill, and learn how to tell the difference between all kinds of screws.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
She's still a work in progress...
A Place to Visit - Gravity Hills
What mysterious force is pulling your van uphill? Your eyes.
Wikipedia - Gravity Hill
Resource Recommendation - 30 Types of Screws
A nice guide to various screw types and applications
https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-screws/
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Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
What does "octane" really mean? How about E-85? Let's get the right gas in your van. We'll also visit The Holy Land Experience, Starved Rock, have a close encounter of the feathered kind, and take a look at Starlink RV which promises broadband everywhere!
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
Pagurus visiting Bangor, ME
A Place to Visit - Starved Rock State Park
Great hiking and history not far from Chicago.
Info about the murders: https://www.halemonico.com/a-hale-news/chester-weger-and-the-starved-rock-murders/
https://www.starvedrocklodge.com/starved-rock-state-park/
Tech Talk - Starlink RV
Expensive and requires setup every time you use, but might be a good solution for some.
https://www.starlink.com/rv
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Is it Time to Ditch Diesel? I think it might be! We'll also visit some waterfalls, see some horrible nature, talk about radiators, ship spotting, tolls and wallets... but not in that order.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
Nature red in tooth and claw
A Place to Visit - Columbia River Gorge
Everything you need to know to visit this bucket list location.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa
Product Review - Big Skinny Wallets
Quite possibly the last wallet you'll ever own.
https://amzn.to/3FXatWt
Resource Recommendation - Marine Traffic
What ship is that? This app will tell you.
http://www.marinetraffic.com
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