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
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
What if you lived without the Internet? Appealing? Doable? Let's explore. We'll also review Berkey Filters, visit the Dr. Pepper Museum, have a mid-are adventure, learn how suspensions work, and ID birds by sound alone.
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.)
This could be you.
A Place to Visit - Dr. Pepper Museum
Is it really flavored with prunes? Find out!
https://drpeppermuseum.com/
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
It's like vans ought to come with a dog, but what about a cat? Or bird? Let's take a look so you know what you're getting into. We'll also take a look at two cute portable grills, visit a desert in Maine, and take a look at Chromebooks as well as Google Docs (after we survive a crash landing).
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.)
No more fence!
Tech Talk - Portable Grills
Cuisinart Venture
Cute!
https://amzn.to/3KlzVpq
Coleman Fold N Go
A lot cheaper and possibly easier to store
https://amzn.to/36WLPIE
A Place to Visit - Desert of Maine
The new owner sound like they're really doing this right - I can't wait to get back!
Desert of Maine
Product Review - ChromebooksA good, cheap, always backed up computing solution
https://amzn.to/3khJuuG
Resource Recommendation - Google Docs
Try it! It's free and powerful!
drive.google.com
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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
It's Spring! I mean bug season. How can you keep these blood suckers away from you? We'll discuss some strategies. We'll aslo discuss those stick on tiles that seem very convenient. Worth it? Maybe. And we'll visit the last place you expected: the Bermuda Triangle.
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.)
Don't let them bug you.
Things to Keep the Bugs Away
Mosquito Net For Your Bed
https://amzn.to/3L2e3Al
Mosquito Net For Your Head
https://amzn.to/3K2at83
Tick Key
https://amzn.to/3jY4yq1
A Place to Visit - Bermuda Triangle
Any three points make a triangle. That doesn't make them significant.
Some Facts
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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
How am I doing at this minimalism thing? Eh, not great. Maybe you can learn from my experience. Also, we'll find some comfy sheets, learn to keep plants, rent a UHaul and have an amazing experience on I-80.
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.)
An average camping spot at Harold Parker.
A Place to Visit - Harold Parker State Forest
A nice place with relatively easy access to Boston, MA
https://www.mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest
Resource Recommendation - Motorized Home Best Houseplants
A great start to finding the right plant for your rolling home. :)
https://themotorizedhome.com/the-best-houseplants-for-your-rolling-home/
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
The Tikibago has landed, and the journey was as educational as it was arduous. Let's see what we can use from it. We'll also talk about a trick to keep you driving if your alternator dies, a Kohree toilet review, and Manything, a free security camera system.
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 Place to Visit - Tribune Tower
Treasures of the world cemented to a 100 year-old sky scraper.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/world-artifacts-on-the-tribune-tower-walls
Product Review - Kohree Casette Toilet
Feature rich and a nice size.
https://amzn.to/3JghbXF
Resource Recommendation - Manything
An app that turns your old phone into a security camera
https://videoloft.com/manything
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Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
The #Tikibago and I are heading to Illinois, but it's been a rough road! We'll also talk about a great 12v fan, an odd greywater solution, of lovely FREE place to camp, and which apps will help you get out of the weather.
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 Place to Visit - Pelican Fishing Access
A really nice free spot to stay for up to seven days. Right on the Yellowstone River.
https://myfwp.mt.gov/fishMT/fas/39753866
Product Review - Roadpro Turbo Fan
A great, VERY directional fan that just plugs into the cigarette lighter. It's actually cheaper at truck stops.
https://amzn.to/3wLdvuz
Resource Recommendation - Highway Weather Apps
Highway Weather - great, but burdened by ads and expensive subscription
https://www.weatherroute.io/
On The Way - A nice balance between price and features
http://ontheway.appganesha.com/
Drive Weather - Pretty, but a little too simple.
https://driveweatherapp.com/
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
TOILETS! This is a list of all the different ways to deal with necessaries out on the road, including some new ones. We'll also talk about a volunteer cabin, how to not get ripped off when getting propane, and how to light a fire, as well as determine if Amazon Prime is worth it.
A visit to The Geologist Cabin
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.)
Toilets
Bucket Toilets
Just choose something comfortable. You can double-bag cheap bags sometimes to save money.
https://amzn.to/3izG8SV
Casette Toilets
Avoid ones with a "bellows" pump.
https://amzn.to/3wu2SvO
Composting Toilets
We like the Separett best, but consider making your own.
https://amzn.to/3N6aDhs
"Space Baggy" Toilets
Note you'll need to buy supplies
Laveo - the "mylar diaper genie" option
https://dry-flush.com/
Wrappon - looks like a box, makes individual packets
https://ok4wd.com/wrappon-wrappon-green-portable-toilet-wragrse001uh
Incinerating Toilets
Incinolet - time proven, but with mixed reviews
https://incinolet.com/
Cinderella - one of the best toilets on the market, and with a price to match
https://www.cinderellaeco.com/us-en
Product Review - Amazon Prime
When you add up everything you get, I think it's well worth it to subscribe to Amazon Prime.
https://amzn.to/3wzrzax
Resource Recommendation - Start a Fire with One Match
This useful skill could literally save your life.
https://www.wikihow.com/Light-a-Fire-With-One-Match
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Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Folks, in this episode, I introduce a new project: the Tikibago! We'll also talk about the realities of old RVs, review the simplest way to get sound from your phone, visit some friendly fireflies, and tell the tale of my RV job.
The Tikibago.
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Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO!
The Tikibago
Watch the video.
Product Review - Boss UTV4B Tubular Speaker
A dead simple speaker and amplifier speaker for any vehicle.
https://amzn.to/3ifKsqm
Resource Recommendation - B4UFLY
All drone operators should have this app.
https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly/
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