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 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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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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