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 Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
10 bits of GOOD NEWS for Vanlife! A visit to the New England Aquarium, a review of a nice ladder, an encounter with The Lady in Black, and a serious iOverlander Problem
This episode has NEW MUSIC. If you'd like to hear what Simon Wagg made for Season 2, listen past the credits for the full suite!
A tank at The New England Aquarium
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Good News!
Rubber Tramp Rendezvous is ON!
https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/2022rtrs/
Inexpensive Solar Panels
https://amzn.to/3rt3hMv
Vanlife Free Store
https://www.facebook.com/groups/421501126143101
Product Review - VanTech Ladder
Inexpensive, strong, and fairly easy to install.
Make sure to select right one for your van.
https://www.carid.com/vantech/angled-rear-access-ladder.html
Tech Talk - Redarc 25 amp DC Battery Charger
If you want a combo MPPT and DC to DC (Battery to Battery) charger, this one should work.
https://amzn.to/3xJkkv2
A Place to Visit - New England Aquarium
Old, but very well run with a focus on animal comfort and ecology.
http://neaq.org
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Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Your composting toilet may be lying to you! We’ll review some great window shades, have a few close encounters with bees, and watch a lot of crash videos. Are you in Texas this December? Join me for a simple Van Meet and Convoy 45 minutes north of San Antonio. Details on Facebook, or contact me. I'm not organizing it, but I'll be there! https://fb.me/e/18UXnrrT9
It's coming
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.)
Product Review - VanEssential Window CoversRelatively inexpensive, well-made and versatile shades for your van.
https://amzn.to/30xwHOP
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Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
We need to have a chat about recycling, and why in many cases recycling LESS is MORE. We’ll also visit Baja California, try out a “too good to be true” charging cable, find a way to sort though all the different COVID restrictions, and take a look at recirculating showers.
Your host investigating a New Holland in Mazatlán
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.)
Product Review - MulitCordIt does what it says
No brand name, but this one actually seems to work!
Great for emergencies.
https://amzn.to/3ofFzjL
Resource Recommendation - COVID Restrictions
This one-stop shop is as up-to-date as anything
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
Tech Talk - Recirculating Showers
15 minute showers sound great, but there's a price to pay
Wanderful Revolution has an honest and complete review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eTBfi9uo4M
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Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Troubleshooting is a learnable skill! We'll discuss the basic concepts. We also install a MaxxAir Fan, try out some Flex Paste, visit a Canadian Mine, annoy a Tokyo Hack, and use the GasBuddy Card to save some money.
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.)
Product Review - FlexPaste
It does what it says
Main advantage is being available locally
https://amzn.to/3GKb0Lw
A Place to Visit: Cape Breton Mining Museum
A nicely done museum with an authentic mine tour under the ocean.
https://www.minersmuseum.com/
Resource Recommendation
The GasBuddy Pay Card
It takes money from your bank account and gives you a discount on fuel
Join for free and use code EK3JQ4X to help support the show!
Join GasBuddy Pay
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Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Apologies, but I need to take a week off and focus on some other things. I’ll be back next week with more #vanlife goodness!
In the meantime, you may be interested in this episode of Pantophobia, a podcast I produced a few years ago, that deals with people’s fears and how they overcome them.
See you next week!
Averil is afraid of stepping on fish—especially fish that jump out of aquariums unexpectedly. It happened to her sister-in-law once!
Pantophobia Main Page Hosts:
Jeff Wagg
Jeff is the Curator of the College of Curiosity. He spends his days looking for curious people, things and points of view to share through words, audio and travel.
You can reach him at jeff@collegeofcuriosity.com.
Aubrey Henretty
Aubrey is a writer and storyteller in Chicago. She has a lot of questions.
You can reach her at aubrey@collegeofcuriosity.com.
Mark Graunke
Mark is a pipefitter by trade and a mystery seeker by inclination. His hobbies include challenging his own fears and anxieties.
You can reach him at mark@collegeofcuriosity.com.
Meijer, the grocery store chain with aquariums: Meijer.
Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc) article about dead fish on the beach: Huge alewife die-off a sign of life for the lake.
Credits:
Thanks to Averil for sharing her story with us.
Logo design by Beth Voigt.
Produced with Audacity for Mac.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
How do you know when you have enough? Your van can get you there. We also review a versatile knife, revisit the ATEM Power charger, expose a van scam, closely examine Sacagawea, visit some amazing trees, and recommend some content.
Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon
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.)
Product Review - Victoronix Table Knife This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife!
It's the one knife to rule them all.
https://amzn.to/3ncEybH
A Place to Visit: Morton Arboretum
It's like a zoo, for trees. Don't feed them!
https://mortonarb.org/
Resource Recommendation
Trail Slippah on YouTube
Crossroads Travel Podcast on iTunes
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Winter is nearly here - are you ready? Here are some things you may not have thought of. We'll also visit the Timberline Lodge (Shining Hotel), try out some great shoes, visit the "Witch City" and deal with those troublesome windshield cracks.
Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon
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Product Review - Duluth Trading Company Wild Boar Mocs
This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife!
Duluth Trading Company
A Place to Visit: Timberline Lodge
Stay in a bit of hand-crafted history and heck, you can even ski if you'd like!
Timberline Lodge
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Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Ok, vans clearly DON’T suck, but there are lot of annoyances, and I feel it would therapeutic to list 10 of them. Also, I review a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t suck - or rather does… er… and we see some amazing birds in Vermont.
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 nice place for Breakfast or Lunch in Lincoln Park, Chicago!
Le' Moon Cafe https://le-moon-coffee.business.site/
Those Foam Blocks
They're there to meet Head Injury Criterion compliance. In an accident, they prevent your head from hitting that part of the van. For most builds, they're considered unnecessary.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_injury_criterion
Product Review - ThisWorx 12v Car Vacuum Cleaner
This thing is great for sucking up all the stuff you can't sweep away. Lots of attachments, and a great price too!
https://amzn.to/3DcNvbk
A Place to Visit: Birds of Vermont Museum
A man made it his mission to carve every bird found in Vermont in exquisite detail. And he succeeded.
Birds of Vermont
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