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 Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
BLACK Friday is upon us, and I have things to suggest. We'll also visit a concentration camp, some beautiful roads and learn why firelogs are bad for cooking. We'll also find a whole new community.
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.
The view from inside a solitary cell at Terezin.
BLACK FRIDAY SUGGESTIONS
SUPERONE Retractable Car Charger 4 in 1https://amzn.to/4g8ttCv
HYGIENJOY No Rinse Bathing Wipes\(25 pack)https://amzn.to/3ZnMzyF
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New)https://amzn.to/4963XeN
DIBMS 1-Pack Camping String Light w/Lamp, 32.8FT Rechargeable Waterproof LED Hanging Lighthttps://amzn.to/3ZaPSYG
4PCS Car Door Open Warning Reflective Stickershttps://amzn.to/4eUjaRk
Auto Wide Angle Lenshttps://amzn.to/4g3OrSX
COGHLAN'S 9961 Multi-Spice, Multicolor Paprika, Curry, Cayenne, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, and Salthttps://amzn.to/4115scb
Rechargeable Window Vac, Window Vacuum Squeegee Cordlesshttps://amzn.to/4i9Qs1C
LuminAID Solar Camping Lantern - Inflatable LED Lamphttps://amzn.to/3AW9wQn
Kitchen Gadgets Set 5 Pieces, Stackable Cooking Tools Space Saving for Small Kitchen https://amzn.to/3ZpChyc
NEWS
From Al, Crazy Tollhttps://wapo.st/3Clgkr0
CA Diesel RV Banhttps://rvbusiness.com/californias-ban-on-motorhomes-what-you-need-to-know/
Autoblog: Best Roads in UShttps://www.autoblog.com/news/which-states-have-the-best-and-worst-roads-in-the-united-states
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
#vanlife Community Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/vanlife-community-559847675714076692
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Whew. This is a heavy one, and I break a big rule here. This might be the last episode you listen to. But it has elephants, things that catch on fire, hidden art and crazy radios.
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.
Libido in Budapest.
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Candle Heaters are BADhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RonGRvfX0LM
TECH TALK
Snow Socks - they work!https://amzn.to/49672eH
PRODUCT REVIEW
Baofeng UV-5RM Radioshttps://amzn.to/4fohsIT
A PLACE TO VISIT
Hidden Statues of Budapesthttps://budapestflow.com/hidden-mini-statues-budapest/
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets.
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.
The group in Emigrant Canyon.
NEWS
Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/
Camper Van or Van? Speed Mattershttps://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/
Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering)http://www.rareparts.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Caravan: SandWitchhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/
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Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.
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.
The court at Fort Missoula.
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
NotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boboni Zipper Lockshttps://amzn.to/3NykBK6
AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME...
The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructedhttps://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdf
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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended.
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.
Pagurus on Lunar Lake.
NEWS
Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence
Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrenthttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Minutiae Anti-Social Apphttps://minutiae-app.org/
PRODUCT REVIEW
RV Winterizing Kithttps://amzn.to/4dJvrYg
A PLACE TO VISIT
Lunar Lakehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet.
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Jeef! Ready to muck out anything.
TECH TALK
Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clipshttps://amzn.to/3ZZD1uz
PRODUCT REVIEW
Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!) https://www.joolca.com
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Animated Knotshttps://www.animatedknots.com/
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Poozeumhttps://poozeum.com/
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Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone.
Salem always had a whimsy, but this was the extent of it.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Red LED USB-A Donglehttps://amzn.to/4gHQUUl
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy Cityhttps://amzn.to/3N7nX6u
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