Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

271 Controlling Noise, USB Water Pump, Toyota Plant, Front Hitches

This week, we offer 10 ideas for keeping noise down in your van, play with a USB water pump, visit a Toyota plant, explain why use front hitches are, and learn how to tie some important knots. 
Sunset indeed.
NEWS
De Minimis Shipments Taxedhttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/what-end-de-minimis-exemption-means-us-shoppers-businesses-2025-08-29/
New Way to Harness Solar Powerhttps://www.technology.org/2025/09/03/black-metal-could-give-a-heavy-boost-to-solar-power-generation/
Man Fined for Sittinghttps://www.timesunion.com/news/article/saratoga-springs-storyteller-issued-tickets-21022015.php
PRODUCT REVIEW
USB Water Pumpamazon.com/dp/B08DCCJ3FH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
A PLACE TO VISIT
Toyota Plant Tourhttps://tmmc.ca/en/plant-tour/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Camping Knotshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzAgyJWp4Og
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270 Absorption Fridge, Matawan, Hardboard, AI Role Play, Self Recovery

The 3-Way fridge is falling out of fashion, but should it? Maybe not! We'll also visit a gruesome scene, talk about dangerous deeds, talk to Willy Wonka, and tell a tale of peril in Arizona.
Just yards away for her permanent pasture.
A PLACE TO VISIT
Matawan Memorialhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/matawan-new-jersey-shark-attack-of-1916
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269 Rag & Bone Buffet, Autocamp, BT Remote, 100 Best State Parks, Ohms

Lots of corrections and updates this week, plus a visit to an Autocamp, 100 Best State Parks, A Remote, and A Bit of Resistance
Mathieson State Park
NEWS
Bob Wells on the legality of Vanlifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-psEy2K30Tw
Americans put the brakes on #VanLifehttps://www.ft.com/content/c31e24db-4f19-4bb8-8aa5-e93167606ba1
Embracing Van Life in Retirementhttps://www.success.com/embracing-van-life-in-retirement/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Bluetooth Car Stereo Remotehttps://amzn.to/4oZfHr4
A PLACE TO VISIT
Autocamphttps://www.autocamp.com
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Top 100 State Parkshttps://www.hometogo.com/united-states/state-parks/#state-park-index-methodology
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268 Digital Nomads, ANZAC Memorial, A Wren, Flexi Solar, Polarity

Do you live in your van or out of your van? We'll take an in-depth look at one person's story. We'll also try out a moisture meter, wash dishes without water, learn about a particular border, and visit a very nice Sandwich. 
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
The entrance to the ANZAC Memorial
 
NEWS
DEF CHANGEShttps://www.thedrive.com/news/epa-tells-truck-makers-to-stop-forcing-limp-mode-for-low-def
HOMELESSNESS CRIMINALIZEDhttps://www.axios.com/2025/08/12/trump-dc-homelessness-crackdown-advocates
BLM LAND UNDER ATTACKhttps://wessiler.substack.com/p/mike-lee-reintroduces-smaller-public
PRODUCT REVIEW
Bouge RV 200w Flexible Solar Panelhttps://amzn.to/4lpmozm
A PLACE TO VISIT
ANZAC Memorialhttps://www.anzacmemorial.nsw.gov.au/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Citizen Remotehttps://www.citizenremote.com
 
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267 Living in the World, Moisture Meter, Waterless Washing, Sandwich, Border Map

Do you live in your van or out of your van? We'll take an in-depth look at one person's story. We'll also try out a moisture meter, wash dishes without water, learn about a particular border, and visit a very nice Sandwich. 
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
A church, a bed, and a person known simply as "the best."
 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Moisture Meterhttps://amzn.to/3J40Afm
A PLACE TO VISIT
Sandwich, MAhttps://www.sandwichmass.org/
TECH TALK
MagiCare Cleaning Clothshttps://amzn.to/45qcVSL
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
The "100 Mile Border"https://reason.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/db/14891731882597.jpg
Criminal Legal Newshttps://www.criminallegalnews.org/news/2025/jul/1/understanding-your-constitutional-rights-100-mile-border-zone-primer-non-citizens-united-states-when-confronted-law-enforcement/
 
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266 WATER, Camco Drain, Rules, Wing Rot, Gray Water

Water is a resource and a troublesome. We'll explore some strategies for dealing with this heavy and precious substance. We'll also review a unique drain, hang out with some movie stars, talk about gray water strategies and spend some time with wood rot. 
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Hmm, this seems like a bit too much ventilation.
NEWS
San Francisco Bans RV parking beyond two hourshttps://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/san-francisco-ban-homeless-people-living-rvs-new-123948047
New Toyota Van Concept https://www.carscoops.com/2025/07/toyota-x-van-gear-crossover-minivan-rumors/
GM Commits to New Battery Technologyhttps://insideevs.com/news/766646/gm-lmr-battery-cost-savings-lfp/
Work Van Thefts on the Risehttps://abc13.com/post/houston-business-owner-says-work-vans-are-sitting-ducks-thieves-targeted-tools-equipment/17231444/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Camco RV Drain Traphttps://amzn.to/3TX33ul
A PLACE TO VISIT
Rules Restaurant, Londonhttps://rules.co.uk/
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265 The Truth About Sprinters, Parks Canada, Robert the Doll, Wet Spots

I've often talked about my Sprinter and why I think people should avoid them. Now - here the truth! And then head to Canada and visit their national parks, hear a tale about dogs and sharks, get some essential shoes, and drill some holes.
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Here, there be sharks. They're swimming around our ankles. 
Where did they go? 
The 25 most famous Bermuda Triangle disapearanceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbpnpgw7c2s
 
 
NEWS
Free Camping at Canada Parkshttps://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/conseils-tips/choisis-canada-choose/admission-camping
Ticks on the Risehttps://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/5610/ticks-are-surging-and-spreading-across-the-u.s-heres-how-to-protect-yourself
PRODUCT REVIEW
Skecher Slip-Ins Shoeshttps://amzn.to/3Ulan2R
A PLACE TO VISIT
 Robert the Doll at the Fort East Martello Museumhttps://www.kwahs.org/fort-east-martello-museum/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Parks Canada Apphttps://parks.canada.ca/voyage-travel/app
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264 Legislative Changes, Macbook Air, Solar for Portables, Bermuda Triangle, SS Badger

I'm at sea, but I'm persevering to share with you some possible impact from recent legislation. I'll also tell a tale of loss in the Bermuda Triangle, talk about solar charging options for portable power banks, and tell you how to avoid Chicago Traffic in Style. 
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Well, good morning to you too!
PRODUCT REVIEW
MacBook Air 15GBhttps://amzn.to/44kaxh0
A PLACE TO VISIT
SS Badgerhttps://ssbadger.com/
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