Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

229 The SPIRIT of Vanlife?, Free Books, Trash Can, Bench Testing, Moths

Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.  
 
A cecropia, giver of lessons..
 
THE HEART OF VANLIFE
The article by Curious Toadhttps://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend
NEWS
Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washeshttps://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/
Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right directionhttps://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html
Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pagerhttps://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/
PRODUCT REVIEW
A Cool Trash Can. Really. https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn
TECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufI
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Project Gutenberg
https://www.gutenberg.org/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancyhttps://keywestbutterfly.com/
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228 Fire Extinguishers, Gas vs. Diesel Heaters, Space Blankets, Bermuda, Royal Male

Fire extinguishers may sound boring, but they're essential. Get one! Then we'll visit Bermuda, try out a space blanket, visit a unique store, make some custom badges, and compare gasoline heaters to diesel heaters. 
 
Vans of Bermuda.
 
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A good choicehttps://amzn.to/4d60OMo
NEWS
BLM Hikes Feeshttps://www.rvtravel.com/blm-wants-to-raise-ltva-fees-up-to-5-times-current-rate-9n-r1/
Gas Prices Plummethttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-plummeting-experts-explain/story?id=113751441
Except in Californiahttps://abc30.com/post/california-gas-prices-skyrocket-national-average-drops/15311721/
Remote Jobs in Perilhttps://www.newsweek.com/remote-workers-get-bad-news-1953541
PRODUCT REVIEW
Space Blanketshttps://amzn.to/47tNYq5 
TECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufI
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Custom Badges
https://amzn.to/4da0ufI
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Royal Malehttps://www.royalmale.com/
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227 Defining Successful Vanlife, Air Fryer, Clem, Singing Road, Recycling, Propane Locker

This week, it's time to take a step back and realize who's in charge: it's YOU. So don't let anyone else define your success. We'll also talk about propane lockers, singing roads (really), where to recycle things, a decent air fryer, and our friend Clem. 
 
Seeing the dismalites was a big success for me.
 
NEWS
Van Explosionhttps://wreg.com/news/memphis-woman-badly-burned-in-camper-van-explosion/
Bright Drop is a Chevyhttps://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62018704/chevrolet-brightdrop-electric-vans/Fleet Only
Diesel Heater Burns Down Trailerhttps://au.news.yahoo.com/family-lucky-to-be-alive-after-caravan-home-erupts-in-flames-033734748.html
PRODUCT REVIEW
Bella 2 qt Air Fryer https://amzn.to/3Zcjp61 
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Recycling Locatorhttps://search.earth911.com/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Musical Roads
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/civic-musical-roadhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/r-lee-ermey-musical-road
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226 Solar Redux, Dawn Powerwash, Yi Yu Tang House, Hitches, Strange Powers

Big Solar Redux! Let's talk about all things solar, especially how's improved over the years. We'll also visit 18th century China, hear about some risqué material from the early days of YouTube, and learn about Dawn Powerwash and Aftermarket Hitches. 
 
My first solar set up
 
CHEAP SOLAR PANELS
100 W Solar Panel $56!https://amzn.to/3AJqpNJ
NEWS
Florida Park Fighthttps://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/unacceptable-hundreds-gather-in-stuart-to-voice-their-concerns-about-state-park-proposal
Ineos Grenadierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos_Grenadier
Yellowstone Van Firehttps://www.livingstonenterprise.com/news/van-explodes-on-fire-at-yellowstone/article_6634321e-63e8-11ef-a5dc-a38182328777.html
PRODUCT REVIEW
Dawn Powerwash Recipehttps://myheavenlyrecipes.com/dawn-powerwash-spray-copycat-recipe/ 
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Solar Calculatorhttps://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-series-and-parallel-calculator
A PLACE TO VISIT
Yin Yu Tang Househttps://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home
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225 10 Things Builders Forget, RV Museum, Going Downhill, Free* Streaming, Dowsing for $$$

10 things NOT to forget when you're building out your van! We'll also visit some vintage rigs, learn about going downhill, dowse for water and find some good cooking resources. 
 
Pagurus in North Dakota
 
NEWS
New Ford Vanhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/by-building-new-lower-cost-pickups-and-a-commercial-van-ford-seeks-to-shift-electric-vehicle-strategy
Vanlife Moviehttps://www.screendaily.com/news/production-begins-on-vanlife-first-indigenous-and-canadian-indie-to-shoot-entirely-in-virtual-studio-exclusive/5196165.article
Utah Wants to Take BLM landhttps://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-files-landmark-lawsuit-challenging-federal-control-over-most-blm-land/
PRODUCT REVIEW
HDMI to iPad cable https://amzn.to/4cuNyRa 
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Vanlife Eats!https://vanlifeeats.com/
A PLACE TO VISIT
RV Museum and Storagehttps://www.rvmuseum.net/
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224 Rag & Bone Buffet! AWD vs. 4WD, JDM, Squeal Test, Katoomba, EnZed, UrbEX

A lot of little things add up to a whole episode! No central theme, just bits about marketing, breathing, driving, squealing, traveling, exploring, and troubleshooting. Something for everyone, I hope.  
 
The SS United States, a very fast ship
 
NEWS
Futurliner for salehttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/super-rare-1939-gm-futurliner-pops-up-for-sale-costs-a-fortune-238329.html
National Parks Crack Down on Non-4WD Vehicleshttps://www.kbb.com/car-news/national-park-service-fining-awd-vehicles-on-4wd-trails/
Vanlife is Badhttps://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/8/10/2260284/-WYFP-Van-Life-and-Why-It-s-Not-A-Good-Thing
It's Not a Van in Michiganhttps://gearjunkie.com/motors/delica-vans-michigan-registrations-revoked
PRODUCT REVIEW
Tread tapehttps://amzn.to/3AluJ5v
 
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Abandoned Americahttps://www.abandonedamerica.us/
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223 Things to Check While You're Driving, Android Radio, Sherri's Castle, Phone Mount

Late again! And I'm being buzzed! (Not like that). But we have 10 things to check while your driving to keep you van going, a visit to a mysterious staircase in the middle of the woods, a way to figure out the weather in the future, Android radios and an expensive phone mount. 
 
You can guess what's still there...
 
BLUETOOTH ODBII READER
Not cheap, but useful
https://amzn.to/3AidC4F
PRODUCT REVIEW
OtterBox Magsafe Phone Mounthttps://amzn.to/3Wt69Hd
A PLACE TO VISIT
Madame Sherri's Castlehttps://newengland.com/travel/new-hampshire/madame-sherris-castle-ruins/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Weather from the past is the weather of the future!https://www.wunderground.com/history
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222 10 Joyful Things about Vanlife, Jackery 1500 Charging, Dog Statue, VW Resources

This week, we eschew negativity and obfuscate obstinacy! Well, at least for the first section. We'll then visit DC, a dog with a plate, play with a Jackery 1500 and violate the warranty on a USB cable. And for the VW folks, a pile of resources!
 
A dog and his pie plate
 
NEWS
Denmark Clashes with Vanlifehttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/19/denmark-regulates-camper-van-tourism-after-clashes-with-locals
UnBearable Guesthttps://www.kait8.com/2024/06/27/bear-destroys-familys-van-camping-trip-defecates-inside-it-stinks-there/
Ford Transit Trail Downgradehttps://gearjunkie.com/motors/ford-transit-trail-recall-fix
PRODUCT REVIEW
USB-C Universal Charging Cablehttps://amzn.to/3Wt69Hd
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Frisbee (Frisbie) Doghttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11914
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
VW Parts and More! (Thanks Sherm!) 
https://smallcar.com/syncro-conversions/
https://vancafe.com
https://www.busdepot.com
https://www.jbugs.com
https://www.westcoastmetric.com
https://www.wolfsburgwest.com
https://www.buslab.com
https://gowesty.com
https://www.heritagepartscentre.com
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