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 May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Tires are one of the most important part of your rig, and yet they're often ignored. Let's fix that. We'll also learn a bit about propane, try some PVC wood, review some fans and watch trees blink.
My beloved Nokian Outposts
PRODUCT REVIEW
12v Chrome Fanshttps://amzn.to/3R4nRPs
A PLACE TO VISIT
The trees! They blink! https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
I've just about done renovating the Scamp, and I've learned some things that might help your build. We'll also explore the potential of bidets, try out a small water pump, drive through at tree, and find the ultimate list of vanlife meetups.
Tiny yet huge!
NEWS
VanFestUSA Cancels One Event, Adds Anotherhttps://vanfestusa.com
New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlifehttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/
Mitsubishi Delica Coming to US?https://www.motortrend.com/news/next-gen-mitsubishi-delica-phev-overlander-camper-van-teaser-preview/
TECH TALK
Bidets!Electric Versionhttps://amzn.to/3wIupfMManual Version (pink or blue!)https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1
PRODUCT REVIEW
12v Diaphragm Pumphttps://amzn.to/3yufQgf
A PLACE TO VISIT
Drive through a tree!http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Constructionhttps://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-events/
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Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
A thought occurred, and it must be shared. Please bear with me. We'll also talk about right-sizing diesel heaters, review a phone holder that also charges, visit a lost mine and one of the largest arcades in the world.
The Scamp and Tikibago bathed in aurora.
NEWS
Planet Fitness Raises Rateshttps://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html
Gas Price Fluctuatehttps://gasprices.aaa.com/
Skeptoid Death Valleyhttps://skeptoid.com/events/30273
PRODUCT REVIEW
Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holderhttps://amzn.to/3wJHp4z
A PLACE TO VISIT
FunSpot!https://www.funspotnh.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Constructionhttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/
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Wednesday May 08, 2024
Wednesday May 08, 2024
Every have those late night thoughts? Are they different when you're in your van? Mine are. We'll also visit Wellfleet, shop Etsy, clean our black tanks, and learn why conduit is a good thing.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo
This tree was watching me
NEWS
Promaster Superhigh Roofhttps://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.html
Citan coming to US?https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtml
GM cancels van plans?https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/
TECH TALK
Conduit is a good thinghttps://amzn.to/4acADlL
PRODUCT REVIEW
Kleen Tank Solutionhttps://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatrehttps://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Is Vanlife just RVing in smaller vehicles? Not really! Let's take a look at what's the same and what's different. We'll also play with some new "tire screws,"
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo
LOTS of vans waiting for repair at the Mercedes Benz dealer
TECH TALK
Undermount 12v Air Conditioninghttps://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted
PRODUCT REVIEW
Screw Tire Repair Thingyshttps://amzn.to/4a3SGdL
A PLACE TO VISIT
Gates of the Arctic National Parkhttps://www.nps.gov/gaar/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Great video on repairing tireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Folks, it's time to consider having AC for your van. Off Grid! It's never been more possible, but it's still not easy. We'll also look at a large water bladder, visit some space junk, find a mattress solution and hear a story about a Mythbuster.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo
Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and Jeff Wagg. Photo by Sheila Dee
NEWS
Grants Pass and the Supreme Courthttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html
Jefferson County Builds Campgroundhttps://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/
Fuel Efficient Vanshttps://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/
AC IN YOUR VAN
Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AChttps://amzn.to/44moSI3
PRODUCT REVIEW
61 Gallon Water Bladderhttps://amzn.to/4dcZk47
A PLACE TO VISIT
Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Sitehttps://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Tochta Custom RV Mattresshttps://www.tochta.com/
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Is it time for a crowd-sourced code of ethics for vanlifers? Let's discuss. We'll also explain why Romex is NOT for vans, how a cheap PWM controller might be all you need, and we play a bit of Munzee. And then a Walden nap!
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo
Bad picture of an amazing moment.
PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheap PWM Controllershttps://amzn.to/4ddjzin
A PLACE TO VISIT
Munzee!https://www.munzee.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Waldenhttps://amzn.to/3JqBrs0
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Help! You're in trouble! What do you do? Let's talk about some devices and strategies to get back to civilization. We'll also visit weird Boston, save some data on our hotspot, and play with... a toilet brush?
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo
The start of an emergency satellite message on an iPhone.
GETTING HELP
Portable Satellite SOS Deviceshttps://amzn.to/4cMTDJW
Bullitt Satellite Service
TECH TALK
Panasonic Inverter Microwaves https://amzn.to/3vwOXay
PRODUCT REVIEW
Sellemer Toilet Brushhttps://amzn.to/4cGX4C3
A PLACE TO VISIT
Norumbega: Boston’s Vinlandhttps://www.scandinavianaggression.com/public-service-announcement-for-new-england-monuments-to-greatness
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