Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

209 RVing VS Vanlife, Tire Screws, Undermount AC, Gates of the Arctic, Flatland

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," 
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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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208 YES you can have AC!, Large Bladder, Adam Savage, Custom Mattress

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. 
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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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207 A VanLife Code? Romex, Cheap PWM, Munzee, Soporific Thoreau

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! 
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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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206 Getting Help, Stupid Truck Trick, American Vikings, Toilet Brush

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?
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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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205 Propane vs. Butane vs. Electric, African Van Drive, Roll o Lights, Buckingham Fountain

Propane, Butane or Electric? What's best for heat and cooking? YES! We'll also play with a new lighting idea, visit an iconic fountain, take a rid in Africa and find an easy way to check the weather. 
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The Toyota Quantum. 
 
NEWS
WSJ - No Showers, No Sleep: Van Life Isn’t as Cool as Instagram Makes it Seemhttps://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986
British Readers Digest How embracing the van life helped me beat the cost-of-livinghttps://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-living
Business Insider: I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle. https://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3
PRODUCT REVIEW
NiLight 60 LED Lighthttps://amzn.to/3U3axN
Dual Fuel GasOne Stove (mentioned in main segment)https://amzn.to/3U2QAWK
A PLACE TO VISIT
Buckingham Fountainhttps://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain
TALES FROM THE ROAD
African Bus Plungehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68690454
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204 AI Takes on Vanlife, Rice Krispie Kayaking, Pie Machine, Generators, CarMax

What does AI have to say about Vanlife? Turns out, quite a bit, but can we trust it? Let's see. We'll also explore gas generators, and unique vending machine in Texas, encounter some powerful critters, and review CarMax. 
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A jackal in the wild. 
 
NEWS
Motor 1 VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Vanhttps://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-market-id-buzz-camper/
Vanfest New England is On!https://vanfestusa.com/
WSJ - RV Stocks Drop After Airstream Parent Flashes Demand Warninghttps://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-03-06-2024/card/rv-stocks-drop-after-airstream-parent-flashes-demand-warning-ADgKFLMUqnmGoQDQv48t
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. 
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety
A PLACE TO VISIT
Berdoll Squirrel Vending Machine
https://berdollsquirrel.com/index.php?cID=127
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203 Truck Vs. Van, Capetown, Toaster, Drill Problem, Eye Safety

Whew! I did some math, and it's led me to some difficult decisions. You'll see. We'll also explore Capetown, make some toast, and learn how to not go blind. 
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The view from Robben Island. 
PRODUCT REVIEW
500W Single Slot Toaster
https://amzn.to/49kj3Ml
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. 
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety
 
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202 5 GREAT Driving Roads, Give Up on USB A, Wine Bottle Lights

Sometimes, it's nice to remember the DRIVING part of travel. It can be fun! Here are five great drives. We'll also look at why you should NOT install USB A ports, we'll review some simple wine bottle lights, and tell three impossible stories that are all true. 
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And then there's THIS weird story... 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Wine Bottle Lights
https://amzn.to/48vNCOr
TECH TALK
Don't install USB A ports anymore. Install these, or better.
https://amzn.to/3Plg4fr
 
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