Episodes
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
173 Beat the HEAT, Rock Wool is OK, Folding Brackets, Hannah Dustin, PRONOUNCIATION
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
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For must of us, Air Conditioning is not an option. So let's look at what ELSE we can do. We'll also review a nice little folding shelf bracket, visit a controversial spot, and you'll find out why I pronounce it "tour" and "composting."
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Hannah Duston (Dustin) collects her pay
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Staying Cool
How to travel the US and stay at 70ºF
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-30/mapping-a-road-trip-with-the-perfect-70-degree-weather
Big Rob reviews a "miracle" portable Air Conditioner (and a decent fan.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rid-JnVOwvI&t=633s
Product Review - Folding Bracket
Horizontal space is huge, and this thing helps a lot.
https://amzn.to/3rD3xe0
A Place to Visit - Hannah Duston Statue
Read up on the story before you go. And if it seems simple, read a different one.
https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/hannah-duston-memorial-historic-site
Resource Recommendation - Stuck 4x4 Sprinter
4x4 Sprinters are STILL VANS. If you want to rock crawl, find another ride. Matt's Off Road Recovery shows why.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLVae7-N_Vs&t=306s=
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Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
172 Keeping Tidy, AC vs. DC Switches, Road Gator Attack, Don’t Go Here
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BSYrW1SYCPI
Vans are small, so why is it so hard to keep them clean? We have some tips. We'll also review a miraculous laptop case/cover, visit a burning highway (and tell you why you can't), and make Alexa cook dinner. Sorta.
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Pagurus at the stand pipe that inspired the book "It.".
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Product Review - Finite Computer Cover
PROVEN to protect you computer. Thankfully.
https://amzn.to/46J5yFH
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
171 Killing Our Parks, Gas One Dual Fuel Stove, Building With Foam, Classic Cars
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
I'm not saying DON'T visit a national park, but maybe help with the crowds a bit? Here are some ideas. We'll also take a look at the Gas One Dual Fuel portable stove, visit some classic cars in Maine, discuss how you can build your rig out of foam panels, and we'll have an awkward moment with a famous magician.
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Photo by Sheila Dee. Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and myself presenting a Mythbusters Prop (A piece of Lead Balloon).
Product Review - Gas One Dual Fuel Stove
I love this thing. Flexible, reliable and inexpensive. An essential piece of kit
https://amzn.to/44dw9sH
A Place to Visit - Motorland America
A classic car dealer with an amazing collection of classic cars that you can visit.
https://www.mainecarmuseum.com/
Resource Recommendation - NØMAD Builds with Foam
If you haven't thought about building the bones of your rig with foam panels, have a look at this channel. The dude makes a lot of good points!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWkTqKjxKNg
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Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
170 The Case AGAINST Travel, TPMS, Crestone Colorado, Angry Argentine Women
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
A cocktail and a bone to pick with an article AGAINST travel, and then we discuss the pitfalls of your TPMS system, not one but TWO angry Argentines and an incredibly in-depth look at cyclopentane compressor refrigerators.
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Walking to Crestone Crater
The Case Against Travel by Agnes by Agnes Callard
From the New Yorker Magazine: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-case-against-travel
A Place to Visit - Crestone Colorado
A "new spiritual center" in the land of Mexican Land Grants in central Colorado. A good place to leave the rest of the world behind.
https://www.colorado.com/cities-and-towns/crestone
Resource Recommendation - This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
Alec from Technology Connections spends a good long time exploring the depths of a refrigerator that's exactly the same as the one that's probably in your van. Lots to learn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PTjPzw9VhY
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Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
I've returned from the Rocky Mountain Star Stare and a shake-down of the rig. Lots of stuff to share, including the revelation that you can have an electric blanket ANYWHERE, and lots of tips and tricks for making things just a little bit better.
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Saved!
Lessons from Starry Meadows
12v Electric Blanket
Washable, and a good performer. Not full size, but none of them are. Cover with a traditional blanket.
https://amzn.to/3pdpOOV
Product Review - WeBoost Drive Sleek
This is the cheapest of the cellphone repeaters, but for $169 (refurbished), it works really well for ONE device.
https://amzn.to/3ph2tvD
A Place to Visit - Rocky Mountain Star Stare
Arguably the best star party in the US. This year is over, but there's always next year!
https://rmss.org/
Resource Recommendation - Foresty Forest: Is This the Secret to Longterm Vanlife?
He's Foresty Forest. He lives in a van. And this video is a must-watch for anyone considering full-timing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eflGslo_LpM
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
168 10 Places to Hide Things, Li Jump Starts, Stacked Rocks, Chromebooks
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting.
This episode will also be a YouTube video
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And it hasn't left since.
Hiding Things
Can Safes: https://amzn.to/45Oeqtf
Some other hidey holes: https://amzn.to/3MSrp4o
Product Review - Chromebooks
In some ways, they're perfect for vanlife - for some folks.
https://amzn.to/3qvBNYo
A Place to Visit - "Shanghai Tunnels" in Portland, OR
The story isn't actually true, but it's still interesting
https://www.oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/shanghai_tunnels_myth/
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
167 The Recycling Problem, Venty Fan, I&M Canal, Dick King’s Ghost
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting.
This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/bqIXwmSzbwc
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)
It's just a tree. Really. .
Recycling - Don't Worry About It
NPR's Short Wave: The Myth of Plastic Recycling https://www.npr.org/2022/12/08/1141601301/the-myth-of-plastic-recycling
Product Review - Vanity Portable Fan
LOVE these. It's my new friend. I like it better than most people.
It's cheaper here than on Amazon: https://ventyfan.com/
A Place to Visit - I&M Canal Visitors Center
An often overlooked bit of history the helped build the nation.
https://iandmcanal.org/
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Here are 10 reasons NOT to buy an ambulance for conversion. And we'll also talk about why your van color matters, review a great window screen, visit YOUR big head, and hear a tale of honking.
This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/eVjqZhayHbE
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There are reasons NOT to do this.
Product Review - White Top Adventures BUG-OUT 2.0 CAB WINDOW VENT SCREEN INSERT
LOVE these. No longer available on Amazon, but you can find them for Sprinters and Transits
http://WhiteTopAdventures.com
A Place to Visit - As We Are
A strange selfie-sculpture machine in the Columbus Convention Center.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/as-we-are-sculpture
Resource Recommendation - Boondoockers Bible - Which States Allow Overnight Parking in Rest Areas
Each state has its own laws for staying in Rest Areas.
https://www.boondockersbible.com/knowledgebase/which-states-allow-overnight-parking-in-rest-areas
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