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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Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Skoolies are great! But they're not without challenges - let's explore. We'll also "ride the whirlwind," visit an art museum, encounter a Catch 22, and Chase 70º.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
Some Skookie folks doing the do.
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NEWS
https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-02-07/florida-bill-ban-public-sleeping-camping-explained
PRODUCT REVIEW
V-Hanvr Folding Dog Pool
https://amzn.to/49jBGjM
A PLACE TO VISIT
Smoke & Mirrors at the Boca Raton Museum of Art
https://bocamuseum.org/art/smoke-mirrors-magical-thinking-contemporary-art
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Plan your epic trip based on the climate!
https://www.chasing70degrees.com/
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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Van Fest Florida is finished, but it's also just the beginning. We'll take a look at how well our WeBoost has been doing, review some IKEA lamps, use our recovery boards, and talk about how we can all get to events.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
A very nice spot...until the generator fired up.
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PRODUCT REVIEW
IKEA Solvinden Lights
https://amzn.to/425PPyw
A PLACE TO VISIT
Here’s a few events to look out for:
Skoolie Swarm
https://skoolieswarm.com
Peace, Love, & Vans
https://www.peacelovevans.com
Skoolie UP
https://www.instagram.com/skoolieup?igsh=b2h6bWQybXByenV4
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Explorist.LIFE Great resources!
http://www.explorist.life
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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wonder what DEF is? Even if you don't drive diesel, this might be interesting. We'll also watch our van roll uphill, update our Vevor Diesel Heater review, read some onerous laws, and more.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
The start of a very bad time.
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PRODUCT REVIEW
I have great service from my Vevor Diesel Heaterhttps://amzn.to/425PPyw
A PLACE TO VISIT
Gravity Hills, Spook Hills, Ghost Hills - they're everwhere...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gravity_hills
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
A video by Monique at Simple Enough telling a tale of woe - and it's all about airbags.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg4sSvjBUZI
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
What is OODA? A way to get yourself out of trouble, that's what. We'll also review a pop-up table stool thing, visit Vanfest, check out Prepper Survival Guide and hear a tale of the very stupid.
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
Join me in Florida next weekend!
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OODA
A link to the military explanation of OODA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj0fgjMdzU0
TECH TALK
Diesel MIGHT be a better buy than gasoline. Maybe.
https://www.caranddriver.com/research/a31515330/diesel-vs-gasoline/
PRODUCT REVIEW
Popup Table Stool
https://amzn.to/4aZ2s2m
Just the stool part
https://amzn.to/48GBJ9l
A PLACE TO VISIT
Vanfest 2024 in Viera, FL. Jan 26-28, 2024
https://vanfestusa.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
A very dense and useful magazine about all sorts of skills that are useful in vanlife.
https://amzn.to/3tYJCYM
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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
How should you insure your rig? I don't have an answer, but I lay out the framework so you can find the best solution for you. We'll also visit the Devil's Icebox, check out Blue Highways, experience "danger" in Tangier, and test out some floor mats.
New YouTube Video WHERE IS JEFF WRAPUP? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ7vEVq8_qcTravel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
This places is dangerous! Or so they want me to believe...
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NEWS
Kia Van Concept
https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/8/24028828/kia-platform-beyond-vehicle-pbv-modular-ev-ces
AAA Fuel Prices Falling, diesel still high
https://gasprices.aaa.com/
Lithium Nickel and Cobalt Prices Falling
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-09/ev-batteries-plunge-in-lithium-nickel-and-cobalt-prices-is-killing-deals
TECH TALK
ShurFlo 94-009-10 Electric Faucet (for submersible pumps)
https://amzn.to/48LpYy7
Submersible Water Pump
https://amzn.to/47DyIpa
Pressure Switch Pump that I have
https://amzn.to/3O2jgf5
PRODUCT REVIEW
Weathertech Floor Mats
https://amzn.to/47ApXfk
A PLACE TO VISIT
Cool caves that are easy to access and are, well... cool!
https://mostateparks.com/location/55460/devils-icebox-entrance
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Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Changes are a-comin' and I lay them all out here. I also visit an amazing restaurant in the Canary Islands and talk about my experiences with a handy travel router.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity), and Discord (https://discord.gg/dRADjsvJEX)Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:bit.ly/CofCDanube24
Mars base? Or a restaurant?
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PRODUCT REVIEW
The TP-LINK AC750 Travel Router.
https://amzn.to/3S6EKd2
A PLACE TO VISITLocated on van-friendly Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, this is not a spot you'll soon forget. They cook on a volcano!
https://cactlanzarote.com/en/menus/el-diablo-restaurant/
NEWS
VanLab has kits for Econolines now! This is a great way to build your own van with a minimum of hassles.
https://wearevanlab.com/
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/
This podcast is also available on YouTube.
Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity)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
PRODUCT REVIEW
This is the trailcam I have.
https://amzn.to/3Nr2XYO
A PLACE TO VISITIn 1916, the events that inspired Jaws transpired. You can visit.
https://www.roadsideamerica.com/search/tip
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/
This podcast is also available on YouTube.
Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity)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
Snow!
PRODUCT REVIEW
This INIU is one of many decent powerbanks available with PD charging.
https://amzn.to/3RrQ6IC
A PLACE TO VISITThe wooden cross relic in Huatulco has quite an amazing story
https://en.travelbymexico.com/huatulco/places-to-visit/?nom=khuacapillastacruz
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Candle heaters don't work and are dangerous! Please read this!
https://www.bigissue.com/news/social-justice/plant-pot-candle-heater-tiktok-safe-do-they-work/
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