Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

This is an unedited podcast produced by narcotics and sheer will.  Now is the time to build your van and hit the road! Really! We'll also talk about rust converters, moose watching, a simple sink solution, creative helps, and a strange woman with a plate of bacon. 
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Version 1. Good enough, but Version 2 was better. 
NEWS
Canada Ends Permits for Pacific Crest Trailhttps://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/canada-pacific-crest-trail-border-ban-united-states/
Hiring Freeze at National Parkshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/03/trump-hiring-freeze-national-park-service-00202098
Higher Prices for Cheap Chinese Goodshttps://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/shein-temu-amazon-haul-set-price-hikes-us-shuts-trade-loophole-2025-02-04/
TECH TALK
Seymour 16-45 Rust Converter, Blackhttps://amzn.to/40KmF7R
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boxiohttps://myboxio.com/products/portable-sink
A PLACE TO VISIT
Moose Tourshttps://www.neoc.com/moose-and-wildlife-tours-in-maine/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Ways to Stay Creativehttps://www.startofhappiness.com/26-ways-to-stay-creative/
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

We live in uncertain times! What to do? Here's a list of 10 things that might help. We'll also fix our frozen van, explore a winter wonderland, give Amazon Haul a try, and find some ambience. 
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
I miss that van
PRODUCT REVIEW
Amazon Haulhttps://amzn.to/3E6CE8D
A PLACE TO VISIT
Parc Omegahttps://www.parcomega.ca/en/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Calm Ambiencehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7OWZuP--94
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The most important thing is something you already have! Or not... but you need to find out. We'll also visit at UFO landing pad, have an encounter at Burger King, protect our neighbors and find out how NOT to clean solar panels.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
Moments before she was mine. 
NEWS
LA Mayor Approves RVs as Temporary Housing for Fire Victimshttps://rvbusiness.com/la-mayor-approves-rvs-as-temporary-housing-for-fire-victims/
AIDS Camp for Kids Closed, For Salehttps://www.startribune.com/closure-of-northern-minnesota-camp-is-the-greatest-story-heres-why/601199362
Trade Wars May Slow Battery Price Plungehttps://www.ttnews.com/articles/trade-wars-battery-price
TECH TALK
Don’t clean your panels with Dawnhttps://techxplore.com/news/2025-01-solar-panels-dishwashing-detergent.html
PRODUCT REVIEW
Door Edgeshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ5X15XS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Benjamin Kylehttps://www.evisa.gov.tr
A PLACE TO VISIT
UFO Landing Padhttps://www.travelalberta.com/listings/ufo-landing-pad-20618
The UFO Movie THEY Don't Want You To Seehttps://www.briandunning.com/ufo/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Sam Holmes Health Conditionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hLWiYKiR48
 
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Do you want THE BEST? Are you sure? We'll talk about the "cult of the best" and other ways to look at things. We'll also explore belt dressings, visit the last buffalo hunt, hear a tale about guns at the border, and learn about Peregrinus.
If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
The Tikibago could use some belt dressing
TALES FROM THE ROAD
Be sure to visit Big Rob's channel on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@bigrobsvan
NEWS
Are you ready for Wildfires? https://www.latimes.com/california/live/pacific-palisades-fire-updates-los-angeles
Mercedes: No User Servicible Partshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg0kibsndMQ
NYC Congestion Pricinghttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/01/06/nyregion/congestion-pricing-nyc-new-jersey
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Zeerboo 12v 100ah LiFePO4 https://amzn.to/4264ADz
A PLACE TO VISIT
Last Buffalo Hunthttps://www.visitdickinson.com/business/last-great-buffalo-hunt-site
 
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Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it. 
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. Sadly, I won't be there. :(`
 
Fun!
 
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Amazon Basics 1500 Watt Space Heaterhttps://amzn.to/3PlseV4
A PLACE TO VISIT
Voyageurs National Park Ice Roadhttps://www.nps.gov/voya/index.htm
 
Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.  

Some news from Built to GO! And windshield washer fluids explained, a story about a potato, a bargain of a bed, and how to find food and more when you really need it. 
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. 
 
 
 
Built to GO Glossary
The glossary!https://bit.ly/BTG-glossary
NEWS
RV Miles Article About Changes Coming to Public Landshttps://rvmiles.com/sweeping-public-lands-bill-passes-congress-explore-act-goes-to-biden-for-signature/
 
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Timber Ridge Camping Cot https://amzn.to/4gHsJo6A
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Finding Foodbankshttps://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
 
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Looking for a self-defense device that's not a firearm? Consider these... carefully. We'll also try a new shelf stable food, listen to a singing tree, and learn about the Achille's heel of power stations. 
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. 
 
One day in Aukland, NZ.
 
LESS-LETHAL DEVICES
Byrna LEhttps://amzn.to/4grsHAX
Hero Weaponshttps://shop.hero.us.com/
Joel Persinger on Less Lethal Weaponshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXMt36eT4BQ
 
NEWS
European Starlink Rivalhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322358/iris2-starlink-rival-europe-date-cost
Ford Transit Still #1https://fordauthority.com/2024/12/ford-transit-numbers-figures-results-third-quarter-2024-q3/
Solar Price Expected to Risehttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/donald-trump-tarrrifs-affect-prices-cost-increases-electric-cars-solar-panels-heat-pumps/
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Bens Original Street Foodhttps://amzn.to/3VMLUEO
A PLACE TO VISIT:
The Singing Oak of New Orleanshttps://matadornetwork.com/read/the-singing-oak/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Personal Safety from UCDChttps://www.ucdc.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Other/Personal%20Safety.pdf
 
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Let's take a look at what you should look at when you're looking at a used van. We'll also dig deep into power stations and diesel heaters, try some pink treats, give up on privacy, and see some wee vehicles. 
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com. 
 
Eat them up... yum! 
PRODUCT REVIEW:
Musk Stickshttps://amzn.to/3OSbkwZ
A PLACE TO VISIT:
Dwarf Car Museumhttps://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Crossroads AppiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossroads-nomadic-community/id6469199440Android: can't find one! Let me know if you do and I'll put the link here. 
 
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