Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratingsBuilt 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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208 YES you can have AC!, Large Bladder, Adam Savage, Custom Mattress
April 24, 2024 17:47 - 38 minutes - 35 MBFolks, 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...
207 A VanLife Code? Romex, Cheap PWM, Munzee, Soporific Thoreau
April 17, 2024 14:28 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIs 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 ...
206 Getting Help, Stupid Truck Trick, American Vikings, Toilet Brush
April 10, 2024 13:12 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHelp! 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. GE...
205 Propane vs. Butane vs. Electric, African Van Drive, Roll o Lights, Buckingham Fountain
April 03, 2024 18:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBPropane, 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. 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 Toyota Quantum. NEWS WSJ - No Showers, No Sleep: Van Life Isn’t ...
204 AI Takes on Vanlife, Rice Krispie Kayaking, Pie Machine, Generators, CarMax
March 27, 2024 18:40 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBWhat 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. 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 A jackal in the wild. NEWS Motor 1 VW Says Ther...
203 Truck Vs. Van, Capetown, Toaster, Drill Problem, Eye Safety
March 21, 2024 00:03 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBWhew! 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. 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 view from Robben Island. PRODUCT REVIEW 500W Single Slot Toaster https://amzn.to/49kj3Ml RESOURCE RECOMMENDA...
202 5 GREAT Driving Roads, Give Up on USB A, Wine Bottle Lights
March 13, 2024 20:02 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSometimes, 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. 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 And then ther...
201 The 5V Van, Floor Glue, Moroccan Rocks, Mermaids
March 06, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB5v Van? We’re getting to the point where it’s possible for “light” builds. It’s a great option for no builds! And you can add CarPlay Android Auto to just about any radio, why should you avoid gluing flooring, a quick geologic trip to Morocco, and a visit with some mermaids! 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 Alas...
200 The iOverlander Problem, Quartzsite Attack, CarPlay, Nomad Wiki
February 28, 2024 14:05 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBiOverlander is the go to app for many of us. But there's a problem, and there may not be a way to fix it. We'll also take a look at an "attack" in Quartzsite, a way to add CarPlay to stock radios, and a great new resource, Nomad Wiki. 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 Reading signs is wise... PRODUCT REVIE...
199 Trailer as Vanlife? Ottoman Cover, Dangerous Monitor, Blythe Intaglios, Lateral AGAIN
February 23, 2024 00:35 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBIs a camping trailer part of "vanlife"? I say yes. Why not? We'll discuss the pros and cons of living the life as a toad. We'll aslo find a clever way to hide your toilet, discover a problem with winter food, visit some giants, and nearly die because of a design problem. 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. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visi...
BONUS - Why I'm in Florida and 10 Lessons Learned
February 20, 2024 02:51 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBFolks - this week was eventful, and completely unanticipated. But here I sit in Florida, and I offer you a lengthy explanation and a list of lessons learned from it. This is NOT a normal episode. If you don't like the Tales from the Road! Segment, this isn't an episode you're likely to enjoy. But - if you're one of those who listens because I soothe you to sleep - yes, this is for you. :)
198 Skookies!, Alternate Power for Diesel Heater, Folding Dog Pool, Chasing 70
February 08, 2024 18:29 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSkoolies 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. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo NEWS https://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2024-02-07/florida-bill-ban-publi...
197 VANFEST Review, IKEA Lights, Recovery Boards, Explorist.Life, WeBoost
January 31, 2024 20:23 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBVan 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. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT...
196 The DEF Story, Gravity Hills, Vevor Heater, Airbag Warning, Van Parking Laws
January 24, 2024 14:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWonder 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. If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo PRODUCT REVIEW I have great service from my Vevo...
195 What is OODA? Gas vs. Diesel, VanFestUSA, Stupid Things I've Done, Pop Up Table, Prepper
January 17, 2024 15:35 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBWhat 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! If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo OODA A link to the military explanation of O...
194 Insurance, Water Pumps, Devils Ice Box, Weathertech, Blue Highways, Danger in Tangier
January 10, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBHow 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_qc Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 This places is dan...
193 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CHANGES, Volcano Restaurant, Travel Router
January 04, 2024 01:04 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBChanges 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? If you'd like to support this po...
192 Maintenance for an Old Van, VPNs, Cellular Trail Cams, Shark Attack,
December 13, 2023 16:27 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPlay 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, Sl...
191 Can you have an EV Campervan?, Pocket Batteries, Huatulco Wood, Clay Pot Heaters, Reservation Kindness
December 07, 2023 01:10 - 31 minutes - 29 MBPlay 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, Sl...
190 Winter Realities, 2FA Problem, Insta360 One X, Treasures of Our Town, Canal Crying, Big Robs List
November 30, 2023 00:38 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y1sOShiy-1w Winter vanlife can be great! But you need to be prepared. We'll help. We'll also solve a 2FA problem, review a strange and wonderful camera, visit another podcast, hear a heartwarming tale from Panama, and read Big Rob's List. 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 a...
189 LIVE from Off the Coast of Panama...
November 16, 2023 19:02 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBWe're off the shore of Panama in a 90,000 lb van! Join us as we discuss travel, places we've been, and the importance of Wendy's in determining where you've been. 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 Did we visit Panama?. A Place t...
188 Making $$$ on YouTube, 12v Triple Sockets, Cams, Fort Reno, Guest Host!
November 08, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dqSpBtiBQ4Y Guest host Rob O'Hara talks about making money on YouTube, an interesting 12v solution, security cams, the "biggest" ball of twine, and a visit to Fort Reno. 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...
187 Best Van Computer, Coral Castle, Money Belt, Lost at Sea
November 01, 2023 20:36 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Strange episode this week! A bit rough, but we're going to talk about the best computer for your van, money belts, getting lost at sea, and Coral Castle. 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 vis...
186 Homelessness Vs. Vanlife, Space Heaters, Cabin Air Filters, DC At Night, UPS Jobs
October 25, 2023 19:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Vanlife & Homelessness share a lot of space on a Venn diagram, but there are important things to know. We discuss. We'll also test some electric space heaters, talk about UPS Season Jobs, visit DC at Night and explain why you should change your cabin air filters. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germ...
185 10 Things I Did WRONG, Subfloors, Mars II Pro, Seneca Oil Spring, Fort New Salem
October 18, 2023 23:11 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: (coming soon) Everyone talks about what they did RIGHT, but we can learn more from what someone did WRONG! Here's a list from me. We'll also talk about Subfloors, review a portable projector, visit a very historic place, have some Christmas joy, and find a cheaper way to buy electronics. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany ...
184 MINIVANS!, Mapparium, Temple Mount, Desulfation, Toaster, Consumer Reports
October 12, 2023 22:16 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0X4NlML_1s The perfect stealth van isn't a white cargo van, it's a MINIVAN! And they're great for camping anyway. We'll also walk through a giant stained glass globe, desulfate our batteries, hear a tale about kids playing soccer, and make some toast. 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 Repub...
183 Stealth ISN’T Dead, Alien Tape, Luray Caverns, A Finnish Van, Battery Chargers
October 03, 2023 21:27 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0_1-2dtUWk Stealth is DEAD! Except it isn't—it's just misunderstood. We'll explain. We'll also visit a cave that's been turned into a musical instrument, talk about battery chargers instead of converters, learn from someone in Finland, and extol the virtues of Alien Tape. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToG...
182 Complete Guide to Refrigerators, Koreshan Park, Strike Hold, CCA vs. AH, Vanlife News
September 21, 2023 01:57 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCMwk60Q3l4 If you're curious about what kind of fridge to have in your van, this is the episode for you—we explore them ALL. We'll also visit a cult compound, learn how to decipher CCA on batteries, figure out how to test our iPhone Satellite Emergency system, and run into a tricky situation in Africa. Plus: News! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podca...
181 A Mystery Animal, 150 Watt Inverter, USS Olympia, iPhone USB-C Solutions, Anderson Connector Flip
September 13, 2023 22:02 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube and contains the FULL VIDEO OF THE MYSTERY ANIMAL: https://youtu.be/ZEvYBpiBPoA This is a bit of a departure, but we need to talk about this mystery animal, and why people are seeing things. What is it? And how can we be sure? We'll also review a tiny 150watt inverter, visit an important piece of history, learn an Anderson connector trick, and solve our new iPhone problem. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCurio...
180 How to Be An American in Canada, Wiper Trick, CN Tower Edge Walk, Questo
September 06, 2023 21:54 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wrSkvs0s_dQ Be nice when you go to Canada, Eh? Americans have a reputation, and it's not always good. There are things you can do to show those Canadians that Americans are nice too. We'll also show a quick tip to extend wiper blade life, try an interesting app called Questo, defy death at crazy heights, and spend a night in the airport parking lot. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCurio...
179 Bug Out Van, Tire Rotation, A Visitor in the Woods, Your Van Book
August 30, 2023 18:20 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QEkoOge-9H0 You have a van. Is it your escape pod? Are you ready to go if disaster strikes? You can be. We'll also review Amazon Prime, visit the "center" of North America, encounter someone in the woods, and talk about "your van book." FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A locked door - with no locks. ...
178 Simplest Solar, Hooks!, Chain of Rocks Bridge, Buddha Pizza, Lateral
August 24, 2023 23:06 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLxzmOPi6aE Have you been scared off by how complicated solar is? It doesn't have to be. There's a very simple solar setup that requires very little knowledge and NO cutting or drilling. We'll also "Escape from NY" (across the MIssippippi), put hooks EVERYWHERE, and accompany buddha with a pizza. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast,...
177 Knowing When to GO, Electric Kettles, Subaru Factory, Disaster Helpers
August 16, 2023 23:07 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TTxiNRSZwcU Are you ready to start Vanlife? How can you be sure? There's ONE things that's essential. We'll also take a look at why 12v kettles might not be a good idea, visit a Subaru Factory in Indiana, and talk about how some religious organizations help in times of disaster. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/Bu...
176 Ten Things Jeff Was Wrong About, Cargo Net, Bad Art, Windows, Haitian Exchange
August 09, 2023 23:14 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoxdNAWRyfE I was wrong! 10 times! Time to 'fess up. We'll also visit Haiti, as well as the Museum of Bad Art. And we'll find a great source for RV windows, talk about a way to stay safe, and review some clever peg board from IKEA. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Vanlife, Chicago-style. ...
175 Your Van Will Kill You, Cooking in Cans, Dairy Witch, UFO Sighting
August 02, 2023 23:39 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9pvNVvE6JQ Your van is dangerous. We'll take a look at a popular video that explains why, and offer some suggestions. We'll also experience a close encounter, cook some soup right in the can, and visit one of my favorite childhood haunts. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Home. Proje...
174 The BEST Van, Secret Compact Van, Bacon!, SPAM Museum, Roller Paint Your Van
July 27, 2023 00:03 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VN8zFEPBrv4 This week, we're going to look at what vans you can buy new, and which one is the best! It turns out, it's a different answer depending on what you want. We'll also review pre-cooked bacon, visit SPAM, and learn about painting your van with a roller. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A little moment of vanlife. ...
BONUS! AMA about a whole bunch of things
July 22, 2023 17:06 - 2 hours - 111 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://studio.youtube.com/video/T3c_cjJ27AM This AMA is two hours of me yapping about upcoming trips, with LOTS of stories and other bits and pieces. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit ButMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Panama Canal 2023 Details for our trip leaving Nov 7, 2023. https://www.collegeofcuriosity.com/canal Antarctica 2025 This is probably the trip we're going ...
173 Beat the HEAT, Rock Wool is OK, Folding Brackets, Hannah Dustin, PRONOUNCIATION
July 19, 2023 23:14 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zr3vfS8hCkc 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." 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.) Hannah Duston (Dustin) col...
172 Keeping Tidy, AC vs. DC Switches, Road Gator Attack, Don’t Go Here
July 13, 2023 01:36 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBThis 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. 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.) Pagurus at the stand pipe that inspired the boo...
171 Killing Our Parks, Gas One Dual Fuel Stove, Building With Foam, Classic Cars
July 05, 2023 22:46 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBI'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. 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.) Photo by Sheila D...
170 The Case AGAINST Travel, TPMS, Crestone Colorado, Angry Argentine Women
June 28, 2023 21:56 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBA 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. 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.) Walking to Crestone Crater The Case Against Travel by Agnes by Agnes Callard From the New Yorker Magazine...
169 Lessons from Starry Meadows, Battery Electric Blanket, A Flower, Rocky Mountain Star Stare
June 21, 2023 21:11 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBI'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. 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.) Saved! Lessons from Starry Meadows 12v Electric Blanket Washable, and a good per...
168 10 Places to Hide Things, Li Jump Starts, Stacked Rocks, Chromebooks
June 07, 2023 13:39 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBThis 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 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.) And it hasn't left since. Hiding Things Can Safes: https://amzn.to/45Oeqtf Some other hidey holes: https://amzn...
167 The Recycling Problem, Venty Fan, I&M Canal, Dick King’s Ghost
June 01, 2023 03:09 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBThis 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 Myt...
166 10 Reasons NOT to Buy an Ambulance, Window Screens, Honk Honk, BIG Head, What Color Van?
May 25, 2023 16:54 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBHere 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 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.) There are reasons NOT to do this. Product Review - White Top Adventur...
165 Keeping Cabinets Closed, Bigfoot Encounter, Fake WAGOs, Umbrella Cover Museum
May 18, 2023 22:10 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBLet's talk about cabinets, and how to keep your stuff off the floor. Then, we'll visit a "very unique" museum, play with some electrical connectors, tell a very creepy story, and finally let Wonderhussy tell us how to make videos. This episode is also a YouTube video. https://youtu.be/WLkSpQ2OWk0 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.) Tempus Fugit. Keeping Cabin...
164 Vanlife is FOREVER, Awnings and Wind, Koreshan State Park, Solar String Lights, Suicide Hotline
May 10, 2023 18:06 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBA bit of a rant against all of the negative Vanlife conent lately. Vanlife is forever! We'll also tell you how to keep your awnings safe from wind, visit a hollow-world cult site, review solar powered lights, and have a story from the frontlines of a suicide hotline. 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.) Our Hollow Earth. A Place to Visit Koreshan State Park, Estero F...
163 Gray Water Solutions, Transfer Pump, Tale of Near Death, Glasgow MT, Owners Manuals
May 03, 2023 17:55 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBI love thinking about gray water for some reason, but there are some interesting scenarios to share. I'll also review a specific type of water pump, visit the lonliest town in the US, tell a tale of a near death experience, and tell you how to get owners manuals. 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.) Yep, it was real. Made by Thetford. Burn Your Blackwater! The Autopi...
162 What’s your TCO? Cold Starts, Randi Doll, Winter Island, Oblique Strategies
April 19, 2023 21:18 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBConsider your Total Cost of Ownership when buying a van! We'll also explore a great camping spot in New England, how to get out of a mental rut, whether you should allow your van to warm up, and we'll hear the tale of a well-traveled doll. 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.) Randi, or Darwin? A Place to Visit Winter Island - Salem, Massachusetts https://www.salemma....
161 Time is a Resource, Backup Alarm, Eclipse Planning, Idle Batteries
April 12, 2023 19:55 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWE'RE BACK! In this episode, we explain what happened, and what it means for YOU. We'll also review a strange backup alarm, visit a surreal landscape, get a surprising greeting at a door, and plan for the 2024 eclipse. 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.) Mystery stalks Manitoba... A Place to Visit Poetry Pillars - Winnipeg, Manitoba http://www.mhs.mb.ca/docs/sites/...