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It's going to happen: you're going to need your van to haul cargo. Here are some tips for avoiding ruining your rig. We'll also take a trip on a Hovercraft, consider putting a stereo security system in the back of rigs, and learn how to predict traffic. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) My hovercraft is full of eels... Product Review: Curt Hitch Rack with Ramp Heavy, expensive but very well-built and capable.  https://amzn.to/3OsOl9q Tech Talk : Radio in the back? This could be a great idea, but to hear Big Rob's review of the Absoso CA70BT Radio, follow the link below. Big Rob can be reached at BigRobsVan everywhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkF7dkaVQTM A Place to Visit: Ketchikan Hovercraft If you want to see wildlife, there are less expensive ways. But if you're in Ketchikan, and you want to see wildlife from a HOVERCRAFT... this is your ticket.  https://alaskashoretours.com/excursions/ketchikan/hovercraft-eco-adventure-and-wildlife-viewing-tour/ 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. 

What if you're NOT Built to Go, but instead Built to Stay Put? That's fine! Here are some tips to make your stay better. We'll also visit Wilmington, NC, try out the RoadPro Tornado Fan, learn about how to forecast floods, and tell a tale that's not for everyone.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) She's still a work in progress... Resource Recommendation - NOAA Flood Stages A rich resource for predicting flood levels and learning if you'll be effected. http://water.weather.gov Product Review: RoadPro Tornado Fan Portable and powerful, this fan is great for directional flow, but loud and not good for more than one person https://amzn.to/3HFVuRX 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. 

10 Weird Vanlife Tips! And we'll explain alternators, tell a tale about something stupid I did, visit Gravity Hill, and learn how to tell the difference between all kinds of screws.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) She's still a work in progress... A Place to Visit - Gravity Hills What mysterious force is pulling your van uphill? Your eyes.  Wikipedia - Gravity Hill Resource Recommendation - 30 Types of Screws A nice guide to various screw types and applications  https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-screws/ 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. 

What does "octane" really mean? How about E-85? Let's get the right gas in your van. We'll also visit The Holy Land Experience, Starved Rock, have a close encounter of the feathered kind, and take a look at Starlink RV which promises broadband everywhere! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Pagurus visiting Bangor, ME A Place to Visit - Starved Rock State Park Great hiking and history not far from Chicago.  Info about the murders: https://www.halemonico.com/a-hale-news/chester-weger-and-the-starved-rock-murders/ https://www.starvedrocklodge.com/starved-rock-state-park/ Tech Talk - Starlink RV Expensive and requires setup every time you use, but might be a good solution for some.    https://www.starlink.com/rv 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. 

Is it Time to Ditch Diesel? I think it might be! We'll also visit some waterfalls, see some horrible nature, talk about radiators, ship spotting, tolls and wallets... but not in that order.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Nature red in tooth and claw A Place to Visit - Columbia River Gorge Everything you need to know to visit this bucket list location. https://www.fs.usda.gov/crgnsa Product Review - Big Skinny Wallets Quite possibly the last wallet you'll ever own.   https://amzn.to/3FXatWt Resource Recommendation - Marine Traffic What ship is that? This app will tell you.  http://www.marinetraffic.com 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. 

What if you lived without the Internet? Appealing? Doable? Let's explore. We'll also review Berkey Filters, visit the Dr. Pepper Museum, have a mid-are adventure, learn how suspensions work, and ID birds by sound alone. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) This could be you. A Place to Visit - Dr. Pepper Museum Is it really flavored with prunes? Find out!  https://drpeppermuseum.com/ 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. 

It's like vans ought to come with a dog, but what about a cat? Or bird? Let's take a look so you know what you're getting into. We'll also take a look at two cute portable grills, visit a desert in Maine, and take a look at Chromebooks as well as Google Docs (after we survive a crash landing).  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.)   No more fence! Tech Talk - Portable Grills Cuisinart Venture Cute!  https://amzn.to/3KlzVpq Coleman Fold N Go A lot cheaper and possibly easier to store https://amzn.to/36WLPIE A Place to Visit - Desert of Maine The new owner sound like they're really doing this right - I can't wait to get back! Desert of Maine Product Review - Chromebooks A good, cheap, always backed up computing solution https://amzn.to/3khJuuG Resource Recommendation - Google Docs Try it! It's free and powerful! drive.google.com 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. 

It's Spring! I mean bug season. How can you keep these blood suckers away from you? We'll discuss some strategies. We'll aslo discuss those stick on tiles that seem very convenient. Worth it? Maybe. And we'll visit the last place you expected: the Bermuda Triangle.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Don't let them bug you. Things to Keep the Bugs Away Mosquito Net For Your Bed https://amzn.to/3L2e3Al Mosquito Net For Your Head https://amzn.to/3K2at83 Tick Key https://amzn.to/3jY4yq1 A Place to Visit - Bermuda Triangle Any three points make a triangle. That doesn't make them significant. Some Facts 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. 

How am I doing at this minimalism thing? Eh, not great. Maybe you can learn from my experience. Also, we'll find some comfy sheets, learn to keep plants, rent a UHaul and have an amazing experience on I-80. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) An average camping spot at Harold Parker. A Place to Visit - Harold Parker State Forest A nice place with relatively easy access to Boston, MA https://www.mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest Resource Recommendation - Motorized Home Best Houseplants A great start to finding the right plant for your rolling home. :)  https://themotorizedhome.com/the-best-houseplants-for-your-rolling-home/ 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. 

The Tikibago has landed, and the journey was as educational as it was arduous. Let's see what we can use from it. We'll also talk about a trick to keep you driving if your alternator dies, a Kohree toilet review, and Manything, a free security camera system. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A Place to Visit - Tribune Tower Treasures of the world cemented to a 100 year-old sky scraper. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/world-artifacts-on-the-tribune-tower-walls Product Review - Kohree Casette Toilet Feature rich and a nice size.  https://amzn.to/3JghbXF Resource Recommendation - Manything An app that turns your old phone into a security camera https://videoloft.com/manything 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. 

The #Tikibago and I are heading to Illinois, but it's been a rough road! We'll also talk about a great 12v fan, an odd greywater solution, of lovely FREE place to camp, and which apps will help you get out of the weather. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) A Place to Visit - Pelican Fishing Access A really nice free spot to stay for up to seven days. Right on the Yellowstone River. https://myfwp.mt.gov/fishMT/fas/39753866 Product Review - Roadpro Turbo Fan A great, VERY directional fan that just plugs into the cigarette lighter. It's actually cheaper at truck stops.  https://amzn.to/3wLdvuz Resource Recommendation - Highway Weather Apps Highway Weather - great, but burdened by ads and expensive subscription https://www.weatherroute.io/ On The Way - A nice balance between price and features http://ontheway.appganesha.com/ Drive Weather - Pretty, but a little too simple.  https://driveweatherapp.com/ 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. 

TOILETS! This is a list of all the different ways to deal with necessaries out on the road, including some new ones. We'll also talk about a volunteer cabin, how to not get ripped off when getting propane, and how to light a fire, as well as determine if Amazon Prime is worth it.  A visit to The Geologist Cabin FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Toilets Bucket Toilets Just choose something comfortable. You can double-bag cheap bags sometimes to save money. https://amzn.to/3izG8SV Casette Toilets Avoid ones with a "bellows" pump. https://amzn.to/3wu2SvO Composting Toilets We like the Separett best, but consider making your own. https://amzn.to/3N6aDhs "Space Baggy" Toilets Note you'll need to buy supplies Laveo - the "mylar diaper genie" option https://dry-flush.com/ Wrappon - looks like a box, makes individual packets https://ok4wd.com/wrappon-wrappon-green-portable-toilet-wragrse001uh Incinerating Toilets Incinolet - time proven, but with mixed reviews https://incinolet.com/ Cinderella - one of the best toilets on the market, and with a price to match https://www.cinderellaeco.com/us-en Product Review - Amazon Prime When you add up everything you get, I think it's well worth it to subscribe to Amazon Prime.  https://amzn.to/3wzrzax Resource Recommendation - Start a Fire with One Match This useful skill could literally save your life. https://www.wikihow.com/Light-a-Fire-With-One-Match 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. 

Folks, in this episode, I introduce a new project: the Tikibago! We'll also talk about the realities of old RVs, review the simplest way to get sound from your phone, visit some friendly fireflies, and tell the tale of my RV job.  The Tikibago. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! The Tikibago Watch the video. Product Review - Boss UTV4B Tubular Speaker A dead simple speaker and amplifier speaker for any vehicle.   https://amzn.to/3ifKsqm Resource Recommendation - B4UFLY All drone operators should have this app.  https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly/ 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. 

What a crazy week! It’s time to remember what the most important thing in #vanlife is! And no, it’s not fuel prices. We’ll also visit a FREE place that everyone can see, talk about old Toyota Motorhomes, review a mobility scooter, and tell some tales that make you think.  The BIG Sky, by Kate Bush. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! Product Review - ATTO Mobility Scooter A great, portable solution for mobility issues. Support seems weak.  https://amzn.to/3vUl3L0 Tech Talk -Old Toyota Motorhomes Nice "vans" with decent fuel economy, but watch out for some gotchas. Scotty Kilmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSU7d0LFBHE Resource Recommendation - Flattest Route The name pretty much says it all - calculate the flattest route between two places. https://www.flattestroute.com/ 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. 

Should you buy land for you van? Maybe! We’ll also discuss unusually placed vents, visit Starved Rock, review the Kohree Dual Zone Fridge-Freezer, and hear a tale about a Magician’s last stand.  Old Starved Rock Postcard, but it's all still there. FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! Product Review - Kohree 53 Qt Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer Works well, but big and mostly freezer. https://amzn.to/3pz010t A Place to Visit - Starved Rock State Park About 90 minutes from Chicago, lies a land of cliffs and canyons.  https://www.starvedrocklodge.com/starved-rock-state-park/ Resource Recommendation - Vanlife Outfitters Events Page Biggest list of #vanlife events I've found! Add yours! https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/ 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. 

Yep. Record gas prices. Feh. Here are some things you can do to enjoy your vanlife without breaking the bank. We’ll also visit the heights of Kotor, talk about carpet for your walls, stay cool with a neat fan, and give you a place to find meetups.  The Pillars of Manitoba FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO!   Pump system I didn't talk about last week... USB pumps Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbC_KTmckDc Tech Talk - Four Way Stretch Carpet It's not really carpet but more a stiff moldable fabric. Still, it's a good solution.  One place I know you can get it: https://www.albrightssupply.com/ Product Review - O2 Cool T A great portable fan with a dozen uses.  https://amzn.to/3IrGA0Q A Place to Visit - Concrete Henge Yep. It's proof of Aliens. Or something.  https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/people-refer-to-them-as-stonehenge-abandoned-concrete-plant-in-manitoba-turns-into-photo-destination-1.5760679 Resource Recommendation - Vacay Vans Event List So far, I haven't found a better list of #vanlife events. Still looking! https://www.vacayvans.com/blog/your-complete-2022-guide-to-vanlife-rv-tiny-house-events/ 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. 

There's more than one way to get water from a tank to your sink. We explore five of them. We'll also visit the oasis of Aurora, NE, review a specific MaxxAir Fan, and tell a terrible tale of towing and tribulation.  Pagurus at Streeter Park Campground FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO!   Tech Talk - LED Lights Lots of progress has been made - just be sure to check to see if LED lights will mess with your onboard computer.  The ones for my 2011 Sprinter 144: https://amzn.to/3sOpt2M Product Review - MaxxAir 4500K For about $240, this unit has all the bells and whistles and a small footprint.  https://amzn.to/3rVVnvg A Place to Visit - Aurora, Nebraska So much here! Be sure to stop on your way across the country.  Aurora Project video on Aurora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193eR_pFNbU 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. 

There are 10 challenges to vanlife (at least), and we’re going to spell them out and offer solutions. We’ll also visit Tatooine, play with mind-bending shrimp, remove our dome lights, and review Renogy Rover MPPT Controllers. R2D2 in Stovepipe Wells FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO!   Product Review - Renogy Rover MPPT Solar Controller A good choice for all small to medium sized solar systems. https://amzn.to/3rFnH4V A Place to Visit -Star Wars at Stovepipe Wells Some key scenes of Star Wars were filmed here. Print out some of the photos from the following link and take them with you and you'll find the locations pretty easily. https://mitchdarbyarchitect.com/blog/2015/11/24/star-wars-in-death-valley-the-dune-sea 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. 

This week, I expose a crazy idea for building out the van without carpentry, review a water flosser? Read Scout Mindset by Julia Galef, visit a mining museum, and perform a miracle in a 1977 Ford.  Tonopah Mining Park  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! IKEA things mentioned BALKARP - folding couch/bed https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/balkarp-sleeper-sofa-knisa-black-00376932/ KALAX - Cube-based Bookcase https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-black-brown-40275846/ Product Review - Initio Water Flosser Initio Water Flosser 3 Modes, 300ML Cordless Dental Oral Irrigator, 3 Modes and 6 Jet Tips, IPX7 Waterproof with Travel Bag, Rechargeable Waterproof Teeth Cleaner for Home and Travel https://amzn.to/3ujS2HR Resource Recommendation - Scout Mindset by Julia Galef It's HookWakaBang, the book!  https://amzn.to/3AUmIkn A Place to Visit - Historic Tonopah Mining Park A great place to exploring mining history without facing death. https://www.tonopahminingpark.com/ 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’ve reviewed a lot of things, but how have they held up? We’ll take a look at a bunch of them. We’ll also visit a strange desert spot, reivew the Setpower AJ30 (sponsored), talk about how to wire solar panels, and discuss why State Farm is special.  What happened here?  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@collegeofcuriosity), Twitter (@colofcuriosity), and we have a Discord server (invite at top of main page at builttogo.com.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! Reviewed Items  200ah Chin Battery https://amzn.to/32AaLDF  Better Choice https://amzn.to/3KLV4uf GasOne Butane/Propane Stove https://amzn.to/3o2UVc1 Shower in ANY Van - Two ways to take a shower in any van, car, or while camping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbC_KTmckDc BOSS Audio Systems BCPA10RC Apple CarPlay Android Auto Car Multimedia Player https://amzn.to/3o3qOBc Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Heater https://amzn.to/35r33Nc Product Review - Setpower AJ30 Refrigerator A really nice size with two different zones (one for veggies, one for sodas), removable wheels and hardware, and low draw.   Use code Built to GO for at least 12% off! https://www.setpowerusa.com/discount/Built%2520to%2520GO 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.