010 Security, SHURflo Electric Faucet, Multitools, Being Stupid, Racetrack Playa

My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets. 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.    The group in Emigrant Canyon.    NEWS Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/ Camper Van or Van? Speed Matters https://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/ Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering) http://www.rareparts.com PRODUCT REVIEW Caravan: SandWitch https://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/ 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.

6 Marras 202435min

Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!

1 Marras 202411min

This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.  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.    The court at Fort Missoula.    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google.com PRODUCT REVIEW Boboni Zipper Locks https://amzn.to/3NykBK6 AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME... The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructed https://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdf 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.

23 Loka 202442min

This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended. 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.    Pagurus on Lunar Lake.    NEWS Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs?  https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence   Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrent https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Minutiae Anti-Social App https://minutiae-app.org/ PRODUCT REVIEW RV Winterizing Kit https://amzn.to/4dJvrYg A PLACE TO VISIT Lunar Lake https://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6   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.

16 Loka 202445min

Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet.  Consider the Amazon Prime Visa! By clicking this link, you can apply for a card that will give you Amazon credit in exchange for shopping on Amazon and you'll help support the podcast. (Plain text: https://www.amazon.com/dp/BT00LN946S?externalReferenceId=c68e3636-ed8e-437c-824c-1c7bcaec9dc0)   Jeef! Ready to muck out anything.    TECH TALK Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3ZZD1uz PRODUCT REVIEW Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!)  https://www.joolca.com RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Animated Knots https://www.animatedknots.com/ A PLACE TO VISIT The Poozeum https://poozeum.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.

9 Loka 202448min

A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone.    Salem always had a whimsy, but this was the extent of it.    PRODUCT REVIEW Red LED USB-A Dongle https://amzn.to/4gHQUUl RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy City https://amzn.to/3N7nX6u   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.

2 Loka 202446min

Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.     A cecropia, giver of lessons..   THE HEART OF VANLIFE The article by Curious Toad https://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend NEWS Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/ Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right direction https://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager https://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/ PRODUCT REVIEW A Cool Trash Can. Really.  https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn TECH TALK Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ A PLACE TO VISIT Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy https://keywestbutterfly.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.

24 Syys 202438min

Fire extinguishers may sound boring, but they're essential. Get one! Then we'll visit Bermuda, try out a space blanket, visit a unique store, make some custom badges, and compare gasoline heaters to diesel heaters.    Vans of Bermuda.   FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A good choice https://amzn.to/4d60OMo NEWS BLM Hikes Fees https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-wants-to-raise-ltva-fees-up-to-5-times-current-rate-9n-r1/ Gas Prices Plummet https://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-plummeting-experts-explain/story?id=113751441 Except in California https://abc30.com/post/california-gas-prices-skyrocket-national-average-drops/15311721/ Remote Jobs in Peril https://www.newsweek.com/remote-workers-get-bad-news-1953541 PRODUCT REVIEW Space Blankets https://amzn.to/47tNYq5   TECH TALK Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Custom Badges https://amzn.to/4da0ufI A PLACE TO VISIT The Royal Male https://www.royalmale.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.

18 Syys 202441min