206 Getting Help, Stupid Truck Trick, American Vikings, Toilet Brush
Help! 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. GETTING HELP Portable Satellite SOS Devices https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW Bullitt Satellite Service TECH TALK Panasonic Inverter Microwaves https://amzn.to/3vwOXay PRODUCT REVIEW Sellemer Toilet Brush https://amzn.to/4cGX4C3 A PLACE TO VISIT Norumbega: Boston’s Vinland https://www.scandinavianaggression.com/public-service-announcement-for-new-england-monuments-to-greatness 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 Huhti 202436min
205 Propane vs. Butane vs. Electric, African Van Drive, Roll o Lights, Buckingham Fountain
Propane, 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 as Cool as Instagram Makes it Seem https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986 British Readers Digest How embracing the van life helped me beat the cost-of-living https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-living Business Insider: I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle. https://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3 PRODUCT REVIEW NiLight 60 LED Light https://amzn.to/3U3axN Dual Fuel GasOne Stove (mentioned in main segment) https://amzn.to/3U2QAWK A PLACE TO VISIT Buckingham Fountain https://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain TALES FROM THE ROAD African Bus Plunge https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68690454 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.
3 Huhti 202442min
204 AI Takes on Vanlife, Rice Krispie Kayaking, Pie Machine, Generators, CarMax
What 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 There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van https://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-market-id-buzz-camper/ Vanfest New England is On! https://vanfestusa.com/ WSJ - RV Stocks Drop After Airstream Parent Flashes Demand Warning https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-03-06-2024/card/rv-stocks-drop-after-airstream-parent-flashes-demand-warning-ADgKFLMUqnmGoQDQv48t RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety A PLACE TO VISIT Berdoll Squirrel Vending Machine https://berdollsquirrel.com/index.php?cID=127 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.
27 Maalis 202444min
203 Truck Vs. Van, Capetown, Toaster, Drill Problem, Eye Safety
Whew! 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 RECOMMENDATION Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice. https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety 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.
21 Maalis 202440min
202 5 GREAT Driving Roads, Give Up on USB A, Wine Bottle Lights
Sometimes, 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 there's THIS weird story... PRODUCT REVIEW Wine Bottle Lights https://amzn.to/48vNCOr TECH TALK Don't install USB A ports anymore. Install these, or better. https://amzn.to/3Plg4fr 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.
13 Maalis 202431min
201 The 5V Van, Floor Glue, Moroccan Rocks, Mermaids
5v 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... 5V VAN ◦ Lights https://amzn.to/3Ij4I7q ◦ Vents Fan https://amzn.to/3IcH6Bp ◦ Heating pads https://amzn.to/48tYtZq ◦ Cooking https://amzn.to/3UToKNC ◦ Hand Warmer https://amzn.to/3TbGWk5 NEWS • e-Sprinter • https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/electric-mercedes-benz-esprinter-a-small-step-for-van-a-giant-leap-for-van-kind/ PRODUCT REVIEW • Jensen JDASHCP adds CarPlay and Android Auto to most stock stereos • https://amzn.to/3SSY8cP TECH TALK • Solar Security Lights - these work fine, but there are many choices • https://amzn.to/4bUqiNb A PLACE TO VISIT • Mermaid Museum! • https://www.mermaidmuseum.org/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION • Simple Enough Explores Gig Work • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Eo2mvBqau8 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 Maalis 202434min
200 The iOverlander Problem, Quartzsite Attack, CarPlay, Nomad Wiki
iOverlander 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 REVIEW Jensen JDASHCP adds CarPlay and Android Auto to most stock stereos https://amzn.to/3SSY8cP TECH TALK Solar Security Lights - these work fine, but there are many choices https://amzn.to/4bUqiNb RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION The AMAZING Nomad Life Wiki - just for us http://nomadlife.wiki/ 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.
28 Helmi 202438min
199 Trailer as Vanlife? Ottoman Cover, Dangerous Monitor, Blythe Intaglios, Lateral AGAIN
Is 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 visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Ok, maybe not quite a "big rig." PRODUCT REVIEW Ottoman Cover https://amzn.to/3wsuZOc A PLACE TO VISIT Blythe Inaglios https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blythe_Intaglios RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Lateral Podcast Can Save Your Life https://lateralcast.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.
23 Helmi 202435min
