230 Vanlife is a Camel's Eye, Dongle Lights, Electric Cooking, Salem, MA

Troubleshooting is a learnable skill! We'll discuss the basic concepts. We also install a MaxxAir Fan, try out some Flex Paste, visit a Canadian Mine, annoy a Tokyo Hack, and use the GasBuddy Card to save some money.  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.) Product Review - FlexPaste It does what it says Main advantage is being available locally  https://amzn.to/3GKb0Lw A Place to Visit: Cape Breton Mining Museum A nicely done museum with an authentic mine tour under the ocean. https://www.minersmuseum.com/ Resource Recommendation The GasBuddy Pay Card It takes money from your bank account and gives you a discount on fuel Join for free and use code EK3JQ4X to help support the show! Join GasBuddy Pay   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 Marras 202133min

Apologies, but I need to take a week off and focus on some other things. I’ll be back next week with more #vanlife goodness! In the meantime, you may be interested in this episode of Pantophobia, a podcast I produced a few years ago, that deals with people’s fears and how they overcome them.  See you next week! Averil is afraid of stepping on fish—especially fish that jump out of aquariums unexpectedly. It happened to her sister-in-law once! Pantophobia Main Page Hosts: Jeff Wagg Jeff is the Curator of the College of Curiosity. He spends his days looking for curious people, things and points of view to share through words, audio and travel. You can reach him at jeff@collegeofcuriosity.com. Aubrey Henretty Aubrey is a writer and storyteller in Chicago. She has a lot of questions. You can reach her at aubrey@collegeofcuriosity.com. Mark Graunke Mark is a pipefitter by trade and a mystery seeker by inclination. His hobbies include challenging his own fears and anxieties. You can reach him at mark@collegeofcuriosity.com. Meijer, the grocery store chain with aquariums: Meijer. Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc) article about dead fish on the beach: Huge alewife die-off a sign of life for the lake.   Credits: Thanks to Averil for sharing her story with us. Logo design by Beth Voigt. Produced with Audacity for Mac.

27 Loka 202125min

How do you know when you have enough? Your van can get you there. We also review a versatile knife, revisit the ATEM Power charger, expose a van scam, closely examine Sacagawea, visit some amazing trees, and recommend some content.  Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon 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.) Product Review - Victoronix Table Knife This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife!  It's the one knife to rule them all.  https://amzn.to/3ncEybH A Place to Visit: Morton Arboretum It's like a zoo, for trees. Don't feed them! https://mortonarb.org/ Resource Recommendation Trail Slippah on YouTube Crossroads Travel Podcast on iTunes 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.

20 Loka 202131min

Winter is nearly here - are you ready? Here are some things you may not have thought of. We'll also visit the Timberline Lodge (Shining Hotel), try out some great shoes, visit the "Witch City" and deal with those troublesome windshield cracks.  Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in Oregon 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.) Product Review - Duluth Trading Company Wild Boar Mocs  This basic style of shoe is great for vanlife!  Duluth Trading Company A Place to Visit: Timberline Lodge Stay in a bit of hand-crafted history and heck, you can even ski if you'd like! Timberline Lodge 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 Loka 202132min

Ok, vans clearly DON’T suck, but there are lot of annoyances, and I feel it would therapeutic to list 10 of them. Also, I review a vacuum cleaner that doesn’t suck - or rather does… er… and we see some amazing birds in Vermont. 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 nice place for Breakfast or Lunch in Lincoln Park, Chicago! Le' Moon Cafe https://le-moon-coffee.business.site/ Those Foam Blocks They're there to meet Head Injury Criterion compliance. In an accident, they prevent your head from hitting that part of the van. For most builds, they're considered unnecessary.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_injury_criterion Product Review - ThisWorx 12v Car Vacuum Cleaner This thing is great for sucking up all the stuff you can't sweep away. Lots of attachments, and a great price too! https://amzn.to/3DcNvbk A Place to Visit: Birds of Vermont Museum A man made it his mission to carve every bird found in Vermont in exquisite detail. And he succeeded.  Birds of Vermont 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 Loka 202128min

Let's play some games while we drive! Safely! We'll also review a great way to charge your laptop with 12v, hear stores from around the country, get pulled over in New York, explore detectors, and hear a bit of news as well.  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.) Road Games Hazard Placard Apps - ERG 2020 https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/erg/erg2020-mobileapp Product Review - WOTOBEUS USB C Car Charger 95W, WOTOBEUS PPS PD 65W 30W Type C Super Fast Charging QC 3.0 18W Cigarette Lighter Adapter  That's a mouthful, but this little device can charge EVERYTHING that's USB. https://amzn.to/2Y5j2wQ A Place to Visit: The Tree of Utah In a place of no trees, and artist decided to add one. And it wasn't going to grow itself! Wikipedia: Metaphor: Tree of Utah Resource Recommendation: Hear Here A fun app that tells you stories of wherever you are https://hearhere.com/ Tech Talk - Detectors Try to find a lithium CO/Smoke combo unit This is a good choice (and price!) https://amzn.to/3CZwjpA News New Nissan Van Inside EVs Ford Invests in Electric Vans Detroit Free Press Parts Shortage Worse Watch Wire 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.

29 Syys 202134min

If you are in need of Domestic Violence assistance, help is available here: https://www.thehotline.org/ With the recent news coverage, some folks have come to think of #vanlife as dangerous. Is it really? We explore. We also find a FANTASTIC video about 12v wiring, visit a laundromat with secrets, talk about loneliness and review an all-in-one charger that might just be your ticket to power. 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.) Product Review - ATEM Power Charger  An all-in-one unit that does DC to DC charging as well as MTTP solar charging.  https://amzn.to/3ky3Voo A Place to Visit: Chicago Magic Lounge Enter a laundromat. Exit enchanted.  http://chicagomagiclounge.com Resource Recommendation: Scott_PDX 12v Video EVERYONE SHOULD WATCH THIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzVhXG4pmNA 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.

22 Syys 202128min

Stealth no more! Let that freak flag fly! And we'll visit a wet, noisy place, play with an app that tells you how fast your going (!), live without insulation, review the Kohree fridge/freezer, connect some butts, and find a way NOT to be broken down. 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.) Product Review - Kohree Fridge  Kohree makes camping products, and this fridge is mostly freezer. And it's big. And cheap.  https://amzn.to/3hBgqgP A Place to Visit: Old Sow It's a natural whirlpool. You can visit! And you might survive.  Nice article from Smithsonian. Resource Recommendation: Speedometer Pro Why do you need another speedometer? You don't, but you might like all the other stuff this app can do.  iTunes: https://appadvice.com/app/speedometer-55-gps-speed-hud/557871911 Similar program for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.mobiem.android.speedometer2&hl=en_US&gl=US 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.

15 Syys 202127min