232 VanFest LiftOff! Backup battery, Lunar Lake, Sevier Lake, Water Bypass

Let'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 Cabinets Closed Locking Cabinet Pulls These things aren't perfect, but they're good for some applications https://amzn.to/45co4pe New Child Locks that get out of the way Haven't tried these, but they look great https://amzn.to/3MhKZH4   VISITING CREATOR PROGRAM We have a single slot open for a male content creator to join us as we cross the Panama Canal FOR FREE. That's right, we'll pay for you to come with us as we traverse the Caribbean. Nov 7 - 21, 2023. Click here to learn more!  YouTube video about the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ekzog2gIgU A Place to Visit: Umbrella Cover Museum, Peaks Island, Maine   Well, it's just what it says it is. :)  https://umbrellacovermusuem.org Product Review: Fake Wago Connectors XALXMAW Lever Connectors, 62 pcs.  https://amzn.to/3BGlbQ6 The REAL WAGO Connectors https://amzn.to/41KlhRe 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 Touko 202330min

A 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 Florida   https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park 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 Touko 202328min

I 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 Autopian reveals how black tanks were once obsolete https://www.theautopian.com/back-in-the-1970s-an-rv-supplier-wanted-you-to-burn-your-poop-in-your-campers-exhaust-as-you-went-down-the-highway/ Tech Talk It's easier than ever to have 12v air conditioning, but it's not easy. https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/ A Place to Visit Glasgow, Montana - the most isolated city in the contiguous United States.  https://discoveringmontana.com/things-to-do-in-glasgow-mt/ Resource Recommendation Find Owners Manuals https://manual-directory.com/ Product Review 12v Water Transfer Pump https://amzn.to/42kgvdJ 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 Touko 202332min

Consider 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.gov/winter-island-park Resource Recommendation Oblique Strategies - Brian Eno http://stoney.sb.org/eno/oblique.html Product Review Voltemeter plus dual USB sockets https://amzn.to/43XCxou 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.

19 Huhti 202330min

WE'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/britishamericancementplant.shtml Resource Recommendation April 8, 2024 Eclipse Planning https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/where-when/ Product Review White Noise Backup Alarm with Light Effective and less annoying! https://amzn.to/3mwuE8z 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.

12 Huhti 202331min

This week, we spend a lot of time talking about how to sell your van when that sad/happy day comes. We'll also recommend the IKEA tool kit, visit the SS Meteor, and explain how CarFax can help you.  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.) I wonder where she is now... A Place to Visit SS Meteor in Duluth, MN - a unique vessel https://ci.superior.wi.us/60/SS-Meteor Resource Recommendation CarFax - a good service if you're buying or selling a vehicle (Price has gone up. :( ) https://www.carfax.com/vehicle-history-reports/ 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.

8 Maalis 202330min

Want to ship your van to Europe? Here's how to get started. We'll also test a 20w solar panel, explain a new way to look at power usage, visit A MAJOR AWARD, and collect some rainwater.  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.) Is your van on there? Shipping Your Van A good site for the basics https://www.schumachercargo.com/car-shipping/vehicle-shipping-to-europe-from-us.html A representative video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJkDZ0fCMs A Place to Visit - Lady Leg Lamp https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/71756 Product Review - 20W Solar Panel Not great for your bulk battery storage, but can come in handy for some other things.  https://amzn.to/3EAXtpZ 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.

1 Maalis 202330min

I attended the Project Vanlife Summit last week and have a full report. We'll also play with some Coroplast, visit a dead man's skull, fly on a very old plane, try out a 12v heated blanket, and talk about Hip Camp.  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 DC-3, built in 1942. Project Van Life Summit I have mixed feelings about this event, but have a look for yourself https://projectvanlife.com/vanlife-summit/ A Place to Visit - Harvey Morgan's Head https://fremontcountymuseums.com/the-lander-museum/ https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/79641 Product Review - iHealthComfort 12v Electric Blanket Seems to be a good one! https://amzn.to/3EECqmN Tech Talk - Coroplast This corrugated plastic product is great for building things and covering windows. https://www.instructables.com/Corrugated-Plastic-Collection-Coroplast-and-Correx/ 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.

25 Helmi 202332min