240 BTG News, Windshield Washer Fluids, XMas Activity, A Potato, Bargain Bed

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0X4NlML_1s The perfect stealth van isn't a white cargo van, it's a MINIVAN! And they're great for camping anyway. We'll also walk through a giant stained glass globe, desulfate our batteries, hear a tale about kids playing soccer, and make some toast.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) 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 child walks home from school in Jerusalem in 2011. Vanlife News California to Soon Allow Church Parking Lots for Homeless https://www.kcra.com/article/newsom-signs-laws-fast-track-housing-churches-lands-streamline-housing-permitting-process/45521090 National Parks for Watching the Eclipse https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2023/10/10/ring-of-fire-eclipse-2023-path-a-list-of-national-parks-where-you-can-see-the-rare-event/?sh=7fe8fc6c105c Colorado Opens Recycling for Propane Bottles ($) https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/where-to-recycle-propane-camping-containers-denver/ Tech Talk Desulfation can help save your battery https://amzn.to/46qnVih Product Review Simple toaster makes toast simple!  https://amzn.to/3FcP2Bi A Place to Visit The Mapparium is a unique way to see the world. https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza/how-do-you-see-the-world-experience Resource Recommendation Consumer Reports can steer you right. http://www.consumerreports.org 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 Loka 202334min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0_1-2dtUWk Stealth is DEAD! Except it isn't—it's just misunderstood. We'll explain. We'll also visit a cave that's been turned into a musical instrument, talk about battery chargers instead of converters, learn from someone in Finland, and extol the virtues of Alien Tape.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Camper or no? Vanlife News FnA Vanlife seems to have removed their photo Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 Advances in Aluminum Batteries https://scitechdaily.com/cheaper-safer-and-more-powerful-batteries-aluminum-materials-show-promising-performance/ Tech Talk An affordable battery charger that does profile charging https://amzn.to/3Q1QCw9 Product Review Alien Tape is GREAT! Ignore their claims—just use it judiciously and you'll find many places for it Cheaper if you buy multi-roll packs, and I haven't tried the 3rd party brands: https://amzn.to/3F47CeI A Place to Visit The Luray Caverns Organ https://luraycaverns.com/ Resource Recommendation Luke Bland's Secret Finnish Beach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbPvt87bZUU 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 Loka 202345min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCMwk60Q3l4 If you're curious about what kind of fridge to have in your van, this is the episode for you—we explore them ALL. We'll also visit a cult compound, learn how to decipher CCA on batteries, figure out how to test our iPhone Satellite Emergency system, and run into a tricky situation in Africa. Plus: News! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Our hollow world Refrigerator Links The Bodega TWW45 - best fridge I've ever tested. https://youtu.be/UuvDNb7TPBw The Setpower AJ30 - the fridge I use every day https://youtu.be/uWQuVMpTaSg Vanlife News Westphalia Van Returns to North America Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 No long term parking for camper vans in St. Petersburg. https://stpetecatalyst.com/city-officials-look-to-curb-van-life/ https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_bumps_up_usa_diesel_price_forecast-18-sep-2023-174029-article/ Tech Talk CCA = Cold Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºF MCA = Marine Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºC Converting CCA to Amp Hours CCA ÷ 7.25 = Amp Hours Product Review The folks at Strike Hold sent me a couple of products to review.  http://www.strikehold.com use code BTG10 to receive 10% off Or you can use Amazon https://amzn.to/460CTLq A Place to Visit Koreshan State Park in Estero, Florida https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park Resource Recommendation How to test your iPhone's Satellite Emergency Communication System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V35jHAkpUIk 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 Syys 202340min

This podcast is also available on YouTube and contains the FULL VIDEO OF THE MYSTERY ANIMAL: https://youtu.be/ZEvYBpiBPoA This is a bit of a departure, but we need to talk about this mystery animal, and why people are seeing things. What is it? And how can we be sure? We'll also review a tiny 150watt inverter, visit an important piece of history, learn an Anderson connector trick, and solve our new iPhone problem.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A remarkable piece of history Product Review The Pisfau 150 Watt charger is an inexpensive way to charge your laptop and other devices.  https://youtu.be/Qy2Pqxc3P2A A Place to Visit USS Olympia is just one part of the historic Independence Seaport Museum https://www.phillyseaport.org/ Resource Recommendation One solution to Apple's move towards USB-C is to use adapters for old devices. The ones with short cables are best.  https://amzn.to/3ZnkVk0 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 Syys 202333min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wrSkvs0s_dQ   Be nice when you go to Canada, Eh? Americans have a reputation, and it's not always good. There are things you can do to show those Canadians that Americans are nice too. We'll also show a quick tip to extend wiper blade life, try an interesting app called Questo, defy death at crazy heights, and spend a night in the airport parking lot.    FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo This looks more fun than it was. :)    SkatorGator 3D A new video game with levels and vocals by Fisher Wagg https://www.weatheredsweater.com/skator-gator-3d Amazon Prime Still a bargain https://amzn.to/3LeTnYa Product Review Questo! The app that combines escape rooms with self-guided tours http://www.questoapp.com  A Place to Visit CN Tower EdgeWalk - this is a crazy thing to do https://www.cntower.ca/brave-the-edgewalk Video of Jeff doing this crazy thing https://youtu.be/20XTSGItG_k Resource Recommendation ArriveCan - the app that makes the border easier https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html Global Entry - a program for Americans to ease border crossings https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry 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 Syys 202330min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QEkoOge-9H0 You have a van. Is it your escape pod? Are you ready to go if disaster strikes? You can be. We'll also review Amazon Prime, visit the "center" of North America, encounter someone in the woods, and talk about "your van book."  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A locked door - with no locks.   Product Review Amazon Prime, even with increased price, is still a bargain (especially for students) https://amzn.to/3ORyxiz A Place to Visit The Center of North America is a bit tricky to find... https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-geographical-center-of-north-america/ 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.

30 Elo 202333min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLxzmOPi6aE Have you been scared off by how complicated solar is? It doesn't have to be. There's a very simple solar setup that requires very little knowledge and NO cutting or drilling. We'll also "Escape from NY" (across the MIssippippi), put hooks EVERYWHERE, and accompany buddha with a pizza.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A van in its happy place. Simple Solar Here's a list of all the solar things mentioned in this episode: Solar Panels https://amzn.to/3ssExH3 "Solar Generators" ugh. I mean Power Stations https://amzn.to/3KWcnKZ All kinds of adapters for MC4 (Solar) connectors https://amzn.to/3Ev4SXP PWM Solar Controllers https://amzn.to/3QTujcU A bargain, really.  And don't forget the fuses! https://amzn.to/3QT7eXy Resource Recommendation Lateral With Tom Scott podcast https://lateralcast.com/ Product Review Single Cup Keurig https://amzn.to/47JdrLL A Place to Visit Chain of Rocks Bridge, part of old Route 66 https://www.nps.gov/places/chain-of-rocks-bridge.htm 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 Elo 202333min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TTxiNRSZwcU Are you ready to start Vanlife? How can you be sure? There's ONE things that's essential. We'll also take a look at why 12v kettles might not be a good idea, visit a Subaru Factory in Indiana, and talk about how some religious organizations help in times of disaster.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Mega-Skookie in Pontiac, IL A Place to Visit Subaru lets you tour their Indiana plant https://web.subaru-sia.com/Tour/ Resource Recommendation Like factory tours? This list is out of date, but still has some good stuff.  https://factorytoursusa.com/ Product Review Stryker Sage Bath Cloths These are great for cleanup, but have a few quirks. https://homecare.stryker.com/sage-essential-bath-cloths-7800-7803 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 Elo 202329min