122 Vanlife With Pets, Portable Grills, Desert of Maine, Chromebooks, Crash Landing, Google Docs
It's like vans ought to come with a dog, but what about a cat? Or bird? Let's take a look so you know what you're getting into. We'll also take a look at two cute portable grills, visit a desert in Maine, and take a look at Chromebooks as well as Google Docs (after we survive a crash landing). 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.) No more fence! Tech Talk - Portable Grills Cuisinart Venture Cute! https://amzn.to/3KlzVpq Coleman Fold N Go A lot cheaper and possibly easier to store https://amzn.to/36WLPIE A Place to Visit - Desert of Maine The new owner sound like they're really doing this right - I can't wait to get back! Desert of Maine Product Review - Chromebooks A good, cheap, always backed up computing solution https://amzn.to/3khJuuG Resource Recommendation - Google Docs Try it! It's free and powerful! drive.google.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.
27 Huhti 202235min
121 How to defeat mosquitos and ticks, stick on tiles, The Bermuda Triangle
It's Spring! I mean bug season. How can you keep these blood suckers away from you? We'll discuss some strategies. We'll aslo discuss those stick on tiles that seem very convenient. Worth it? Maybe. And we'll visit the last place you expected: the Bermuda Triangle. 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.) Don't let them bug you. Things to Keep the Bugs Away Mosquito Net For Your Bed https://amzn.to/3L2e3Al Mosquito Net For Your Head https://amzn.to/3K2at83 Tick Key https://amzn.to/3jY4yq1 A Place to Visit - Bermuda Triangle Any three points make a triangle. That doesn't make them significant. Some Facts 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 Huhti 202230min
120 Minimialism Revisited, Sleep Sheets, Harold Parker, UHaul, Plants
How am I doing at this minimalism thing? Eh, not great. Maybe you can learn from my experience. Also, we'll find some comfy sheets, learn to keep plants, rent a UHaul and have an amazing experience on I-80. 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.) An average camping spot at Harold Parker. A Place to Visit - Harold Parker State Forest A nice place with relatively easy access to Boston, MA https://www.mass.gov/locations/harold-parker-state-forest Resource Recommendation - Motorized Home Best Houseplants A great start to finding the right plant for your rolling home. :) https://themotorizedhome.com/the-best-houseplants-for-your-rolling-home/ 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 Huhti 202230min
119 Lessons from the Road, Kohree Toilet, Manything, UFOs, Tribune Tower
The Tikibago has landed, and the journey was as educational as it was arduous. Let's see what we can use from it. We'll also talk about a trick to keep you driving if your alternator dies, a Kohree toilet review, and Manything, a free security camera system. 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 Place to Visit - Tribune Tower Treasures of the world cemented to a 100 year-old sky scraper. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/world-artifacts-on-the-tribune-tower-walls Product Review - Kohree Casette Toilet Feature rich and a nice size. https://amzn.to/3JghbXF Resource Recommendation - Manything An app that turns your old phone into a security camera https://videoloft.com/manything 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 Huhti 202232min
118 Tikibago Tribulations, 12v Fan, Great Camping Spot, Greywhater Revisited, Montana Nice
The #Tikibago and I are heading to Illinois, but it's been a rough road! We'll also talk about a great 12v fan, an odd greywater solution, of lovely FREE place to camp, and which apps will help you get out of the weather. 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 Place to Visit - Pelican Fishing Access A really nice free spot to stay for up to seven days. Right on the Yellowstone River. https://myfwp.mt.gov/fishMT/fas/39753866 Product Review - Roadpro Turbo Fan A great, VERY directional fan that just plugs into the cigarette lighter. It's actually cheaper at truck stops. https://amzn.to/3wLdvuz Resource Recommendation - Highway Weather Apps Highway Weather - great, but burdened by ads and expensive subscription https://www.weatherroute.io/ On The Way - A nice balance between price and features http://ontheway.appganesha.com/ Drive Weather - Pretty, but a little too simple. https://driveweatherapp.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.
30 Maalis 202230min
117 TOILETS!, Geologist Cabin, Propane Tips, Fire Lighting, Amazon Prime
TOILETS! This is a list of all the different ways to deal with necessaries out on the road, including some new ones. We'll also talk about a volunteer cabin, how to not get ripped off when getting propane, and how to light a fire, as well as determine if Amazon Prime is worth it. A visit to The Geologist Cabin 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.) Toilets Bucket Toilets Just choose something comfortable. You can double-bag cheap bags sometimes to save money. https://amzn.to/3izG8SV Casette Toilets Avoid ones with a "bellows" pump. https://amzn.to/3wu2SvO Composting Toilets We like the Separett best, but consider making your own. https://amzn.to/3N6aDhs "Space Baggy" Toilets Note you'll need to buy supplies Laveo - the "mylar diaper genie" option https://dry-flush.com/ Wrappon - looks like a box, makes individual packets https://ok4wd.com/wrappon-wrappon-green-portable-toilet-wragrse001uh Incinerating Toilets Incinolet - time proven, but with mixed reviews https://incinolet.com/ Cinderella - one of the best toilets on the market, and with a price to match https://www.cinderellaeco.com/us-en Product Review - Amazon Prime When you add up everything you get, I think it's well worth it to subscribe to Amazon Prime. https://amzn.to/3wzrzax Resource Recommendation - Start a Fire with One Match This useful skill could literally save your life. https://www.wikihow.com/Light-a-Fire-With-One-Match 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 Maalis 202230min
116 The TIKIBAGO!, Old RVs, Boss Speaker, Firefly Fun, RV Job
Folks, in this episode, I introduce a new project: the Tikibago! We'll also talk about the realities of old RVs, review the simplest way to get sound from your phone, visit some friendly fireflies, and tell the tale of my RV job. The Tikibago. 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.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! The Tikibago Watch the video. Product Review - Boss UTV4B Tubular Speaker A dead simple speaker and amplifier speaker for any vehicle. https://amzn.to/3ifKsqm Resource Recommendation - B4UFLY All drone operators should have this app. https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_fliers/where_can_i_fly/b4ufly/ 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 Maalis 202234min
115 The MOST Important Thing, ATTO, The Sky, MiniC Toyotas
What a crazy week! It’s time to remember what the most important thing in #vanlife is! And no, it’s not fuel prices. We’ll also visit a FREE place that everyone can see, talk about old Toyota Motorhomes, review a mobility scooter, and tell some tales that make you think. The BIG Sky, by Kate Bush. 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.) Save at least 12% off any Setpower Refrigerator with the code: Built to GO! Product Review - ATTO Mobility Scooter A great, portable solution for mobility issues. Support seems weak. https://amzn.to/3vUl3L0 Tech Talk -Old Toyota Motorhomes Nice "vans" with decent fuel economy, but watch out for some gotchas. Scotty Kilmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSU7d0LFBHE Resource Recommendation - Flattest Route The name pretty much says it all - calculate the flattest route between two places. https://www.flattestroute.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 Maalis 202227min
