243 The One Thing You Need Most, Dirty Solar Panels, Benjaman Kyle, UFO Landing, Door Edges

Yep. Record gas prices. Feh. Here are some things you can do to enjoy your vanlife without breaking the bank. We’ll also visit the heights of Kotor, talk about carpet for your walls, stay cool with a neat fan, and give you a place to find meetups.  The Pillars of Manitoba 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!   Pump system I didn't talk about last week... USB pumps Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbC_KTmckDc Tech Talk - Four Way Stretch Carpet It's not really carpet but more a stiff moldable fabric. Still, it's a good solution.  One place I know you can get it: https://www.albrightssupply.com/ Product Review - O2 Cool T A great portable fan with a dozen uses.  https://amzn.to/3IrGA0Q A Place to Visit - Concrete Henge Yep. It's proof of Aliens. Or something.  https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/people-refer-to-them-as-stonehenge-abandoned-concrete-plant-in-manitoba-turns-into-photo-destination-1.5760679 Resource Recommendation - Vacay Vans Event List So far, I haven't found a better list of #vanlife events. Still looking! https://www.vacayvans.com/blog/your-complete-2022-guide-to-vanlife-rv-tiny-house-events/ 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 202231min

There's more than one way to get water from a tank to your sink. We explore five of them. We'll also visit the oasis of Aurora, NE, review a specific MaxxAir Fan, and tell a terrible tale of towing and tribulation.  Pagurus at Streeter Park Campground 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!   Tech Talk - LED Lights Lots of progress has been made - just be sure to check to see if LED lights will mess with your onboard computer.  The ones for my 2011 Sprinter 144: https://amzn.to/3sOpt2M Product Review - MaxxAir 4500K For about $240, this unit has all the bells and whistles and a small footprint.  https://amzn.to/3rVVnvg A Place to Visit - Aurora, Nebraska So much here! Be sure to stop on your way across the country.  Aurora Project video on Aurora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=193eR_pFNbU 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 Helmi 202232min

There are 10 challenges to vanlife (at least), and we’re going to spell them out and offer solutions. We’ll also visit Tatooine, play with mind-bending shrimp, remove our dome lights, and review Renogy Rover MPPT Controllers. R2D2 in Stovepipe Wells 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 - Renogy Rover MPPT Solar Controller A good choice for all small to medium sized solar systems. https://amzn.to/3rFnH4V A Place to Visit -Star Wars at Stovepipe Wells Some key scenes of Star Wars were filmed here. Print out some of the photos from the following link and take them with you and you'll find the locations pretty easily. https://mitchdarbyarchitect.com/blog/2015/11/24/star-wars-in-death-valley-the-dune-sea 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 Helmi 202232min

This week, I expose a crazy idea for building out the van without carpentry, review a water flosser? Read Scout Mindset by Julia Galef, visit a mining museum, and perform a miracle in a 1977 Ford.  Tonopah Mining Park  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! IKEA things mentioned BALKARP - folding couch/bed https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/balkarp-sleeper-sofa-knisa-black-00376932/ KALAX - Cube-based Bookcase https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-black-brown-40275846/ Product Review - Initio Water Flosser Initio Water Flosser 3 Modes, 300ML Cordless Dental Oral Irrigator, 3 Modes and 6 Jet Tips, IPX7 Waterproof with Travel Bag, Rechargeable Waterproof Teeth Cleaner for Home and Travel https://amzn.to/3ujS2HR Resource Recommendation - Scout Mindset by Julia Galef It's HookWakaBang, the book!  https://amzn.to/3AUmIkn A Place to Visit - Historic Tonopah Mining Park A great place to exploring mining history without facing death. https://www.tonopahminingpark.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.

2 Helmi 202231min

We’ve reviewed a lot of things, but how have they held up? We’ll take a look at a bunch of them. We’ll also visit a strange desert spot, reivew the Setpower AJ30 (sponsored), talk about how to wire solar panels, and discuss why State Farm is special.  What happened here?  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! Reviewed Items  200ah Chin Battery https://amzn.to/32AaLDF  Better Choice https://amzn.to/3KLV4uf GasOne Butane/Propane Stove https://amzn.to/3o2UVc1 Shower in ANY Van - Two ways to take a shower in any van, car, or while camping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbC_KTmckDc BOSS Audio Systems BCPA10RC Apple CarPlay Android Auto Car Multimedia Player https://amzn.to/3o3qOBc Olympian Wave 3 Catalytic Heater https://amzn.to/35r33Nc Product Review - Setpower AJ30 Refrigerator A really nice size with two different zones (one for veggies, one for sodas), removable wheels and hardware, and low draw.   Use code Built to GO for at least 12% off! https://www.setpowerusa.com/discount/Built%2520to%2520GO 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.

26 Tammi 202230min

BONUS INTERVIEW: Digital Nomad Phoebe Milward Phoebe Milward is a bold digital nomad who's not afraid to pursue her dreams. At just 23, she's found a way to sustain her traveling lifetsytle through multiple revenue streams and a passion for passive income created on your schedule.  In this interview, we discuss some of her travels and her plan for how anyone can fund their travels though a bit of work online.  Is this the year you start a podcast? I've been using Podbean and find it simple, affordable, and supportive. Click the link below and receive up to $100 free advertising when you open your account.  https://www.podbean.com/BTGPB   Phoeobe off for an adventure (from her Instagram). 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.) Links to Phoebe: Her main site, where you can learn about her high-end affiliate marketing program: http://phoebesfootsteps.com Her Instagram, the best place to link up with her: https://www.instagram.com/phoebes_footsteps/ Language Tutoring Links: Amazon Affiliate Marketing https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/ Preply - tutor language students online https://preply.com/en/teach iTalki - another tutoring site https://teach.italki.com/application Verbal Planet - yet another tutoring site https://www.verbalplanet.com/tutorhome.asp Camby - you guessed it, another one https://www.cambly.com/en/tutors?lang=en My Lingo Trip - YES! Another! https://mylingotrip.com/register-teacher/ Other links: Upwork - find jobs that let you work remote https://www.upwork.com/hire/ Fivver - sell your skills as small, simple transactions. https://www.fiverr.com/start_selling Solid Gigs - find work tailored to your skills https://solidgigs.com/ FlexJobs - find jobs that are flexible, just like you! https://www.flexjobs.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.

22 Tammi 202232min

I am vanless! My van is at the dealer, and I don’t know when it’s coming back. This could be a whiny episode. BUT - we do review Apple AirTags, visit Bora Bora, talk about C-rate and play with some birds.  Is this the year you start a podcast? I've been using Podbean and find it simple, affordable, and supportive. Click the link below and receive up to $100 free advertising when you open your account.  https://www.podbean.com/BTGPB   Sigh. 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 - Apple AirTags Great little things to help track your keys, your van, or anything else really. Apple only, sad to say.  https://amzn.to/3GKgDZP  Resource Recommendation - Merlin Bird ID The best app for figuring out what bird you're staring at. Or is staring at you.  https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ White Cedar Peninsula Natur Center Birds. They eat out of your hand. Bring black oil sunflower seeds! https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/peninsula/naturecenter 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 Tammi 202229min

So many myths about heating your van! Let's debunk a few. And then we'll talk about putting IKEA Kallax in your van, jumping to your death, a great place for planespotting, jumps starting your van with your leisure battery, and using Podbean for podcasting.  Some of the options for Kallax 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.) Electric Blankets This 12v blanket only draws about 4amps, so you can use it without too much worry about killing your leisure battery. https://amzn.to/3Kb59R2 TinyVanLiving recommends this 120v model. You'll need an inverter, but it has low power draw, can work off a Jackery-type device, and is machine washable, which not all of them are. https://amzn.to/3trhrPo Product Review - Kallax Strong, light, versatile and inexpensive - this could be the start of your build.  Kallax at IKEA  Resource Recommendation -  Podbean Is this the year you start a podcast? I've been using Podbean and find it simple, affordable, and supportive. Click the link below and receive up to $100 free advertising when you open your account.  https://www.podbean.com/BTGPB 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 Tammi 202231min