254 Driving Myths, Multitools, Boat Board, Cigarette Lighter Outlets, A Sad Moment

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

Drones are great! But boy, are they a hassle. We explain. We'll also drink from an aluminum cup, visit a plant museum that's neither, find something odd on a beach, and play with What3Words. The Henry B. Plant Museum  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 The Henry B. Plant Museum is a historic hotel that takes you back to the Gilded Age in style.  Henry B. Plant Museum Product Review - Ball Aluminum Cups Pricey, but fun and useful.  https://amzn.to/34qKWGE Tech Talk - What3Words A better way to navigate to a specific spot on Earth using just 3 words.  what3words.com  Resource Recommendation Matt's Off-Road Recovery - A YouTube channel about rescuing vehicles stuck in the Utah desert.  https://www.youtube.com/c/MattsOffRoadRecovery 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.

5 Tammi 202228min

Are you in a race? No! Let's help each other get where we're going! And then we can visit places like the mysterious cairns in Coventry Rhode Island. We can also fight condensation with bubble wrap, find out what to do when alligator has its eyes on you, and review the "perfect" cooktop for a van. The fleet. For about a month.  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 Coventry, Rhode Island has mysterious rock structures in its woods. Vikings? Aliens? Probably not. But still an interesting place to visit! George B. Parker Woodland Wildlife Refuge Product Review - Ramblewood Cooktop This is a great permanently-mounted cooktop for many builds, especially because it has a D-cell battery powering its electric igniter. I does have some install challenges, requiring you to replace the regulator and find the right fitting, which is a compression fitting that's not terribly common in the US. https://amzn.to/3FClYBW Tech Talk - Bubblewrap for Condensation The folks at the Life's Too Short YouTube channel have a good solution for fighting condensation. And they're nice as well! Give it a watch... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcgNJO3fSzA 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 Joulu 202133min

How do you stay warm in a van without a heater? Here are some ways… we’ll also review the Oculus Quest 2, visit Vermont… and a cave, in a hole, in the South Pacific. And we’ll have frank discussion about propane safety.    Photo by Trapp Family Lodge 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.) Staying Warm Some links to things mentioned in case you can't find them Hand Warmers https://amzn.to/3srtGuM Hot Water Bottle https://amzn.to/3sxqXjt Product Review - Oculus Quest 2 Seems crazy, but this is a compact, power friendly to enjoy playing video games and watch movies in a van.  Use this link to get $60 (or whatever current offer is) in app credit when you purchase an Oculus Quest 2. I recommend the cheapest one. https://www.oculus.com/referrals/link/HookWakaBang/ Tech Talk - Propane Safety A good place to start your journey to a safe propane system https://faroutride.com/propane-system/ 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 Joulu 202133min

Can you make money from social media? YES. But there are things you need to know, and nothing's guaranteed. We'll also review the BlueDriver OBDII scanner, take a look at Nomadic News, visit Great Falls, and hear a story about more bees!    Photo by Wendy Seltzer 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 - Razor UB1 Slow, short-lived and uncomfortable. But hey, at least it's small.  https://amzn.to/3dUNwpL A Place to Visit - The Lost Coast A pristine bit of California with some odd shaped giant trees. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Coast 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 Joulu 202133min

Can you make money from social media? YES. But there are things you need to know, and nothing's guaranteed. We'll also review the BlueDriver OBDII scanner, take a look at Nomadic News, visit Great Falls, and hear a story about more bees!    For more information on the cruise, visit http://j.mp/CofCAlaska We'd love to have you! 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 - BlueDriver OBDII Scanner It's a diagnostic scanner that displays data and live information on your phone.  https://amzn.to/3dvHdJ4 A Place to Visit - Great Falls, VA A stunning bit of history and scenery just outside DC https://www.fxva.com/great-falls/ Resource Recommendation It's Nomadic News! It says it's about RVs, but they report on issues that affect anyone living and traveling on the road.  https://www.nomadicnews.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.

8 Joulu 202134min

10 bits of GOOD NEWS for Vanlife! A visit to the New England Aquarium, a review of a nice ladder, an encounter with The Lady in Black, and a serious iOverlander Problem This episode has NEW MUSIC. If you'd like to hear what Simon Wagg made for Season 2, listen past the credits for the full suite!    A tank at The New England Aquarium 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.) Good News! Rubber Tramp Rendezvous is ON! https://homesonwheelsalliance.org/2022rtrs/ Inexpensive Solar Panels https://amzn.to/3rt3hMv Vanlife Free Store https://www.facebook.com/groups/421501126143101 Product Review - VanTech Ladder Inexpensive, strong, and fairly easy to install.  Make sure to select right one for your van. https://www.carid.com/vantech/angled-rear-access-ladder.html Tech Talk - Redarc 25 amp DC Battery Charger If you want a combo MPPT and DC to DC (Battery to Battery) charger, this one should work.  https://amzn.to/3xJkkv2 A Place to Visit - New England Aquarium Old, but very well run with a focus on animal comfort and ecology.  http://neaq.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.

1 Joulu 202137min

Your composting toilet may be lying to you! We’ll review some great window shades, have a few close encounters with bees, and watch a lot of crash videos.  Are you in Texas this December? Join me for a simple Van Meet and Convoy 45 minutes north of San Antonio.  Details on Facebook, or contact me. I'm not organizing it, but I'll be there! https://fb.me/e/18UXnrrT9     It's coming 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 - VanEssential Window Covers Relatively inexpensive, well-made and versatile shades for your van.  https://amzn.to/30xwHOP 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.

17 Marras 202131min