060 The Joys of Shore Power, Hope Cemetery, VanLab, Squeaky the Van, Getting Packages

I've just about done renovating the Scamp, and I've learned some things that might help your build. We'll also explore the potential of bidets, try out a small water pump, drive through at tree, and find the ultimate list of vanlife meetups.    Tiny yet huge!    NEWS VanFestUSA Cancels One Event, Adds Another https://vanfestusa.com New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlife https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/ Mitsubishi Delica Coming to US? https://www.motortrend.com/news/next-gen-mitsubishi-delica-phev-overlander-camper-van-teaser-preview/   TECH TALK Bidets! Electric Version https://amzn.to/3wIupfM Manual Version (pink or blue!) https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1 PRODUCT REVIEW 12v Diaphragm Pump https://amzn.to/3yufQgf A PLACE TO VISIT Drive through a tree! http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION US Road Construction https://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-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.

22 Mai 202440min

A thought occurred, and it must be shared. Please bear with me. We'll also talk about right-sizing diesel heaters, review a phone holder that also charges, visit a lost mine and one of the largest arcades in the world.    The Scamp and Tikibago bathed in aurora.    NEWS Planet Fitness Raises Rates https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html Gas Price Fluctuate https://gasprices.aaa.com/   Skeptoid Death Valley https://skeptoid.com/events/30273   PRODUCT REVIEW Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holder https://amzn.to/3wJHp4z A PLACE TO VISIT FunSpot! https://www.funspotnh.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION US Road Construction https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/ 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 Mai 202434min

Every have those late night thoughts? Are they different when you're in your van? Mine are. We'll also visit Wellfleet, shop Etsy, clean our black tanks, and learn why conduit is a good thing.  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   This tree was watching me NEWS Promaster Superhigh Roof https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.html Citan coming to US? https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtml GM cancels van plans? https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/ TECH TALK Conduit is a good thing https://amzn.to/4acADlL PRODUCT REVIEW Kleen Tank Solution https://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/ A PLACE TO VISIT Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/ 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 Mai 202440min

Is Vanlife just RVing in smaller vehicles? Not really! Let's take a look at what's the same and what's different. We'll also play with some new "tire screws,"  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   LOTS of vans waiting for repair at the Mercedes Benz dealer TECH TALK Undermount 12v Air Conditioning https://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted PRODUCT REVIEW Screw Tire Repair Thingys https://amzn.to/4a3SGdL A PLACE TO VISIT Gates of the Arctic National Park https://www.nps.gov/gaar/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Great video on repairing tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs 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 Mai 202434min

Folks, it's time to consider having AC for your van. Off Grid! It's never been more possible, but it's still not easy. We'll also look at a large water bladder, visit some space junk, find a mattress solution and hear a story about a Mythbuster.  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   Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and Jeff Wagg. Photo by Sheila Dee NEWS Grants Pass and the Supreme Court https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html Jefferson County Builds Campground https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/ Fuel Efficient Vans https://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/ AC IN YOUR VAN Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AC https://amzn.to/44moSI3 PRODUCT REVIEW 61 Gallon Water Bladder https://amzn.to/4dcZk47 A PLACE TO VISIT Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Site https://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Tochta Custom RV Mattress https://www.tochta.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.

24 Apr 202438min

Is it time for a crowd-sourced code of ethics for vanlifers? Let's discuss. We'll also explain why Romex is NOT for vans, how a cheap PWM controller might be all you need, and we play a bit of Munzee. And then a Walden nap!  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   Bad picture of an amazing moment. PRODUCT REVIEW Cheap PWM Controllers https://amzn.to/4ddjzin A PLACE TO VISIT Munzee! https://www.munzee.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Walden https://amzn.to/3JqBrs0 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 Apr 202436min

Help! You're in trouble! What do you do? Let's talk about some devices and strategies to get back to civilization. We'll also visit weird Boston, save some data on our hotspot, and play with... a toilet brush? 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   The start of an emergency satellite message on an iPhone.    GETTING HELP Portable Satellite SOS Devices https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW Bullitt Satellite Service  TECH TALK Panasonic Inverter Microwaves https://amzn.to/3vwOXay PRODUCT REVIEW Sellemer Toilet Brush https://amzn.to/4cGX4C3 A PLACE TO VISIT Norumbega: Boston’s Vinland https://www.scandinavianaggression.com/public-service-announcement-for-new-england-monuments-to-greatness 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 Apr 202436min

Propane, Butane or Electric? What's best for heat and cooking? YES! We'll also play with a new lighting idea, visit an iconic fountain, take a rid in Africa and find an easy way to check the weather.  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   The Toyota Quantum.    NEWS WSJ - No Showers, No Sleep: Van Life Isn’t as Cool as Instagram Makes it Seem https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986 British Readers Digest How embracing the van life helped me beat the cost-of-living https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-living Business Insider: I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle. https://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3 PRODUCT REVIEW NiLight 60 LED Light https://amzn.to/3U3axN Dual Fuel GasOne Stove (mentioned in main segment) https://amzn.to/3U2QAWK A PLACE TO VISIT Buckingham Fountain https://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain TALES FROM THE ROAD African Bus Plunge https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68690454 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 Apr 202442min