260 How to Kill Your Van
The easiest way to kill your van. How do I know? Because I just did it. We'll also talk about how to store you van long term, review a product that means you'll never get stuck again with a dead battery, and visit France...but not Europe. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io The original dream, altered, struggled for, and now dead. NEWS GM to halt BrightDrop production, with little work planned until fall 2025 https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/04/11/gm-brightdrop-production-canada-ev-plant/83046035007/ Rivian Halts Amazon Van Production Because of a Parts Issue https://www.investopedia.com/rivian-halts-amazon-van-production-because-of-a-parts-issue-8696712 GM Van Sales Jump 44 Percent To 18K Units During Q4 2024 https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/02/gm-van-sales-numbers-figures-results-fourth-quarter-2024-q4/ TECH TALK Long Term Van Storage https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/car-storage-what-to-know/ PRODUCT REVIEW AVAPOW Jump Starter https://amzn.to/4khyDyx A PLACE TO VISIT Saint Pierre & Miquelon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Ultimate Stealth Camping with Steve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuAxGxH-8E 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 Mai 52min
259 Your Van Won’t Last, Overloaded, Free Pantries, Scampinging, Battery Bag
Life happens while you're making plans, and the vehicle you're working on now probably won't last very long! We'll also look at safer battery storage, how to drive the WRONG way, a scary night, an excellent exchange, and a mixed bag of news. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io The Campster! No compromise! NEWS New Vanfest Events in Arizona and Melbourne, FL https://www.vanfestusa.com E-bike Battery Fires https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8e84v5e4go Working from Home Makes us Happier https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/scientists-have-been-studying-remote-work-for-four-years-and-have-reached-a-very-clear-conclusion-working-from-home-makes-us-happier/ PRODUCT REVIEW Zeee Fireproof Battery Pouch https://amzn.to/3Fh85Oz A PLACE TO VISIT Jaws - On the Water! https://drafthouse.com/news/summer-jaws-celebration RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Mini Pantry Movement https://littlefreepantry.org SKEPTOID PODCAST GUEST HOST Are $1,000,000 Paranormal Challenges Effective? https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4989 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 Mai 47min
258 First Aid Kit Redux, Other Stuff you Should Have
So much great feedback on the first aid kit episode that I made a whole episode out of it! We'll also talk about other things you should have in your van, including a great app that's a must have. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Yes, I camped in this. Not a lot of notes this week! Thanks!
14 Mai 35min
256 10 Unusual Vehicles, Fire Blankets, MC4 Connectors, Osoyoos Desert
Forget vans and SUVs! You can build a rig out of anything, and here are some strange ideas. We'll also visit a desert in Canada, put out a fire with a blanket, take apart MC4 connectors, and hear some tales from an old job. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io 1983 Toyota Mini-Cruiser NEWS Jeff on Treasures of Our Town https://treasuresofourtown.buzzsprout.com/2131068/episodes/17001173-the-boring-town-challenge-w-jeff-wagg Camping World Controversy https://www.thestreet.com/retail/largest-rv-dealer-unexpectedly-shuts-down-store-amid-flag-controversy Vermont Vanlife Murder https://www.courttv.com/news/vt-v-joseph-ferlazzo-van-life-and-death-murder-trial/ PRODUCT REVIEW Fire Blankets Susan in Canada https://amzn.to/3YnvTqm A PLACE TO VISIT Destination Osoyoos https://destinationosoyoos.com/osoyoos-visitor-centre/ 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 Apr 50min
255 Alternative Charging Options, Meshtastic, Leatherman Voltage Tester, Campendium
Charge without Solar or DC to DC? It's possible! But advisable? Well... We'll also visit the French Riviera, brew up a home grown WiFi network replacement, explore a WEIRD device, and take a look at Campendium. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io A very strange and yet interesting device. NEWS Best Security Items for Vanlife https://tech.yahoo.com/cybersecurity/articles/best-security-tech-van-life-110000515.html Cracker Barrel Banning Overnight Camping? https://www.rvtravel.com/cracker-barrel-banning-overnight-camping/ Know Your Rights at Immigration Check Points https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/border-zone PRODUCT REVIEW Galvanox Battery Voltage Tester (Cannot be used to check AA, AAA, etc batteries!) https://amzn.to/4ire8NO RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Campendium https://www.campendium.com TECH TALK Meshtastic https://meshtastic.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.
23 Apr 47min
254 Driving Myths, Multitools, Boat Board, Cigarette Lighter Outlets, A Sad Moment
Do you embrace driving myths? Let's find out! We'll also explore Boat Board, multitools, the reason you should still have cigarette lighter outlets, and experience a sad moment. If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Don't believe me? Do you believe the largest travel club in the world? NEWS Tennessee is creating accessible trails in its state parks https://tnstateparks.com/accessibility https://tnstateparks.com/accessibility/all-terrain-wheelchairs Colorado Safe Parking https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/realestate/colorado-homeless-parking-lot-affordable-housing.html?unlocked_article_code=1._E4.FMD7.IfWOgcC_R-Dq&smid=em-share PRODUCT REVIEW Gaiatop Fan https://amzn.to/3RQehj1 Roxon S801S Storm https://amzn.to/4jogYEA RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION HDPE Boat Board https://amzn.to/4lAuu9S 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 Apr 52min
253 Extreme Weather, Ventusky, Iceland, Wrong Fuel, Monkey Magnets
Extreme weather affects folks living in vehicles more than most—what do you do? We'll explore. We'll also visit Iceland! Land of the vanlife test drive, and figure out what to do when you have the wrong fuel in your rig. Monkey Magnets and Ventusky are both fun to say! If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io Imagine the force needed to do this. NEWS PA Promotes State Parks Amid Federal Campground Closures https://www.newhopefreepress.com/2025/04/07/pa-promotes-state-parks-amid-federal-campground-closures Top Digital Nomad Destinations in 2025 Ranked by Data, Visas, and Living Costs https://culture.org/travel/top-digital-nomad-destinations-in-2025/ A PLACE TO VISIT Iceland https://outofnowheretravel.com/2023/12/vanlife-iceland-for-9-days-what-its-really-like/ PRODUCT REVIEW Monkey Magnets https://amzn.to/4j91Mvg RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Ventusky https://www.ventusky.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 Apr 54min
