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Van's are getting pricey and hard to find. But you can do #vanlife without one! We also take a look at cheap tool superstore Harbor Freight, consider no-build beds, dream about ice fishing, and decide that cheap wheel covers are a good thing.  No Van #Vanlife "Vanlife" isn't about vans. It's about life. Virtually any vehicle can get you going. Product Review Cheap Wheel Covers (Hub Caps!) https://amzn.to/2G0mgZm One solution to dealing with frequently lost and damaged wheel covers. A Place to Visit I'd like to go ice fishing in my van. I've never done it, but maybe you have?  Resource Recommendation Harbor Freight Cheap tools that aren't great, but can be all you need to get the job done.  Nation-wide network is good to be aware of for on the road repairs.

26 Aug 202030min

What's in your emergency kit? Here are some things you may not have thought of. We'll also delve into Sink Theory 101, extol the virtues of Camp Soap, visit the RV Hall of Fame, and talk about how Outdoorsy can save you money.  What's in your emergency kit? TruFuel https://amzn.to/3257WpD Might be cheaper at local hardware stores 4-cycle works in all gasoline-powered van Tire Puncture Kit https://amzn.to/3iX6L2j Video on how to use it: https://youtu.be/gmHnxx4tueI Entrenching Tool https://amzn.to/3iTliMw One Person Tent (That I have) https://amzn.to/3ghbvyp Price is now double what I paid in 2017! Product Review Camp Soap! I'm unreasonably excited about this stuff. Cheapest price I've seen: https://amzn.to/3iL0uXE A Place to Visit RV/MH Hall of Fame Resource Recommendation Outdoorsy Rent a van that you think you'd like to own, and learn all the ups and downs of #vanlife without full committing.

19 Aug 202029min

2WD Off-Roading is possible! But know what you're in for. Installing windows is pretty easy and we'll tell you how, the GoPro Hero 8 is reviewed, visiting Dogtown, checking out Foresty Forest, and is drunk sleeping illegal? Can you Off Road in a 2 Wheel Drive Van? Yes How Stuff Works article Product Review GoPro Hero 8 - https://amzn.to/31ZhuTp Experimental Features  A Place to Visit Dogtown, Gloucester, MA Babson and Anti-Gravity - Wikipedia Q&A - Sleeping Drunk in a Van? A complicated issue. Here's one article from a lawyer on the topic: Sleeping it off. Can I get into trouble for sleeping drunk in my car? Resource Recommendation Give Foresty Forest a watch. A unique van build, amazing video footage, and the driest sense of humor this side of the Mojave.

12 Aug 202030min

VENTILATE OR DIE! Yes, ventilation is very important. Also, all about Backup Cameras, should we have News?, A review of the GasOne Stove, a trip to Salem MA, the Avenza Maps App,  and Leveling for sleeping.  COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus    We've been named #1 #vanlife Podcast by Feedspot! Click here for the full list of excellent podcasts.    Ventilation Plan for it - it's very important Common Fan Solutions MaxAir - https://amzn.to/2EUUhK4 Fantastic - https://amzn.to/2DBKDeM Ventline - https://amzn.to/2DgS5MC Trailer Vent - From eTrailer Clamshell - (These need a fan as well) https://amzn.to/3aaqx7H RV Vent - https://amzn.to/33tzW8N Product Review GasOne Propane/Butane Stove - https://amzn.to/2PqUkPL A Place to Visit 2021 Salem, MA Trip!   Curious Adventurer's Guild Facebook Group

5 Aug 202029min

Top 10 ways to save money in your van! Plus, a visit to the NV desert, a review of dog bowl sinks, a GREAT idea for saving your left arm, and a mystery tale in Cumberland, Maryland. COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus  We've been named #1 #vanlife Podcast by Feedspot! Click here for the full list of excellent podcasts.    Top 10 Money-Saving Tips Yeah, no idea what makes these the "top," but they might actually save you some money, and they're a list, so why not?  EZPass Amazon Credit Card Exxon Card ($.06 off every gallon of gas.) A Place to Visit Aurora, NV   A mid-19th century ghost town where Mark Twain first started writing. All these buildings are gone except one wall, but the cemetery remains.  Aurora History

29 Juli 202032min

Lots of questions about solar power, so this episode breaks format a bit and focuses on how solar works, what you need, and whether you really need it. Also, a visit to Fort Ransom, ND, an unsatisfying tale about Writing Rock, an introduction to Solar Expert Will Prowse, and AC in a Van? COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus    SOLAR! This is the equipment I'm using. There are many other excellent components, but these are what I'm using Rich Solar 100W Monocrystalline Panel https://amzn.to/2Cwwzmg Renogy 20amp MPPT Controller https://amzn.to/38VaXvU  Tales From the Road Writing Rock - Where is it     A Place to Visit Fort Ransom, ND State Park Fort City Resource Recommendation: Will Prowse, DIY Solar Will is THE expert on solar setups. Watch a few of his videos and you'll know a lot. YouTube    BONUS: AC in a Van? Tim Campbell may have figured it out! Watch this video and see what you think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxpxg82UV3g

13 Juli 202030min

We announce the winner of our contest, troubleshoot with Lord Occam, have an encounter at Standing Rock and point out the importance of brown signs. COVID-19 is growing stronger, but we can still travel! We just need to do a few things different. We'll also discuss the important of ground wires, review a Dometic toilet, joyously recommend commercialtrucktrader.com, visit the Timberline Lodge and tell a boat ramp story.  COVID-19: This the BEST resource https://vanlifers.co/pages/coronavirus    CONTEST WINNER: Brian from North Carolina! Congratulations! We'll have other contests in the future. Tales From the Road A trip to Standing Rock turns into an encounter with the locals.    Resource Recommendation Brown Signs Take the time to stop and see things that "Historic Markers" or "Scenic View" signs are pointing to. It's a great way to learn about a place and take a moment to appreciate where you are.  Tech Talk: Lord Occam's Method  Lord Occam said "The simplest solution is likely correct." But every new piece of evidence requires you to apply it again.    Product Review: Flottebo Ikea Table The brackets are an odd shape, but if you're looking for a $30 solution to having a swing away table in your van, this might be the ticket. Ikea Flottebo Side Table

8 Juli 202029min