051 How to build your van, Saguaro National Park, UCO Candles, Charging Laptops, Octane

You've got your empty van. Now what? We're here to help - here's a method for getting things going and staying the course. We'll also visit Saguaro National Park, check out UCO Candles, learn how to charge laptop computers, figure out which octane to use, and hear a scary story.

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• TALES FROM THE ROAD - WE WANT YOURS!
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• A Place to Visit: Saguaro National Park
  • An overlooked and otherworldly wonderland near Tucson.
  • https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm
• Product Review
  • UCO Candle Lanterns
  • Probably the best candle for #vanlife, but not really a heating solution
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