053 Cube Vans, Dismals Canyon, Crank Radios, Alternator Upgrade, Sizing Bolts, Salem Monster

Moving in to the new place has taught me some realities of vanlife, especially regarding cube vans. We'll visit some amazing biology, review hand crank radios, talk about upgrading alternators, a tool for figuring out bolt sizes, and a monster in Salem Woods.

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• A Place to Visit: Dismals Canyon
  • Home to the only Dismalites in North America
  • Bioluminescent "glow worms" make the area look like a galaxy at night.
  • https://www.dismalscanyon.com/
• Product Review - Hand Crank Radios
  • A must-have for anyone spending time in areas subject to severe weather.
  • Look for:
    • Lithium Battery
    • Flexible Light
    • Weather alerts (not just radio)
    • Ability to charge cell phones
  • Many good options: https://amzn.to/3oYMBYQ

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