231 Staying Warm in Winter, Temp 12v Trick, Poozeum, Knots, Joolca
Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet. Consider the Amazon Prime Visa! By clicking this link, you can apply for a card that will give you Amazon credit in exchange for shopping on Amazon and you'll help support the podcast. (Plain text: https://www.amazon.com/dp/BT00LN946S?externalReferenceId=c68e3636-ed8e-437c-824c-1c7bcaec9dc0) Jeef! Ready to muck out anything. TECH TALK Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3ZZD1uz PRODUCT REVIEW Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!) https://www.joolca.com RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Animated Knots https://www.animatedknots.com/ A PLACE TO VISIT The Poozeum https://poozeum.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 Okt 202448min
230 Vanlife is a Camel's Eye, Dongle Lights, Electric Cooking, Salem, MA
A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone. Salem always had a whimsy, but this was the extent of it. PRODUCT REVIEW Red LED USB-A Dongle https://amzn.to/4gHQUUl RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy City https://amzn.to/3N7nX6u 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.
2 Okt 202446min
229 The SPIRIT of Vanlife?, Free Books, Trash Can, Bench Testing, Moths
Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can. A cecropia, giver of lessons.. THE HEART OF VANLIFE The article by Curious Toad https://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend NEWS Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/ Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right direction https://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager https://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/ PRODUCT REVIEW A Cool Trash Can. Really. https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn TECH TALK Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Project Gutenberg https://www.gutenberg.org/ A PLACE TO VISIT Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy https://keywestbutterfly.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 Sep 202438min
228 Fire Extinguishers, Gas vs. Diesel Heaters, Space Blankets, Bermuda, Royal Male
Fire extinguishers may sound boring, but they're essential. Get one! Then we'll visit Bermuda, try out a space blanket, visit a unique store, make some custom badges, and compare gasoline heaters to diesel heaters. Vans of Bermuda. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS A good choice https://amzn.to/4d60OMo NEWS BLM Hikes Fees https://www.rvtravel.com/blm-wants-to-raise-ltva-fees-up-to-5-times-current-rate-9n-r1/ Gas Prices Plummet https://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-plummeting-experts-explain/story?id=113751441 Except in California https://abc30.com/post/california-gas-prices-skyrocket-national-average-drops/15311721/ Remote Jobs in Peril https://www.newsweek.com/remote-workers-get-bad-news-1953541 PRODUCT REVIEW Space Blankets https://amzn.to/47tNYq5 TECH TALK Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Custom Badges https://amzn.to/4da0ufI A PLACE TO VISIT The Royal Male https://www.royalmale.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.
18 Sep 202441min
227 Defining Successful Vanlife, Air Fryer, Clem, Singing Road, Recycling, Propane Locker
This week, it's time to take a step back and realize who's in charge: it's YOU. So don't let anyone else define your success. We'll also talk about propane lockers, singing roads (really), where to recycle things, a decent air fryer, and our friend Clem. Seeing the dismalites was a big success for me. NEWS Van Explosion https://wreg.com/news/memphis-woman-badly-burned-in-camper-van-explosion/ Bright Drop is a Chevy https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62018704/chevrolet-brightdrop-electric-vans/ Fleet Only Diesel Heater Burns Down Trailer https://au.news.yahoo.com/family-lucky-to-be-alive-after-caravan-home-erupts-in-flames-033734748.html PRODUCT REVIEW Bella 2 qt Air Fryer https://amzn.to/3Zcjp61 RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Recycling Locator https://search.earth911.com/ A PLACE TO VISIT Musical Roads https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/civic-musical-road https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/r-lee-ermey-musical-road 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.
4 Sep 202438min
226 Solar Redux, Dawn Powerwash, Yi Yu Tang House, Hitches, Strange Powers
Big Solar Redux! Let's talk about all things solar, especially how's improved over the years. We'll also visit 18th century China, hear about some risqué material from the early days of YouTube, and learn about Dawn Powerwash and Aftermarket Hitches. My first solar set up CHEAP SOLAR PANELS 100 W Solar Panel $56! https://amzn.to/3AJqpNJ NEWS Florida Park Fight https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/unacceptable-hundreds-gather-in-stuart-to-voice-their-concerns-about-state-park-proposal Ineos Grenadier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos_Grenadier Yellowstone Van Fire https://www.livingstonenterprise.com/news/van-explodes-on-fire-at-yellowstone/article_6634321e-63e8-11ef-a5dc-a38182328777.html PRODUCT REVIEW Dawn Powerwash Recipe https://myheavenlyrecipes.com/dawn-powerwash-spray-copycat-recipe/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Solar Calculator https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-series-and-parallel-calculator A PLACE TO VISIT Yin Yu Tang House https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home 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.
28 Aug 202443min
225 10 Things Builders Forget, RV Museum, Going Downhill, Free* Streaming, Dowsing for $$$
10 things NOT to forget when you're building out your van! We'll also visit some vintage rigs, learn about going downhill, dowse for water and find some good cooking resources. Pagurus in North Dakota NEWS New Ford Van https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/by-building-new-lower-cost-pickups-and-a-commercial-van-ford-seeks-to-shift-electric-vehicle-strategy Vanlife Movie https://www.screendaily.com/news/production-begins-on-vanlife-first-indigenous-and-canadian-indie-to-shoot-entirely-in-virtual-studio-exclusive/5196165.article Utah Wants to Take BLM land https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-files-landmark-lawsuit-challenging-federal-control-over-most-blm-land/ PRODUCT REVIEW HDMI to iPad cable https://amzn.to/4cuNyRa RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Vanlife Eats! https://vanlifeeats.com/ A PLACE TO VISIT RV Museum and Storage https://www.rvmuseum.net/ 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 Aug 202442min
224 Rag & Bone Buffet! AWD vs. 4WD, JDM, Squeal Test, Katoomba, EnZed, UrbEX
A lot of little things add up to a whole episode! No central theme, just bits about marketing, breathing, driving, squealing, traveling, exploring, and troubleshooting. Something for everyone, I hope. The SS United States, a very fast ship NEWS Futurliner for sale https://www.autoevolution.com/news/super-rare-1939-gm-futurliner-pops-up-for-sale-costs-a-fortune-238329.html National Parks Crack Down on Non-4WD Vehicles https://www.kbb.com/car-news/national-park-service-fining-awd-vehicles-on-4wd-trails/ Vanlife is Bad https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/8/10/2260284/-WYFP-Van-Life-and-Why-It-s-Not-A-Good-Thing It's Not a Van in Michigan https://gearjunkie.com/motors/delica-vans-michigan-registrations-revoked PRODUCT REVIEW Tread tape https://amzn.to/3AluJ5v RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Abandoned America https://www.abandonedamerica.us/ 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.
14 Aug 202438min
