254 Driving Myths, Multitools, Boat Board, Cigarette Lighter Outlets, A Sad Moment

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dqSpBtiBQ4Y Guest host Rob O'Hara talks about making money on YouTube, an interesting 12v solution, security cams, the "biggest" ball of twine, and a visit to Fort Reno.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A nice spot at Sacha Lodge, Ecuador.  A Place to Visit Fort Reno preserves the western frontier as it was in 1888. http://www.fortreno.org/ Product Review Vantrue N2 Pro https://amzn.to/3Q8OTDS Tech Talk A device that lets you turn 12v appliances on and off https://amzn.to/471wBeW 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.

8 Nov 202347min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Strange episode this week! A bit rough, but we're going to talk about the best computer for your van, money belts, getting lost at sea, and Coral Castle.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo It's my personal wet van.  Product Review This money belt doesn't look like a money belt, and can be attached to backpacks and bags giving it even more stealth.  https://amzn.to/45VoeQU 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.

1 Nov 202326min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C-0v9RhDrkI Vanlife & Homelessness share a lot of space on a Venn diagram, but there are important things to know. We discuss. We'll also test some electric space heaters, talk about UPS Season Jobs, visit DC at Night and explain why you should change your cabin air filters.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo DC at Night. The Unhoused Videos Please give these a watch to gain some perspective ABC (Australia) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wCa6i9aM2o ENDEVER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foOgch5mrqQ 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.

25 Okt 202325min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: (coming soon) Everyone talks about what they did RIGHT, but we can learn more from what someone did WRONG! Here's a list from me. We'll also talk about Subfloors, review a portable projector, visit a very historic place, have some Christmas joy, and find a cheaper way to buy electronics.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Fort New Salem, in Salem, WV. Product Review Anker NEBULA Mars II Pro Projector - it works!   https://amzn.to/46ytV8p A Place to Visit Seneca Oil Spring - Unimpressive History https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/16757 Resource Recommendation Amazon refurbished stuff for less. https://amzn.to/3S52JtU 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 Okt 202337min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0X4NlML_1s The perfect stealth van isn't a white cargo van, it's a MINIVAN! And they're great for camping anyway. We'll also walk through a giant stained glass globe, desulfate our batteries, hear a tale about kids playing soccer, and make some toast.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at: bit.ly/CofCDanube24 If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A child walks home from school in Jerusalem in 2011. Vanlife News California to Soon Allow Church Parking Lots for Homeless https://www.kcra.com/article/newsom-signs-laws-fast-track-housing-churches-lands-streamline-housing-permitting-process/45521090 National Parks for Watching the Eclipse https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanyanas/2023/10/10/ring-of-fire-eclipse-2023-path-a-list-of-national-parks-where-you-can-see-the-rare-event/?sh=7fe8fc6c105c Colorado Opens Recycling for Propane Bottles ($) https://www.denverpost.com/2023/10/12/where-to-recycle-propane-camping-containers-denver/ Tech Talk Desulfation can help save your battery https://amzn.to/46qnVih Product Review Simple toaster makes toast simple!  https://amzn.to/3FcP2Bi A Place to Visit The Mapparium is a unique way to see the world. https://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/visit-the-christian-science-plaza/how-do-you-see-the-world-experience Resource Recommendation Consumer Reports can steer you right. http://www.consumerreports.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.

12 Okt 202334min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D0_1-2dtUWk Stealth is DEAD! Except it isn't—it's just misunderstood. We'll explain. We'll also visit a cave that's been turned into a musical instrument, talk about battery chargers instead of converters, learn from someone in Finland, and extol the virtues of Alien Tape.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Camper or no? Vanlife News FnA Vanlife seems to have removed their photo Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 Advances in Aluminum Batteries https://scitechdaily.com/cheaper-safer-and-more-powerful-batteries-aluminum-materials-show-promising-performance/ Tech Talk An affordable battery charger that does profile charging https://amzn.to/3Q1QCw9 Product Review Alien Tape is GREAT! Ignore their claims—just use it judiciously and you'll find many places for it Cheaper if you buy multi-roll packs, and I haven't tried the 3rd party brands: https://amzn.to/3F47CeI A Place to Visit The Luray Caverns Organ https://luraycaverns.com/ Resource Recommendation Luke Bland's Secret Finnish Beach https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbPvt87bZUU 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.

3 Okt 202345min

This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCMwk60Q3l4 If you're curious about what kind of fridge to have in your van, this is the episode for you—we explore them ALL. We'll also visit a cult compound, learn how to decipher CCA on batteries, figure out how to test our iPhone Satellite Emergency system, and run into a tricky situation in Africa. Plus: News! FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo Our hollow world Refrigerator Links The Bodega TWW45 - best fridge I've ever tested. https://youtu.be/UuvDNb7TPBw The Setpower AJ30 - the fridge I use every day https://youtu.be/uWQuVMpTaSg Vanlife News Westphalia Van Returns to North America Westfalia Campers Returning To North America In 2024 No long term parking for camper vans in St. Petersburg. https://stpetecatalyst.com/city-officials-look-to-curb-van-life/ https://www.rigzone.com/news/eia_bumps_up_usa_diesel_price_forecast-18-sep-2023-174029-article/ Tech Talk CCA = Cold Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºF MCA = Marine Cranking Amps How many amps the battery can put out over 30 seconds at 0ºC Converting CCA to Amp Hours CCA ÷ 7.25 = Amp Hours Product Review The folks at Strike Hold sent me a couple of products to review.  http://www.strikehold.com use code BTG10 to receive 10% off Or you can use Amazon https://amzn.to/460CTLq A Place to Visit Koreshan State Park in Estero, Florida https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/koreshan-state-park Resource Recommendation How to test your iPhone's Satellite Emergency Communication System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V35jHAkpUIk 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 Sep 202340min

This podcast is also available on YouTube and contains the FULL VIDEO OF THE MYSTERY ANIMAL: https://youtu.be/ZEvYBpiBPoA This is a bit of a departure, but we need to talk about this mystery animal, and why people are seeing things. What is it? And how can we be sure? We'll also review a tiny 150watt inverter, visit an important piece of history, learn an Anderson connector trick, and solve our new iPhone problem.  FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity) If you'd like to support this podcast, please visit BuyMeACoffee.com/BuiltToGo A remarkable piece of history Product Review The Pisfau 150 Watt charger is an inexpensive way to charge your laptop and other devices.  https://youtu.be/Qy2Pqxc3P2A A Place to Visit USS Olympia is just one part of the historic Independence Seaport Museum https://www.phillyseaport.org/ Resource Recommendation One solution to Apple's move towards USB-C is to use adapters for old devices. The ones with short cables are best.  https://amzn.to/3ZnkVk0 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.

13 Sep 202333min