This week, we wade into the troubled waters of recycling, and you may not like the conclusion. We'll also review an amazing portable fan, visit a mule, and go ghost hunting. 

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It's just a tree. Really. . 

• Recycling - Don't Worry About It

• NPR's Short Wave: The Myth of Plastic Recycling https://www.npr.org/2022/12/08/1141601301/the-myth-of-plastic-recycling
  

• LOVE these. It's my new friend. I like it better than most people. 

• An often overlooked bit of history the helped build the nation.

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Here are 10 reasons NOT to buy an ambulance for conversion. And we'll also talk about why your van color matters, review a great window screen, visit YOUR big head, and hear a tale of honking. 

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There are reasons NOT to do this. 

• Product Review - White Top Adventures BUG-OUT 2.0 CAB WINDOW VENT SCREEN INSERT

• LOVE these. No longer available on Amazon, but you can find them for Sprinters and Transits

• A strange selfie-sculpture machine in the Columbus Convention Center. 

• Each state has its own laws for staying in Rest Areas.

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Let's talk about cabinets, and how to keep your stuff off the floor. Then, we'll visit a "very unique" museum, play with some electrical connectors, tell a very creepy story, and finally let Wonderhussy tell us how to make videos. 

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Tempus Fugit. 

• Keeping Cabinets Closed

• Locking Cabinet Pulls

• These things aren't perfect, but they're good for some applications

• Haven't tried these, but they look great

• We have a single slot open for a male content creator to join us as we cross the Panama Canal FOR FREE. That's right, we'll pay for you to come with us as we traverse the Caribbean. Nov 7 - 21, 2023. Click here to learn more! 

• Well, it's just what it says it is. :) 

• XALXMAW Lever Connectors, 62 pcs. 

• https://amzn.to/3BGlbQ6

• https://amzn.to/41KlhRe

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A bit of a rant against all of the negative Vanlife conent lately. Vanlife is forever! We'll also tell you how to keep your awnings safe from wind, visit a hollow-world cult site, review solar powered lights, and have a story from the frontlines of a suicide hotline. 

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Our Hollow Earth. 

• A Place to Visit

• Koreshan State Park, Estero Florida  

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I love thinking about gray water for some reason, but there are some interesting scenarios to share. I'll also review a specific type of water pump, visit the lonliest town in the US, tell a tale of a near death experience, and tell you how to get owners manuals. 

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Yep, it was real. Made by Thetford. 

• Burn Your Blackwater!

• The Autopian reveals how black tanks were once obsolete

• It's easier than ever to have 12v air conditioning, but it's not easy.

• Glasgow, Montana - the most isolated city in the contiguous United States. 

• Find Owners Manuals

• 12v Water Transfer Pump

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Consider your Total Cost of Ownership when buying a van! We'll also explore a great camping spot in New England, how to get out of a mental rut, whether you should allow your van to warm up, and we'll hear the tale of a well-traveled doll. 

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Randi, or Darwin?

• A Place to Visit

• Winter Island - Salem, Massachusetts

• Oblique Strategies - Brian Eno

• Voltemeter plus dual USB sockets

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WE'RE BACK! In this episode, we explain what happened, and what it means for YOU. We'll also review a strange backup alarm, visit a surreal landscape, get a surprising greeting at a door, and plan for the 2024 eclipse. 

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Mystery stalks Manitoba...

• A Place to Visit

• Poetry Pillars - Winnipeg, Manitoba

• April 8, 2024 Eclipse Planning

• White Noise Backup Alarm with Light

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This week, we spend a lot of time talking about how to sell your van when that sad/happy day comes. We'll also recommend the IKEA tool kit, visit the SS Meteor, and explain how CarFax can help you. 

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I wonder where she is now...

• A Place to Visit

• SS Meteor in Duluth, MN - a unique vessel

• CarFax - a good service if you're buying or selling a vehicle (Price has gone up. :( )

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Want to ship your van to Europe? Here's how to get started. We'll also test a 20w solar panel, explain a new way to look at power usage, visit A MAJOR AWARD, and collect some rainwater. 

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Is your van on there?

• Shipping Your Van

• A good site for the basics

• https://www.schumachercargo.com/car-shipping/vehicle-shipping-to-europe-from-us.html

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtJkDZ0fCMs

• https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/71756

• Not great for your bulk battery storage, but can come in handy for some other things. 

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I attended the Project Vanlife Summit last week and have a full report. We'll also play with some Coroplast, visit a dead man's skull, fly on a very old plane, try out a 12v heated blanket, and talk about Hip Camp. 

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Our DC-3, built in 1942.

• Project Van Life Summit

• I have mixed feelings about this event, but have a look for yourself

• https://fremontcountymuseums.com/the-lander-museum/

• Seems to be a good one!

• This corrugated plastic product is great for building things and covering windows.

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