IT HAS BEEN DECIDED: There is a "best" van, at least if you're looking to get the most miles for your money. We'll also visit Alligator Alley, stay in an underwater van, review a tiny backpack, and explain Kei vans.

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The Western End of Alligator Alley, circa 1972.

• CNBC Article on Best Used Vehicles for the Money

• https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/19/here-are-the-10-best-used-cars-for-the-money.html

• Super handy little backpack to have

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I did an experiment using only an iPad during extensive travel. Did it work? No! And Yes! We'll also try out a great USB charger, tell a tale of a magician in a pickle, talk about Winter's free freezer, and find vintage parts. 

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Photo: A tree in Moon, OK.

• Product Review: INVZI 100 W USB Charger

• The one charger to rule them all. A bit pricey, but worth it.

• A great site for hard to find parts, and things you didn't know you needed.

• If you liked Nomadland, you'll probably like this. Don't watch the trailer, just dive in. 

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Cold weather has its challenges, even if you’re not in the deep freeze. Here are some ways to keep going. Also: windy.com will help you save your awning, Colonia Del Sacramento will charm you, and we’ll talk about how parts is not parts.  

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An apology: this is a rough episode. I had a trouble editing and uploading, and I’m not happy with the quality. 

• A Place to Visit - Colonia Del Sacramento

• A place lost in time and possibly reality

• The name says it all! It’s a great visual representation of wind and weather.

Lots of new vans are coming, but will they be good for #vanlife? We'll discuss. We'll also try out some Separatec underwear, have TWO "good" landings, talk about diesel heaters while driving, and talk seriously about a life-saving maneuver. 

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Photo: Separatec. I sure can't make that stuff up.

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Folks, I appreciate your patience. Antarctica 1 will NOW work on Spotify! 

Wow, it’s been hard to get connected! I’m back in Ushuaia now, and I’ll do one more Antarctica episode before returning to our regularly scheduled programming. And as promised, here is a picture from my cabin window.

So many negative articles about Vanlife! But you know what? Vanlife is GREAT! Let's celebrate that this week. We'lll also visit two spooky places, explain washboard roads, and revisit small step stools that might hurt you!

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Not a witch, and that's actually a church. :) Photo by Jim McAllister

• Tech Talk: Washboard Roads

• They're no fun, but there's not much you can do but understand why they exist.

• You'll find many uses for this. Just get it. 

• The real story is more interesting than the legend, but regardless, it's a fun place to visit. 

• An easy to use, relatively affordable solution for your stock footage needs

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So much clickbait! Time for some more myths of #vanlife. We'll also have a (too) close encounter with a deer, find a way for better sleep, insist that you get this step stool, explain what PD USB is, and visit the City Museum again. 

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Ouch, sorry Trailslippah! 

• Product Review: Folding Step

• You'll find many uses for this. Just get it. 

• An absolutely crazy museum filled with things you've never imagined. 

• Can't sleep? These earplugs might make it easier

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After a bit of news, we address the idea of "value" instead of "cost." What should you pay more for? We're also drive across Lake Superior, put chains on our tires, and explain the difference between different electrical components. 

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• Product Review: Knock Off Lagun Table

• The REAL deal

• https://www.lagunusa.com/

• https://amzn.to/3gkZw8B

• Drive across Lake Superior! If you can. 

• This simple guide will get you started on acquiring and using tire chains.  

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This week, we're going to take a broad look at ways to heat your van. What's important? What isn't? We're also going to look at AAA again, visit with some bees, stop at the world's largest truck stop, and explain serpentine belts. 

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• Hot Hands

• Little packets that make heat for hours

• It's the world's largest truckstop, and you should visit. https://iowa80truckstop.com/

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