Have AAA? What if when you call they say "NO." It can happen. We'll also take a look at vinegar and what it is and isn't good for, recommend you check out Bob Wells, get stared down by a doggo, have a a first look at cheap "solar generators," and see how locks work. Not that kind!

We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us!

New Videos!

The Aurora Project Intro & FAQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWhS_wox6s0

• A Place to Visit - Illinois Waterways Visitors Center

• Watch how massive locks work on the Illinois River.

• I haven't done full testing yet, but the Awanfi seems to be the winner for size and price, though they're only $25 apart. Wakyme has USB C. 

• If you're considering #vanlife, especially on the smaller scale of things, this is a must.

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Sorry this is late - the first part of the podcast explains why. And then we discuss lighting for your rig, visit Reconciliation Park in Tulsa Oklahoma, take a tour with the Dismalites, consider sleeping at a Rest Area and reviewing the Vallentuna Bed two years in. 

We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us!

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No negativity! Let's talk about what a JOY #vanlife is! And we'll also visit some drooling insects, find ourselves in a bar fight, find some CRAZY good prices on "solar generators," review some innovative lights and promote the Van Life Nomadic Pantry. 

We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us!

Rainbow Falls as Dismals Canyon by Ronnie Harris

• A Place to Visit - Dismals Canyon It takes time to get there, but it's worth it to step back 450,000,000 years in time.  

• Imagine insects recreating the night sky with their own light, because that's what you can find here. 

• Not sure what's going on, but take advantage if you wish. These are Jackery/GoalZero-type devices. 40% off! Check the coupon box and add to cart for actual price. 

• A friendly podcast about food-related #vanlife subjects. 

• Versatile little lights for emergencies or just general lighting

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What is your mission? Why do you want to take to the road? We ask the questions that demand answers. We'll also review submersible pumps, visit an ancient reef, hang of a cliff in a tour bus, find out what our VINs can tell us, and figure out how to use CPAP machines in our rigs.  

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Stromatoporis

• A Place to Visit - Chazy Reef

• It takes time to get there, but it's worth it to step back 450,000,000 years in time.  

• They're simple and they work.

• To find recalls: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

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Want to build but have no garage or even a driveway? It can be done, we'll talk about how. We'll also explain the history of why 12v sockets are terrible, visit a ghost town, and hear a tale about strangers helping out. And we'll look at a map of springs, nationwide. 

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Aurora, NV in the 1930s

• A Place to Visit - Aurora N

• Only one wall still stands, but the landscape and cemetery are interesting.  

• These tiny things save you fuel and time when cooking outdoors or in a breeze. 

• A crowd sourced directory of hot and cold springs in North America. Fill your tanks and have a soak!

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This week, I ask you to indulge me as I discuss my "Aurora" project, and plans for its future. It's a bit more personal than usual. We'll also review bamboo paper towels, visit some old trees, find out what's at the next exit, and deliver a pizza somewhere unusual. 

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• A Place to Visit - Cathedral State Park, Aurora WV

• The state's largest old growth forest. 

• They come in a roll like regular paper towels, but they're washable!

• A classic resource for finding out where to go (so to speak). Good for emergencies! 

Frank Olito, reporter for Insider.com, was intrigued by #vanlife. He rented a nicely built-out van and hit the road. What happened next was unexpected and we can learn from his experience. 

Let's take a look at some common "#vanlife myths. Are they all myths? And we'll visit a site in Oregon where a balloon created strange history, play with endoscope, tell a tale of "the knock," and share a resource for finding bits and bobs for your build. 

We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us!

• A Place to Visit - Mitchell Recreation Area, Bly, Oregon

• A place of tragedy and healing.

• These tiny camera probes could have some interesting uses in a van.

• A great source for those RV-esque parts like outer doors, windows, and plumbing bits. 

Why can’t we get the “cool” vans in the US? And why is it so hard to find ANY van in the us right now? We’ll also take a look at the MacBook Air M1, a great #vanlife computer, prepare for NOT having Internet, and visit a tree in a rock. 

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Find out more about the Chicken Tax

• Where to find vans

• Commercial Truck Trader

• It’s a tree in a rock. And it’s been in the way for centuries.

• These tiny computers have a lot to offer for #vanlife.

• A great list: https://bookriot.com/11-websites-find-free-audiobooks-online/

Is Anxiety stopping you from doing what you want? You're not alone. But there are ways to beat it. We'll also talk about Smart Alternators, Button Lamps, and explain a magic trick that you can do... when you're lucky! 

We now have a Discord Server! What’s that? It’s a place to share and ask questions with the host of Built to GO and other listeners. It’s a new community, so it will take some time to get to size, but you can be part of that! This link will take you to a video that explains the concept. Join us!

• Anxiety

• The American Counseling Association has a great set of resources for learning about and coping with anxiety. 

• Find with Google Maps

• Ok, I love these things perhaps a bit too much