Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

By Jeff Wagg

Built to Go is your #vanlife companion for long days on the road, working on your rig, or just relaxing by that perfect spot. Self-build? Living in your vehicle? Stealth Van? Our magazine format has s... more

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How many episodes does Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 264 episodes available.

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast episodes:

May 29, 2024213 All About TIRES, Fan Option, Propane Perils, Blinking Trees, PVC Wood
Tires are one of the most important part of your rig, and yet they're often ignored. Let's fix that. We'll also learn a bit about propane, try some PVC wood, review some fans and watch trees blink.

My beloved Nokian Outposts

PRODUCT REVIEW
12v Chrome Fans
https://amzn.to/3R4nRPs
A PLACE TO VISIT
The trees! They blink!
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm

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.
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36min
May 22, 2024212 Scamp Lessons, Bidets, Water Pump, Pig Slime, Drive Thru Tree, Meetups
I've just about done renovating the Scamp, and I've learned some things that might help your build. We'll also explore the potential of bidets, try out a small water pump, drive through at tree, and find the ultimate list of vanlife meetups.

Tiny yet huge!

NEWS
VanFestUSA Cancels One Event, Adds Another
https://vanfestusa.com
New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlife
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/

Mitsubishi Delica Coming to US?
https://www.motortrend.com/news/next-gen-mitsubishi-delica-phev-overlander-camper-van-teaser-preview/

TECH TALK
Bidets!
Electric Version
https://amzn.to/3wIupfM

Manual Version (pink or blue!)
https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1
PRODUCT REVIEW
12v Diaphragm Pump
https://amzn.to/3yufQgf
A PLACE TO VISIT
Drive through a tree!
http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Construction
https://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-events/
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.
...more
41min
May 15, 2024211 Time Travel, Diesel Heater Power, Phone Holder, Lost Mine, Road Construction
A thought occurred, and it must be shared. Please bear with me. We'll also talk about right-sizing diesel heaters, review a phone holder that also charges, visit a lost mine and one of the largest arcades in the world.

The Scamp and Tikibago bathed in aurora.

NEWS
Planet Fitness Raises Rates
https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html

Gas Price Fluctuate
https://gasprices.aaa.com/

Skeptoid Death Valley
https://skeptoid.com/events/30273

PRODUCT REVIEW
Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holder
https://amzn.to/3wJHp4z
A PLACE TO VISIT
FunSpot!
https://www.funspotnh.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Construction
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/
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.
...more
35min
May 08, 2024210 Weird Van Thoughts, Kleen Tank, Leech Beach, Etsy, Drive In
Every have those late night thoughts? Are they different when you're in your van? Mine are. We'll also visit Wellfleet, shop Etsy, clean our black tanks, and learn why conduit is a good thing.

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

This tree was watching me
NEWS
Promaster Superhigh Roof
https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.html

Citan coming to US?
https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtml

GM cancels van plans?
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/

TECH TALK
Conduit is a good thing
https://amzn.to/4acADlL
PRODUCT REVIEW
Kleen Tank Solution
https://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre
https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/
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.
...more
41min
May 01, 2024209 RVing VS Vanlife, Tire Screws, Undermount AC, Gates of the Arctic, Flatland
Is Vanlife just RVing in smaller vehicles? Not really! Let's take a look at what's the same and what's different. We'll also play with some new "tire screws,"

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

LOTS of vans waiting for repair at the Mercedes Benz dealer

TECH TALK
Undermount 12v Air Conditioning
https://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted
PRODUCT REVIEW
Screw Tire Repair Thingys
https://amzn.to/4a3SGdL
A PLACE TO VISIT
Gates of the Arctic National Park
https://www.nps.gov/gaar/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Great video on repairing tires
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs
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.
...more
35min
April 24, 2024208 YES you can have AC!, Large Bladder, Adam Savage, Custom Mattress
Folks, it's time to consider having AC for your van. Off Grid! It's never been more possible, but it's still not easy. We'll also look at a large water bladder, visit some space junk, find a mattress solution and hear a story about a Mythbuster.

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

Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and Jeff Wagg. Photo by Sheila Dee
NEWS
Grants Pass and the Supreme Court
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html

Jefferson County Builds Campground
https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/

Fuel Efficient Vans
https://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/
AC IN YOUR VAN
Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AC
https://amzn.to/44moSI3

PRODUCT REVIEW
61 Gallon Water Bladder
https://amzn.to/4dcZk47
A PLACE TO VISIT
Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Site
https://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Tochta Custom RV Mattress
https://www.tochta.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.
...more
39min
April 17, 2024207 A VanLife Code? Romex, Cheap PWM, Munzee, Soporific Thoreau
Is it time for a crowd-sourced code of ethics for vanlifers? Let's discuss. We'll also explain why Romex is NOT for vans, how a cheap PWM controller might be all you need, and we play a bit of Munzee. And then a Walden nap!

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

Bad picture of an amazing moment.

PRODUCT REVIEW
Cheap PWM Controllers
https://amzn.to/4ddjzin
A PLACE TO VISIT
Munzee!
https://www.munzee.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Walden
https://amzn.to/3JqBrs0
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.
...more
37min
April 10, 2024206 Getting Help, Stupid Truck Trick, American Vikings, Toilet Brush
Help! You're in trouble! What do you do? Let's talk about some devices and strategies to get back to civilization. We'll also visit weird Boston, save some data on our hotspot, and play with... a toilet brush?

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

The start of an emergency satellite message on an iPhone.

GETTING HELP
Portable Satellite SOS Devices
https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW

Bullitt Satellite Service
TECH TALK
Panasonic Inverter Microwaves
https://amzn.to/3vwOXay

PRODUCT REVIEW
Sellemer Toilet Brush
https://amzn.to/4cGX4C3
A PLACE TO VISIT
Norumbega: Boston’s Vinland
https://www.scandinavianaggression.com/public-service-announcement-for-new-england-monuments-to-greatness
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.
...more
37min
April 03, 2024205 Propane vs. Butane vs. Electric, African Van Drive, Roll o Lights, Buckingham Fountain
Propane, Butane or Electric? What's best for heat and cooking? YES! We'll also play with a new lighting idea, visit an iconic fountain, take a rid in Africa and find an easy way to check the weather.

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

The Toyota Quantum.

NEWS
WSJ - No Showers, No Sleep: Van Life Isn’t as Cool as Instagram Makes it Seem
https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/van-life-living-96f4e986

British Readers Digest How embracing the van life helped me beat the cost-of-living
https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/inspire/life/embracing-the-van-life-helped-me-beat-the-cost-of-living

Business Insider: I spent years considering van life and finally embarked on a 2-week trip last fall. 5 months later, I'm still dreaming of the lifestyle. https://www.businessinsider.com/van-life-road-trip-convinced-nomadic-lifestyle-is-for-me-2024-3
PRODUCT REVIEW
NiLight 60 LED Light
https://amzn.to/3U3axN
Dual Fuel GasOne Stove (mentioned in main segment)
https://amzn.to/3U2QAWK
A PLACE TO VISIT
Buckingham Fountain
https://loopchicago.com/listings/buckingham-fountain
TALES FROM THE ROAD
African Bus Plunge
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-68690454
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.
...more
43min
March 27, 2024204 AI Takes on Vanlife, Rice Krispie Kayaking, Pie Machine, Generators, CarMax
What does AI have to say about Vanlife? Turns out, quite a bit, but can we trust it? Let's see. We'll also explore gas generators, and unique vending machine in Texas, encounter some powerful critters, and review CarMax.

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 jackal in the wild.

NEWS
Motor 1 VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van
https://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-market-id-buzz-camper/

Vanfest New England is On!
https://vanfestusa.com/

WSJ - RV Stocks Drop After Airstream Parent Flashes Demand Warning
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-jones-03-06-2024/card/rv-stocks-drop-after-airstream-parent-flashes-demand-warning-ADgKFLMUqnmGoQDQv48t
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice.
https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety
A PLACE TO VISIT
Berdoll Squirrel Vending Machine
https://berdollsquirrel.com/index.php?cID=127
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.
...more
44min

FAQs about Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast:

How many episodes does Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 264 episodes available.

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