Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast Jeff Wagg

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 Anotherhttps://vanfestusa.com

New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlifehttps://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 Versionhttps://amzn.to/3wIupfMManual Version (pink or blue!)https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1
PRODUCT REVIEW
12v Diaphragm Pumphttps://amzn.to/3yufQgf
A PLACE TO VISIT
Drive through a tree!http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Constructionhttps://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-events/






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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 Rateshttps://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html

Gas Price Fluctuatehttps://gasprices.aaa.com/


 
Skeptoid Death Valleyhttps://skeptoid.com/events/30273

 
PRODUCT REVIEW
Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holderhttps://amzn.to/3wJHp4z
A PLACE TO VISIT
FunSpot!https://www.funspotnh.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
US Road Constructionhttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/






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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 Roofhttps://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 thinghttps://amzn.to/4acADlL
PRODUCT REVIEW
Kleen Tank Solutionhttps://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Wellfleet Drive-In Theatrehttps://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/






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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 Conditioninghttps://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-rv-a-c-only-ducted
PRODUCT REVIEW
Screw Tire Repair Thingyshttps://amzn.to/4a3SGdL
A PLACE TO VISIT
Gates of the Arctic National Parkhttps://www.nps.gov/gaar/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Great video on repairing tireshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs






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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 Courthttps://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html
Jefferson County Builds Campgroundhttps://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/
Fuel Efficient Vanshttps://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/


AC IN YOUR VAN
Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AChttps://amzn.to/44moSI3
PRODUCT REVIEW
61 Gallon Water Bladderhttps://amzn.to/4dcZk47
A PLACE TO VISIT
Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Sitehttps://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Tochta Custom RV Mattresshttps://www.tochta.com/






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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 Controllershttps://amzn.to/4ddjzin
A PLACE TO VISIT
Munzee!https://www.munzee.com/
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Waldenhttps://amzn.to/3JqBrs0






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