Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Jeff Wagg
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Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

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 something for every #vanlife interest.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    238 Buying a Used Van, Diesel Heater vs. Power Station, Musk Sticks, Crossroads, Dwarf Cars

    Let's take a look at what you should look at when you're looking at a used van. We'll also dig deep into power stations and diesel heaters, try some pink treats, give up on privacy, and see some wee vehicles.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Eat them up... yum!  PRODUCT REVIEW: Musk Stickshttps://amzn.to/3OSbkwZ A PLACE TO VISIT: Dwarf Car Museumhttps://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Crossroads AppiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossroads-nomadic-community/id6469199440Android: can't find one! Let me know if you do and I'll put the link here.    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.

    37 min

  2. 4 DEC

    237 Bob Wells Journey, LED Myth, String Lights, Melk Abbey

    Bob Wells is the Godfather of Vanlife. Why happened? We'll also expose and LED myth, review some fun string lights, and visit an old place with an unexpected twist.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Not the thing you expect to find on an 18th century fresco.     NEWS RVs Continue to Explodehttps://news.google.com/search?q=rv%20propane%20explosion 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzzhttps://motorweek.org/this-just-in/2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-starts-at-61545/ Instant, Affordable, Lightweight Homehttps://www.theautopian.com/this-tiny-190-pound-pod-turns-a-pickup-truck-or-utility-trailer-into-a-hard-sided-camper-for-just-2750/ TECH TALK LED Lights Myth Bustinghttps://www.stouchlighting.com/blog/are-led-lights-safe-myth-busting-health-risks PRODUCT REVIEW: DIBMS LED Rope Lighthttps://amzn.to/4ggr2xE A PLACE TO VISIT: Melk Abbeyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melk_Abbey   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.

    47 min

  3. 27 NOV

    236 BLACK Friday, Pins, Concentration Camp, Firelogs, Austrian Autobahns

    BLACK Friday is upon us, and I have things to suggest. We'll also visit a concentration camp, some beautiful roads and learn why firelogs are bad for cooking. We'll also find a whole new community.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    The view from inside a solitary cell at Terezin.     BLACK FRIDAY SUGGESTIONS SUPERONE Retractable Car Charger 4 in 1https://amzn.to/4g8ttCv HYGIENJOY No Rinse Bathing Wipes\(25 pack)https://amzn.to/3ZnMzyF Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New)https://amzn.to/4963XeN DIBMS 1-Pack Camping String Light w/Lamp, 32.8FT Rechargeable Waterproof LED Hanging Lighthttps://amzn.to/3ZaPSYG 4PCS Car Door Open Warning Reflective Stickershttps://amzn.to/4eUjaRk Auto Wide Angle Lenshttps://amzn.to/4g3OrSX COGHLAN'S 9961 Multi-Spice, Multicolor Paprika, Curry, Cayenne, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, and Salthttps://amzn.to/4115scb Rechargeable Window Vac, Window Vacuum Squeegee Cordlesshttps://amzn.to/4i9Qs1C LuminAID Solar Camping Lantern - Inflatable LED Lamphttps://amzn.to/3AW9wQn Kitchen Gadgets Set 5 Pieces, Stackable Cooking Tools Space Saving for Small Kitchen https://amzn.to/3ZpChyc NEWS From Al, Crazy Tollhttps://wapo.st/3Clgkr0 CA Diesel RV Banhttps://rvbusiness.com/californias-ban-on-motorhomes-what-you-need-to-know/ Autoblog: Best Roads in UShttps://www.autoblog.com/news/which-states-have-the-best-and-worst-roads-in-the-united-states RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION #vanlife Community Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/vanlife-community-559847675714076692   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.

    49 min

  4. 21 NOV

    235 The ELEPHANT in the room, Baofeng Radios, Hidden Statues, Candle Heaters AGAIN

    Whew. This is a heavy one, and I break a big rule here. This might be the last episode you listen to. But it has elephants, things that catch on fire, hidden art and crazy radios.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Libido in Budapest.    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Candle Heaters are BADhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RonGRvfX0LM TECH TALK Snow Socks - they work!https://amzn.to/49672eH PRODUCT REVIEW Baofeng UV-5RM Radioshttps://amzn.to/4fohsIT A PLACE TO VISIT Hidden Statues of Budapesthttps://budapestflow.com/hidden-mini-statues-budapest/ 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.

    40 min

  5. 6 NOV

    234 The FUTURE of VanLife, Video Games, Covering your Rig, Rare Parts, Night Ghost Town

    My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets. Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    The group in Emigrant Canyon.    NEWS Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/ Camper Van or Van? Speed Mattershttps://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/ Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering)http://www.rareparts.com PRODUCT REVIEW Caravan: SandWitchhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/ 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.

    35 min

  6. 1 NOV

    BONUS: Death Valley, Racetrack Playa

    Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!

    12 min

  7. 23 OCT

    233 VanLife Experts, Leaks, Zipper Locks, Visiting History, NotebookLM

    This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.  Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    The court at Fort Missoula.    RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION NotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com PRODUCT REVIEW Boboni Zipper Lockshttps://amzn.to/3NykBK6 AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME... The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructedhttps://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdf 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.

    43 min

  8. 16 OCT

    232 VanFest LiftOff! Backup battery, Lunar Lake, Sevier Lake, Water Bypass

    This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended. Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.    Pagurus on Lunar Lake.    NEWS Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence   Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrenthttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Minutiae Anti-Social Apphttps://minutiae-app.org/ PRODUCT REVIEW RV Winterizing Kithttps://amzn.to/4dJvrYg A PLACE TO VISIT Lunar Lakehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6   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.

    45 min
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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 something for every #vanlife interest.

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