Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast Jeff Wagg

Is trailer life the way to go? Maybe! Let's take a look. And let's explore the realities of an inexpensive and small cassette toilet, find out where Shute fell (but not why), and steal a tractor. 


 

Realities of a 33 gallon tank
 

NEWS
iPhone Satellite Textinghttps://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/06/11/apple-ios-18-imessage-satellite-camping-hiking/
ProMaster Recallhttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/ram-recalls-promaster-vans-for-two-separate-issues-235249.html 
RV Sales Weakhttps://www.rvtravel.com/rv-retail-sales-continue-sour-10-percent/
PRODUCT REVIEW
The YITAHOME 2.6 gallon cassette toilet.  https://amzn.to/3z6U1Ua
A PLACE TO VISIT
WHERE SHUTE FELL https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/where-shute-fell
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Good source for basic build partshttps://factoryrvsurplus.com/
 






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Prepare for your shakedown! Your first trip will reveal all the flaws in your rig. It's OK! It's part of it. We also find some cheap and good tools, visit a few different planets, use chicken broth instead of beer, and watch a magician get free money at a casino. 


 

The rig. Shaken, not stirred.
 

PRODUCT REVIEW
North Tech Tools at Menards. https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?search=North+Tech
A PLACE TO VISIT
Meow Wolf Denver: visit three planets all at once. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Recipe Substitionshttps://www.allrecipes.com/article/common-ingredient-substitutions/
 






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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 Fanshttps://amzn.to/3R4nRPs
A PLACE TO VISIT
The trees! They blink! https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm
 






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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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