Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

It doesn't have to cost a lot to outfit your van. We'll talk about ways to get the stuff you need for cheap. We'll also discuss the importance of E-brakes, visit the "center of the United States," pl…

Frankie and Alex left NYC and hit the road. Now, they find themselves in Costa Rica, and they took some time out from traveling to tell us about their journey, relationship, and what it's like to tra…

Why have propane? We'll talk about why and why not and give options for those who don't want to cook with gas. We'll also explore Antarctica, rugs, places where dogs are welcome, and we'll encounter …

Just for fun, let's do some trivia! 10 questions, some easy some hard. We'll also review cheap tablets, talk about how to have another vehicle in your van, decode your VIN and we'll visit the USS Con…

This episode is not sponsored in any way. 

Jess from goRoam contacted me to ask if I thought you folks might like to hear about her solution for Internet on the road, and when I found out what it wa…

There are an awful lot of negative videos and posts about #vanlife lately. But they're missing one big thing: it's not about the van, it's about living life on your terms. We'll FINALLY review bar sh…

Ready for vanlife? How do you know? We take a look at how to get there. We'll also review a "cool" dual-zone refrigerator, find some blue worms, invent as simple way to protect your rig, and hear a t…

It's the season for getting stuck, and we're going to talk about how NOT to get stuck, and what to do if youa do get stuck. We'll also review K&N Filters, talk about flies, and visit the not-safe-for…

IT HAS BEEN DECIDED: There is a "best" van, at least if you're looking to get the most miles for your money. We'll also visit Alligator Alley, stay in an underwater van, review a tiny backpack, and e…

I did an experiment using only an iPad during extensive travel. Did it work? No! And Yes! We'll also try out a great USB charger, tell a tale of a magician in a pickle, talk about Winter's free freez…

Cold weather has its challenges, even if you’re not in the deep freeze. Here are some ways to keep going. Also: windy.com will help you save your awning, Colonia Del Sacramento will charm you, and we…

Lots of new vans are coming, but will they be good for #vanlife? We'll discuss. We'll also try out some Separatec underwear, have TWO "good" landings, talk about diesel heaters while driving, and tal…

Folks, I appreciate your patience. Antarctica 1 will NOW work on Spotify! 

This is the last Antarctica episode - back to normal for the next one. 

Wow, it’s been hard to get connected! I’m back in Ushuaia now, and I’ll do one more Antarctica episode before returning to our regularly scheduled programming. And as promised, here is a picture from…

So many negative articles about Vanlife! But you know what? Vanlife is GREAT! Let's celebrate that this week. We'lll also visit two spooky places, explain washboard roads, and revisit small step stoo…

So much clickbait! Time for some more myths of #vanlife. We'll also have a (too) close encounter with a deer, find a way for better sleep, insist that you get this step stool, explain what PD USB is,…

After a bit of news, we address the idea of "value" instead of "cost." What should you pay more for? We're also drive across Lake Superior, put chains on our tires, and explain the difference between…

This week, we're going to take a broad look at ways to heat your van. What's important? What isn't? We're also going to look at AAA again, visit with some bees, stop at the world's largest truck stop…

A sudden trip replaced last week's podcast, but this week we reveal all: we have a new Scamp in our lives! We'll also talk in depth about installing our Chinese Diesel Heater, and we'll visit a compl…

More info on "composting" toilets, we have mice in the Tikibago!, a strange bathroom encounter, visit Wizard Island, find a unique microwave, and consider what is the most important thing you're goin…