Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Lots of good stuff from listeners lately! Time to share. We'll also review Ally Bank, visit a Pirate Hours, tell the truth about FlexSeal, and review the virtual Ally Bank. 

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There are fewer and fewer vans available in the US. What to do? We'll also look at "Cheap Chinese Power Stations," bar shampoo, visit some bones and see me in Playboy!

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Lots of news! Some of it may impact you. We'll also talk about Wago wire connectors, visit Maine, review a subwoofer, play with maps, and have a close encounter with excessive Scoville units. 


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Which is better? Big van or little van? BOTH - we'll explain. We'll also review Nokian's Outpost Tires, talk about the tragic fire at Walmart, Tripodomters as fuel guages, and a way to walk through t…

A new law in Tennessee makes it a FELONY to do normal #vanlife things. What does it mean for us? We'll also visit the must-see House on the Rock, try out a battery powered chainsaw, and find a place …

New tires? Great idea! But it's not as easy as it might seem. We'll also review K&N filters, visit the crazy place known as Northlandz, and explain why household switches might not be the best for yo…

Am I quitting vanlife? NO! But we're going to talk about the reasons people do, and what to do about it. We'll also review the Carr Hoop II step, visit Beaver, UT, take a look at Salem circa 1692, an…

Which is the most reliable van? It's not a brand, but more of a philosophy. We'll discuss. We'll also look at a regulated power supply, flexible solar panels, how to tell USB cables a part and a stor…

Batteries keep changing, so it's time for rundown on what's best for your rig. We'll also explore magnet fishing, get stuck in a hurricane at sea, recommend Off! Dry and explain what happened to the …

This week, it's a smorgasbord of unrelated news, tips, and details, none of which make up a full episode themselves. We'll also talk about the realities of ice makers, try out a battery powered pump,…

What if you could fly, rent a van, and then do an instant "no build"? YOU CAN. Let's talk about how. We'll also talk about how you're using WD-40 wrong, a trip to Antarctica, how to get rid of ants, …

It's going to happen: you're going to need your van to haul cargo. Here are some tips for avoiding ruining your rig. We'll also take a trip on a Hovercraft, consider putting a stereo security system …

What if you're NOT Built to Go, but instead Built to Stay Put? That's fine! Here are some tips to make your stay better. We'll also visit Wilmington, NC, try out the RoadPro Tornado Fan, learn about …

10 Weird Vanlife Tips! And we'll explain alternators, tell a tale about something stupid I did, visit Gravity Hill, and learn how to tell the difference between all kinds of screws. 

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What does "octane" really mean? How about E-85? Let's get the right gas in your van. We'll also visit The Holy Land Experience, Starved Rock, have a close encounter of the feathered kind, and take a …

Is it Time to Ditch Diesel? I think it might be! We'll also visit some waterfalls, see some horrible nature, talk about radiators, ship spotting, tolls and wallets... but not in that order. 

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What if you lived without the Internet? Appealing? Doable? Let's explore. We'll also review Berkey Filters, visit the Dr. Pepper Museum, have a mid-are adventure, learn how suspensions work, and ID b…

It's like vans ought to come with a dog, but what about a cat? Or bird? Let's take a look so you know what you're getting into. We'll also take a look at two cute portable grills, visit a desert in M…

It's Spring! I mean bug season. How can you keep these blood suckers away from you? We'll discuss some strategies. We'll aslo discuss those stick on tiles that seem very convenient. Worth it? Maybe. …

How am I doing at this minimalism thing? Eh, not great. Maybe you can learn from my experience. Also, we'll find some comfy sheets, learn to keep plants, rent a UHaul and have an amazing experience o…