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Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast256 10 Unusual Vehicles, Fire Blankets, MC4 Connectors, Osoyoos Desert
Forget vans and SUVs! You can build a rig out of anything, and here are some strange ideas. We'll also visit a desert in Canada, put out a fire with a blanket, take apart MC4 connectors, and hear some tales from an old job.
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1983 Toyota Mini-Cruiser
NEWS
Jeff on Treasures of Our Town
https://treasuresofourtown.buzzsprout.com/2131068/episodes/17001173-the-boring-town-challenge-w-jeff-wagg
Camping World Controversy
https://www.thestreet.com/retail/largest-rv-dealer-unexpectedly-shuts-down-store-amid-flag-controversy
...2025-04-3050 min
Treasures of our Town"The Boring Town Challenge" w/ Jeff WaggSend us a textJeff Wagg returns to the podcast with a special travel challenge as he explores three supposedly "boring" American towns and reveals the fascinating stories, attractions, and historical significance hidden within each location.• Bagley, Minnesota (pop. 1,305) offers beautiful Lake Lomond with its haunting loon population, the legend of "Green Jenny," and Minnesota's longest-used prison• Sandwich, New Hampshire (pop. 1,466) served as the filming location for "On Golden Pond" and features incredible fall foliage due to its remarkable biodiversity• Unity, Oregon (pop. 43) wasn't officially a town until 1972 when ranchers needed a water grant...2025-04-281h 09Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast220 TOLLS, Cold Bed, Arco, Casino Parking, Japanese Wood Burning
For whom the toll bells? It's YOU. We need to have a talk about this. We'll also explore Arco, Idaho, sleep in a casino parking lot, burn some wood artistically, and review some magnentic shades.
Simon Wagg manipulating nuclear material (ish) at EBR-1.
NEWS
Homeless Camping Ban
https://crosscut.com/news/2024/06/after-scotus-decision-wa-homeless-camping-bans-may-gain-traction
Solid State Batteries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AZRPItAsfA
Sprinter Recall
https://www.autoevolution.com/news/mercedes-benz-sprinter-vans-recalled-over-rear-axle-issue-237010.html
PRODUCT REVIEW
Zatooto Magnetic Curtains
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A...2024-07-1838 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast217 Hipcamp, Female Trucking, Awnings, Fossil Museum, Propane Fix
TWO Main features this week, how to deal with the heat and how to deal with pests. Then we'll slow down and enjoy some coffee mugs, learn about the two different fridge types, encounter some bad stones, visiting a firefighting museum and enjoy Kira and the Survival Pod.
Fisher Wagg's New Song! https://fisherwagg.bandcamp.com/track/when-you-get-home
Good Morning Goats!
HIPCAMP
Hipcamp - like AirBnB for your vanlife
https://www.hipcamp.com/
NEWS
Camper Van Make It Home Game
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Mak...2024-06-2640 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast208 YES you can have AC!, Large Bladder, Adam Savage, Custom Mattress
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 She...2024-04-2438 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast194 Insurance, Water Pumps, Devils Ice Box, Weathertech, Blue Highways, Danger in Tangier
How should you insure your rig? I don't have an answer, but I lay out the framework so you can find the best solution for you. We'll also visit the Devil's Icebox, check out Blue Highways, experience "danger" in Tangier, and test out some floor mats.
New YouTube Video WHERE IS JEFF WRAPUP? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ7vEVq8_qc
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:
bit.ly/CofCDanube24
This places is dangerous! Or so...2024-01-1044 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast192 Maintenance for an Old Van, VPNs, Cellular Trail Cams, Shark Attack,
Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/
This podcast is also available on YouTube.
Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity)
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details a...2023-12-1328 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast191 Can you have an EV Campervan?, Pocket Batteries, Huatulco Wood, Clay Pot Heaters, Reservation Kindness
Play WHERE IS JEFF? https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0iC-g2r6yt/
This podcast is also available on YouTube.
Winnebago has an eRV prototype - can you build your own? We'll discuss. We'll also revisit the idea of having battery powered devices instead of one big battery, visit a place where they worship wood, and complain about clay pot heaters once again.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity)
Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details a...2023-12-0731 minBuilt To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast190 Winter Realities, 2FA Problem, Insta360 One X, Treasures of Our Town, Canal Crying, Big Robs List
This podcast is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/y1sOShiy-1w
Winter vanlife can be great! But you need to be prepared. We'll help. We'll also solve a 2FA problem, review a strange and wonderful camera, visit another podcast, hear a heartwarming tale from Panama, and read Big Rob's List.
FIND US: We're on Facebook (Built to Go Group), Instagram (@CollegeOfCuriosity)
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 p...2023-11-3038 min
Treasures of our TownAurora's across America: A VanLife Journey with Jeff WaggSend us a textJoin us as we hit the road with Jeff Wagg, host of the 'Built to Go' a vanlife podcast, and adventure junkie. This episode takes you on an enthralling journey, traversing the length and breadth of the United States and Canada. As we venture into the lesser-known towns of America (Named Aurora), Jeff regales us with extraordinary tales from his van life experiences. He shares his intriguing encounters, from a buried Alien in Texas to his nostalgic visit to West Virginia and the fascinating history of Aurora Nevada, a ghost town once home...2023-11-271h 07