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Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

Built to Go is 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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44:45

288 Which Vanlifer are You, Diesel Tank, Solar Panel...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/02/25

If you need help, do you ask for it? Or do you help yourself? Can you do both? We'll explore. We'll also take a trip to Bishops Castle, explore diesel heater tanks, find water everywhere, and hear a tale about an old friendA tour of a 1977 Chinook, very similar to mine. NEWS Rocky Mountain Star Star (RMSS) June 10-14, 2026 in Gardner, CO https://www.rmss.org DEF

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46:24

Bonus Again! A VanFest Conversation

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Hello folks - I'm going to release all the VanFest content as "Bonus" episodes, which just means it doesn't follow the normal format. I've a few more interview episodes that will air in the coming weeks, and your feedback is always welcome! In this episode, I have a chat with three women who are all living on the road in their own way, and have different perspectives on why they're out there, and how solo vanlife meshes with gatherings like

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26:33

Bonus! Vanfest, and what to do when everything goes...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Hello! Just a big long story this week as I recover from "things" that have been happening these past couple of weeks. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like "van." Vanfest https://www.vanfestusa.com

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50:22

287 Best Vanlife Apps-ish, an overlooked resource,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/01/28

The best apps for vanlife aren't apps! We'll explain. We'll also try an induction cooktop, visit another planet, consider the oldest tool ever found, turn lights into fans, and hear a tale of lost youth. NOT me. Ever. VANLIFE WEBSITES: •iOverlander — https://www.ioverlander.com •Campendium — https://www.campendium.com •FreeCampsites — https://www.freecampsites.net •Recreation.gov — https://www.recreation.gov •CellMapper — https://www.cellmapper.net •US Forest Service Travel —

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49:35

286 Pets on the Road, Portable Solar, Loves Camping,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Hitting the road with your canine companion? Excellent! But there are things to consider, and we consider them. We'll also review a new type of portable solar panel, camping at Loves, defrosting pipes, and being dragged into the world. I did actually sleep in this thing. PRODUCT REVIEW Vevor 400 watt portable panels https://amzn.to/49M7Ar3 Direct from

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58:26

285 Lonelieness, New Heater, RV Shows, Ghost Town,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2026/01/14

There's a connection between loneliness and vanlife. But it goes both ways, and AI can play a role. We'll also visit RV Shows, get spooked, take a stab at the "goldfish problem," and examine a new heater. Aurora NV, 1870 Aurora NV, 2019 (find the van!) NEWS Battle Born Batteries Bad https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=will+prowse+battleborn+batteries PRODUCT REVIEW VESTA Self-Powered Indoor Space Heater and Stove (Compact, Off-Grid,

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59:35

284 Malta, 2026 News, Warsaw, Echo Auto, Xenophobia

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/12/31

Back from Malta! Can you vanlife there? Yes! Sorta! Kinda. We'll also visit an impressive castle, argue politics with an AI while driving, and sift through a raft of bad newsAs seen in Valetta. Illegally parked, but... hmmm. NEWS National Parks Require ID, Or You Pay $$$ https://www.thetravel.com/nps-new-id-rule-means-americans-may-pay-international-visitor-fees-up-to-250-usd-to-visit-national-parks/ ACA Worst States To Be

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50:55

283 EV Camper Research, Exhaust Solution, Ice...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Can an EV be a camper van? We'll take a look at two contenders. We'll also visit some Ice Castles, talk about the I-word, and get some drugsThe actual plane we flew on. A few years later, it crashed into the sea with great loss of life. PRODUCT REVIEW STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST port https://amzn.to/491BurY A PLACE TO VISIT ICE CASTLES https://icecastles.com/ Senior Discount: senior26 RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION AMAZON PHARMACY https://pharmacy.amazon.com/ FCC Notice: If you purchase anything

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52:23

282 WRONG AGAIN!, Winter Campgrounds, Rest Area...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/12/03

I'm wrong again! A periodic episode in which I come clean on mistakes, and other things that I need to 'fess up to. We'll also explore some winter campgrounds, talk A LOT about rest area camping, and review a portable vent hood. "I claim this pyramid for Denmark!" PRODUCT REVIEW CIARRA Portable Range Hood https://amzn.to/48grCdH A PLACE TO VISIT KOA sites open all winter https://koa.com/blog/koa-campgrounds-that-are-open-all-year/ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION OVERNIGHT PARKING

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46:28

Bonus! 2025 Black Friday Deals?

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Black Friday! It's like Black Francis, but with more enthusiasm! Ehem. Look, here's a big list of stuff I found that's for sale on Black Friday. Some normal stuff, some weird stuff. Not a lot of great bargains, but I'll bet some of them will give you ideas. Normal episode next time VEVOR VEVOR RV Air Conditioner, 13500 BTU Non-Ducted Rooftop RV AC, 65 dB Quiet Design, Highly Compatible with Air-conditioning Unit for

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45:27

280 BIG HEAT, Currant NV, Little Free Pantries, Stove...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/11/19

It's the BIG HEAT. We'll take a look at nearly every way to heat a van and discuss how practical they are. We'll also have an extended visit to a place named after a small fruit, take a look at vapor barrier, and provide a resource for excess food.The "oasis" of Currant, Nevada PRODUCT REVIEW Sparking Stove Lighter https://amzn.to/49oscqI RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Little Free Pantries https://www.littlefreepantries.org FCC Notice: If you purchase anything from these links, the show will

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50:38

279 Aurora Bright Spots, Wireless Cams, Free Water,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/11/12

This week we demonstrate the concept that everywhere is somewhere, and the receipt is long and curly. We'll also play with some solar powered cameras, have an ice cream in Maine, find some free water, and explore thermal bridging. Two young women, two different paths. PRODUCT REVIEW AUTO-VOX 2 Solar Wireless Backup Camera System https://amzn.to/3JTSdUl A PLACE TO VISIT Chicago Water Pumps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Avenue_Pumping_Station FCC Notice: If you purchase anything

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63:57

278 Vanlife CANCELED? 5v Circuit, Bluetti Review,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In the past week, I realized that my truck is the perfect vanlife vehicle for me. Learn why! And we'll visit Aldi, Mississippi, have a bit of a cry, and explore the basics of stealth camping.Potential. NEWS New Sodium Ion Bluetti Batteries https://interestingengineering.com/energy/bluettis-world-first-sodium-power-station New Kia Electric Van https://www.motortrend.com/news/kia-pv5-electric-van-first-look-review Mercedes Brings Luxury to

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73:37

277 Cops Redux! An interview with former ticket...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/10/29

It's a big topic, and one that deserves some attention—so why not talk to the people we're talking about? Hal Bidlack has had a storied life, but part of that story involves his time with "the police," though his role was a bit more complicated than that. Listen in and learn what a cop is thinking after they pull you over. Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, PhD, USAF Ret. on patrol. He's was the office you wanted to encounter.

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47:28

276 Cops, Visit a Word, Smart Multimeter, Dead...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/10/22

It's time to talk about dealing with the police, and how changes in the US have made vanlife a riskier proposition. We'll also drive without an alternator, admit that Hal was right, visit a word, and evaporate some gray water. Every truck camper comes with its own bug museum. PRODUCT REVIEW Simple Multimeter https://amzn.to/3KebLCW RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Graywater Evaporation Systems https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/pc8a0u/most_simple_gray_water_evaporation/ FCC Notice:

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50:22

275 Big Announcement!, MICE, Canadian Tire, Tread...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/10/15

The Big Announcement is here! And so are the mice, and they've very very hungry. We also have a lovely visit to Canadian Tire, praise the lowly tread rug, and turn a camper back into a van. Why does the fluff...move? A PLACE TO VISIT Canadian Tire https://www.canadiantire.ca FCC Notice: If you purchase anything from these links, the show will receive a small fee. This will not impact your price in any way.

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56:26

274 Truck Camper Lessons, Easy Water, Ghost Dancing,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Finally, we hit the road, and we learn some things about truck camper life. We'll also explore a simple water system, talk about ways to adjust voltage, visit a Lady Van, Ghost Dancing and learn a very important thing on the drive home. Every truck camper comes with its own bug museum. PRODUCT REVIEW Digury 5 Gallon Water System https://amzn.to/3KebLCW A PLACE TO VISIT Ghost Dancing https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/ghost-dancing-van-missouri RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION The Lady

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64:27

273 10 Forgotten Roads, Gorilla Rubber Spray, Volo,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/09/17

There's more than just Route 66! Let's explore some other roads of legend. We'll also spray some goo, solve a weird furnace problem, visit the Batmobile, and explore an unexpected and unbelievable museum with a big problem. The mystery begins. Nice diorama The Canton Toll Booth And the issue at hand. What the museum used to look like. PRODUCT REVIEW Gorilla Rubber Spray https://amzn.to/41UFhUd A PLACE TO VISIT Volo Museums https://www.volocars.com RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Trip

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63:57

272 Pickup Truck Instead? Stealth Advice, Propane...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/09/10

In the past week, I realized that my truck is the perfect vanlife vehicle for me. Learn why! And we'll visit Aldi, Mississippi, have a bit of a cry, and explore the basics of stealth camping.The transplant begins. NEWS Starlink Slow Mode https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlink-replaces-free-pause-mode-with-5-monthly-charge Bluetti Power System https://www.theverge.com/news/767283/all-in-one-vanlife-power-system-rvsolar-bluetti Grizzly Pacifica

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36:13

271 Controlling Noise, USB Water Pump, Toyota Plant,...

Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast ·

2025/09/03

This week, we offer 10 ideas for keeping noise down in your van, play with a USB water pump, visit a Toyota plant, explain why use front hitches are, and learn how to tie some important knots. Sunset indeed. NEWS De Minimis Shipments Taxed https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/what-end-de-minimis-exemption-means-us-shoppers-businesses-2025-08-29/ New Way to Harness Solar

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