Episodios
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Looking for a self-defense device that's not a firearm? Consider these... carefully. We'll also try a new shelf stable food, listen to a singing tree, and learn about the Achille's heel of power stations.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
One day in Aukland, NZ.LESS-LETHAL DEVICES
Byrna LEhttps://amzn.to/4grsHAXHero Weaponshttps://shop.hero.us.com/Joel Persinger on Less Lethal Weaponshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXMt36eT4BQNEWS
European Starlink Rivalhttps://www.theverge.com/2024/12/16/24322358/iris2-starlink-rival-europe-date-costFord Transit Still #1https://fordauthority.com/2024/12/ford-transit-numbers-figures-results-third-quarter-2024-q3/Solar Price Expected to Risehttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/12/donald-trump-tarrrifs-affect-prices-cost-increases-electric-cars-solar-panels-heat-pumps/PRODUCT REVIEW:
Bens Original Street Foodhttps://amzn.to/3VMLUEOA PLACE TO VISIT:
The Singing Oak of New Orleanshttps://matadornetwork.com/read/the-singing-oak/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Personal Safety from UCDChttps://www.ucdc.edu/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Other/Personal%20Safety.pdfSome links are affiliate links. 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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Let's take a look at what you should look at when you're looking at a used van. We'll also dig deep into power stations and diesel heaters, try some pink treats, give up on privacy, and see some wee vehicles.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Eat them up... yum!PRODUCT REVIEW:
Musk Stickshttps://amzn.to/3OSbkwZA PLACE TO VISIT:
Dwarf Car Museumhttps://www.dwarfcarmuseum.com/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Crossroads AppiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossroads-nomadic-community/id6469199440Android: can't find one! Let me know if you do and I'll put the link here.Some links are affiliate links. 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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Bob Wells is the Godfather of Vanlife. Why happened? We'll also expose and LED myth, review some fun string lights, and visit an old place with an unexpected twist.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Not the thing you expect to find on an 18th century fresco.NEWS
RVs Continue to Explodehttps://news.google.com/search?q=rv%20propane%20explosion2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzzhttps://motorweek.org/this-just-in/2025-volkswagen-id-buzz-starts-at-61545/Instant, Affordable, Lightweight Homehttps://www.theautopian.com/this-tiny-190-pound-pod-turns-a-pickup-truck-or-utility-trailer-into-a-hard-sided-camper-for-just-2750/TECH TALK
LED Lights Myth Bustinghttps://www.stouchlighting.com/blog/are-led-lights-safe-myth-busting-health-risksPRODUCT REVIEW:
DIBMS LED Rope Lighthttps://amzn.to/4ggr2xEA PLACE TO VISIT:
Melk Abbeyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melk_AbbeySome links are affiliate links. 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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BLACK Friday is upon us, and I have things to suggest. We'll also visit a concentration camp, some beautiful roads and learn why firelogs are bad for cooking. We'll also find a whole new community.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
The view from inside a solitary cell at Terezin.BLACK FRIDAY SUGGESTIONS
SUPERONE Retractable Car Charger 4 in 1https://amzn.to/4g8ttCvHYGIENJOY No Rinse Bathing Wipes\(25 pack)https://amzn.to/3ZnMzyFJackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station(2024 New)https://amzn.to/4963XeNDIBMS 1-Pack Camping String Light w/Lamp, 32.8FT Rechargeable Waterproof LED Hanging Lighthttps://amzn.to/3ZaPSYG4PCS Car Door Open Warning Reflective Stickershttps://amzn.to/4eUjaRkAuto Wide Angle Lenshttps://amzn.to/4g3OrSXCOGHLAN'S 9961 Multi-Spice, Multicolor Paprika, Curry, Cayenne, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, and Salthttps://amzn.to/4115scbRechargeable Window Vac, Window Vacuum Squeegee Cordlesshttps://amzn.to/4i9Qs1CLuminAID Solar Camping Lantern - Inflatable LED Lamphttps://amzn.to/3AW9wQnKitchen Gadgets Set 5 Pieces, Stackable Cooking Tools Space Saving for Small Kitchen https://amzn.to/3ZpChyc
NEWS
From Al, Crazy Tollhttps://wapo.st/3Clgkr0CA Diesel RV Banhttps://rvbusiness.com/californias-ban-on-motorhomes-what-you-need-to-know/Autoblog: Best Roads in UShttps://www.autoblog.com/news/which-states-have-the-best-and-worst-roads-in-the-united-statesRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
#vanlife Community Discord Serverhttps://discord.gg/vanlife-community-559847675714076692Some links are affiliate links. 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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Whew. This is a heavy one, and I break a big rule here. This might be the last episode you listen to. But it has elephants, things that catch on fire, hidden art and crazy radios.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Libido in Budapest.RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Candle Heaters are BADhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RonGRvfX0LM
TECH TALK
Snow Socks - they work!https://amzn.to/49672eHPRODUCT REVIEW
Baofeng UV-5RM Radioshttps://amzn.to/4fohsITA PLACE TO VISIT
Hidden Statues of Budapesthttps://budapestflow.com/hidden-mini-statues-budapest/Some links are affiliate links. 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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My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
The group in Emigrant Canyon.NEWS
Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/Camper Van or Van? Speed Mattershttps://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering)http://www.rareparts.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Caravan: SandWitchhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/Some links are affiliate links. 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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Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!
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This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
The court at Fort Missoula.RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
NotebookLMhttps://notebooklm.google.com
PRODUCT REVIEW
Boboni Zipper Lockshttps://amzn.to/3NykBK6AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME...
The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructedhttps://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdfSome links are affiliate links. 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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This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended.
Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.
Pagurus on Lunar Lake.NEWS
Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence
Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrenthttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Minutiae Anti-Social Apphttps://minutiae-app.org/
PRODUCT REVIEW
RV Winterizing Kithttps://amzn.to/4dJvrYgA PLACE TO VISIT
Lunar Lakehttps://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6Some links are affiliate links. 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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Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet.
Consider the Amazon Prime Visa! By clicking this link, you can apply for a card that will give you Amazon credit in exchange for shopping on Amazon and you'll help support the podcast. (Plain text: https://www.amazon.com/dp/BT00LN946S?externalReferenceId=c68e3636-ed8e-437c-824c-1c7bcaec9dc0)
Jeef! Ready to muck out anything.TECH TALK
Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clipshttps://amzn.to/3ZZD1uzPRODUCT REVIEW
Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!) https://www.joolca.comRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Animated Knotshttps://www.animatedknots.com/
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Poozeumhttps://poozeum.com/Some links are affiliate links. 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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A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone.
Salem always had a whimsy, but this was the extent of it.PRODUCT REVIEW
Red LED USB-A Donglehttps://amzn.to/4gHQUUlRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy Cityhttps://amzn.to/3N7nX6u
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Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.
A cecropia, giver of lessons..THE HEART OF VANLIFE
The article by Curious Toadhttps://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trendNEWS
Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washeshttps://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right directionhttps://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.htmlYour Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pagerhttps://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/PRODUCT REVIEW
A Cool Trash Can. Really. https://amzn.to/3zpMHnnTECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufIRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Project Gutenberghttps://www.gutenberg.org/
A PLACE TO VISIT
Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancyhttps://keywestbutterfly.com/
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Fire extinguishers may sound boring, but they're essential. Get one! Then we'll visit Bermuda, try out a space blanket, visit a unique store, make some custom badges, and compare gasoline heaters to diesel heaters.
Vans of Bermuda.FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
A good choicehttps://amzn.to/4d60OMoNEWS
BLM Hikes Feeshttps://www.rvtravel.com/blm-wants-to-raise-ltva-fees-up-to-5-times-current-rate-9n-r1/Gas Prices Plummethttps://abcnews.go.com/Business/gas-prices-plummeting-experts-explain/story?id=113751441Except in Californiahttps://abc30.com/post/california-gas-prices-skyrocket-national-average-drops/15311721/Remote Jobs in Perilhttps://www.newsweek.com/remote-workers-get-bad-news-1953541PRODUCT REVIEW
Space Blanketshttps://amzn.to/47tNYq5TECH TALK
Gasoline Parking Heaterhttps://amzn.to/4da0ufIRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Custom Badgeshttps://amzn.to/4da0ufI
A PLACE TO VISIT
The Royal Malehttps://www.royalmale.com/
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This week, it's time to take a step back and realize who's in charge: it's YOU. So don't let anyone else define your success. We'll also talk about propane lockers, singing roads (really), where to recycle things, a decent air fryer, and our friend Clem.
Seeing the dismalites was a big success for me.NEWS
Van Explosionhttps://wreg.com/news/memphis-woman-badly-burned-in-camper-van-explosion/Bright Drop is a Chevyhttps://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62018704/chevrolet-brightdrop-electric-vans/Fleet OnlyDiesel Heater Burns Down Trailerhttps://au.news.yahoo.com/family-lucky-to-be-alive-after-caravan-home-erupts-in-flames-033734748.htmlPRODUCT REVIEW
Bella 2 qt Air Fryer https://amzn.to/3Zcjp61RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Recycling Locatorhttps://search.earth911.com/A PLACE TO VISIT
Musical Roads
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/civic-musical-roadhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/r-lee-ermey-musical-roadSome links are affiliate links. 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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Big Solar Redux! Let's talk about all things solar, especially how's improved over the years. We'll also visit 18th century China, hear about some risqué material from the early days of YouTube, and learn about Dawn Powerwash and Aftermarket Hitches.
My first solar set upCHEAP SOLAR PANELS
100 W Solar Panel $56!https://amzn.to/3AJqpNJNEWS
Florida Park Fighthttps://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/unacceptable-hundreds-gather-in-stuart-to-voice-their-concerns-about-state-park-proposalIneos Grenadierhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos_GrenadierYellowstone Van Firehttps://www.livingstonenterprise.com/news/van-explodes-on-fire-at-yellowstone/article_6634321e-63e8-11ef-a5dc-a38182328777.htmlPRODUCT REVIEW
Dawn Powerwash Recipehttps://myheavenlyrecipes.com/dawn-powerwash-spray-copycat-recipe/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Solar Calculatorhttps://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-series-and-parallel-calculatorA PLACE TO VISIT
Yin Yu Tang Househttps://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-homeSome links are affiliate links. 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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10 things NOT to forget when you're building out your van! We'll also visit some vintage rigs, learn about going downhill, dowse for water and find some good cooking resources.
Pagurus in North DakotaNEWS
New Ford Vanhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/by-building-new-lower-cost-pickups-and-a-commercial-van-ford-seeks-to-shift-electric-vehicle-strategyVanlife Moviehttps://www.screendaily.com/news/production-begins-on-vanlife-first-indigenous-and-canadian-indie-to-shoot-entirely-in-virtual-studio-exclusive/5196165.articleUtah Wants to Take BLM landhttps://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-files-landmark-lawsuit-challenging-federal-control-over-most-blm-land/PRODUCT REVIEW
HDMI to iPad cable https://amzn.to/4cuNyRaRESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Vanlife Eats!https://vanlifeeats.com/A PLACE TO VISIT
RV Museum and Storagehttps://www.rvmuseum.net/Some links are affiliate links. 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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A lot of little things add up to a whole episode! No central theme, just bits about marketing, breathing, driving, squealing, traveling, exploring, and troubleshooting. Something for everyone, I hope.
The SS United States, a very fast shipNEWS
Futurliner for salehttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/super-rare-1939-gm-futurliner-pops-up-for-sale-costs-a-fortune-238329.html
National Parks Crack Down on Non-4WD Vehicleshttps://www.kbb.com/car-news/national-park-service-fining-awd-vehicles-on-4wd-trails/
Vanlife is Badhttps://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/8/10/2260284/-WYFP-Van-Life-and-Why-It-s-Not-A-Good-Thing
It's Not a Van in Michiganhttps://gearjunkie.com/motors/delica-vans-michigan-registrations-revoked
PRODUCT REVIEW
Tread tapehttps://amzn.to/3AluJ5v
RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Abandoned Americahttps://www.abandonedamerica.us/Some links are affiliate links. 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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Late again! And I'm being buzzed! (Not like that). But we have 10 things to check while your driving to keep you van going, a visit to a mysterious staircase in the middle of the woods, a way to figure out the weather in the future, Android radios and an expensive phone mount.
You can guess what's still there...BLUETOOTH ODBII READER
Not cheap, but usefulhttps://amzn.to/3AidC4FPRODUCT REVIEW
OtterBox Magsafe Phone Mounthttps://amzn.to/3Wt69HdA PLACE TO VISIT
Madame Sherri's Castlehttps://newengland.com/travel/new-hampshire/madame-sherris-castle-ruins/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Weather from the past is the weather of the future!https://www.wunderground.com/historySome links are affiliate links. 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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This week, we eschew negativity and obfuscate obstinacy! Well, at least for the first section. We'll then visit DC, a dog with a plate, play with a Jackery 1500 and violate the warranty on a USB cable. And for the VW folks, a pile of resources!
A dog and his pie plateNEWS
Denmark Clashes with Vanlifehttps://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/07/19/denmark-regulates-camper-van-tourism-after-clashes-with-locals
UnBearable Guesthttps://www.kait8.com/2024/06/27/bear-destroys-familys-van-camping-trip-defecates-inside-it-stinks-there/
Ford Transit Trail Downgradehttps://gearjunkie.com/motors/ford-transit-trail-recall-fix
PRODUCT REVIEW
USB-C Universal Charging Cablehttps://amzn.to/3Wt69HdA PLACE TO VISIT
The Frisbee (Frisbie) Doghttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/11914RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
VW Parts and More! (Thanks Sherm!)https://smallcar.com/syncro-conversions/
https://vancafe.com
https://www.busdepot.com
https://www.jbugs.com
https://www.westcoastmetric.com
https://www.wolfsburgwest.com
https://www.buslab.com
https://gowesty.com
https://www.heritagepartscentre.com
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This week, we'll focus on some great listener letters. We'll also visit the USS Enterprise, drive up a river, play with binoculars, measure things in Kelvin and learn if you have a cabin air filter.
Your host with Captain Kirk in Riverside, Iowa.NEWS
Open Source Van Control System https://www.hackster.io/news/live-a-smart-vanlife-with-this-open-source-project-97e6f38a0db0
Best 4x4 Vanshttps://gearjunkie.com/camper-rv/best-4x4-camper-vans
Temp Toll Tagshttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/travel/highway-tolls-orlando-airport.htmlPRODUCT REVIEW
Nikon Monarch 8x42 Binocularshttps://amzn.to/46plk8MA PLACE TO VISIT
The USS Enterprisehttps://startrektour.com/RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION
Color Temperature guidehttps://lightingdesignstudio.co.uk/colour-temperature/Some links are affiliate links. 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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