Every have those late night thoughts? Are they different when you're in your van? Mine are. We'll also visit Wellfleet, shop Etsy, clean our black tanks, and learn why conduit is a good thing.  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   This tree was watching me NEWS Promaster Superhigh Roof https://www.ramtrucks.com/ram-promaster/cargo.html Citan coming to US? https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/mercedes-ben ..read more

Is Vanlife just RVing in smaller vehicles? Not really! Let's take a look at what's the same and what's different. We'll also play with some new "tire screws,"  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   LOTS of vans waiting for repair at the Mercedes Benz dealer TECH TALK Undermount 12v Air Conditioning https://undermountac.com/collections/aconly/products/12v-undermount-air-conditioner-for-class-b-van-or-r ..read more

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 Sheila Dee NEWS Grants Pass and the Supreme Court https://slate.com/new ..read more

Is it time for a crowd-sourced code of ethics for vanlifers? Let's discuss. We'll also explain why Romex is NOT for vans, how a cheap PWM controller might be all you need, and we play a bit of Munzee. And then a Walden nap!  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   Bad picture of an amazing moment. PRODUCT REVIEW Cheap PWM Controllers https://amzn.to/4ddjzin A PLACE TO VISIT Munzee! https://www.munzee ..read more

Help! You're in trouble! What do you do? Let's talk about some devices and strategies to get back to civilization. We'll also visit weird Boston, save some data on our hotspot, and play with... a toilet brush? 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   The start of an emergency satellite message on an iPhone.    GETTING HELP Portable Satellite SOS Devices https://amzn.to/4cMTDJW Bullitt Satellite Serv ..read more

What does AI have to say about Vanlife? Turns out, quite a bit, but can we trust it? Let's see. We'll also explore gas generators, and unique vending machine in Texas, encounter some powerful critters, and review CarMax.  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   A jackal in the wild.    NEWS Motor 1 VW Says There's No Market for an ID.Buzz Camper Van https://www.motor1.com/news/713335/vw-no-mark ..read more

Whew! I did some math, and it's led me to some difficult decisions. You'll see. We'll also explore Capetown, make some toast, and learn how to not go blind.  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   The view from Robben Island.  PRODUCT REVIEW 500W Single Slot Toaster https://amzn.to/49kj3Ml RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Seriously, don't look at the eclipse without protection! Here's some advice.  h ..read more

Sometimes, it's nice to remember the DRIVING part of travel. It can be fun! Here are five great drives. We'll also look at why you should NOT install USB A ports, we'll review some simple wine bottle lights, and tell three impossible stories that are all true.  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   And then there's THIS weird story...  PRODUCT REVIEW Wine Bottle Lights https://amzn.to/48vNCOr TEC ..read more

5v Van? We’re getting to the point where it’s possible for “light” builds. It’s a great option for no builds! And you can add CarPlay Android Auto to just about any radio, why should you avoid gluing flooring, a quick geologic trip to Morocco, and a visit with some mermaids!  Travel with us on the Danube River through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic! Details at:
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iOverlander is the go to app for many of us. But there's a problem, and there may not be a way to fix it. We'll also take a look at an "attack" in Quartzsite, a way to add CarPlay to stock radios, and a great new resource, Nomad Wiki.  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   Reading signs is wise... PRODUCT REVIEW Jensen JDASHCP adds CarPlay and Android Auto to most stock stereos https://amzn.to/3SSY8cP ..read more