Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast
Jeff Wagg
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S3 Bonus! Podcast Updates
So - my planned podcast for this week was a dud, because despite recording 90 minutes worth of material, we ended up with nothing. The file is there, the time is right, but it didn't save what was…
S3E340 297 Big Battery Episode! Survival Kits, Custom Podcasts
I screwed up, and I hope this fixes it: LiIon batteries are everywhere! Also, we'll take a deep dive into a pre-packaged survival kit, and talk about a custom podcast you can make This kit could…
S3E338 296 Where Does it Go? Vanlife games, Fancy Filters, Indiana Jones Museum
All this stuff that is "our vans," where does it go? I mean, where does it all end up in the end? Let's explore. We'll also take a look at a couple of vanlife video games, the museum that things…
S3E336 295 10 Stupid (but useful) Things, Tire Screws, Flat Routes, Fly the Plane
Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find…
S3E332 294 Mindfulness and Vanlife, Stones, Mosquitoes, GAS, Taula
Are mindful when you're driving? I know you're paying attention; I'm asking if you're "mindful." We'll explore that, and a few stones of interest, mosquitoes, fuel prices, and the best way to find…
S2E331 293 USA Wins, Paracord, Garum, The Thrill of Vicotry
There are things that are better in the US than abroad and we'll discuss them. We'll also make things out of paracord, visit a hidden fish sauce factory, visit a rock (with monkeys) and find secrets…
S3E329 Bonus! Malaga and Beyond
Greetings from Malaga, Spain! We’ve had an amazing adventure and we’ve another week to go. Here’s an update, and some exciting news for small vans in the US!
S3 O'Hare Quickcast: Ford Recall, Van Bidets & Goldfish Experiments
Host Jeff Wagg records a short episode from Chicago O'Hare covering three quick topics: a major Ford truck recall for windshield wipers, a recommendation for Work Camper News for seasonal jobs and…
S3E328 292 No Cook Eating, Skoolieswarm 66, Antarctica, Analog Meters
What if you wanted to hit the road, but without the need to refrigerate, cook, or clean up? It's possible, and we'll talk about how. We'll also talk about analog vs. digital multimeters, introduce…
S3E291 291 Gas Price, Turbo Fan, Content Ethics, Rick Steves, WIndmills
President Gas is President Gas again. Kudos to you who got that reference, and I hate to break it to you: you're old. But in addition to gas prices, we'll talk about free audio tours, why windmills…
Bonus! Three Folks Living YOUR Dream
This is a recording of a conversation I had with three vanlifers, all "living the dream," and all doing it differently. Recorded at VanFest: Lift Off 2026, Bruce, Jon and Nellie all have tips and…
S3E324 290 Solar Awnings, Pet Sitting, Saw All, RMSS, SMart Car
You could have an awning that provides shade. But since it's blocking the sun anyway, why can't it generate power too? We investigate. We also take a look at an interesting opportunity to sleep under…
S3E320 289 An interview with RV Tech Sherm of the The Green Machine
Something special this week, an hour-long interview with Sherm, a fellow vanlifer who masquerades as an RV Tech during the day. We chat about a variety of topics, including the difference between an…
S3E318 288 Which Vanlifer are You, Diesel Tank, Solar Panel Voltage, Bishops Castle
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…
S3E290 Bonus Again! A VanFest Conversation
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…
S3E288 Bonus! Vanfest, and what to do when everything goes wrong.
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…
287 Best Vanlife Apps-ish, an overlooked resource, Toadstool Geology, Strange Electronics
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…
S3E307 286 Pets on the Road, Portable Solar, Loves Camping, Frozen Pipes
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…
S3E285 285 Lonelieness, New Heater, RV Shows, Ghost Town, Battleborn
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…
S1E284 284 Malta, 2026 News, Warsaw, Echo Auto, Xenophobia
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 news As seen in Valetta.…
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Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast has published 314 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Automotive, Hobbies.
Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.
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