Built To Go! A #Vanlife Podcast

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.

Episodes

August 13, 2025 52 mins
  • Do you live in your van or out of your van? We'll take an in-depth look at one person's story. We'll also try out a moisture meter, wash dishes without water, learn about a particular border, and visit a very nice Sandwich. 
  • If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io
  • The entrance to the ANZAC Memorial

 

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Do you live in your van or out of your van? We'll take an in-depth look at one person's story. We'll also try out a moisture meter, wash dishes without water, learn about a particular border, and visit a very nice Sandwich. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

A church, a bed, and a person known simply as "the best."

 

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Water is a resource and a troublesome. We'll explore some strategies for dealing with this heavy and precious substance. We'll also review a unique drain, hang out with some movie stars, talk about gray water strategies and spend some time with wood rot. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Hmm, this seems like a bit too much ventilation.

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I've often talked about my Sprinter and why I think people should avoid them. Now - here the truth! And then head to Canada and visit their national parks, hear a tale about dogs and sharks, get some essential shoes, and drill some holes.

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Here, there be sharks. They're swimming around our ankles. 

Where did they go? 

  • The 25 mos...
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I'm at sea, but I'm persevering to share with you some possible impact from recent legislation. I'll also tell a tale of loss in the Bermuda Triangle, talk about solar charging options for portable power banks, and tell you how to avoid Chicago Traffic in Style. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Well, good morning to you too!

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  • MacBook Air 15GB h...
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There are time when you're neither here no there, and wonderful things can happen. We'll also tackle some of a rig's worst issues, look at a way to keep dirt out of your rig, get stuck in Nevada and visit Norway. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Hard to see this from a van.

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Parting is such sweet sorrow, but it sure is a relief sometimes. But how? Swivel Magnets can make life easier, a few simple upgrades can improve your ride, and someone tests a Bright Drop. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

File under "Everything is Content."

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Buying a rig is a bit tricky today, here are some places you can find what you're looking for. We'll also put solar on our hood(?), and tell the very long tale of why this podcast is late.

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

File under "Everything is Content."

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May 29, 2025 52 mins

The easiest way to kill your van. How do I know? Because I just did it. We'll also talk about how to store you van long term, review a product that means you'll never get stuck again with a dead battery, and visit France...but not Europe. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

The original dream, altered, struggled for, and now dead. 

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  • GM to halt BrightDrop pr...

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Life happens while you're making plans, and the vehicle you're working on now probably won't last very long! We'll also look at safer battery storage, how to drive the WRONG way, a scary night, an excellent exchange, and a mixed bag of news. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

The Campster! No compromise! 

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  • New Vanfest Events in ...
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So much great feedback on the first aid kit episode that I made a whole episode out of it! We'll also talk about other things you should have in your van, including a great app that's a must have. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Yes, I camped in this. 

  Not a lot of notes this week! Thanks!
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First aid kits seem like a good idea, but are they useful? Ours is! Let's dive deep on this one. We'll also visit a mummified hand, see trees in the road, play with sharp things and stop a whole lot of bleeding. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

The AI made me do it

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A PLACE TO...

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. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

1983 Toyota Mini-Cruiser

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Charge without Solar or DC to DC? It's possible! But advisable? Well... We'll also visit the French Riviera, brew up a home grown WiFi network replacement, explore a WEIRD device, and take a look at Campendium.

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

A very strange and yet interesting device. 

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Do you embrace driving myths? Let's find out! We'll also explore Boat Board, multitools, the reason you should still have cigarette lighter outlets, and experience a sad moment. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Don't believe me? Do you believe the largest travel club in the world

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  • Tennessee is creating accessible trails in its state parks https://tnst...
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Extreme weather affects folks living in vehicles more than most—what do you do? We'll explore. We'll also visit Iceland! Land of the vanlife test drive, and figure out what to do when you have the wrong fuel in your rig. Monkey Magnets and Ventusky are both fun to say! 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Imagine the force needed to do this.

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  • PA Promotes Sta...
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Minimalism is more than just "less stuff." It's more freedom. We'll also spend some time in the Wild Wonderful, listen to Nellie extol the virtues of her Zero Breeze, confuse people with electrical terms and try to replace iOverlander

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Yes, this is a form of minimalism.

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Is it safe to visit the USA? We'll take an honest look. We'll also play with a USB tester, find some remote jobs, look at places that offer Digital Nomad Visas, and hear a tale of kindness.

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

Is it safe?

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One of many spots I never planned on. This is a hill in Bangor, ME, former home of Stephen King. In this episode we talk about:

  • Dust pans
  • Chevy Brightdrop
  • Enchanted Highway
  • Window Lubricant
  • No builds
  • Electric Parking Brakes
  • 12v Air Conditioners
  • YouTube
  • Nomad Life Wiki
  • Remote Jobs
  • Finding Vans

And more! Thanks for being here for over 250 episodes! 

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Do you leave no trace? Let's talk about it. We'll also visit the Hotel California, look at Android Trackers, and find a place to buy vans. Oh, and there's a t-shirt. 

If you're looking for my personal articles, you can find them at https://peregrinus.ghost.io

I've always been remarkably goofy. 

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