Prepare for your shakedown! Your first trip will reveal all the flaws in your rig. It's OK! It's part of it. We also find some cheap and good tools, visit a few different planets, use chicken broth instead of beer, and watch a magician get free money at a casino.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• North Tech Tools at Menards. https://www.menards.com/main/search.html?search=North+Tech

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Meow Wolf Denver: visit three planets all at once. https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Recipe Substitions https://www.allrecipes.com/article/common-ingredient-substitutions/

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Tires are one of the most important part of your rig, and yet they're often ignored. Let's fix that. We'll also learn a bit about propane, try some PVC wood, review some fans and watch trees blink.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• 12v Chrome Fans https://amzn.to/3R4nRPs

A PLACE TO VISIT

• The trees! They blink! https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/fireflies.htm

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I've just about done renovating the Scamp, and I've learned some things that might help your build. We'll also explore the potential of bidets, try out a small water pump, drive through at tree, and find the ultimate list of vanlife meetups.

NEWS

• VanFestUSA Cancels One Event, Adds Another https://vanfestusa.com
• New Chinese Tariffs Could Impact Vanlife https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react/what-to-know-about-bidens-new-tariffs-on-chinese-evs-solar-cells-and-more/
• Mitsubishi Delica Coming to US? https://www.motortrend.com/news/next-gen-mitsubishi-delica-phev-overlander-camper-van-teaser-preview/

TECH TALK

• Bidets! Electric Version https://amzn.to/3wIupfM Manual Version (pink or blue!) https://amzn.to/3Kbpjf1

PRODUCT REVIEW

• 12v Diaphragm Pump https://amzn.to/3yufQgf

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Drive through a tree! http://famousredwoods.com/tour_thru/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• US Road Construction https://explorevanx.com/van-life-gatherings-events/

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A thought occurred, and it must be shared. Please bear with me. We'll also talk about right-sizing diesel heaters, review a phone holder that also charges, visit a lost mine and one of the largest arcades in the world.

NEWS

• Planet Fitness Raises Rates https://www.masslive.com/news/2024/05/planet-fitness-membership-increases-from-10month-for-first-time-since-1998.html
• Gas Price Fluctuate https://gasprices.aaa.com/
• Skeptoid Death Valley https://skeptoid.com/events/30273

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Otterbox MagSafe Phone Holder https://amzn.to/3wJHp4z

A PLACE TO VISIT

• FunSpot! https://www.funspotnh.com/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• US Road Construction https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/trafficinfo/

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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.

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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-benz-citan-compact-van-under-consideration-for-us.phtml
• GM cancels van plans? https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/02/gm-may-have-canceled-next-generation-chevy-express-gmc-savana-vans/

TECH TALK

• Conduit is a good thing https://amzn.to/4acADlL

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Kleen Tank Solution https://kleentank.com/tank-solution-recipe/

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Wellfleet Drive-In Theatre https://www.wellfleetcinemas.com/drive-in-theatre/

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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

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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-rv-a-c-only-ducted

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Screw Tire Repair Thingys https://amzn.to/4a3SGdL

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Gates of the Arctic National Park https://www.nps.gov/gaar/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Great video on repairing tires https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onf5xiFnIJs

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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.

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Adam Savage, Hal Bidlack and Jeff Wagg. Photo by Sheila Dee

NEWS

• Grants Pass and the Supreme Court https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/supreme-court-grants-pass-homeless-case.html
• Jefferson County Builds Campground https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/news/jefferson-county-to-begin-construction-on-new-14-stall-campground/
• Fuel Efficient Vans https://www.slashgear.com/1563830/new-vans-surprisingly-fuel-efficient/

AC IN YOUR VAN

• Amazon Basics 5,000 BTU AC https://amzn.to/44moSI3

PRODUCT REVIEW

• 61 Gallon Water Bladder https://amzn.to/4dcZk47

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Manitowoc Sputnik Crash Site https://www.manitowoc.org/2189/About-Sputnik

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Tochta Custom RV Mattress https://www.tochta.com/

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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

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Bad picture of an amazing moment.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Cheap PWM Controllers https://amzn.to/4ddjzin

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Munzee! https://www.munzee.com/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Robert Noel Read's Thoreau's Walden https://amzn.to/3JqBrs0

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