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You don't want the best. You want the optimal. Simple as possible. Really! We'll also visit East Aurora, NY, visit a community college, wrestle with clips and deal with a bit of road rage. And a new stereo! Nice unit, all told. KISS — Keep It Simple, Stupid A Message to Garcia — Elbert Hubbard PRODUCT REVIEW Topdisplay Stereo Video Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gkIzq9 Topdisplay:…
Gasoline is getting more complicated than it used to be. This week we untangle octane ratings, ethanol blends, E15, Top Tier gasoline, and why the pump you used last year may not be dispensing the same fuel today. We'll also talk about welding safely on your vehicle, review TruFuel canned gasoline, celebrate the resurrection of the Max II ATV, visit one of Chicago's most unusual historical…
This week, we explore the strange and useful things you can attach to a trailer hitch, from hammocks and cranes to Starlink poles and a toilet seat. We’ll also talk about why you shouldn’t jack directly on pinch welds, review the Arctic Air Grip Go, visit the world’s largest penguin in Cut Bank, Montana, use NotebookLM to interrogate manuals, and explain why a stereo gets reviewed, or doesn’t. Kid…
We take a look at different places to shop besides Home Depot and Amazon, visit some burned out forests, learn how to use Fuse Taps, spend some nights in a Tire Warehouse, and address some reader comments. THIS is a fuse tap. :) MAIN - Unexpected Places to Shop for Vanlife Gear THANKS TO: Stefan NEWS Crossroads Folds https://www.instagram.com/p/Da3UxBKPPrZ/ Starlink Changes European Roaming…
This week, we'll look at 10 overrated things in vanlife, and not the ones you're thinking about. We'll also review a completely boring yet awesome kitchen item, visit a modern Pompeii, and grow tomatoes on the dashboard. The Church (not really a cathedral) PRODUCT REVIEW Silicone Corelle Covers https://amzn.to/4fkxV2a RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION Urban Leaf Gardening In a Van?…
Back from RMSS, I take a look at Amazon Prime Day and find an interesting trend. We'll also take a look at flashlights, visit Iceland, consider Vanly and get too excited about janitorial supples. I don't miss these days PRODUCT REVIEW Korpai Folding 2-Step Stool https://amzn.to/4bkbhFI Jacauto Folding Step Stool https://amzn.to/4vDySJJ RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION SunCalc https://www.suncalc.org/ A…
What's the best tool: cheap or expensive? Well, it depends on a bunch of things. We'll take a look. We'll also visit a place filled with solutions, test some screws, and recommend a product that blows. Loudly. I never got stuck when I drove one of these PRODUCT REVIEW Zovair Cordless Electric Air Duster https://amzn.to/3SFTwuf A PLACE TO VISIT Habitat for Humanity ReStore…
Back from RMSS, I take a look at Amazon Prime Day and find an interesting trend. We'll also take a look at flashlights, visit Iceland, consider Vanly and get too excited about janitorial supples. A gift from insomnia NEWS Vanfest Ends https://www.vanfestusa.com Passengers https://nofspodcast.com/passenger-review-vanlife-supernatural-horror Slate EV Truck…
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 recorded. My file is like a ghost town - it used to be there, and now it's not. So, here are some tidbits and updates on various topics. FCC Notice: If you purchase anything from these links, the show…
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 save your life! Or, it could give you false hope and leave you in serious trouble. PRODUCT REVIEW XKASE Survival Kit https://amzn.to/4uKJiGW RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION NotebookLM Podcast Generator…
