Whew. This is a heavy one, and I break a big rule here. This might be the last episode you listen to. But it has elephants, things that catch on fire, hidden art and crazy radios.

Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Candle Heaters are BAD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RonGRvfX0LM

TECH TALK

• Snow Socks - they work! https://amzn.to/49672eH

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Baofeng UV-5RM Radios https://amzn.to/4fohsIT

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Hidden Statues of Budapest https://budapestflow.com/hidden-mini-statues-budapest/

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My voice is rough, but the content is here - let's explore what vanlife looks like in the future! Also, a couple of vanlife video games, the dangers of blue tarps, finding that rare part, and a tale involving a storm, a ghost town, and expolanets.

Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.

NEWS

• Camper Van Game Live https://store.steampowered.com/app/2843190/Camper_Van_Make_it_Home/
• Camper Van or Van? Speed Matters https://www.thesun.ie/motors/12623228/campervan-drivers-hefty-fines/
• Vanfest Lift off! https://liftoffgathering.com/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Rare Parts (Suspension and Steering) http://www.rareparts.com

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Caravan: SandWitch https://store.steampowered.com/app/1582650/Caravan_SandWitch/

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Folks, my voice is near shot, so a short bonus episode this week about my recent trip to deepest, darkest, Death Valley. Full episode next week!

This week I tell you not to listen to me. And if you don't follow my advice, you'll learn about detecting leaks in your van, avoiding pick pockets, how to tell who is an "expert," and an impressive new AI tool.

Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• NotebookLM https://notebooklm.google.com

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Boboni Zipper Locks https://amzn.to/3NykBK6

AND REMEMBER UNTIL NEXT TIME...

• The Policeman's Beard is Half Constructed https://www.ubu.com/media/text/racter/racter_policemansbeard.pdf

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This week, we're going back to episode 1 and re-doing some things, but we're also going to talk about VanFest: LiftOFF where I'll be attending and presenting! Join us! We'll also talk about some dry lake adventures, and use a tool in a different way than intended.

Join us at VanFestUSA! February, 6-9 on Florida' Space Coast! Hundreds of rigs, parties, tours, classes, vendors and activities. More information at http://vanfestusa.com.

NEWS

• Drivers Over 70 Banned from Driving RVs? https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/1961668/older-driver-banned-motorhome-dvla-driving-licence

• Light-trapping trick offers ultrathin solar cells with 28.2% high photocurrent https://interestingengineering.com/energy/perovskite-solar-cells-gain-higher-efficiency

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Minutiae Anti-Social App https://minutiae-app.org/

PRODUCT REVIEW

• RV Winterizing Kit https://amzn.to/4dJvrYg

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Lunar Lake https://maps.app.goo.gl/paYogUBStyRzBHWN6

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Let's have a rundown of all the different ways to stay warm this winter. We'll also visit a whole lot of poo, use a powerstation for temporary 12v needs, learn to tie knots the fun way, and explore the wonders of the Joolca toilet.

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TECH TALK

• Cigarette Lighter Plug to Alligator Clips https://amzn.to/3ZZD1uz

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Joolca Toilet System (sorry, Joocla is someone else!) https://www.joolca.com

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Animated Knots https://www.animatedknots.com/

A PLACE TO VISIT

• The Poozeum https://poozeum.com/

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A bit of rule breaking this week, as I talk about RELIGION (!) in a certain context, cooking with electricity, visiting Salem during "Spooky Season," abandoning friends, and a book recommendation that isn't for everyone.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Red LED USB-A Dongle https://amzn.to/4gHQUUl

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Behind the Mormon Curtain: Selling Sex in America's Holy City https://amzn.to/3N7nX6u

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Are you following "the spirit of van life"? Spoiler: Yes, you are. You're also about to hear about the importance of bench testing, learn a lesson from a moth, score some free books and learn about a very nice trash can.

THE HEART OF VANLIFE

• The article by Curious Toad https://www.thecurioustoad.com/post/vanlife-unfiltered-adventure-simplicity-and-self-discovery-in-a-changing-trend

NEWS

• Tucson City Council to vote next week to ban camping in washes https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092024_wash_camping/tucson-city-council-vote-next-week-ban-camping-washes/
• Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right direction https://boingboing.net/2024/09/23/cat-lost-during-camping-trip-treks-900-miles-in-the-right-direction.html
• Your Phone Won’t Be the Next Exploding Pager https://www.wired.com/story/exploding-pagers-hezbollah-phones/

PRODUCT REVIEW

• A Cool Trash Can. Really. https://amzn.to/3zpMHnn

TECH TALK

• Gasoline Parking Heater https://amzn.to/4da0ufI

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Project Gutenberg

  https://www.gutenberg.org/

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservancy https://keywestbutterfly.com/

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