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.

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File under "Everything is Content."

NEWS

• Totally Solar Powered Rig

  https://tech.yahoo.com/transportation/articles/innovative-companys-futuristic-camper-van-104534818.html

• New Rugged Starlink Dish

  https://www.pcmag.com/news/starlinks-pricey-new-performance-dish-is-made-for-rugged-environments

• VW id Buzz not Buzzing

  https://www.torquenews.com/18004/vw-id-buzz-not-working-out-us

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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.

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

NEWS

• GM to halt BrightDrop production, with little work planned until fall 2025 https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2025/04/11/gm-brightdrop-production-canada-ev-plant/83046035007/

• Rivian Halts Amazon Van Production Because of a Parts Issue https://www.investopedia.com/rivian-halts-amazon-van-production-because-of-a-parts-issue-8696712

• GM Van Sales Jump 44 Percent To 18K Units During Q4 2024 https://gmauthority.com/blog/2025/02/gm-van-sales-numbers-figures-results-fourth-quarter-2024-q4/

TECH TALK

• Long Term Van Storage https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/car-storage-what-to-know/

PRODUCT REVIEW

• AVAPOW Jump Starter https://amzn.to/4khyDyx

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Saint Pierre & Miquelon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Ultimate Stealth Camping with Steve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuAxGxH-8E

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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.

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The Campster! No compromise!

NEWS

• New Vanfest Events in Arizona and Melbourne, FL https://www.vanfestusa.com
• E-bike Battery Fires https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8e84v5e4go
• Working from Home Makes us Happier
• https://farmingdale-observer.com/2025/05/16/scientists-have-been-studying-remote-work-for-four-years-and-have-reached-a-very-clear-conclusion-working-from-home-makes-us-happier/

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Zeee Fireproof Battery Pouch https://amzn.to/3Fh85Oz

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Jaws - On the Water! https://drafthouse.com/news/summer-jaws-celebration

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Mini Pantry Movement https://littlefreepantry.org

SKEPTOID PODCAST GUEST HOST

• Are $1,000,000 Paranormal Challenges Effective? https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4989

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