This week, it's time to take a step back and realize who's in charge: it's YOU. So don't let anyone else define your success. We'll also talk about propane lockers, singing roads (really), where to recycle things, a decent air fryer, and our friend Clem.

NEWS

• Van Explosion https://wreg.com/news/memphis-woman-badly-burned-in-camper-van-explosion/
• Bright Drop is a Chevy https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62018704/chevrolet-brightdrop-electric-vans/ Fleet Only
• Diesel Heater Burns Down Trailer https://au.news.yahoo.com/family-lucky-to-be-alive-after-caravan-home-erupts-in-flames-033734748.html

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Bella 2 qt Air Fryer https://amzn.to/3Zcjp61

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Recycling Locator https://search.earth911.com/

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Musical Roads

  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/civic-musical-road https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/r-lee-ermey-musical-road

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Big Solar Redux! Let's talk about all things solar, especially how's improved over the years. We'll also visit 18th century China, hear about some risqué material from the early days of YouTube, and learn about Dawn Powerwash and Aftermarket Hitches.

CHEAP SOLAR PANELS

• 100 W Solar Panel $56! https://amzn.to/3AJqpNJ

NEWS

• Florida Park Fight https://www.wptv.com/news/region-martin-county/stuart/unacceptable-hundreds-gather-in-stuart-to-voice-their-concerns-about-state-park-proposal
• Ineos Grenadier https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ineos_Grenadier
• Yellowstone Van Fire https://www.livingstonenterprise.com/news/van-explodes-on-fire-at-yellowstone/article_6634321e-63e8-11ef-a5dc-a38182328777.html

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Dawn Powerwash Recipe https://myheavenlyrecipes.com/dawn-powerwash-spray-copycat-recipe/

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Solar Calculator https://footprinthero.com/solar-panel-series-and-parallel-calculator

A PLACE TO VISIT

• Yin Yu Tang House https://www.pem.org/yin-yu-tang-a-chinese-home

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10 things NOT to forget when you're building out your van! We'll also visit some vintage rigs, learn about going downhill, dowse for water and find some good cooking resources.

NEWS

• New Ford Van https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/by-building-new-lower-cost-pickups-and-a-commercial-van-ford-seeks-to-shift-electric-vehicle-strategy

• Vanlife Movie https://www.screendaily.com/news/production-begins-on-vanlife-first-indigenous-and-canadian-indie-to-shoot-entirely-in-virtual-studio-exclusive/5196165.article
• Utah Wants to Take BLM land https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-files-landmark-lawsuit-challenging-federal-control-over-most-blm-land/

PRODUCT REVIEW

• HDMI to iPad cable https://amzn.to/4cuNyRa

RESOURCE RECOMMENDATION

• Vanlife Eats! https://vanlifeeats.com/

A PLACE TO VISIT

• RV Museum and Storage https://www.rvmuseum.net/

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