Cross Country, NC to WA... then back!

[jtelles3993]

Looks like me and sweetie pie are ahead of schedule, so we're moving the trip up a few days. We hope to depart this Friday (April 3) from Eastern NC, headed to the Seattle WA area. Other than to meet our brand new granddaughter, we really don't have any set plans, just two rolling stones..

We're figuring @ 6 weeks and thought I'd get this thread kicked off now. We have a lot to do before steering west. The only snag, I see with trying to keep our travels updated via this forum, is the inability to post photos via mobile phone or tablet (both Droids)? Any advice is welcome.

[dh50]

Looks like me and sweetie pie are ahead of schedule, so we're moving the trip up a few days. We hope to depart this Friday (April 3) from Eastern NC, headed to the Seattle WA area. Other than to meet our brand new granddaughter, we really don't have any set plans, just two rolling stones..

We're figuring @ 6 weeks and thought I'd get this thread kicked off now. We have a lot to do before steering west. The only snag, I see with trying to keep our travels updated via this forum, is the inability to post photos via mobile phone or tablet (both Droids)? Any advice is welcome.

If public wi-fi the only way to post, we can wait 6 weeks.  Stay away from them as they are draws anymore for even the most amateur of hackers.  Call me paranoid, fine.  Better to be safe.  So be safe, have fun with that grandbaby (I'm still jealous) and carpe diem! 

P.S. Speaking of rolling stones, they announced yesterday they'll play Orlando 6/12...whaatttt? Thought they were dead.  Name change needed, they've gathered way too much moss.  

Rock on LLers! 

[whoofit]

Have a look into Air Droid. Other than that HAVE A GREAT TRIP!

[spot1]

We use a Straight Talk secure wifi hot spot from Walmart. Used it last year with a laptop, and plan to buy a tablet to use with the hotspot this year when traveling/camping out west. We purchase a $15 1GB 30 day card (there are larger GB 30 day cards available) and we don't use it unless camping for a week or more. The Straight Talk coverage maps looks identical to Verizon's map, but not sure of networks used.  We upload low resolution photos to photobucket & check/send emails with it. It worked fine in most states tried out to Wyoming, but had trouble with it at one campground in MO.

We're always looking for better ways to make reservations & communicate with folks while camping. Will check out Air Droid, too.

 

[jtelles3993]

Has anyone figured out a way to successfully link photos to this forum via Tapatalk App on a Droid?

[whoofit]

[p]I know there are others that upload to ImageShack and share that way.

Sean may need to expend some administrative elbow grease to allow it.

Here is an Admin article describing the possibilities. https://blog.tapatalk.com/quick-feature-spotlight-picture-and-video-sharing-interface-changes/[/p]

[jtelles3993]

That looks like the way, whoofit, thanks. I don't think this forum's capability has been activated yet?

[whoofit]

[quote timestamp="1427976973" source="/post/8783/thread" author="@surfsup"]That looks like the way, whoofit, thanks. I don't think this forum's capability has been activated yet?[/quote][p]
No problem. I'm really just being selfish and want to experience your trip, in near real time, without paying for gas and tolls... [/p][p]
[/p][p]You know how these techie things go too though. It all sounds so easy till someone puts a key out. I'd solicit Sean directly and see what gives.[/p]

[shovelhead]

Wave as you go by.... safe travels.

[jtelles3993]

KOA at Elk City, OK tonight. Night 3 of the trip. So far no issues, the camper pulls great. The Smoky Mountains on I-40 were no challenge at all for the F150. I'll post some photos soon..

[jerrybeaird]

[quote source="/post/8897/thread" timestamp="1428288462" author="@surfsup"]KOA at Elk City, OK tonight. Night 3 of the trip. So far no issues, the camper pulls great. The Smoky Mountains on I-40 were no challenge at all for the F150. I'll post some photos soon..[/quote]Hey Surfsup, sounds great!  I always check out Smokey Mountain Knifeworks when I am in that area, (the bldg with the big blue roof).  I am glad that all is well.

[jtelles3993]

Headed out soon, running with Route 66 for awhile today!

[spot1]

Sounds fun running Rt. 66!   Glad to hear no issues towing!

Have a Great Time!!

[jtelles3993]

Stayed at Santa Rosa, NM, KOA, off Rt 66, last night. Heading for Holbrook AZ today. Yesterday was 20+mph headwinds all day. Got occasional sidewind gust in the 30+ range. Needless to say, I was glad to have the anti-sway in play.

[djsamuel]

Stayed at Santa Rosa, NM, KOA, off Rt 66, last night. Heading for Holbrook AZ today. Yesterday was 20+mph headwinds all day. Got occasional sidewind gust in the 30+ range. Needless to say, I was glad to have the anti-sway in play.

You're experiencing the crosswinds I did while driving out to AZ and the Grand Canyon (and Moab, UT).  The Andersen worked great for me as well.

Have a great trip.  Wish I was heading back out there.  My daughter and her husband are in Moab, UT right now and the pictures she sending have me ready to retire early!