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  1. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day#3 The beauty of the open road. I am left reflecting on my younger days traveling around and the beauty that each mile brings. Traveling the country is one of my greatest joys. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  2. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day# 2-- round 2 We ran into some rain today and had head north to so out of the bad stuff. After about a 100 miles north the sky parted and the rest of the day was sun shine. We made camp in northern Louisiana. Did some exploration around the local area. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk...
  3. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day #1-- round 2 Tonight we find ourselves in Mississippi. With the addition of the trailer we have so much more room in the jeeps. The girls are happy and so am I. I figured that if we can drive 200 miles a day with our new plan we should keep the schedule. Also we have a cloudless sky all day...
  4. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Started back at it we have developed a new plan. We will not be able to do the eastern part of the trail with the time lost. But if we go straight to Moab Utah we should be able to get the last half of the trip. So the trip is back on. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  5. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Thanks, me also Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  6. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Just thought I would add the best sight i have seen since Saturday ( a dryish camp sight) Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  7. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day #4-- South bound and downed Today soaked to the bone we started back home to dry out and regroup. As we head south the skies part and we see our first bit of blue. So with our spirits a little higher we found camp. We finally have a night with dryish camp site. Leaving me eager to get back...
  8. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day #3-- admission of defeat We made a last stitch effort to get on the highway and try to get north of all the rain. 350 miles later we are still in rain so we pulled over and had a long talk. We decided to head back to the house and regroup and make a new plan. 11 hours of driving is in our...
  9. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    We are currently in Georgia and so far rain is the name of the game Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  10. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day #2-- Only can get better. Today we decided that after yesterday we would sleep in. I was up and had coffee made before the sun. So much for sleeping in. However the girls did sleep till 9ish we ended up leaveing camp about 11 AM so not much time to travel today but it was a better day. All...
  11. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Day #1-- We left home -- So leaving the house at 7 AM did not work out. By the time the girls and the dogs got loaded it was about 9 AM. We made it about 3 hours. It rained most of the way. Great Start... When it came time for lunch i thought i caught a break no rain. So we pulled over in a...
  12. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    After all of the work here is the final look of the jeeps(the before pictures) Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  13. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Well tomorrow is the day. We have both jeeps packed except for clothes and food and that is going to be remedied later this afternoon. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  14. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Will do. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  15. James Brackin

    Just picked up our Hiker Trailer 5x8 Offroad!

    Do these have on board water system Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  16. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    A little opportunity has presented itself. Now instead of bringing the green jeep now it is the red jeep. So 3 months of preparation on the green one has to be transferred to the red one and we are leaving in 16 days. I guess I know what I am doing for the next couple of weeks. Sent from my...
  17. James Brackin

    Just picked up our Hiker Trailer 5x8 Offroad!

    Congrats! Let us know how it works for you. Sent from my SM-G955U using OB Talk mobile app
  18. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Ok so I thought we needed a awning for when we are out in the desert sun. I looked at the premade ones from smittybuilt and would love to have one but the price is a bit more than i want to spend. And i wanted it to fold up. So folded it is about 5 foot along the side of the Jeep. When deployed...
  19. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Ok so I will be traveling with 2 women and 4 dogs across America for 30+ days. Please don't send the guys in white coats I am sane.(for now). But having said that I will be traveling with two women. And i don't know about your ladies but mine will not use the closest tree for a restroom. So back...
  20. James Brackin

    Trans American Trail

    Third things third -- Cooking and food storage. The refrigerator we took from my Garage. No more beer in the garage [emoji24]. But it will be worth it. The Colman stove was loaned to me from my father-in-law. Thanks again Jerry. The totes are from walmart and if they had any cheaper ones I could...