{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Sinclair Trails","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/SinclairTrails","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"88151","username":"SinclairTrails","bio":"The travels of David and Jennifer Sinclair, full-timing in a luxury motorhome. See @dejus for David's personal blog.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":3,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2025/05/88151.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"94584507","content_html":"

BLUETTI AC200PL 2400W 2304Wh solar generator with 350W solar panel: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"I bought a BLUETTI AC200PL 2400W 2304Wh solar generator with 350W solar panel as a backup power source for our Alaska trip, and other boondocking situations. Unboxing: The power station and solar panel: I store the power station in the basement of our coach:","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/24/bluetti-ac200pl-2400w-2304wh-solar-generator-with-350w-solar-panel/","date_published":"2026-07-24T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"14:00","date_timestamp":1784901600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116975321634802383","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DbLaMy3lgZ-"]}},{"id":"94524094","content_html":"

Video: Shelton, Washington to Coburg, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 255 miles from our home base near Shelton, Washington back to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/23/video-shelton-washington-to-coburg-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-07-23T14:00:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-23 14:00","date_timestamp":1784815211,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116969651444366213","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DbI1JWdlicW"]}},{"id":"94464666","content_html":"

Shelton, Washington to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our coach 255 miles, about five hours of driving, from our home base near Shelton, Washington back to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon. Here’s a map showing our route, heading south: An interactive map, with potential stops pinned: On the way: Rail crossing: WA-101 South: “Take Turns Me...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/22/shelton-washington-to-cummins-coach-care-in-coburg-oregon/","date_published":"2026-07-22T14:00:25+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-22 14:00","date_timestamp":1784728825,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116964131317166456","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DbGUjyaloeK"]}},{"id":"94399975","content_html":"

Power Watchdog smart surge protector: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"I’ve had a Power Watchdog smart surge protector for years, but I recently upgraded it to the new version, after a campsite pedestal issue partially melted the plug on my old one. This new model adds Wi-Fi support, a more compact form factor, protection for the plug, and built-in display dimming. Unb...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/21/power-watchdog-smart-surge-protector/","date_published":"2026-07-21T14:00:43+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-21 14:00","date_timestamp":1784642443,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116958379296601532","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DbDtGcAFhuu"]}},{"id":"94329585","content_html":"

Video: Coburg, Oregon to Shelton, Washington motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 255 miles from Coburg, Oregon to our home base near Shelton, Washington.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/20/video-coburg-oregon-to-shelton-washington-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-07-20T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-20 14:00","date_timestamp":1784556000,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116952664530178491","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DbBGw5LlIjm"]}},{"id":"94171471","content_html":"

Coburg, Oregon to our home base near Shelton, Washington: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our coach 255 miles, about five hours of driving, from Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon to our home base near Shelton, Washington. Here’s a map showing our route, heading north: An interactive map, with potential stops pinned: Our coach parked at Cummins: Helpful tip: Preparing to leave...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/17/coburg-oregon-to-our-home-base-near-shelton-washington/","date_published":"2026-07-17T14:00:52+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-17 14:00","date_timestamp":1784296852,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116935702359946949","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/Da5ZLZmlJc-"]}},{"id":"94109188","content_html":"

Video: Eugene to Coburg, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, just 13 miles from Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/16/video-eugene-to-coburg-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-07-16T14:00:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-16 14:00","date_timestamp":1784210404,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116930052641101217","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/Da20qwbHNgX"]}},{"id":"94046635","content_html":"

Eugene to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"Jenn drove our coach just 13 miles, about 20 minutes of driving, with me following in our truck, from Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene to Cummins Coach Care in Coburg, Oregon. Since OMC didn’t have any luck figuring out the check engine fault issue, and I noticed that Oregon’s only Cummins Coach C...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/15/eugene-to-cummins-coach-care-in-coburg-oregon/","date_published":"2026-07-15T14:00:31+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-15 14:00","date_timestamp":1784124031,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116924373296304601","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/Da0Pem5GzIf"]}},{"id":"93986481","content_html":"

Video: Albany to Eugene, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 47 miles from Albany to Eugene, Oregon. Then attempting to leave, but needing to return to Oregon Motorcoach Center almost immediately.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/14/video-albany-to-eugene-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse-2/","date_published":"2026-07-14T14:00:09+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-14 14:00","date_timestamp":1784037609,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116918710153013165","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DaxqjzzlqvY"]}},{"id":"93927481","content_html":"

Albany to Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, Oregon, again: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our coach just 47 miles, about an hour of driving, from Blue Ox RV Park in Albany to Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, Oregon. Yes, again. Here’s a map showing our route, heading south: An interactive map: The evening before, we had an issue with the electrical pedestal; one of the 50 amp...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/13/albany-to-oregon-motorcoach-center-in-eugene-oregon-again/","date_published":"2026-07-13T14:00:53+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-13 14:00","date_timestamp":1783951253,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116913033554928744","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DavFXs_HGkw"]}},{"id":"93773225","content_html":"

Newport, Oregon: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"Since we had an unplanned weekend stay in Albany due to coach issues, we decided to make the most of it with a drive to the Oregon coast. Here’s an interactive map of our driving route, heading clockwise: Newport, Oregon is a fishing town, with a number of murals: Yaquina Bay Bridge: We went to […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/10/newport-oregon-2/","date_published":"2026-07-10T14:00:08+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-10 14:00","date_timestamp":1783692008,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116896084698869361"]}},{"id":"93710195","content_html":"

Video: Albany back to Albany, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 101 miles from Albany up I-5 for a while, then back to Albany, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/09/video-albany-back-to-albany-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-07-09T14:00:20+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-09 14:00","date_timestamp":1783605620,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116890381072441269","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DakyEw2IP01"]}},{"id":"93649211","content_html":"

Blue Ox RV Park in Albany, Oregon… back to Blue Ox \"Aerial\"Aerial\"Aerial : sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We were on our way home after staying a night at Blue Ox RV Park in Albany, Oregon, when a check engine light and malfunction indicator light (MIL) came on the dash. Uh oh! The fault was ECM SPN 102 FMI 18: “Engine – Engine Intake Manifold #1 Pressure. Data Below Normal Operating Range – […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/07/08/blue-ox-rv-park-in-albany-oregon-back-to-blue-ox/","date_published":"2026-07-08T14:00:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-07-08 14:00","date_timestamp":1783519246,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116884755261364142","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DaiOZuGlA-i"]}},{"id":"92808297","content_html":"

Taking a break: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"I’m taking a break from blog posts for a week or so. See you in July!","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/24/taking-a-break/","date_published":"2026-06-24T14:00:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-24 14:00","date_timestamp":1782309626,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116805506586982303","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZ-L55LEbBD"]}},{"id":"92734004","content_html":"

Starlink mounted on RV roof \"Starlink\"Starlink\"Starlink : sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We use Starlink as our primary internet service, though with cellular as a backup. We used to use an Actuated gen 2 dish, but earlier this year bought a new Standard gen 4 dish, with the intention to mount on the roof of our motorhome, so we can have Starlink internet service while driving down […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/23/starlink-mounted-on-rv-roof/","date_published":"2026-06-23T14:00:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-23 14:00","date_timestamp":1782223245,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116799820581035085","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZ7mcsVFDBY"]}},{"id":"92664741","content_html":"

Video: Eugene to Albany, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 47 miles from Eugene to Albany, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/22/video-eugene-to-albany-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-06-22T14:00:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-22 14:00","date_timestamp":1782136827,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116794274286677935","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZ5E__kFCYB"]}},{"id":"92497554","content_html":"

Eugene to Blue Ox RV Park in Albany, Oregon: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our truck about five hours from our home base to Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene to pick up our coach after its annual service, repairs, and improvements, then just 47 miles, about an hour of driving, from OMC to Blue Ox RV Park in Albany, Oregon. Here’s a map showing our route, heading ...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/19/eugene-to-blue-ox-rv-park-in-albany-oregon/","date_published":"2026-06-19T14:00:35+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-19 14:00","date_timestamp":1781877635,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116777162634075508","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZxTEXYli6q"]}},{"id":"92430346","content_html":"

BLUETTI Elite 30 600W 288Wh portable power station: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We have a Starlink Mini dish mounted on the roof of our truck, for use when we are driving in areas with little or no cell service, which can be quite nice. It was plugged into a 12V outlet by the back seat. But a minor inconvenience with it was that this outlet loses power […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/18/bluetti-elite-30-600w-288wh-portable-power-station/","date_published":"2026-06-18T14:00:48+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-18 14:00","date_timestamp":1781791248,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116771488673748112","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZut4RYkYTM"]}},{"id":"92361862","content_html":"

Baseball: Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We attended a game of our Seattle Mariners vs Houston Astros, playing at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. An interactive map of the ballpark: Long lines for Humpy shoulder plush giveaway day: Ken Griffey, Jr statue: Edgar Martinez statue: Brand-new Ichiro Suzuki statue: Skybridge to Club level:...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/17/baseball-seattle-mariners-vs-houston-astros/","date_published":"2026-06-17T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-17 14:00","date_timestamp":1781704800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116765962121425700"]}},{"id":"92288694","content_html":"

Eugene, Oregon to our home base near Shelton, Washington: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We left our coach at Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, Oregon to get its annual service (early) and some repairs and improvements, and drove our truck about 246 miles, about four hours of driving, to our home base near Shelton, Washington. An interactive map: We of course took Paladin with us; tra...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/16/eugene-oregon-to-our-home-base-near-shelton-washington/","date_published":"2026-06-16T14:00:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-16 14:00","date_timestamp":1781618424,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116760167362415977","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZpkX23kd4B"]}},{"id":"92219461","content_html":"

Video: Albany to Eugene, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 47 miles from Albany to Eugene, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/15/video-albany-to-eugene-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-06-15T14:00:03+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-15 14:00","date_timestamp":1781532003,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116754511934612653","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZm_w2Klu24"]}},{"id":"92014272","content_html":"

Truck damage update: sinclairtrails.com

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Our motorhome and toad had a parting of ways: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"This blog is a bit behind real-time; we are actually in Canada at present, on our way to Alaska. Just 46 miles into the Alcan after Dawson Creek, leaving a fuel stop in Fort St John, the front frame of our truck failed, and the tow base plate broke off. Fortunately the truck was stopped […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/06/our-motorhome-and-toad-had-a-parting-of-ways/","date_published":"2026-06-06T16:06:57+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-06 16:06","date_timestamp":1780762017,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116704036790457510","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZQCwdjFJQx"]}},{"id":"91586704","content_html":"

Albany to Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, Oregon: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our coach just 47 miles, about an hour of driving, from Blue Ox RV Park in Albany to Oregon Motorcoach Center in Eugene, Oregon. Here’s a map showing our route, heading south: An interactive map: Leaving Blue Ox: South on I-5: Exit to Eugene: Turn towards the airport: Arriving at Oregon Mot...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/05/albany-to-oregon-motorcoach-center-in-eugene-oregon/","date_published":"2026-06-05T14:00:29+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-05 14:00","date_timestamp":1780668029,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116697876547303805","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZNPeWpFGnM"]}},{"id":"91530248","content_html":"

Video: Mount Shasta, California to Albany, Oregon motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 292 miles from Mount Shasta, California to Albany, Oregon.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/06/04/video-mount-shasta-california-to-albany-oregon-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-06-04T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-06-04 14:00","date_timestamp":1780581600,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"is_podcast":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116692214298796203","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DZKqqcxlu3t"]}},{"id":"64488415","content_html":"

@val I think they were covered to protect them from snow, and possibly rain rotting the boards. And coveted because they look cool. ;)

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