And what else could break on this trip...

I feel your sense of adventure. In the last two weeks a failed air dryer valve stopped me for three days, my toilet blew a fuse, my new Jeep's been in the shop for four days getting a new electric motor for the transfer case shift, and the rental car now has a flat tire. Whatever. It's all temporary stuff.

There are many reasons why we seasoned travelers are marvelously adaptable people. =} Wishing you brighter days!