As someone once noted "Mission accomplished ". While it probably helped that the return trip was run with the trailer and coach mostly empty and significantly lighter than we went up, the return run went fine with no engine {or any other} issues whatsoever. I drove the 500 miles {+/-} from Angel Fire to Payson to complete the preclosing walkthrough. We got an RV site for the night in Payson and the 18 day escrow closed right on time.
Running light and with the engine again performing flawlessly I kept my foot in it down I-25 to I-40 all the way to Holbrook before turning south down through Heber to Payson. Ran most of the way at 68 - 70 and still saw 8+ mpg. The only problem that occurred was the water feed line to our Domestic toilet developed a serious leak so we had to shut down the water pump and mop up the mess. I'll probably just replace it as it is 5+ years old but getting moved up to our new home is going to take priority for now.
Can't tell you how good it feels to "Get er done" and still have had time to help our friends out. The new adventure begins.
:C
