Thanks Ben for the illustration. Ricochet, I have been fixing things as they arise on this truck. It has taken me back and forth (driving alone mostly) between Florida and Kansas City many more times than I care to count. And points west and north as well. My Dad flew planes for a living... he instilled in me that if you take care of your machine like your life depended on it (and it does) it will take care of you. So, things get fixed on the truck. So far, it has never left me stranded. Knock on wood.
Most of my travels have been alone while DH worked. No way do I want to be stranded by myself. Not as adventuresome as I used to be.
Thanks all for the advice.
cts