Hope you mom recovers well. Hope your long trip is a success. We finished our 10 week trip west from NJ and back 10/1. We had a wonderful trip, 12,540 miles, 8000 towing trailer, 1118 gal of fuel, 57 bottles of wine, 2092 pics, 72 days, 71 nights, 12 national parks many other attractions, and a great trip. We had several issues with the trailer, refrigerator problem, water pump issue, and a flat tire. Thank goodness for TPMS, caught tire problem before totally flat. Up graded to load range D tire. I'll replace the rest later. The trailer is winterized and we are waiting for spring. Have great holiday season.