Next to the building at Danbury Spring and Brake, Danbury Connecticut. Left Long Island for a trip up to Maine. Got as far as Danbury when the right rear bearing went on our F350. Danbury S&B was the only shop that would take us in (Really good folks!)
Had the rear brakes done several weeks before the trip. To change out the brakes on an '03 F350, you have to pull the rear axle shafts. Seems the mechanic forgot to refill the rear end with oil. Driving around town without the camper for a few weeks showed no problem, but the load of the camper and highway travel fused the bearing to the spindle. They ended up welding on a new spindle.
The shop ran an electrical cord out to the camper so we could stay overnight. Next day we rented a car, loaded all of our gear into it and drove home. Went back up a week later to pick up the truck and camper.
Oh - Ended up getting a new mechanic and a new truck!
