Well I made it to Fort Worth. Drove to the RV auction today to check out a few motor homes for my brother. All went fine until I arrived at the auction and I think the fuel pump quit (I opened the bleeder at the 't' fitting, tried to start and no fuel). I know there is lots of gas in the tank. Anyway used 1 on the 3 rv's he bought, drove to get a UHAUL flat deck, and then rolled the van up to the ramps and used the starter to get it up on the trailer! I am staying at the Dallas Metro KOA Kampground tonight and heading to Oceanside Saturday AM (towing 5000 pounds in an underpowered 1995 34' RV- so much for gas mileage).
 
Thanks for everyone's encouragement!
 
I hope to drop the Syncro off at Hugos in Encinitas,CA Monday morning for the fuel pump, muffler, and changing of all fluids.