A natural concern with an older vehicle but I try to bear in mind that most
of the big stuff that can go wrong does so only after giving some indication
of a problem for a period of time.  The small stuff can also stop you cold
but a few tools and spares are usually enough to make you self-sufficient
when those occur.

AAA Premium includes 200 miles of towing.  If you want to get back to using
it why not get that coverage and start with shorter trips.  Seems like there
should be a lot of good places w/i 200 miles of your locale.  If you get
thru a few of those trips w/o surprises then perhaps you'll have the peace
of mind to try a long ride.

Geo

----- Original Message -----
From: "George Averill" <averill@MCHSI.COM>
...I don't use it much any more because I'm afraid to go too far from home
base.   I'm afraid that something will break and I will be stranded...