Sorry, too many things going on and didn’t give fill in some gaps when I started this thread...
One the many things going on right now is that I’m finishing the install on my Classic Retrofit AC system - agree it would be too hot without it.
Also have the Classic Retrofit CDI in the car, about two years old.
I had thought of the AAA membership or possibly one of the alternatives. Will research and sign up before leaving.
One reason for now is that I have some time between jobs, so I actually have the time to do the trip.
Thanks all of you for your thoughts and suggestions - all are taken with the understanding of the intention behind them.