1- 2 August 2018. Whitehorse, YT
After topping off our coolant with water (good thing we can carry so much in our camper), we headed south down the Dempster Highway and started toward Whitehorse. We decided to suck up the cost and turned one of our phones on for Canada rates so that we could call the Ford dealer and make an appointment. However, even if you turn the phone on, you need signal… so it was drive, drive, stop, check coolant level, check for phone signal, drive, repeat. Finally got through early afternoon. They were booking appointments for 10 August – but said that they might be able to give us a diagnosis, if we came in.
So, drive, drive, check coolant. Repeat. And look at some nice scenery.
We made it to the Dealer about 4 oclock. They were able to look at our truck the next day. Long story, short, It was the “primary water pump” that had failed. They did not have one. They requested one on “emergency” and we are scheduled to have it put in on 10 August.
Luckily, they agreed that we could probably do some close in touring, as long as we continue to check our coolant level. So we got some coolant and are headed to Skagway AK, and then to Atkin, BC. And then back to Whitehorse for repairs.