Spent a lot of time today ordering a replacement alternator as well as conferring with mechanics as to the possibility of running the engine without the alternator. We got conflicting advice about running the engine without the alternator. One mechanic said the water cooler wouldn’t work and the engine would overheat. The other mechanic said that it wouldn’t affect the water cooler but just run the generator while traveling and that would charge the batteries. We tested the second mechanics advice and everything seems to be a go for leaving tomorrow. A new alternator will be delivered from Ohio and arrive in Ottawa on Friday. We worked out travel plans and will arrive in Ottawa on Thursday. Fingers crossed that the stars align and the new alternator works and we are good to go on Saturday!