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While travelling in an RV towards Florida, the crew discovers a mysterious oily substance splattered across the front of their towed Jeep.2:21 Fearing a transmission leak, they inspect the vehicle and the RV’s transmission fluid levels, which appear low.2:38 They later conclude the substance was likely road debris—specifically a crushed plastic container of food—picked up after driving over trash on the road.5:05 The RV’s transmission requires three and a half quarts of fluid to reach the proper level when hot.7:18 To manage the stress of a tight travel schedule and vehicle maintenance, the crew decides to split their travel plans, with one partner potentially flying ahead to handle boat preparations while the others continue at a slower pace.9:57 They spend a day visiting the gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park, located within the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, before resuming their journey to return to their boat, Calypso.2:13

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