Sounds like you were indeed very lucky, of course, some of that was because you were paying attention!
The axle is installed but I am having trouble with getting all the wheels rounded up. Supposedly, today the wheels will arrive. It has been very difficult rounding up the parts but I am looking forward to actually being able to use the Toy. I have yet to take it anywhere but the shop! I will feel better about driving it when the new axle is finally installed.
Thanks for the input and it is good to know you have gotten so many good years of use from your motorhome.