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    How long can I go after Alternator stops working w/four 12v batts? and diagnising/fixing 200amp hummer alt on LMTV

    C7 engine computer only draws 1.1 amp at 24v. Like Ronmar said - it's the lighting that's killing the batteries. I figure if you ran during the day with only stop lights you could likely go the full range of a stock fuel tank - at least I'm positive I could on my four Hawker 6TAGM's. Recharge...
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    How long can I go after Alternator stops working w/four 12v batts? and diagnising/fixing 200amp hummer alt on LMTV

    Well - I deal with a lot of batteries being in the automotive industry and I can say that the quality in recent years has trended down - I'm told at least partially being built to a price but also the increasing use of "dirty" recycled lead that is not of the best quality. At any rate AAA (who...
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    How long can I go after Alternator stops working w/four 12v batts? and diagnising/fixing 200amp hummer alt on LMTV

    Do you have LED's on the voltage regulator? If so what are they showing?
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    How long can I go after Alternator stops working w/four 12v batts? and diagnising/fixing 200amp hummer alt on LMTV

    Highly dependent on your batteries - both type and condition as well as ambient conditions. Under perfect conditions, all lights off to conserve power, etc I would hazard a guess that 50+ miles wouldn't be out of the question. One of the reasons I'm setting my rig up for my solar panels to...
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