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Bob McCORMACK:
[size=14][/size]New Alternator installed, problem solved.  Pretty easy job on the Patriot with side radiator.

Racer Bob

Edward Buker:
Bob,

Congratuations on your fix. It always feels good when you solve the problem yourself and have the motorhome back in shape for travel.

One suggestion. You might measure the chassis battery voltage once every day or two (assuming you are starting at 12.6V) without running the engine and see what the voltage drop rate is while the coach is sitting. I would look to initiate charge when the voltage dropped below 12.3V. Starting batteries do not like deep discharge cycles. Knowing that duration and setting some charge schedule that fits your particular discharge rate will give you less battery trouble over time. Again, good job.

Regards Ed

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