Vehicle problems

With fifth alternator I would definitely install good reliable ammeter in car to monitor what is cooking.

Cheers

If it's a Lucas alternator change to a Bosch .

When I was racing I had a few Lucas change over unit's expire and stuff up my day / night.

I changed my Auto Elect and he fitted a Bosch unit and I never ever had another problem.

I only hope it's that easy for you.

Cheers Scoof.. :-)

Remember " Lucas, Prince of Darkness"

Remember "Lucas, Prince of Darkness"

Seriously though if the al;ternator is running at or near full capacity they will wear out sooner.
As has been suggested there may also be aproblem with the wiring or accessories themselves.

Fifth alternator in 48,000km - clearly not an issue with the alternator - something is making them fail - find that problem and the problem will be fixed - Landrover alternators are generally pretty reliable

"Vehicle problems, I have a Land Rover Discovery".........Theres yu problem Tickman.

Only Joke'n

Cheers...........BIGDOG

As the Disco 3 came out in 2004, it would be helpful if you stated whether you had a Disco 2 or Disco 3. They have different electrics, therefore different answers to your question.

I would suggest that you look at the Australian Land Rover Owners web site www.aulro.com or if you have a Disco 3, look at www.disco3.co.uk

Each of these forum has a technical advice section that may be of help to you.

Cheers,

Russ

If your actually paying for these replacements , then i would suggest you see a new Auto electrician. There is a difference between electricians you know --- some are New parts fitters - others are fault finders and rectifiers. And after 5 change overs i would suggest you have a new parts fitter.

Are you doing deep water x-ings ? or driving through very dirty muddy water that floods your alternator ?

Has the electrician done a load test on your system ? load test when the electrical s are all off ? to make sure there isnt a "leak" in the system ? If the car is not started for a few days does the battery seam a little weak on engine cranking ?

Any blown fuses that you have had to change? 9 suggesting a dead short or exposed wires that may be earthing out)

what is your amperage draw when the car is running ? what is it when the fridges and caravan is on. does it increase when the trailer plug is hooked on?

does it mainly happen after a weekend away ? ie when you have the caravan hooked up ?? ( possible short in the van >? ) does the van have a battery system with a deep cycle battery that has been totally drained and therefore adding a huge amperage load to the system ?( you can feel this when you drive as it feels like the aircon is on - ie a % of power loss)

LOTS of possible factors that you may have to try to isolate yourself unless you want to spend large $$ at the auto electrician.