Electrical woes

[Betaracer]

Both of my batteries are in the red zone. Truck runs like a top still once I get it bump started. I noticed it on today's 400km drive home. During the drive there was no problem starting. It was only after starting the truck where it laboured a bit before firing at a stop 20km from home. I noticed the ABS light came on and then saw the voltage meter was low. I don't have much electrical draw other than my phone charger and gauges. As in my signature, it is an 04 model year bought in Nov/03. Could it be my batteries have taken a crapper or is there something more extensive?

Thanx, Juls

[mooring product]

You still running the factory batteries from 03?

[Betaracer]

Yes sir

[mooring product]

Holy crap!! I'm on my third set. Must be the colder climate.

[nummit]

Juls, do you have single or dual alts

[Betaracer]

Single. Just heard from my buddy where I had the truck towed to. New batteries and alternator needed. Shitty, but better now than some time over the winter in the middle of nowhere.

[PSDPlayer]

When the batteries start to get low it pulls more and more from the alternator. Then the heat just starts to kill stuff. Even though its colder up there the alternators just get beat up.