I was in Chris’ workshop at two pm precisely after the ill fated Swiss Citroen van, the 2023 Jumper with assorted failed impenetrable electronic issues pulled out of the bay. It shuts down and stops running at random so I was glad they managed to back it out to make room for me.
My problem of the day is the aftermarket second alternator that charges our house batteries as we drive. We had the original 280 amp accessory replaced by a Brazilian Bosch unit ($700) in Brasilia a thousand miles ago and it has been making ghastly groaning noises since we got to Paraguay, leaving us reluctant to drive. 
The Swiss have been stuck six weeks in Pequeña Baviera (little Bavaria) campground trying to figure out what’s wrong but right now they are waiting for a new engine control unit to be shipped from Lausanne so we get their space in the engine bay. First thing to do is remove the skid plate.
…but the failed alignment had already started to wear the pulley bearings. Chris decided to replace the bearings inside the pulley. 
He has a complete metal working shop as he used to travel the world 200 days a year repairing -of all things - cheese making machines. He told me a story about encountering US empty container while driving laws in Texas. He was surprised to learn empty beer bottles in the US are not allowed in the center console of a car. I was astonished to learn that in Germany it’s not a problem as long as you are under the breathalyzer limit. Live and learn; I thought Germany would be way stricter. Anyway, rollers and belts…
He also found a slightly bent pulley support so that will need to be improved upon and the hope is that once the alignment of the belt is restored noises and heat will disappear. 
But because he is cautious he is going to have the alternator checked at a shop with an oscilloscope in Caacupé (town of talented engineering shops apparently) before he tries reinstalling it today, Tuesday. If it runs smoothly we will be free to explore Paraguay while we wait for our new inverter and 110 volt battery charger to arrive. 
With the alternator removed GANNET2 runs silent and sweet. I hope she will after the infernal alternator is re-installed.
Life in the campground continues with no great excitement, the heat in the afternoon is intense but overnight temperatures drop and allow for pleasant sleeping. Relying on our solar panels allows us to have plenty of electricity which is wonderful but we try to be conservative in our use as sunshine can easily be replaced by clouds in this rainy season. My biggest worry is Rusty living in the heat but I think I worry too much about my old dog.
He digs holes in the sand by himself or if he feels like it he sits next to me when I go and sit and read in a cool shady spot under the trees. We take a short walk on the grounds in the early morning and in the heat of the day he finds a shady spot to observe the comings and goings. Plus he eats like a horse so I don’t think he’s suffering too much. 
