Just an update on the stealth cam customer service. I got my cameras back after a week of them being out. They sent me refurbished cameras that had a couple of scuffs on them but were the same model number. I did test out one of them the other day and it seems to be doing fine on the regular alkaline batteries that originally came with my first cameras. With that being said, I probably wont make the switch to lithium's because of the initial problems I encountered.
I bought a new Moultrie three years ago and lithium batteries from the beginning. Just put new batteries in it last month. They lasted three years compared one year for the regular batteries. I think they are worth it.