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bearclaw68
Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
Topic: Solar panel security Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 12:58am |
Any thoughts on keeping your portable zamp panels from getting stolen while charging? Or am I over thinking this? 600.00 sitting outside my pod worries me.
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John and Dolly
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bearclaw68
Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 1:01am |
Also is 100W overkill or is bigger better? 100W portable panels are semi heavy.
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John and Dolly
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Podster
Senior Member Joined: 16 Sep 2014 Location: San Antonio Online Status: Offline Posts: 1108 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 5:59am |
I don't think so. During my years in the Security Forces and Law Enforcement the number one reported and documented crime was theft of property that was not secured. Sure, if a thief really wants something they can figure out a way, but securing property removes the easy, unplanned opportunity. If I were using unmounted panels I would try to figure out a way to make them look mounted. I would probably use some kind of temp attachment on top of the POD. If going on top the POD is not an option, maybe attach a cable to the frame of the panel and loop it through something? As far a sizing that all depends on use, but I don't think 100w is over the top at all. Use this solar calculator (off-grid section) to determine use and solar sizing. Good luck! |
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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
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bearclaw68
Groupie Joined: 03 Oct 2014 Location: Modesto Ca. Online Status: Offline Posts: 45 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 4:35pm |
Thank you.
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John and Dolly
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 7:58pm |
Yup, if you can't babysit them, secure them.
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kylekai
Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 4:00pm |
I used an old computer security cable with a lock. This type of cable is long and skinny, with a loop at the end. I wind the cable thru a section of the solar panel and secure the loop end at the trailer with a lock. Search Amazon for "computer security cable" and you'll find something.
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rickcosby
Newbie Joined: 28 Jan 2015 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 4:35pm |
I saw a security cable in a campground that must have been 25 - 30 feet. It was on a reel and was designed to run through all of your outdoor furniture, ice chests, etc when you leave.
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kylekai
Senior Member Joined: 06 Aug 2014 Location: San Diego Online Status: Offline Posts: 139 |
Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 4:44pm |
Something like this cable and a good lock should do the trick:
http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-72DPF-Braided-Diameter/dp/B000BD8IQ4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1422654158&sr=8-5&keywords=security+cable
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CruiseMaster
Newbie Joined: 21 May 2015 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 7 |
Posted: 23 May 2015 at 8:24pm |
You can purchase the cable cut to any length you want at any good hardware store.
I have the Dish Tailgater that sits outside and is attached to the trailer with a cable. I also use a Doberman bag alert protector. This is a small alarm that is sensitive to movement. If someone attempts to move my Dish it goes off and it is loud. Here is the link to the alarm. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Doberman-Security-Bag-Protector-Alert-SE-0304/100657694?N=5yc1vZ45r |
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