Solar panels in the wind

We just received out Renogy solar panel kit and are trying to figure the whole thing out. There have been some great posts by forum users that have helped a lot. We're going to use some kind of cable to lock them during the day, but we are also wondering about how to manage for the wind (we camp a lot in Death Valley-very windy at times). Any suggestions on how to do that? And how fragile are the panels-can they be damaged easily?  Thanks, this forum is an invaluable resource. 

We have an 80W portable solar panel that withstands wind well.  Hubby is interested in buying a flexible panel to mount on the roof of the Pod.  A solar rep said they can be mounted using "3M tape" and will not peel, will withstand hail and some abrasion from grit.  The rep also said many people have a mounted panel plus a portable panel, just in case the trailer is parked in the shade.

The Go Power rep recommended the GP-Flex 100W for our pod, to supplement the 80 W portable.

I have the Renolgy Portable Solar Suitcase (100w) with Go Power extension cord and 7 pin trailer adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Foldable-Suitcase-Battery-Charger/dp/B00HR8YNK6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423326946&sr=8-3&keywords=renology

for a couple of reasons;
- The panel in the photo shows it to be permanently mounted.
If you are in a shady spot under trees forget getting any real charge. It additionally cannot be pointed "Solar Noon" or depending on your location to the appropriate degree (south for me in MD) to take full advantage of solar benefits:
http://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/sunrise.html
http://solarpaneltilt.com/
- Additionally, the extension cable allows me to move it up to 25' where there is no shade from trees and the 7 pin trailer adapter allows me to leave the battery covered:
http://gpelectric.com/products/portable-solar-kits-lineup

I manufactured a 25' stainless steel cable with swejd <sp> loops and a nice lock at home depot to keep the honest people honest during the day:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/EarthCo-Shade-Sails-4-ft-Stainless-Steel-Cable-Kit-017/100676000?keyword=stainless+steel+cable+and+lock
I still fold it and place it in the back of the TV for safekeeping at night

Does this sound a bit overzealous? Yes, and you will appreciate every last bit when boondocking :)

Originally posted by johnmaci I have the Renolgy Portable Solar Suitcase (100w) with Go Power extension cord and 7 pin trailer adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Foldable-Suitcase-Battery-Charger/dp/B00HR8YNK6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1423326946&sr=8-3&keywords=renology