Solar panel security
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Topic: Solar panel security
Posted By: bearclaw68
Subject: Solar panel security
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 12:58am
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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. ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
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Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 1:01am
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Also is 100W overkill or is bigger better? 100W portable panels are semi heavy. ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: Podster
Date 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! http://www.renogy-store.com/Solar-Sizing-s/1907.htm - Solar Sizing  ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: bearclaw68
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 4:35pm
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Thank you. ------------- John and Dolly 09 Tacoma 4x4 RP 179 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2015 at 7:58pm
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Yup, if you can't babysit them, secure them. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2015 at 4:00pm
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: rickcosby
Date 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. |
Posted By: kylekai
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2015 at 4:44pm
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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 ------------- |
Posted By: CruiseMaster
Date Posted: 23 May 2015 at 8:24pm
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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 ------------- RP 179 - Peace Pod 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Being Retired is hard work. |