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08-30-2016, 01:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
Dubuque
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 57
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Security for Portable Solar Panels
Since Wisconsin State Parks do not allow generators; and electric spots are booked for the year....I purchased the GoPower 120w portable solar panels to keep batteries charged. They were recommended on one of the AS emails, and I must say they are awesome. What do folks do to secure such panels (if anything) when they are away from their campsite? Thanks!
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08-30-2016, 04:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 19' Safari
Anaheim
, California
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 267
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I use a steel cable that is the same length as the power cord. Each end has a loop, one that wraps around the hinges up the center of the panels and the other end that locks into the hitch lock. The whole set-up gets folded up and put away in the late afternoon. Granted, easy enough to snip the cable but since it's only out during the day and typically there are other campers out and about we've been good with this system for over 5 years.
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08-30-2016, 07:05 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 19,977
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Same thing I do with the Honda genset.....lock it in the trailer.
Bob
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08-30-2016, 07:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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25 ft. Marine steel cable. Of course that will barely inconvience a pro but might at least make a crime of opportunity thug go somewhere else to get his drug money.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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08-30-2016, 08:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
Dubuque
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 57
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Thanks!
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08-31-2016, 12:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy 28
Euless
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 338
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alarm?
A simple alarm setup could be made fairly easily. The trip is a wire taped along the steel cable which is connected to a low voltage (12v) relay wired into an alarm system of some sort. As long as the wire is energized the relay is open. If the wire is disconnected or cut the relay closes and the alarm sounds. The alarm can be 12v or 110v and can be anything from a flashing light to an actual alarm.
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08-31-2016, 01:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 52
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We use cable as well depending on how we feel about the locale. When boondocking, we put it inside when we leave. At a forest service campground, we cable.
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08-31-2016, 02:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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I've been tempted to buy one like this. http://m.lockalarm.com/?url=http%3A%...referrer=#2890
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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08-31-2016, 06:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 22' FB Sport
Selinsgrove
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CAV
Since Wisconsin State Parks do not allow generators; and electric spots are booked for the year....I purchased the GoPower 120w portable solar panels to keep batteries charged. They were recommended on one of the AS emails, and I must say they are awesome. What do folks do to secure such panels (if anything) when they are away from their campsite? Thanks!
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I have a 100w flex panel (@5 lbs) that I place on the roof of the camper when docked and secure against wind using two elastic bands. I run the wires down the back corner to a compact controller near the battery case and the whole unit is out of sight. So far so good.
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08-31-2016, 07:41 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2014 28' Flying Cloud
Boca Raton
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 15
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Zamp Solar Panels
I have 2 Zamp 100 watt panels that fold together. I drilled a hole thru both frames so I can place a large lock through. This enables me to place a large plastic covered cable around the trailer frame in front and lock it to the panels. Much harder to cut than just a cable I feel. My system is awesome although cumbersome to store, setup and breakdown. Recharges the 2-6v AMG batteries well.
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09-01-2016, 06:49 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
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Interesting product for several different applications.
Observation, in my experience people ignore most alarms going off as do crooks.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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09-01-2016, 07:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2023 16' Basecamp
Currently Looking...
Chgo. N.W. Burb's
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 628
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Solar Cable
Have a black Steel Cable that i put lock on panel and thru hole on edge of battery box. When were away from site i lay panel flat ,and you really don't notice it. When were at site then i position it for max sun. Have been doing for years at Peninsula State Park.
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