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09-15-2017, 10:28 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Manasquan
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 16
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Portable Solar Panels - Overnight Storage
Folks,
I store my solar panels overnight because I figure "out of sight out of mind sticky fingers". I do have them connected to a 3/8" cable during the day. What do you folks do? It is a hassle to set them up each morning.
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09-15-2017, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Not as much hassle as losing them! It is really no big deal, put the panels in their case and back in the truck. Don't take the time to coil the lock cable nor the electrical cable. Just put them in the truck bed kind of sloppily till sun comes back up.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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09-15-2017, 11:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Mine are easy to fold and put up for the night, Renogy 100 Suitcase. They fit right behind my lounge chair. Out of sight and out of the way.
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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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09-15-2017, 03:13 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 25' Globetrotter
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,846
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I have a Zamp 200 watt portable. At 50 lbs it is a bit of PITA to haul around but I've been storing it in the truck at night anyway. It's an almost $1K investment and I just can bring myself to leave it out and vulnerable.
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2020 25' Globetrotter Twin | 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Ult. 4x4 Duramax
400Ah Battle Born lithium battery string | 580W solar (400W roof 180W portable)
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09-15-2017, 03:28 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,746
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Hi
One recommendation - *remember* where they are stored..... don't ask why I believe this step is worth considering ....  .
Bob
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09-16-2017, 11:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Currently Looking...
White Bear Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
One recommendation - *remember* where they are stored..... don't ask why I believe this step is worth considering .... .
Bob |
Why?
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09-17-2017, 06:40 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,746
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lyleapgmc
Why?
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Hi
Saves the panicked running around in circles with dark thoughts about theft when another member of the party found a "better place" to put them.... and then forgot they did it ....
Bob
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09-17-2017, 06:44 AM
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Traveler
2017 25' International
Staunton
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 939
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I leave them out at night, facin east toward the mornin sun. I suppose someone could steal em, but I suppose someone could steal my truck too. Or my grill. Or my campin chair. Or my propane tanks.
I don't worry myself over it.
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09-17-2017, 07:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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I leave mine out facing the sun as well. I suppose it depends on where you are camping. I have never had anyone show interest in stealing them.
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04-24-2018, 08:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 725
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They are installed on the roof. There's too much loose stuff to set out as it is.
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