<span class="highlight">Solar</span> <span class="highlight">Panel</span> Security

G'day Barry.
Although probably not as efficient, myself like a lot of others fix them permanently to the roof of our camper or tow vehicle.

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Hi Barry,

I have a decent cable with a combination lock and I secure the panels (same setup as yours) to my bullbar.

I reckon a bit of faith in my fellow man and a decent cable I should be alright.

It's no good hiding them away, anyway what's to stop some cretin from getting into your CT and taking them.

If someone is set on taking what is yours they'll probably have a go whatever you do.

Merry Christmas,
Steve

I, and I think most, just use a decent size stainless steel wire cable and locks.Mine is 10 metres long, eye at each end, with one eye larger in case I wish to loop the other end through and then have a lock. Will not stop someone who really wants to steal the panel, but will slow them down and it deters most thieves who are opportunistic and lazy lowlife. Also make sure your insurance covers your panel. I got mine made up at a local marine/fishing tackle shop. Kevin

Hi Barry, I use a Toylock, it is a 15 metre retractable cable bolted to the car. Just put a lock on it.

I had a 10 metre length of stainless steel multi-strand cable made up to secure the Thumper, fridge and solar panels when camping.

Used it once.

I now rely on the law of averages that no low life will be present at the same time, in the same place, where I am camping.

I still have the cable and padlock, but would only use it if I am in doubt of the area I'm camping in.

I attended this year's running of the Bathurst V8 Supercar event and camped in the centre of the track for 6 days.
I set up the bi-fold Solar panel on top of the Colorado's canopy and left it there for the entire time. (except for one period when we drove into town for the driver's parade)
The Engel and Thumper were located under the awning of the Oztent and left unattended for considerable time each day during our stay.
Mind you, there were several hundred people in adjacent camping "lots" who were present at various times of each day.

I figured the entire population of the camping area, like me, were there to enjoy the atmosphere surrounding the running of this iconic race and having their own solution for an extended camping stay, were not interested in "updating their equipment" by pinching others property.

We experienced a wonderful stay at the track and can only say the event has "matured" over what we may have expected from folk who have been there before, albeit several years ago.

3 yrs on the road full time and never bothered locking them. I had people move them to keep them in the sun for us but never lost them. Sometimes we were out from dawn till dusk and not a problem.

Josh

I've always worked on the principal, that if they want it, they will take it, but if you make it harder than them walking past, picking it up & walking away, then they may look else where?

As most have said, lock it or lose it, is just good practice.

Cheers

Barry,
These work alright.

Alarm cable lock