Solar panel security

This is what I use.
LOckAlarm

G'day k...

You have expressed thoughts I have been harbouring for some time. The vulnerability of these items is the only thing that has stopped me from purchasing, what I regard as an ideal tool for isolated camping.

I have seen others become slaves to their panels, unable to leave them for fear of theft. Or lock them away during the most productive times of the day to go on a hike.

Having a CT with canvas overhead, we are unable to permanently fix one to a 'roof' as do many caravans &.

Cable locks and such are mild deterrents only and these $1,000+ items are readily whisked away by low-life with whom we unfortunately share this wonderful country.

Cheers,
Shep

kwk56pt

We used a portable solar panel on a stand for the Engel built in caravan fridge and lights with our wind up caravan. We would put it out to face the setting sun when we stopped while we went for walk, swim or whatever. I never considered security. I was aware that the canvas of the camper offered no security when left with the van extended, but we had no problems. We were in WA, mainly in the Pilbara. Like Axel, i have only read of one incident of panel theft on the forums, and that was from a caravan or motor home. When we stopped at the WA south coast free and low cost camping areas, people would put out their showers, various solar charged appliances etc lined up outside their camps in the sun. Maybe WA is a safer place.

When we went camping with a tent or canvas cover on the back of the Cruiser Ute, if we wanted to leave the Engel running on mains power while we were away, we would camp with the 'oldies' who were summering at that particular CP, and they would keep an eye on our stuff for us.

This has always been my concerrn. Mine is fairly well anchored to the roof rack, normally sits flat, but can be hoisted up at an angle for days of poor sunshine. (see pic)
Main disadvantage is that the vehicle can't be parked in the shade, and the fridge is inside the vehicle.
Gerry

Solar panel security, eh.
One day some low-life (or needy person), will rip us off: we (I) have 25m of 5 mm ss cable. Am too embarrassed to actually hook it up. Stupid? Yes, probably.
We've been to Wolf Creek, and beyond.
Mate, enjoy the freedom the sun offers, and if some mongrel reckons "It's" needs exceed yours, go insurance.
(Having posted this, I realise that I must secure the panel here-in after. Any insurers care to comment?)
Jeff.

Hi there,

we also have the lockalarm, but we also just pack ours away into lockable storage boxes that Al made for the camper, or we just leave them set up, most people who go camping are pretty honest people and we've not experienced any theft of any of our gear.

Lyn