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08-17-2023, 09:07 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Alarm to protect solar panels— any ideas?
I’m looking for a way to alarm or somehow deter future CROOKS from stealing another solar panel.
This group always has great ideas — I would appreciate the input.
Thanks
Don
This is becoming an issue. I have found several instances on YouTube.
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08-17-2023, 09:13 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,397
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I bought this motion sensitive alarm kit and installed it under the MH near the catalytic converter to deter thieves. Works pretty good except for the occasional squirrel. Your installation may be subject to occasional birds.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OHD15E6/
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08-17-2023, 10:08 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38RSSA
State: Maryland
Posts: 193
THOR #4040
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Part number Picture
Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
I bought this motion sensitive alarm kit and installed it under the MH near the catalytic converter to deter thieves. Works pretty good except for the occasional squirrel. Your installation may be subject to occasional birds.
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Do you have a part number, name or picture. Where you bought it.
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2016 38RSSA FB Paint, induction cooktop, 3" Risers, solar, 4 batteries, Cheap Heat, MorRyde Steps
2017 F450 Lariat, CC, LB, 6.7, Chrome Pkg. Retrax, TS3 Hitch, 55g aux.tank, 200 psi air system
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08-17-2023, 10:10 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,782
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonandPatti
I’m looking for a way to alarm or somehow deter future CROOKS from stealing another solar panel.
This group always has great ideas — I would appreciate the input.
Thanks
Don
This is becoming an issue. I have found several instances on YouTube.
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Remove your rear ladder. Can’t steal what they can’t access and I doubt thrives are carrying a ladder around.
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08-17-2023, 10:25 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,397
THOR #7035
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonandPatti
Do you have a part number, name or picture. Where you bought it.
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Sorry, neglected to post the link. It's up there now.
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2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
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08-22-2023, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: DRV
Model: 38 RSB3
State: South Dakota
Posts: 2,280
THOR #1658
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What if you used inverted star, torx or some sort of special head bolts? Kind of like people put wheel locks on tires. Nothing is full proof. All you can do is make it harder to deter people. Pulling the ladder is a good idea.
First I have heard of this being a common thing. I’m assuming it happens mostly when boondocking?
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08-22-2023, 06:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 24.1
State: Connecticut
Posts: 1,803
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Stealing solar panels is not common, certainly not while boondocking. Boondockers are generally good people and the remoteness cuts down on potential thieves.
I like the idea of using star or torx bolts. That probably will cut down potential thieves to a minuscule number.
David
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08-23-2023, 02:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 40ex
State: Ohio
Posts: 455
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Why could you make an alarm similar to a merchandiser alarm, unhook the wires tabs alarm goes off.
Using a normally open switch tied to a high decibel siren, they cut the power wires switch closes and siren goes off.
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