SameGuy
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After spending an inordinate amount of time researching panels I settled on the Aims Power PV120Case foldable solar panel. Having a little extra capacity (120W) over other 100w panels and its small folded size and light weight were the main factors and at $225 it seemed like a no brainer.
What I didn't realize when I bought it was that it has no loops or grommets or any way to secure it to anything. It is rigid enough to lean against something to get a decent angle but I need to be able to secure it to my hood or roof rack when we are parked, mainly to keep it from blowing away.
I was thinking about glueing some magnets to the back side to allow it to be stuck to the hood of my truck, or adding loops to the 4 corners which would allow me to use bungie cords to secure it. Not sure how but maybe hot glue as it remains flexible when dry. Also wondering if anyone would recommend putting grommets in the 4 corners? They would have to go through the substrate of the panel outside of the cell as there is so little cloth material on the edge. I'm most hesitant about this last option. I really hate to drill through my new panel and risk damaging it.
If anyone has any suggestions or ideas I'd greatly appreciate it.
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What I didn't realize when I bought it was that it has no loops or grommets or any way to secure it to anything. It is rigid enough to lean against something to get a decent angle but I need to be able to secure it to my hood or roof rack when we are parked, mainly to keep it from blowing away.
I was thinking about glueing some magnets to the back side to allow it to be stuck to the hood of my truck, or adding loops to the 4 corners which would allow me to use bungie cords to secure it. Not sure how but maybe hot glue as it remains flexible when dry. Also wondering if anyone would recommend putting grommets in the 4 corners? They would have to go through the substrate of the panel outside of the cell as there is so little cloth material on the edge. I'm most hesitant about this last option. I really hate to drill through my new panel and risk damaging it.
If anyone has any suggestions or ideas I'd greatly appreciate it.
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