Zamp Stand/Tripod?

DurangoTaB
DurangoTaB Member Posts: 754
in Battery/Electrical & Solar
Has anyone found or made a stand or tripod for their folding Zamp?  It'd really help follow the sun on the deck or when camping.  I've been using a deck chair and a clamp...


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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    What size do you have?
    Mine has legs so I just move it around as needed.
  • DurangoTaB
    DurangoTaB Member Posts: 754
    It's the 80W fold out (with "hard shell" carrier).  It has fold out legs, but when deployed they don't always face the sun (I'm often fighting trees at campsites, and our deck rail at home).  An angle adjustable easel with legs would be perfect...maybe I'll invent one, make a million, and retire.

    Oh wait...I'm already retired!  ;-)

    J.D. & Sue

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    The legs on the Zamp could be more versatile and allow for different angles. I find myself leaning them against a chair when sun is low.
  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    The ones on my Renogy are adjustable to almost any angle. Wing nuts and a slot on either end to adjust. I have the 100 W suitcase model w/ controller. It has a handle on one side, so it's pretty easy to move. Didn't realize the Zamp model legs weren't adjustable.
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  • jkjenn
    jkjenn Member Posts: 6,423
    I have priced tripods for solar panels and they get pricey. Here is one on eBay for $50 that might work.

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  • ericnliz
    ericnliz Member Posts: 4,437
    I wonder if a tri-pod used for camping [dutch kettle type] could be adapted for that use. Just a thought. Seems it would be sturdy enough.
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    TV: 2006 Chevy Avalanche LT Z71 aka: WhiteWolf, or 1972 Chevy Custom10 P/U aka: SnarlingWolf
    Spokane, Wa.
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  • DurangoTaB
    DurangoTaB Member Posts: 754
    I'm thinking tripod too...
    http://makezine.com/projects/make-a-solar-panel-tripod-mount/

    J.D. & Sue

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    That tripod thing looks way to easy to tip over to me - little breeze and boom. Not sure I'd want my panels much more than an inch or two off the ground. I've had my tripod get blown over with just a camera on top. I now corkscrew it to the ground.
  • DurangoTaB
    DurangoTaB Member Posts: 754
    Good point...using something heavy duty (like hunters use) might be too bulky/heavy (and may still need anchoring).  Maybe I'll just make/buy something for home use.  Thanks to all for the input & comments!

    J.D. & Sue

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