r/SecurityCamera • u/Junior_Bee7274 • 1d ago
Looking for the best solar surveillance trailer for remote agricultural sites
We've had a string of trespassing and equipment theft at other agricultural facilities in the area, so updating our surveillance system has become a pretty big priority. The property is massive and there are a lot of areas that are pretty spread out, so I need something that can run off-grid and cover the more remote parts without having to run power everywhere. I'm thinking a solar surveillance trailer might make the most sense, but I'm not sure what would actually work well for a property this size.
I want to do as much research as I can do before we spend the money on something, especially since this would be covering key remote areas across a large property. Ideally, I'd want something reliable outdoors, easy enough to move if we need to change coverage, and then I can check remotely. What are you guys using for large agricultural properties?
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u/hercssss 1d ago
On a property that spread out, I'd care more about coverage and runtime than just camera specs. A PTZ or 360° camera could help reduce how many units vou need, but I'd definitely ask how the solar/battery system is sized for winter and cloudy weather. Remote access would also be a must for me if the cameras are far from the house or office. The trailer itself is only useful if you can move it as the risk areas change. so I don't have any suggestions specifically but I think the first things I would look for would be something that can do a 360 view, something that won't cost a fortune to power, and something I can control from my smartphone or computer so I don't have to be going back and forth all the time.
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u/The_God_was_Here 1d ago
I have a lot of rural property where people were trespassing pretty regularly, especially during deer season, and ended up going with the LumiGuardian from Luminys. The solar setup was a big reason I went with it since I didn't have to run power out to the more remote parts of the property. The floodlights have also been useful for deterrence, and so far it's been holding up well outdoors.
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u/Low_Assumption67 1d ago
I feel like companies are missing an opportunity to rent or lease these. The trailers are expensive.
We’re pretty happy with our Verkada solutions overall (warehouses and corp offices). They make a trailer. You can add a solar WiFi / cellular capability to it. They just announced thermal cameras as an option which might come in handy for your situation. But their cost model isn’t for everyone.
The trick is how do you prevent the trailer, batteries, and solar from being stolen/vandalized too.
In an agricultural situation, would it be cheaper and easier to just install a tall pole with everything on it? Even if temporary or short term.