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200 Watt Portable Solar Kit

Name: 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit
Brand: Li Power (Shenzhen) Technology Co
Price: 699.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Connection type: Solar Port adapter (for 2017 and later trailers)

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Whether you want to add more solar capacity to a rooftop system or you're shopping for your first solar power system...

Our Portable Solar Kit is a simple, powerful, and cost effective solution

This super lightweight system delivers 200 watts of solar power and is compatible with all common battery types, such as lead-acid (including AGM) and lithium batteries.

Unlike rooftop solar panels, our system allows you to move the panels to where the sun is shining (within 25 feet of the Airstream), and angle them to optimize solar capture. The AIR GEAR "best in class" Portable Solar Kit fits in most Airstream wardrobes or in the backseat of your tow vehicle, and weighs only 19 pounds!

Our friend Brad from Thirteen Adventures explains the benefits of portable solar systems and shows you what's in our Portable Solar Kit:

Why people love this product

Works with any Airstream trailer and all battery types – NOT compatible with Interstate motorhomes or Atlas motorhome
Costs a lot less than rooftop solar and is more flexible
No wiring, no drilling – no installation needed!
Super lightweight – weighs less than 20 pounds!
Extends your stay in remote locations and places without hookups
Deployable anywhere up to 25 feet from your Airstream, which means you can park your Airstream in the shade, and still get power from the sun (you can't do that with rooftop panels)
Folds down to a size that's easy to store in most Airstream wardrobes – or the back seat of your tow vehicle
Simple set up – 1-2 minutes and you're charging the batteries with the sun

The AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit is ready to go out of the box, and takes only a few minutes to connect the cables and plug it into the Airstream's solar port.

Here's how our Portable Solar Kit compares to the competition – and why it's better:

OPTIONAL Third Party App

The Portable Solar Kit can be monitored and even re-programmed for specialized needs, with a third party mobile app for both iPhone and Android. The app is optional and not required for the Portable Solar Kit to function. Please note: We do not provide technical support for this app.

Comparing portable vs. rooftop solutions?

Here are 5 reasons why portable might be right for you

Solar is a must-have for serious Airstreamers

Simply put, solar allows you to enjoy longer stays at beautiful remote campsites where electricity isn't available – and reduces the need for a generator.

The AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit includes:

IMPORTANT: If your trailer is a model year 2016 or earlier, you probably don't have a factory solar port. Choose the option for "7 way adapter" when placing your order.

Set of 3 lightweight rigid panels which fold down for travel–complete with collapsible steel legs
Water and dust resistant MPPT solar charge controller, compatible with lead-acid (including AGM), lithium (LiFePO4) and Gel batteries—re-programmable via your phone!
25-foot extension cable–which enables you to put the panels exactly where the sun is shining
Adapter cable for connecting to the existing solar plug on newer Airstreams
Zipper case with carrying handle for each set of panels
Complete Instructions

The mobile app is free, and can be downloaded from your phone's app store.

Bonus: The kit comes with our exclusive guide: "Tips For Using Solar Power." Written by Rich Luhr, the publisher of Airstream Life magazine, the guide explains the best way to use your panels, conserve power, recharge and maintain your Airstream batteries, and more!

FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA

Tech Specs:

Solar panels rated for 200 watts
19.6 lbs so it's easy to carry
Panels, cables, and charge controller are fully weatherproof and can withstand rain and snow
The tri-fold panel set is 28" x 23" when folded (fits in many Airstream wardrobe closets) and 28" x 68" when open
Monocrystalline panels
The charge controller is a 20 amp Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) type, which is far more efficient than cheaper PWM controllers, especially on cloudy days
The extension cable is 8 AWG, heavier and more efficient than typical 10 AWG wires, with UV protection.

Warranty

2-year AIR GEAR warranty

Luigi P.

We have a 2022 FC 23CB/23D with two 90watt power panels on the roof, and this is the perfect addition! We used it boondocking for 5 days and being able to target it directly helped a bunch on making sure we were getting the best solar charge for our rig. This is much lighter then I thought it would be, and the setup is simple and easy, ESPECIALLY for a non-solar tech savvy person. Highly recommend!

John T.

We have an Basecamp X which includes the solar package. We live in Alaska so sometimes the sunny days are few. Plus we deal with low sun angles, which make it challenging for our roof-mounted solar panels. After getting tired of running the generator to recharge our AGM batteries, we recently bought the 200 watt solar panels from Airstream. I shopped around and couldn’t find a better deal (wattage, portability, MPPT controller, heavier gauge wiring). We’re on our maiden voyage and am pleased with its performance. We were able to charge the battery while running the refrigerator even on a cloudy day. Setup and operation is easy. They are very light but not flimsy. The Bluetooth connectivity is great. Highly recommend! Now I just need to upgrade to lithium!

Robert G.

The panel was fairly easy to hook up, and interfaced just fine with my 2019 Globetrotter. My trailer has factory-installed roof-top solar panels, and was updated with lithium batteries. I have not done a road trip yet with the new panels, but they fed power into my batteries in a test on my driveway. The panels fold and unfold easily, and store neatly in the included fabric case. I keep them in the closet in my trailer. They include a fold-out brace to prop then at an angle to catch the sun. They are easy to carry in their case. The only down-side is that they do not plug directly into the solar port on the trailer; the included controller plugs into the port and the panels plug into the controller; so there is one extra bit of hardware to manage.

George P.

Easy to set up Works great

Steve B.

Very user friendly and works well

janet m c.

I've only used it at home, so far, but since I am garaging my Basecamp, I need to keep the batteries charged and this solar kit does it beautifully and in a short amount of time. great purchase!

George P.

Works fine, easy set up

Bill B.

Worked like a charm keeping a pair of AGM batteries up on our Bambi over Memorial weekend. The 25' cable that came with the setup had a misformed connector on one end but was still usable. I notified the company and sent a picture and 3 days later a new 25' showed up. Now I can move the panels up to 50' if I need to to find the sun. Great product.

Sabrina K.

The set up was very easy and looking forward to experiencing the charging up of our batteries - they were topped off already so we didn't get the opportunity to charge. Looking forward to our upcoming trip where we will be working them out. Giving it 4 stars because it didn't fit in our wardrobe. Darn! I want to give a shout out to Lance in customer service as he is so helpful. If he doesn't know, he will find out. Thanks, Lance.

Pamela S.

We are excited to receive the solar panels. Tested them out in the driveway. Will use them this spring. They came as expected, easy to handle and hookup.

Jonathan J.

Have not camped with it yet. But tried it out to top off batteries as the Basecamp sat in storage shed. Worked flawlessly. Much better than old system.

Robert G.

I have not used MY purchased solar array. However, I purchased this after borrowing this same unit from a friend. It worked flawlessly over a 3-day boondocking event in NE Oklahoma. So, I am confident in recommending it. BTW, we evaluated (on line) several solid-panel suitcase models. We also didn’t want to deal with a suitcase model weighing twice as much (35 lbs) as this one (16 lbs).

Michael K.

I started my Airstream journey with a two panel folding 180w Zamp portable version. But man that thing is heavy weighing in at 40+ lbs. But hey, that’s what was available several years ago. We have a 2017 20ft Bambi International with limited space so we lug it to the bed for travel, lug it off the bed and stand it up by the door when not in use and muscle it outside and unfold it for use. We just came off a 5 week trip and I was really tired of moving that sucker. So I happened upon Rich’s review of this new light weight 3 panel version. Took me all of 30 seconds to decide it was time to make my Airstream life just a little easier! Set up was easy and works great with our lithium batteries. But you know the best part? It stows in a 3 inch space between the side of the bed and the bath room wall. No more lugging! Thanks Rich, for putting this solar panel in your offerings. I never would have found in on my own!

Haywood S.

Works!!!

Dianne L.

High quality, lightweight solar panels with a 25 foot cord make it really easy to find the sun. Super easy to set up and plug in to our existing solar charger to add the extra power to keep the batteries topped up.

Matt S.

Setup took about 2 minutes. The hardest part was pushing the gas canister enclosure sufficiently to allow the connection between the charge controller and the battery, All the connections were color coded and setting up the foldable solar panel array was super easy. The long cord for the array will be helpful as we have been unable to take the trailer on the road yet due to our tow vehicle being in the shop for an extended period. This connection will almost triple the capacity of the existing 90W factory installed system and will greatly increase our ability to go off grid for extended periods.

Steves B.

Everything I ordered came in a timely fashion and in good shape.

Carol and Don W.

We have used since purchasing it at the Lebanon Rally. It is everything that it is said to be, lightweight, easily deployed and stored. Buying here will also give you a great support system! Well worth the money. Thank you Tothie!

Dean B.

This Solar panel charging system worked flawlessly. Light weight and very easy to set up. Waterproof and built like a tank. Comes with a nice zippered bag and stores easily in my closet of the airstream. I see that it can be used with lead acid batteries, AGM batteries, and lithium batteries. I believe you just need to call to set up the lithium program. This is well worth the purchase price. Dr. Dean A Bard

Natalie B.

Bought this solar kit while in Tucson at the newly opened Airstream Life store. Have used it on several dry camping trips. Lightweight. Easy to plug in to our 2004 Safari SS. Long cord for access to sun while parked in shade. Charges phones using 12 volt plugs. Plan to buy an inverter next!

Taos C.

Need instructions /video how to set up

Dawn D.

Our first solar purchase and a great one! This unit is so lightweight, thin, portable and more. The adaptor works easily with our prewired plug on our 2017 Bambi 16’. Easy to set up, move for maximum sun exposure, and to store. Perfect for boondocking and keeping our battery charged. Very happy!

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