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 simple and powerful, and made for your Airstream trailer
This super lightweight system delivers up to 200 watts of solar power and is compatible with all common battery types. Just plug it in and it works!
Why people love this product
Works with any travel trailer and all battery types – NOT compatiblewith most motorhomes, including Airstream Interstate, Atlas, and Rangeline
Costs a lot lessthan 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 anywhereup to 25 feet from your trailer, which means you can park in the shade, and still get power from the sun
Folds down to a size that's easy to store
Compatible with mostportable power stations - with included XT60 adapter cable
A perfect complement to rooftop solar
Unlike rooftop solar panels, our system allows you to move the panels to where the sun is shining (within 25 feet of your Airstream or other RV), and angle them to optimize solar capture.
Ready to go right out of the box
No drilling, no installation. Takes just a couple of minutes to set up.
Also includes an XT60 adapter for connecting to portable power stations. If you have a Sorein Power Station, we recommend considering the Sorein 400W Solar Panel.
IMPORTANT: If you don't have a solar port that looks like one of those shown below, choose the option "with 7-way plug adapter" when placing your order. The adapter enables you to plug the Portable Solar Kit into your 7-way plug instead of the solar port. (Except 2024 and later Trade Wind models. Those trailers cannot use the 7-way adapter.)
Our friend Brad from Thirteen Adventures explains the benefits
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 iPhone. (NOTE:As of April 14, 2025 the developer removed the Android app from the GooglePlay store. We do not have an estimated date for its return.) 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.
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.
Included in the AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit
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 for connecting to an SAE solar plug
Adapter for connecting to XT60 input on a portable power station
Zipper case with carrying handle for each set of panels
Complete Instructions
IMPORTANT:If your trailer doesn't have a factory-installed solar port that is connected directly to the battery (including Airstreams from model year 2016 or earlier), choose the option for "7 way adapter" when placing your order.
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 batteries, and more!
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Tech Specs:
Solar panels rated for 200 watts maximum
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, 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
All cables are 8 AWG, which is heavier and more efficient than typical 10 AWG wires, with UV protection.
Controller features protection against over-voltage, short circuit, over-current, overload, high temperature, reversed polarity, and electrostatic discharge.
Warranty
2-year AIR GEAR warranty with US-based support
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 67 reviews.
Really a game changer being able to place the panel in, and oriented perpendicular to, the sun. The 200W portable solar contrbuted significantly more AHrs to batteries than 300W rooftops. Especially in the autumn when the sun is lower in the sky and therefore at a shallow angle to the horizontal rooftop panels. I agree with others that the stands on the panels should be adjustable to change vertical angle, but the panels are so light that I was able to fashion a small stick through the handle to adjust the vertical orientation.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate you pointing out the efficiency that is possible with portable panels over a rooftop setup. Being able to change the panel angle is important, which is not possible with rooftop installations. Happy boondocking!
We have boondocked numerous times previous to this purchase and were always concerned about our battery level. We have lead acid batteries so we were always watching that they not drop below the 50% level. (The trailer has 300 A of solar power on the roof but consistent shade spots and rainy days can draw that down.) Since we've been using the portable solar panels none of this has been an issue. On our last trip we boondocked for six consecutive days without any problems!
The Air Gear portable solar panels work great! I can see the additional wattage to our factory rooftop solar system and Battle Born batteries on our Victron smart shunt. High quality and easy to set up. Can't wait to use it more this summer!
Basecamp16x - not Lithium. Hooks up flawlessly, zero issues, the carrying case makes handling it convenient as we don't have a "closet" to store it in. This is a real plus for boondocking......
Just finished an Airstream Caravan to Newfoundland, Canada called the Viking Trail Caravan. During the caravan we stopped at Vernon’s Antique Car Museum in Swift Current, Newfoundland. Here we boondocked, what lookings like a huge parking lot hugging a lake. I open up the solar panel kit and connected it into the solar port of my 30’ International 2019 Airstream with lead acid batteries. The panels worked great and enabled me to keep my Starlink and Rig powered. Daylight in Newfoundland is from 5:30 AM till around 9:30 PM. I easily moved the solar panels to direct sunlight to help with it performance. Love these panels for sure.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the shout out, Nancy! Glad to hear our Portable Solar Kit helped keep you powered on those long days. Happy travels.
Love this portable solar panel. Set up is less than 5 minutes using the Zamp port on the Airstream. My friends can't believe how light it is (19 pounds). I really appreciate the small touches, like the sturdy carry bag with the pocket on front to hold the cables and controller box, and how easy it is for one person to set up unassisted. As usual from AirGear products, great design and value. [Dog not included; she’s not even mine, just my favorite god-dog…🫶]
Customer service was EXCEPTIONAL! I watched several YouTube videos with Rich and Brad (Thirteen Adventures) - worked perfectly, easy to install. Will absolutely carry in my closet for my Harvest Host / Boondocking adventures.
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!
Great solar panels! According to the monitoring app, they seem to be very efficient. Working with our RV roof solar, our lithium batteries charged in a lot less time.
Already have a 200 watt solar panel on my Airstream but I added the solar panel from Airgear and it was a great improvement for my boondocking camping experience. Easy to set-up, move accordingly, take down and store. Delivery was also quick. I highly recommend this product.
We bought 2 solar panels. We found them to be sturdy and easy to set up. Air Gears Customer Service helped us order exactly what we needed and answered all our questions.
We have a new to us 2023 19caravel airstream and the air gear solar is amazing ! Easy to hook up, ready for airstream no figuring out what to do just hook up. 200 extra watts of solar to the 200 on the roof… good to go..
Of course now the 400 watt panel is less than I paid for the 200 watt 🤷♀️
Store owner replied:
Glad the AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit is working so well for you! To clarify, the product you purchased is very different from the Sorein 400 Watt Solar Panel. The Sorein product is just a panel - you can't use it to charge the Airstream batteries. It only charges a power station. The Portable Solar Kit is a complete system that charges the Airstream AND any brand of power station. It includes the panel plus a charge controller, 25-foot extension cord, and XT60 adapter. Happy boondocking!
True plug and play! I haven’t used it yet while Boondocking I’m looking forward to that.
Fast and Simple is the best description. Hooked up as easily as represented. I was experimenting while I had electric in order to get the hang of it with a back up plan. Plugged it into both the Sorein Power Block as well as the port on the trailer. The nice thing about plugging into the Sorein is that you can monitor what the panels are generating-and see first hand how much power increases/decreases throughout the day as the sun moves or tree interference changes. The only question I have is whether or not to buy more panels as well as additional batteries for the Sorein system. Boon docking made simple! Last step-Lithium Ion batteries.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for sharing these details, and for describing the solar kit and Sorein are 'fast and simple.' Our aim is to make boondocking as easy as possible. That's how we like to travel too. Happy camping!
Truly plug-&-play. Far superior to the factory installed roof top solar.
Great addition to my solar system. Boon docking this weekend here in Florida. Able to park in a semi shaded area so roof solar was limited. Using the new portable panels greatly improved battery charging. 25 FB International.
Store owner replied:
Your experience is exactly why everyone needs a portable solar panel system, even if you have rooftop. If you're in the shade, they won't collect sun and a portable panel will save the day. Happy camping!
Go big or go home…. Right! That is the saying.
Well I got it all, the power station, cart and solar panels … love it
At least now if it happens again , Yellowstone with out power, our vacation, will not be ruined 👏👏
I have a BC with 370W roof solar and 200W battery set. This is sufficient for long term boondocking but if the BC gets parked under trees or if it is cloudy for a few days, the battery charge gets a bit light. This 200W solar kit is the perfect addition to keep things charged. It is light weight and easy to move to get maximum sun.
The 25’ 8 gauge wire is great for efficiency and the supplied controller senses the battery type and automatically adjusts the charging parameters. I personally would ignore the IOS app. This is of little value and can be confusing. It shows Liquid Lead Acid battery even when set to Lithium. Do not mess with the charger parameters in the app. They are fine as supplied. Also, don’t be concerned if the Panel blue light on the controller is not on. The panels will be off if batteries are charged. I recommend this solar kit for Airstreams with external power connector. It keeps me charged for long stays off grid.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for this positive and thoughtful review - especially the details about the app. The good news is that the app is not needed in order to use the solar kit. We appreciate that you pointed out the value of the system when the Airstream is parked under trees. This benefit has been extremely useful on our travels in the sunny Southwest. :-)
Works great. Light and easy to carry and set up. Just what I was looking for.
This portable solar kit is an awesome solution for our boondocking needs!! We dont have any solar or solar ports so to have the convenience of plugging into the seven pin with portable solar panels was a perfect addition for us!!
Quality components and super simple set up made this package a no-brainer! We also bought the extension cord since we are often in areas of heavy tree cover. Being able to easily move it into sunny areas was a must. This is so much better than putting solar on our roof both in cost and practicality of how well it works for areas we go to. We would recommend and tell anyone who asked , to not hesitate and to get this portable solar kit, sooner than later! You won’t regret it.
Super simple plug and play - see it is DC power coming in on our Victron panel. Not too heavy and comes in nice case. Only complaint would be that angle is not adjustable.
The panel seems to work based on the lights on the solar controller. The instructions say that you can monitor the panels with a free phone app for the charge controller, but there is no phone app for Android phones. The information with the equipment says you can download the app from "ETA Solar", but you can't if you have an android phone. Airgear disclaims any That's why I gave it 3 stars. Airgear told me that there was nothing they could do about that. I was told they all have iphones there. Very disappointed in that response.
Store owner replied:
We're sorry to hear about your disappointment in the Android app being unavailable. I'd like to clarify a few things about this issue. Until recently there has always been an Android version and an iPhone version of the app. The third party app developer removed the Android version from the Google Play Store, and has not provided any information about when it will return. As our product page says: This app is run by a third party. It is not required for our solar kit to function, and we do not provide technical support for it. We do hope the Android version of the app will be available again, but the type of phones our staff uses is not relevant to whether or not the developer decides to put it back into the Google Play Store. Meanwhile, our Portable Solar Kit will fully function without the use of the app.
Good power, lighter weight compared to other units, and all you have to do is set it up and plug it in.
Much less cost than stationary systems, and you don't have to park in the sun.
Store owner replied:
Thank you for pointing some of the best selling points of our system. It truly is plug and play and is much less expensive than fixed solar installations. Happy camping!
Love the light weight aspect of this solar system.
Played with it, but haven't put to a real test yet.
Looking forward to that.
This is awesome! Just got back from Sequoia National Park and this had our batteries at 100% by 9:30 every morning. We have the 12 volt refrigerator and our batteries were 100% all day. Definitely suggest this upgrade!
I have a fixed 100 watt solar panel on my 25’ Flying Cloud. I was always concerned with getting a full battery charge when under tree shade. Adding the new 200 watt solar panels has alleviated my concerns. The solar kit is well constructed and easy to plug-in and charge away.
I was interested in some easy solar generating system that was simple and easy to use. I use this kit to keep my Battle Born batteries charged while out dry camping in our Airstream. Light weight and easy to setup and store. Exceeds my expectations.
We just finished a five day Boondocking rally and our new solar panels worked absolutely flawlessly. I think when we left the rally I had as much battery power left as I did when we started. No more worrying about losing battery power while we are camping.
Store owner replied:
Glad you liked it! We just got back from a weekend camping trip (boondocking) in southern Arizona and had the same experience as you. We left the campsite with 100% charge and never had to run a generator. Solar is awesome.
Just hooked it up for the first time. Super easy to set up! Appeared to work as advertised. I have 90 watt rooftop on my 2022 Caravel 22FB, so the 200w portable is a great addition without the expense of installing more rooftop. I did download app to see how it is charging and it does connect to the portable controller.
Note- make sure your Zamp solar port wiring is properly connected to your batteries.
Good to go so far.
PH
Extremely easy to set up. Began charging my batteries immediately once the connections were made. The panels are solidly built, fold up very compactly and fit neatly into our Airstream’s closet. The fixed handle on the middle panel appears to be very rugged and makes handling the panels a breeze. The carrying case is attractive and functional. My only issue is difficulty synching with the app but it is not essential because the readout on the controller is very intuitive and I only intend to use the panels when I am present so remote monitoring is not essential. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.
I've been using, for over five years, a Zamp suitcase 160 watt solar panel. There was nothing wrong with its performance, but with the passage of time my performance in hefting it around diminished. So, I decided to take advantage of the advances in technology, including lighter weight with increased power, and have found this purchase to put a smile on my face everytime I take it out of the truck bed, set it up, and reposition it to follow the sun's movement across the sky. As it is that no one has ever complained about having too much solar capacity, the additional 40 watts of power offered by this panel is an added plus.
We gave the Zamp to our daughter, who is making good use of it.
