Sorein Power Station

Connecting to WiFi and/or EnergyKeeper app

To configure the Energy Keeper app with your Sorein Power Station, the following requirements must be met:. Once the Sorein Power Station is connected to WiFi, you can choose to give your power station a  custom name, and begin using the Energy Keepe

What's the best way to connect the RV and solar panels to Sorein?

If you've got portable solar panels and a Sorein Power Station, you have the most flexible arrangement possible. Here's what we recommend:. 1. Connect the RV's shore power cord to the 30-amp outlet on the Sorein Power Station. If you have a 50-amp po

Can rooftop solar panels be used to recharge a power station?

Can you connect a power station to the solar panels that are already on the roof of your trailer?. The Sorein Power Station can be recharged with any solar panels between 50 watts and 1000 watts, as long as they can be connected by a female XT60 outp

What brand of solar panels can charge the Sorein Power Station?

To charge the Sorein Power Station, we recommend the Sorein 400W Solar Panel. This panel is ideally suited for maintaining the charge in your power station while you use it. You can use other brands of solar panels to charge the Sorein Power Station,

Expected power loss during storage, in various modes

It is normal for the power station to show a drop from 100% to 95% or so, even when plugged into a wall outlet. The station is programmed to maintain its charge in this range. When customers report that their Sorein Power Station has lost a significa

"Warehouse Mode" for storage

Between camping trips, consider keeping the Sorein Power Station plugged into a wall outlet at home. This will keep it charged. If you don't have a wall outlet available, you can put the power station into Warehouse Mode, which means it will hold its

How long can an air conditioner run on the Sorein Power Station?

An air conditioner is the most energy-hungry appliance in your RV. Generally speaking, you should plan to use air conditioning sparingly. But how long can you run an air conditioner on a Sorein Power Station?. The short answer, for people who have Do

Power station won't turn on

If your Sorein Power Station won't turn on, try these steps:. 1. Be sure you've pressed the Power ON/OFF button for 2-3 full seconds. 2. The Sorein may be out of power, or in Warehouse Mode. For either situation, plug the unit into any wall outlet. T

What temperatures can Sorein be used in?

Sorein charging is slower than expected

Slow charging can be the result of several factors. Here are two primary reasons you might be seeing a charge rate less than you expected:. 1. If you've selected "Silent Charging" in the Energy Keeper app, the charge speed will be limited to 750 watt

Can I charge Sorein from my truck's DC-DC connection?

You can charge the Sorein Power Station through the XT60 connector in the back, with any DC source providing between 11 and 60 volts, less than 20 amps, and up to 1,000 watts. This means you can use a typical DC-to-DC connection from your truck. The

Sorein inverter overloads

The inverter in a Sorein Power Station has a rating for continuous output, and peak output. Output above the continuous rating will eventually cause the inverter to overload. The length of time that the inverter can sustain a load shortens as output

Charging Sorein from truck inverter outlet

Some trucks have 120-volt AC outlets, powered by inverters on the truck, but many of them cannot be used to charge a Sorein power station. This is for three reasons:. Because there are many different arrangements offered by truck manufacturers, AIR G

Circuit breaker trips when using Extra Inverter

When using the Sorein Extra Inverter, the AC power output becomes more electrically "noisy". This is not a problem for most appliances, but some brands of GFCI circuit breakers may trip. If this happens, the work-around is to connect the power cord t

Can Sorein be charged from a 12 volt car accessory outlet?

12-volt accessory outlets in cars and trucks (often called "cigarette lighter" outlets) provide 12 volts at low amperage. They usually can't provide more than 120-180 watts, depending on the vehicle manufacturer. You can use a 12 volt accessory outle

Miscellaneous questions about Sorein

QUESTION: Is the Sorein Power Station or Extra Battery waterproof?. ANSWER: No. The units should be kept under cover, or indoors, to protect them from rain or snow. AIR GEAR offers a rain cover that is suitable for light rain. The power station shoul

Can Sorein charge and discharge at the same time?

Yes, the Sorein Power Station can supply power when it is charging. When charging from the XT60 input port (either from a truck DC-DC charger, or from a solar panel):. When plugged into an AC wall outlet:. For more information, see the Sorein User Gu

How much power does an RV need?

RVs generally come with either a 30-amp or 50-amp power inlet (power cord). A 30-amp connection can provide a maximum of 3,600 watts. A 50-amp connection can provide a maximum of 12,000 watts. But most of the time, an RV doesn't need that much power.

How can I lock up my Sorein?

It's easy to protect your Sorein Power Station from theft. We recommend a heavy chain that is resistant to bolt cutters, and a strong padlock. Loop the chain through the A-frame of a travel trailer, for example. The photos show an ABUS 10KS 6 Foot x

How do I dispose of a power station battery?

The Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries used in Sorein Power Stations are rated to hold 80% of their charge for 3,500 charging cycles. This will be many years in typical use. At the end of their useful life, LFP batteries should NOT be put in the

Electric trucks and cars

If you have an electric truck such as a Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T or R1S, etc., you may be able to power your RV from the truck's battery. In this case, you may not need a power station. However, a power station may still be useful to y

How to install Extra Cooling Fans for Sorein

The Extra Cooling Fans for Sorein Extra Batteries are an optional add-on. These fans come as a 2-pack, since each Extra Battery takes two fans. We recommend these fans for people who routinely use their Sorein in temperatures over 100°F. Most people

Starlink with Sorein

A Sorein Power Station is a great way to power a Starlink Standard or Starlink Mini, without any chance of running down your RV batteries. You can plug a Starlink directly into a Sorein Power Station, while simultaneously powering another appliance,

Neutral-Ground bonding plugs

Use of a Neutral-Ground bonding plug can destroy the inverter—even if the inverter is turned off. Damage caused as a result of using a Neutral-Ground bonding plug is not covered by warranty. Neutral-Ground bonding plugs (sometimes called N-G plugs, o

Best practices for using the Sorein inverter

Overloading an inverter repeatedly will dramatically shorten its lifespan. Even though a Sorein Power Station inverter has a built-in shutoff, repeatedly exceeding the rated output will eventually cause component failure. This type of failure is not

Malfunction or damaged Sorein Power Station

ISSUE:  No power registers on the Sorein Power Station when solar panels are plugged in. POSSIBLE CAUSES:. ISSUE: Inverter outlets (AC plugs) do not come on. POSSIBLE CAUSES:. REPLACEMENT BOARDS. Replacements for the inverter board or MPPT board are

Amp-hour ratings of Sorein Power Stations

Sorein Power Stations are rated using Watt-hours (Wh) for their capacity. However, if you prefer to  use Amp-hours (Ah) you can simply divide the Watt-hour rating by 12.6.  For example:

Charging Sorein from a gas generator

Can you charge a Sorein Power Station from a gas generator?. Yes, assuming the generator meets these requirements:. Because there are many different gas generators on the market, AIR GEAR does not guarantee that any particular gas generator can be us

How long does it take to recharge Sorein?

Recharging time for a Sorein Power Station is determined by two factors:. Method 1: Recharging with a 120-volt AC power outlet (also knows as "shore power" or "wall outlet"). When plugged into AC power, the Sorein Power Station can draw up to 1,800 W

How long can Sorein power a refrigerator?

To answer the question, "How long can a Sorein Power Station run a refrigerator or freezer?" you need to start by determining how much power the appliance uses normally. Locate the nameplate sticker (usually inside the refrigerator or on the back) an

How to receive a verification code when setting up the Energy Keeper app

The Energy Keeper app is used with Sorein Power Stations. The app allows users to remotely control and monitor the power station. To use the app, owners must set up an account with Sorein. Simply follow the prompts in the app to do this. At one point

Charging an EV from a Sorein Power Station

It's impractical to try to recharge an electric vehicle from a portable power station, for three primary reasons:. AIR GEAR does not recommend using the Sorein Power Station for EV charging.

Parasitic load

Under these conditions:. A user will see some amount of power draw on the main display of the power station. This draw represents the amount of power being used by the RV at that moment. Even with all of the RV's appliances being turned off, there ar

Transporting a Sorein Power Station

In transit (while towing, or traveling), AIR GEAR recommends that all modules be fully separated and stored in individual AIR GEAR Carry Bags. This will help protect the system components from damage during a trip. You can recharge the Sorein Power S

Removing or disconnecting Sorein modules

Sorein Power Station components (or "modules") include the following:. All of these can be stacked on the Off Road Aluminum Cart. This cart has two small locking knobs (or "latches") on the front and rear ends of its base. When engaged, these knobs w

Sorein Power Station overloads when turned on

If a Sorein Power Station overloads when the inverter is turned on, it is because the limits of the inverter were exceeded. In order of likelihood, these are the appliances that typically cause the problem:. To solve the problem, turn off all applian

How do Sorein batteries charge and discharge?

Extra Batteries in a Sorein stack are actively managed by the Main Unit, and can charge and discharge simultaneously. If one battery has a lower charge level than the others, the Main Unit detects this and adjusts the charging rate accordingly. This

Troubleshooting simple problems with Sorein

The following are troubleshooting steps for common problems with the Sorein Power Station:

Troubleshooting connection problems with Sorein app

If the app doesn't show your username when it first starts, you can pull down on the main screen to refresh it. Please note: AIR GEAR does not provide support for Energy Keeper. The app is maintained by a third party and we have no control over its f

Sorein Extra Inverter misc facts

The Extra Inverter module should be placed between two Extra Batteries. It is not recommended to use an Extra Inverter with only one Extra Battery. The Extra Inverter can be used to increase the recharge rate of the Sorein Power Station. It has an AC