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Which solar panel should I choose?Updated 19 hours ago

AIR GEAR currently offers two portable solar panel kits. The best one to choose depends on how your needs.

If you have a Sorein Power Station

If you have a Sorein Power Station, we recommend the Sorein 400 W Portable Solar Panel. This system is powerful, lightweight, easy to use, and folds up into a carrying case. At 400 watts maximum power output, it's twice as powerful as the AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar Kit. This is ideal for fast recharging of your Sorein Power Station.

Note that the Sorein Solar Panel does not include a charge controller, and it will routinely output more than 200W, so it cannot be connected to a factory-installed Solar Port on an Airstream or most other brands of RV.

If you do not have a power station

For charging through a trailer's Solar Port or 7-way cable, we recommend the AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar Kit. This kit includes all the accessories needed to connect to a trailer with a factory-installed solar port, including a charge controller, 25-foot extension cable, and adapters. Like the Sorein panel, it folds up, includes a carrying case, and weighs under 20 pounds.

The Solar Port is limited to 200W maximum input, so the AIR GEAR Portable Solar Kit is sized to match. 

Specifications and comparison


AIR GEAR 200W Portable Solar KitSorein 400W Portable Solar Panel
Maximum output200 watts400 watts
Size (folded)23 x 28 x 4 inches24.4 x 38.7 x 1.4 inches
Size (unfolded)68 x 28 x 1.5 inches98.7 x 38.7 x 0.1 inches
Weight19.6 lbs (with bag, charge controller, and cables)19.8 lbs (with bag and adapter cable)
Charge controller20 amp MPPT(not included)
Solar panel connectorAnderson SB-50MC4
Adapters includedThree adapters: Anderson SB-50 to XT60, Anderson extension (25 feet long, 8 AWG), and Anderson SB-50 to Solar PortOne adapter: MC4 to XT60/Anderson PowerPole/ DC7907 (3-way adapter) 
Folding legsYesYes
Panel typeMono PERCMonocrystalline Silicon
Efficiency
24%
IP ratingIP65IP67
Lamination typeETFEETFE
Max voltage20.5V31.23V
Max current9.75A12.81A
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