Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel

Go Power RV Solar Panels

This portable solar charging system lets you place the solar panel where you need it for maximum sunlight. The foldable 200-watt panel provides DC power to charge your RV's batteries. Includes adapters to suit your battery connection.

Features:

• Portable solar system provides an off-grid charging solution
  • Park in the shade and place the solar panel in the sun for maximum charge
• 200-Watt monocrystalline solar panel uses sunlight to charge your RV's batteries
  • Unfolds to reveal adjustable folding legs for support
  • Made from weatherproof and impact-resistant materials to stand up to the elements
• 30-Amp PWM solar controller adjusts solar panel output for a quick, consistent charge
  • Automatic multistage smart charging system helps extend battery life
  • Digital display monitors amperage, voltage, and battery capacity
• Heavy-duty nylon carrying case for easy storage and transport
• Kit includes single solar panel with built-in solar controller, solar cable, battery clamps, ring terminals, quick-connect cables, SAE solar plug, XLR-style solar plug, and carrying case
  • Anderson-style extension cable (sold separately) lets you to place panel further away

Specs:

• Applications: 12V battery systems
• Solar panel rated power: 200 watts
• Amperage:
  • Solar panel output: 11.43 amps
  • Solar controller maximum input current: 30 amps
• Solar panel IP rating: IP67
• Controller maximum wire gauge: #4 AWG
• Cable length: 12'
• Dimensions:
  • Open: 39" long, 52-13/16" wide x 2-13/16" deep
  • Closed: 39" long, 26-3/8" wide x 2-5/8" deep
• Panel weight: 51 lbs
• Warranty:
  • Panel: 25-Year limited warranty
  • Controller: 5-Year warranty

The Go Power portable solar system provides an easy way to charge your RV batteries with clean, renewable power. Using the 200-watt foldable solar panel, this system collects solar energy to create DC power that passes through a solar charge controller into your RV batteries. The kit includes several adapters to suit your charging application. Also, it comes in a heavy-duty, nylon carrying case for convenient transport and storage.

If you occasionally dry camp with your RV, this kit is a perfect solution for charging batteries while you're away from shore power. And since the system is portable and flexible, you can choose where to place the panel and charge other batteries using solar power as well. It's also a great complement to your rooftop RV solar panels, providing an extra boost of charge when you need it.

High-Efficiency, Monocrystalline Solar Panel

The charging process starts with the solar panel, which unfolds and uses adjustable legs for support. When solar energy interacts with the silicon cells in the panel, it generates a flow of DC electrical current that charges your RV's batteries. Each of the monocrystalline cells is made from a single crystal of silicon, so the electrons that create the current have more space to move, making this panel more efficient than one with polycrystalline cells. And in optimal sunlight conditions, the panel produces 200 watts per hour.

The silicon cells are set between a cushioned backing material and tempered solar glass to withstand the elements. The glass has low-iron content to provide exceptional transparency, which ensures maximum sunlight collection. Finally, the panel is framed with anodized marine-grade aluminum to resist rust and corrosion.

Smart Solar Controller Charges and Protects Battery Bank

The solar controller prevents harmful overcharging by adjusting the power generated by the solar panel before it reaches your batteries. It uses pulse width modulation technology to regulate the output through pulses that provide a consistent charge. Typically, this type of technology is a good fit for smaller systems with lower voltages.

Using a multistage charging system, the controller automatically switches voltages while the battery bank charges. This accelerates the charge, but also helps extend battery life by adjusting the voltage during the different modes. The controller is compatible with multiple battery types and includes preset charging profiles for sealed/gel, AGM, flooded/wet cell, and lithium batteries.

Charging Modes

1. Bulk: This mode charges at the full rated load for a quicker recharge time. As the name suggests, this is where the bulk of the charging happens. It typically charges the battery to at least 80% capacity.
2. Absorption: This mode provides controlled voltage to ensure a full charge. Once the battery reaches between 80% to 90% capacity, the absorption state will kick in and start charging at a regulated voltage. In each charging profile, this mode is set to last for 30 minutes after the bulk charge is completed.
3. Float: Once the battery reaches full charge, this mode maintains a lower voltage to compensate for self-discharge. This reduces battery stress and minimizes gassing and water loss.
4. Equalization: On flooded/wet cell batteries, this mode activates to prevent stratification and sulfate buildup during extended float cycles. These two issues can damage a battery by causing the accumulation of acid at the bottom of the battery and hardened sulfate crystals on the battery plates. This mode is especially helpful when your battery is going unused during storage.

The backlit, digital display acts as an information center for your solar panel output. It shows the charging current, battery voltage, and battery state of charge. It also allows you to input your battery type and choose a charging profile. Additionally, a built-in USB port on the front of the controller provides a convenient outlet to charge your cell phone or tablet.

Lastly, the controller includes several built-in safety features to help protect your equipment. The charging process will shut down if the controller starts to overheat and when an overcurrent is detected. Also, if the battery or solar panel is wired incorrectly, it activates a reverse polarity alarm.

Easy-to-Use Adapters for Battery Connection

This kit includes several adapters to suit different applications. It comes with XLR-style and SAE solar plugs, which work with RVs that are pre-wired for solar, including Zamp solar ports. For traditional battery connections, it has battery clamps and battery terminals. Additionally, a 7-pin trailer adapter (sold separately) provides another connection to your 5th wheel or camper. Each adapter has an Anderson connector which plugs into the portable solar panel.

Heavy-Duty, Nylon Carrying Case

The durable, nylon carrying case has a rigid exterior and soft interior to help protect your panel during storage and transport.

Available Extension Cable

If you need more distance between your battery connection and the panel, the extension cable (sold separately) provides 30' of additional length.

82610 Go Power Portable Solar Kit - RV Solar Charging - Foldable Rigid Panel - 30-Amp Digital Regulator/Controller - 200 Watts - 11.43 amps - GP-PSK-200

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