Portable Solar Panel Kit Recommendation for 2018 Retro Trailer Solar Inlet

Updated 04/05/2022 | Published 03/31/2022

Question:

Will this unit work with the 17ft 2018 retro trailer, it has a solar panel connection but not sure if i need an adapter or not?

asked by: Gary S

Expert Reply:

Thanks for the photo!

The Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase Solar Panel # 287-32409 uses a specialized connector that is different from what you have pictures but we have the Go Power Portable Solar Panel with Digital Solar Controller - 200 Watt Solar Panel # 34282610 that comes with an adapter to fit that inlet.

A lot of the newer solar panel systems are from Go Power so odds are your trailer is setup with this same brand. This is a plus because this portable kit uses a PWM charger which is what should be on your trailer - if they're the same then the controllers will play nice together. If you have a different brand or model please let me know so we can make sure everything is compatible.

expert reply by: Jon G