Can etrailer Portable Solar Panel Kit Charge A Solar Generator Power Bank Like Jackery Or Bluetti?
Updated 08/15/2025 | Published 07/24/2025
Question:
Can I use this to charge a Jackery or Bluetti solar generator?
asked by: Javier
Expert Reply:
Great question. Yes, but with a caveat: etrailer Portable Solar Panel kit # E28VV includes a charge controller, and some solar generators / power banks like the Jackery already have their own.
To avoid running through two controllers which can confuse charging, you'll want to bypass the one that comes with the etrailer panel. That’s easy to do, just disconnect the MC4 leads from the controller and use an MC4-to-8mm adapter sold separately to plug straight into your Jackery or Bluetti input.
Can you check to see what your solar charging port on the power bank looks like? We may have an adapter that you'll need, but sometimes you need to check with the manufacturer of the power bank.
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etrailer Overlander Portable Solar System - Foldable Panel - Digital PWM Controller - 1 Panel - 100W
- Portable Solar Panel
- With Solar Charge Controller
- Battery
- RV Solar Prep
- 51 - 100 Watts
- 0.1 - 5 Amps
- AGM
- Gel
- Lead Acid
- Lithium
- etrailer
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Andrew N.
8/15/2025
Hey, did you get a chance to check what the solar charging port on your Jackery or Bluetti looks like? I'm asking because I want to make sure you have the right adapter to bypass the charge controller and help others who might have the same question.