The Go Power! SAE Sidewall Solar Port Gives Your RV a Permanent Plug for a Portable Solar Kit
The Go Power! 2-Wire SAE Sidewall Solar Port mounts on the outside of your RV and gives your portable solar kit a permanent place to plug in. Route its 12 AWG cable to your battery compartment once, and your kit plugs straight in whenever you set it out, with no cables run through doors, windows or storage hatches.
It comes with a 12 in, 6 ft or 10 ft cable, so you can match the length to the distance between the port and your batteries.
Go Power! SAE Sidewall Solar Port Features
2-Wire SAE Female Socket
The port uses the 2-wire SAE connector found on Go Power! SAE portable solar kits, such as the 90W Portable Solar Kit (GP-PSK-90).
Tethered Weather Cap
A tethered rubber cap closes the socket and keeps it covered whenever no panel is plugged in.
Round Sidewall Flange
The SAE socket sits in a round flange that fastens to the exterior sidewall with four screws. The overmold is UV-stabilized PVC.
12 AWG Cable Rated for 20A Continuous
Every length uses 12 AWG cable with a 20A continuous current rating. The cable is cUL listed and rated for 105°C (221°F) and 600V under UL Standard 1063 and CSA C22.2. The red wire is positive and the black wire is negative.
Real-World Applications
Portable kit owners. Plug your kit in at the sidewall instead of opening the battery compartment to clamp on.
Ports near or far from the batteries. Use the 12 in cable beside the battery compartment or for splicing into existing wiring, the 6 ft cable for a sidewall port near the batteries, or the 10 ft cable when the port sits farther away.
Practical Comparison
Sidewall Port Versus Battery Clamps
Battery clamps work, but you have to reach the battery each time you set up. A sidewall port is a one-time install, and after that your kit connects outside the RV.
Buyer Guidance
Pick the Right Length
Measure the route from where you want the port on the sidewall to where the cable will connect inside the RV, then choose the next length up.
Plan for Your Kit's Controller
The port only carries power from the panel. Your Go Power! portable kit's controller does the regulating, so follow the kit's installation instructions when you connect the port's cable inside the RV.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You own a Go Power! portable kit with an SAE plug
- You want a permanent plug-in point on your RV
- You'd rather not open the battery compartment
Common Questions
Which Portable Kits Plug Into It?
Go Power! portable solar kits with a 2-wire SAE plug, such as the GP-PSK-90. DuraLite kits use a Zamp Solar Ready plug, so they don't plug directly into this port.
What Gauge Is the Cable?
All three lengths use 12 AWG cable rated for 20A continuous.
Does It Need a Charge Controller?
The port itself only carries power. Go Power! portable kits have their controller built in, so follow your kit's instructions for the connection inside the RV.
What's Included
- 1 x 2-Wire SAE Sidewall Solar Port With Tethered Cap and 12 AWG Cable (Option Chosen)
A Ready Plug for Every Trip
The Go Power! SAE Sidewall Solar Port gives your portable solar kit a weather-capped, permanent connection on the outside of your RV, with 12 AWG cable in the length you need. If you'd like help choosing a length or planning the install, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 2-Wire SAE Sidewall Solar Port for Portable Solar Kits Specifications
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| Model |
GP-SOLAR-PORT-12IN, GP-SOLAR-PORT-6FT, GP-SOLAR-PORT-10FT |
| Cable Length by Option |
| 12 in |
GP-SOLAR-PORT-12IN |
| 6 ft |
GP-SOLAR-PORT-6FT |
| 10 ft |
GP-SOLAR-PORT-10FT |
| Connector |
| Connector |
2-wire SAE, female |
| Cap |
Tethered rubber weather cap |
| Overmold Material |
UV-stabilized PVC |
| Cable |
| Gauge |
12 AWG (all lengths) |
| Current Rating |
20 A continuous |
| Voltage Rating |
600 V |
| Temperature Rating |
105°C (221°F) |
| Wire Colors |
Red positive, black negative |
| Mounting |
| Mounting |
Exterior sidewall, round flange, 4 screws |
| Certifications and Warranty |
| Cable Certification |
cUL listed; UL Standard 1063, CSA C22.2 |
| Flammability |
UL 94 V-2 |
| Compliance |
RoHS |
| Warranty |
1 year |
Go Power! GP-SOLAR-PORT Spec Sheet