The Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit Brings 200W of Folding Solar and a 30A Controller to Your 12V Battery With Nothing to Install
The Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit (GP-PSK-200) is the largest of Go Power's folding-frame portable kits. It pairs a 200W monocrystalline folding panel with adjustable legs, a GP-PWM-30-SB 30A PWM charge controller with an LCD, a 12 ft lead and a heavy-duty nylon carry case. Clip it to your 12V battery or plug it into your RV's sidewall solar port, and you're charging.
It's built for extended dry camping in RVs and trailers. Go Power estimates it puts about 60Ah a day into a 12V battery on a sunny spring or summer day, and about 24Ah a day in fall and winter. Go Power suggests pairing it with 200Ah or more of AGM or 100Ah or more of lithium.
Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit Features
Two 100W Monocrystalline Panels in One Folding Frame
Two 100W monocrystalline panels share a silver anodized aluminum frame with built-in adjustable legs. The frame folds shut with latches and carries by its handle. At maximum power the panel is rated 17.6V and 11.43A, with a 21.1V open-circuit voltage, and it carries an IP52 rating.
A 30A PWM Controller With a LiFePO4 Setting
The GP-PWM-30-SB is a single bank, 12V controller with 4-stage PWM charging. Its settings cover Sealed/Gel, AGM/LiFePO4 and Flooded batteries, and it works with lead-acid batteries and with LiFePO4 batteries supplied with a BMS. A monthly equalize option is for flooded batteries only. It is protected against battery and solar reverse polarity, over temperature, PV short circuit and over current.
An LCD That Shows Your Battery at a Glance
The backlit LCD shows charging current, battery voltage, battery state of charge and amp hours charged since the last reset. A 5V USB port supplies up to 1500 mA for a phone or tablet, and it switches off when the battery drops below 11.0V so your bank isn't drained.
A 12 Ft UV-Rated Lead
The 12 ft UV-rated 12/2 lead ends in an Anderson-style quick connector. Park in the shade, set the panel in the sun and run the lead to your battery or solar port. For more reach, the GP-PSK-X30 30 ft extension cable is sold separately.
Every Connector in the Case
Battery clamps, quick connectors, ring terminals, an SAE solar plug adapter and an XLR-style solar plug adapter come in the kit. You can connect straight to a 12V battery or to a Zamp Solar Ready or Go Power! Solar On The Side sidewall port without extra parts.
Packs Into a Heavy-Duty Nylon Case
Folded, the panel measures 40 x 27.2 x 3.4 inches and packs into its nylon carry case with the cables. Open, it spans 40 x 53.9 inches. The kit weighs 51 lb.
Real-World Applications
Fridge camping. Go Power estimates a 12V compressor fridge alone at about 50Ah a day and says this kit covers that daily in summer. Add lights, a fan, the water pump and device charging, and Go Power's estimate rises to about 75Ah a day, of which the kit covers about 80% in summer.
Weekend trips. Go Power puts LED lights, a vent fan, a water pump and phone and laptop charging at about 25Ah a day, covered daily in summer.
Extended dry camping. On a sunny day, Go Power says 200W of solar recharges an overnight draw of 50 to 60Ah by mid-afternoon.
Cold-weather trips. With 4 hours of furnace blower added to a fridge camp, Go Power's estimate is about 100Ah a day. The kit covers about 60% of that in summer, so plan on a generator or shore power day.
Practical Comparison
GP-PSK-200 Versus GP-PSK-90
Both are rigid folding kits with legs, a 12 ft lead and the same connector set, with a 25-year panel and 3-year controller warranty. The GP-PSK-90 has 90W of solar and a 10A PWM controller, with an estimated 27Ah a day in summer and 11Ah in winter, and it weighs 19.8 lb. The GP-PSK-200 more than doubles that harvest at 60Ah and 24Ah, with a 30A controller, at 51 lb.
GP-PSK-200 Versus the DuraLite 200W Kit
Both are 200W with the same estimated 60Ah and 24Ah a day. The DuraLite 200W is much lighter, packs smaller, has a lithium-profile controller and can expand to 300W, with a 2-year warranty. The GP-PSK-200 is a rigid folding panel on legs with a 30A controller and LCD, and its panel carries a 25-year warranty.
Buyer Guidance
Size Your Battery and Set the Controller
Go Power suggests 200Ah or more of AGM or 100Ah or more of lithium. Its rule of thumb is 100W of solar per 100Ah of battery, and a lead-acid bank should not be discharged below 50%. Set the battery type on the controller before you start charging. The default setting is AGM/LiFePO4.
Check Your Port and Pick Your Spot
This kit has its own controller. If your RV's sidewall port has a factory controller behind it, connect at the battery instead, or confirm the port is a direct feed to the battery. Keep the panel clear of shade, since even a thin shadow cuts output, and turn it to follow the sun. At IP52 it handles light, dripping water, but don't leave it in heavy rain or standing water, and keep water off the controller.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- You run a 12V compressor fridge while camping
- You have 200Ah or more of AGM or 100Ah or more of lithium
- You want solar without roof work
- Your RV has a Zamp Solar Ready or Solar On The Side port
Common Questions
Can I Plug It Into My RV's Solar Port?
Yes. The SAE and XLR-style adapters fit Zamp Solar Ready and Go Power! Solar On The Side ports. If a factory controller sits behind your port, connect at the battery instead.
What Size Battery Does It Suit?
Go Power recommends 200Ah or more of AGM, or 100Ah or more of lithium.
Does It Charge Lithium Batteries?
Yes. The controller has an AGM/LiFePO4 setting and works with LiFePO4 batteries supplied with a BMS.
Can I Leave It Out in the Rain?
It's rated IP52, so it is protected against dust and light, dripping water. Fold it into its case and store it dry when bad weather is coming or when you're done.
What's Included
- 1 x 200W Folding Monocrystalline Solar Panel With Adjustable Legs
- 1 x 30A PWM Solar Controller With LCD (GP-PWM-30-SB)
- 1 x 12 Ft UV-Rated Solar Cable
- 1 x Set of Battery Clamps
- 1 x Set of Quick Connectors
- 1 x Set of Ring Terminal Connectors
- 1 x SAE Solar Plug Adapter
- 1 x XLR-Style Solar Plug Adapter
- 1 x Heavy-Duty Nylon Carry Case
More Solar Without Roof Work
The Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit gives your 12V battery 200W of folding solar, a 30A controller with an LCD and every connector you need, all in one case. If you'd like help matching it to your battery or your RV's solar port, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit With 30 Amp Controller Specifications
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| Model |
GP-PSK-200 |
| Kit Contents |
| Solar Panel |
200 W monocrystalline folding panel (2 x 100 W) |
| Charge Controller |
GP-PWM-30-SB, 30 A PWM, single bank, LCD |
| Wire Lead |
12 ft UV-rated 12/2, Anderson-style connector |
| Connectors |
Battery clamps, quick connectors, ring terminals, SAE solar plug adapter, XLR-style solar plug adapter |
| Carry Case |
Heavy-duty nylon |
| Solar Panel |
| Rated Power |
200 W |
| Cell Type |
Monocrystalline |
| Max Power Voltage |
17.6 V |
| Max Power Current |
11.43 A |
| Open-Circuit Voltage |
21.1 V |
| Short-Circuit Current |
12.34 A |
| Frame |
Silver anodized aluminum, built-in adjustable folding legs |
| Rating |
IP52 |
| Daily Harvest (Go Power estimate) |
About 60 Ah spring/summer, 24 Ah fall/winter, into a 12 V battery |
| Suggested Battery |
200 Ah or more AGM, or 100 Ah or more lithium |
| Charge Controller |
| Controller Model |
GP-PWM-30-SB |
| Type |
PWM, single bank, 12 V nominal |
| Charge Current |
30 A |
| Charging |
4-stage, monthly equalize option (flooded only) |
| Battery Settings |
Sealed/Gel, AGM/LiFePO4 (default), Flooded |
| Lithium |
LiFePO4 batteries supplied with a BMS |
| Display |
Backlit LCD: charging current, battery voltage, state of charge, amp hours charged |
| USB Port |
5 V, 1500 mA |
| USB Low Voltage Disconnect |
Off below 11.0 V; back on at 12.8 V (12.2 V on LiFePO4) |
| Temperature Compensation |
-24 mV/°C (lead-acid settings only) |
| Protection |
Battery reverse polarity, solar reverse polarity, over temperature, PV short circuit, over current |
| Operating Temperature |
-40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C) |
| Rating |
IP50 |
| Physical |
| Dimensions Closed |
40 x 27.2 x 3.4 in (1015 x 691 x 86 mm) |
| Dimensions Open |
40 x 53.9 x 3.4 in (1015 x 1368 x 86 mm) |
| Weight |
51 lb (23 kg) |
| Warranty |
| Solar Panel |
25 years |
| Controller |
3 years |
| Cables and Components |
1 year |
Go Power! 200 Watt Portable Solar Kit With 30 Amp Controller Manuals and Documents
Go Power! GP-PSK-200 Portable Solar Kit Manual
Go Power! GP-PWM-30-SB Solar Controller Manual
Go Power! GP-PSK Series Spec Sheet