Winterizing Battery with Factory Solar

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Are there any special safety precautions or otherwise that need to be addressed when removing the battery for winter especially if the factory solar is installed?

I believe the solar charge from the Victron is active even when the battery disconnect is on.

Should I do anything to the Victron controller?

TIA

Sharon_is_SAM

For the 320 with a dealer installed lead acid battery:

On the VictronConnect app, open up the SmartSolar device.  Use the gear icon and open up Battery - then find the “Charger enabled” and turn it off.  This disables the charger.

If you have an inverter, turn it off.

Then, if you want to remove the battery, take a picture of your connections at the battery to help you next spring.

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Great advice!
Thanks

pthomas745

There is no real need to remove the battery, unless it is a security issue.  With the battery switch off, a battery will hold a charge for months.  With your solar, it will not be a problem at all.

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pthomas745 said:

There is no real need to remove the battery, unless it is a security issue.  With the battery switch off, a battery will hold a charge for months.  With your solar, it will not be a problem at all.

I did consider this option as the solar should act as a trickle charger.

Denny16

For a TaB400, removing the battery is not n easy task, and unnecessary., as they are sealed AGM batteries.  Solar panel will keep it charged just fine.  If storing your trailer indoors, turn off the solar charging per Sharon’s suggestion and turn the battery disco switch to off.  Fully charge your battery before putting it in storage, and you will have power come spring…
cheers