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Battery Isolation & Storage Quick Guide

This guide explains how to safely place your Rhinomax into short-term Storage Mode, fully isolate the battery system for long-term storage, and bring everything back online. For complete system information, wiring notes and safety details, download the full Rhinomax Owner’s Manual below.

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⚙️ Storage Modes at a Glance

Choose the right mode depending on how long the camper will be parked and whether it’s being charged.

1

Short-Term Storage

Use Storage Mode only when the camper is parked for a few days or so and still receiving charge from solar or 240V.

  • All non-essential circuits turned off automatically.
  • Composting fan, Wi-Fi router and memory circuits stay powered.
2

Long-Term Storage

Use full battery isolation when storing the camper for more than a few days with no charging (no solar, no 240 V, not being used).

  • Battery fully charged first.
  • All charge inputs and loads turned off.
  • Main battery isolator switched OFF.
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Quick Rule-of-Thumb

A few days, still on charge? Storage Mode only.
Parked for longer with no charge? Full isolation.

A quick monthly check-up keeps your batteries healthy and ready to go.

🧭 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these sequences for Storage Mode, full isolation and re-engaging the system.

1. Short-Term Storage (Storage Mode)

Use when storing the camper for a few days with ongoing power input (solar or 240 V connected).

  1. Open the Rhinomax Digital Command Centre tablet.
  2. Select “Storage Mode”.
  3. The system will automatically turn off all circuits except:
    • Composting toilet fan
    • Wi-Fi router / monitoring hardware
    • Any required memory circuits

The batteries continue to be maintained by solar and/or 240 V while non-critical loads are shut down.

2. Full Battery Isolation (Long-Term Storage)

Use when storing your camper for more than a few days without any charge input.

Battery Isolation Steps

  1. Charge the battery bank to 100%.
  2. Turn off all charge inputs:
    • Switch off 240 V mains to the charger.
    • Turn off Anderson plug charge input from the tow vehicle.
    • Turn off solar breakers feeding the charger/controller.
  3. Turn the inverter OFF.
  4. Select Storage Mode on the tablet and ensure all 12 V loads are off.
  5. Turn the main Battery Isolation Switch OFF (under the couch on most models, or in the front hatch on the Renegade).
  6. Turn the tablet off.
  7. Monthly check: Turn the isolator ON, check state of charge on the display, recharge back to 100% if needed, then return to Storage Mode and isolate again.
3. Re-Engaging the Battery System

Use this sequence when you’re ready to bring the camper back into normal use.

  1. Connect the camper to 240 V mains.
  2. Turn the main Battery Isolation Switch ON.
  3. Turn the charger ON.
  4. Turn the tablet back on and reconnect to the van’s Wi-Fi / Victron system.
  5. Re-enable all required circuits:
    • Solar breakers
    • Inverter
    • Anderson charge input (if used)
  6. Once the batteries are back at 100% state of charge, the camper is ready for normal travel and off-grid use.
🔁 Quick Summary
  • Short-Term: Storage Mode only (camper still on solar or 240 V).
  • Long-Term: Charge to 100% → Turn off all charge inputs → Storage Mode → main isolator OFF.
  • Re-Engage: 240 V mains → isolator ON → charger ON → tablet & Wi-Fi → re-enable solar / inverter / Anderson.