Best storage for AGM batteries with Victron or NOCO chargers:
- Plug the trailer into shore power and verify that the charger is getting power by opening Victron Connect where you should see it.
- Charge the battery until you see the Victron charger finish absorption mode and go into float or storage. This will indicate that the battery is fully charged and should take about 7 hours (100amp hour battery charging at about 15amps/hour = 6.66 hours).
- The battery voltage should read between 13.6 and 14.7 volts while still connected to shore power.
- Unplug the trailer and flip through the battery monitor to verify that there are no loads on the battery, you should see 0.0 amps and 0 watts on the monitor, or in the app.
- Leave the trailer alone for few hours to let voltage settle down closer to 12.9v in its ‘resting’ state with no loads. The battery should stay at this resting voltage for several days or weeks before it starts to self-discharge further. This will be a safe state to store the battery for 6-7 months.
- A resting voltage of around 12.9v still indicates a full charge it will settle there because the charger is no longer ‘pushing’ power to it to keep it topped up.
- If it drops below 12.8v within a few days, it may indicate that the battery no longer is able to hold a full charge
- Disconnect the battery and store in a cool dry place if extended below freezing temperatures are expected.