BVE has a 3-tiered winterization and shutdown protocol as follows:

Tier 1 "Doze"

• The van is plugged into both the Everwarm and Fast Charger. 
• The space heater is turned on and running, and the Inkbird and water heater are heating as normal.
• This is for a long weekend away, and the user has reliable power with a low risk of power outages.

Tier 2 "Sleep"

• All waterlines, including the Inkbird waterline and filter cup, are drained. 
• The tub drain is purged, and both the fresh and grey water tanks are emptied. 
• The Space Heater and Inkbird are turned off and or unplugged. 
• Shampoo and other liquids should be removed. 
• Shutoff the main switch on the 12vDC Panel.
• The Batteries remain on, the water heater remains on. 
• The Everwarm remains plugged in and powered. (The Fast charger is optional after the batteries are fully charged)

Tier 3 "Hibernate"

• All waterlines, including the Inkbird waterline and filter cup, are drained. 
• The tub drain is purged, and both the fresh and grey water tanks are emptied.
• The Water Heater is removed, emptied, and reinstalled (Located behind the water tanks). 
• Shampoo and other liquids should be removed.
• Battery breakers are flipped off, and the “ON” button is powered down. Each Battery must be charged to 50-80% (100% is okay). (There is no need to turn off or unplug anything inside the conversion, as it will not have power.)
• The van will be unplugged. (Charging cannot happen when the batteries are off)