Camping with CPAP
Okay, I know I'm not the only one out there that RV's without electrical hookups in the National Parks and elsewhere. I've been diagnosed with some sleep apnea issues and will most likely be fit with...
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That long thread has a lot of good info and some questionable opinions. My cardiologist many years ago had me go through a sleep study and they found serious sleep apnea where I stopped breathing for periods of time, many times per night. This condition can lead to heart disease or make heart disease worse.
The brand and model of CPAP machine that I use, is designed to run directly off of a 12 volts DC as well as 120vac. The 12 volt cord plugs into a receptacle in the back of the unit. Many CPAP units will not run directly off of 12vdc battery and are designed to run off a special portable battery and 120vac inverter pack. Check carefully on 12 vdc (camping/emergency power) option, before buying a CPAP device. Removable heated humidifiers require 120vdc power and draw heavier current. I have never needed to use a humidifier.
The brand and model of CPAP machine that I use, is designed to run directly off of a 12 volts DC as well as 120vac. The 12 volt cord plugs into a receptacle in the back of the unit. Many CPAP units will not run directly off of 12vdc battery and are designed to run off a special portable battery and 120vac inverter pack. Check carefully on 12 vdc (camping/emergency power) option, before buying a CPAP device. Removable heated humidifiers require 120vdc power and draw heavier current. I have never needed to use a humidifier.
