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lvthesunSask
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Jun 17, 2013

cpap and drycamping

Hubby just recently started using a cpap machine. We both enjoy dry camping. What recommendations do you suggest for a powerpack. We don't want to be looking for a place to charge this every night. His machine doesn't have a 12v adapter but I'm sure we can find something to change this
  • Most of the newer models are capable of operating on 12v. May not have come with the cord, but $25 gets you started. I know that both Respironics and Resmed both have converted to 12v systems over the past 5 years. I installed a 12v plug directly from the bedside to the battery bank and my Respironics PR-1 Auto, runs strictly on 12v now, including the humidifier on setting #2.
  • Mine operates on 12V and came with a 12V cord/cigarette lighter plug and also came with a regular plug that steps 120 down to 12V. Covers all the bases.
  • Do an online search. There are dozens of CPAP machines that will run off internal battery power. May not be cheap, nor covered by your insurance, but it is an option.
  • *edit*

    Sorry, thought the title of this thread said something else.
  • As well, see if you can go without the humidifier. The humidifier makes it use 3-times the amps/hour as without.
  • Your RV probably has a battery, use it. Might need a small inverter but many CPAPs can operate from battery.
  • One of the couples I know has, using a fully charged G24 deep-cycle ran their two CPAPS three nights, without charging (and no other loads). They used a good quality true sinewave inverter, well matched to the load

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