12 Volt Power to My Outlets
So I am wanting to start boondocking some. I plan to start out slow with short excursions, 2-3 days. My problem is that my wife uses a cpap at night. It runs on 12 volts because the output of the powe...
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allen8106 wrote:
1) Is it normal not to have any of the outlets in the 12 volt circuit?
Typically there is one 12v receptacle at the location for the television.
allen8106 wrote:
2) Assuming the above is true any recommendations for getting 12 volt power in a few outlets?
Go to your local auto parts store and buy 12v receptacles and install where you want them. I have installed several in every RV I have owned.
robsouth wrote:bob213 wrote:
Does your cpap transformer plug into 120v and then reduce down to a 12v output? If so, an inverter hooked to your battery array will give you 120v that you can plug the transformer in to. You can plug directly into the inverter or run a line to a new surface mount 120v receptacle dedicated to the cpap.
Correct answer!
No, wrong answer. It makes no sense to convert from 12vdc to 120vac and then back to 12vdc when you can just plug directly into 12vdc. My wife's CPAP operates directly from 12vdc with the appropriate cord and receptacle.
