Connecting a CPAP machine to a battery?
I have been prescribed a CPAP machine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. How do I run this while traveling if I don't have a generator or battery? I am thinking of buying a portable jump starter like thi...
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thanks for the pic edit! Much nicer! And looks like you've gotten good advice above. A lot of us hose heads here!
You may find a place to actually install a second battery in your van, a deep cycle like RVs have that will charge from the engine electrical system, but not discharge your starting battery. Depends on how often you might use a setup like this to decide if it's worth it. Going that route would eliminate your need to seek out recharging plugs.
The next logical step (in my mind, at least) would be a solar panel on your van roof. I use a portable battery pack and portable solar charger when I tent camp (not often - the ground has gotten too hard!).
Oh, and ditto above recommendations to turn off the humidifier - it's a power hog!
You may find a place to actually install a second battery in your van, a deep cycle like RVs have that will charge from the engine electrical system, but not discharge your starting battery. Depends on how often you might use a setup like this to decide if it's worth it. Going that route would eliminate your need to seek out recharging plugs.
The next logical step (in my mind, at least) would be a solar panel on your van roof. I use a portable battery pack and portable solar charger when I tent camp (not often - the ground has gotten too hard!).
Oh, and ditto above recommendations to turn off the humidifier - it's a power hog!
