Fulltiming with a CPAP

[klebs]

The model we're looking at for our 1st coach for fulltiming is an Itasca Sunova 35G, which is a bit tight around the bed with the king bed option. Where to put my CPAP machine? I was wondering about maybe stashing it in the overhead compartment and using a hole saw through the cabinet bottom to drop the hose and power cord (since there doesn't appear to be an outlet inside the cabinet). Figured I might pretty it up a bit with one of those computer desktop plastic inserts. Anybody tried this?

[Ropdoc]

Clay L wrote:
That will depend on the average pressure and whether or not you use a humidifier.
My Respironics System One 60 Series uses about 2.5 amps on 12.6 volts dc. I do use a humidifier and my pressure is 11.5 cmH2O.

Thank you. I use the Humidifier during the winter months and off and on summer months. My pressure is 8. So I think I am good with your amps/volts.

Dave

[Clay_L]

That will depend on the average pressure and whether or not you use a humidifier.
My Respironics System One 60 Series uses about 2.5 amps on 12.6 volts dc. I do use a humidifier and my pressure is 11.5 cmH2O.

[Ropdoc]

I am working on the total amps I use per day/night for the solar system. I am only working on the plan. What is the amps used for a cpap?

Dave

[ford_truck_guy]

rkentzel wrote:

I just upgraded to the ResMed S-9... It is night and day over what I was using... It also detaches the humidifier incase I want to travel lighter without it... I do so when flying for business.... Automatic airflow , just put the mask on and take a breath...

I just got a new one from the VA Resmed s9 vpap auto and its the best machine I ever had I sleep like a baby with it. Ditto on the humidifier. I was a little nervous of changing brands but thing is great. Waiting now on a 12 v dc cord for the rv.

I got my 12Vdc cord and carrying case for all at the same time... What a nice setup..
Also , I had to get re certified for my CDL Medical Card.. They are now checking for apnea.. All I had to do was take the SD card out of the machine , run it over to the center , they downloaded all my info and I was done..

[rkentzel]

I just upgraded to the ResMed S-9... It is night and day over what I was using... It also detaches the humidifier incase I want to travel lighter without it... I do so when flying for business.... Automatic airflow , just put the mask on and take a breath...

I just got a new one from the VA Resmed s9 vpap auto and its the best machine I ever had I sleep like a baby with it. Ditto on the humidifier. I was a little nervous of changing brands but thing is great. Waiting now on a 12 v dc cord for the rv.

[Clay_L]

A Phillips Respironics System One 60 Series.

[musicman54]

Clay L wrote:
The newer ones have some neat features. Below is a couple of examples of some of the data you can veiw.

nice what machine is yours

[Pangaea_Ron]

I changed from Respironics Quattro masks (both old and new) to the Fisher Paykel mask which eliminated the exhaust air issue for my wife. It is quieter, easier to fit, and easier to clean. It does whistle on occasion, but I found on-line about a fix. It seems that the small exhaust holes may not have been cast perfectly, and there are small flanges at the edge of the holes. I used a very small drill bit to fix the problem.

[Clay_L]

Quahog wrote:
That really is pretty cool. Thanks for the info.

I noticed the average pressure fluctuates. Does that imply the CPAP determines the pressure setting automatically? BTW, I am NOT trying to hijack this thread.

Yes the unit I have has an auto mode where it determines a pressure setting it calculates using an algorithm Respironics developed. I no longer use that mode though, just a set pressure of 11.5 inches H2O. The data is old and my AHI for the last six months is now 1.32.

[Quahog]

That really is pretty cool. Thanks for the info.

I noticed the average pressure fluctuates. Does that imply the CPAP determines the pressure setting automatically? BTW, I am NOT trying to hijack this thread.

[Clay_L]

The newer ones have some neat features. Below is a couple of examples of some of the data you can veiw.

[Quahog]

It's obvious I need to step into the 21st century. My old CPAP while very quiet, lightweight and small for travel basically has an on/off button. LOL

[ford_truck_guy]

Clay L wrote:
I have a Respironics Signal One 60 Series and my wife has a Resmed S9. Both are very quiet and both have detachable humidifiers. Both can operate on 12v DC. Both have autostart and have features that are similar between the machines.
The display is nicer (color) on the S9 but for me the Signal One is easier to set.
Both are fully data capable and software that allows you to read detailed reports on how effective your treatment is, is available for both.
Either one would be fine I think.

Thanks for that comparison... Its not every day that someone gives feedback on two items that they actually have both!

[Clay_L]

I have a Respironics Signal One 60 Series and my wife has a Resmed S9. Both are very quiet and both have detachable humidifiers. Both can operate on 12v DC. Both have autostart and have features that are similar between the machines.
The display is nicer (color) on the S9 but for me the Signal One is easier to set.
Both are fully data capable and software that allows you to read detailed reports on how effective your treatment is, is available for both.
Either one would be fine I think.