Whitewater Retro 177

DaveG39 wrote:
My son has this unit and can't find any 12v outlet for his CPAP. He is traveling now and I plan to add outlet when he returns if necessary. Does anyone know if there is one installed somewhere in the unit? Has anyone added one and if so how big a deal was the wiring?

I don't have a Whitewater but a lot of RV's have a 12 volt outlet by the TV.

I would think that if there was a bedroom place for a TV there would be an outlet there. IIRC none of my RVs had 12 volt outlets scattered around.

bumpy

We installed one beside the bed just for my CPAP. Search this forum for CPAP, there are lots f threads about it.

Be aware that many of the threads on hee are older, and that there have been vast improvements in CPCP machines in the past few years. Most not are designed to run on 12v, usually with an adapter for convert from 110V. Also, the new machines do not require near the amperage that they used to. I have used mine on 12v for over 10 years now with no problems, and have had 12v outlets installed with dedicated wiring and fuses for the CPAP. Untill he get home, a 12v outlet attached to a couple of alligator clips to attach to the battery, and maybe a 12v extension cord will work. Both usually available at better auto parts stores. Check out some ot the other threads for other wiring advice.

I looked on the manufacturer's website for that TT. A few photos, none with 12V outlet visible. No spec sheet or owner's manual online that I can see. Does he have the manual with him on his trip?

The TT does have some 110V outlets. Can he get hookups and run his CPAP from them? My CPAP has both 110V and 12V cords.

I would think that the majority of CPAP machines are designed to be plugged into 120 volt outlets. mine has a wall wart that converts it down to 12 volts to use it. lots of 120 to 12 volt adapters out there that he could use?
bumpy

Very cool little trailer...have never seen it before. In the lower shelf beside the bed on the left side, it looks like an outlet. Any chance that would work? Or how about running a line through the pass-thru to where he needs it set up. Don't most CPAPS run on regular power? Maybe contact the manufacturer of the CPAP and see if they have some sort of adapter available.

Thanks all. He is dry camping now taking boy scouts on rock climbing adventure so has no 120v overnight (can't run gen overnight where he is). He is trying to jerry rig something for the long weekend with a battery but looking for something more permanent. He has new CPAP and supposed to have 12v. When he gets back next week I'll go down to his house and wire a 12v outlet next to the bed and another in the kitchen area if I don't find one. Tiger, that's the problem I ran in to. Sent email to mfgr but no response.

I would think that any tiny 120 to 12 volt convertor would run a CPAP without a heated humidifier.
bumpy

My kids just got a new Eco-camper and there is not a 12v outlet in it, either.