I have a Travel Trailer with 2 group 24 batteries and am getting my doctor to prescribe me a new machine because we dry camp alot. I have Cigna Insurance and am getting it thru Apria Healthcare. Some machines need a Converter and some just need direct 12vdc . I would prefer the direct because Cigna doesn't cover the convert or cords. Any and all feedback would be great and helpful!
Need input for Camping & CPAP, what machine is best???
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you don't need that much battery, but the following run directly off a 12VDC source (cable available from Radio Shack):
Remstar Classic (all models except for Bipaps).
Remstar M series (all models not positive on Bipap models).
PB 420E, 420S & 420G.
A 12Ah Sealed Lead Acid battery will easily run it for a night. The PB-420E consumes the least power at only 1.5AMPs @20cm pressure. If your pressure is half that, it will consume about half the current.
I doubt any insurance will pay for a 2nd machine, you may have to buy it on your own, you don't need a special prescription, your existing script will work for any autopap you may want.
Purchasing it through Apria is the most expensive place you can buy one. I would check and compare prices at cpap.com first. I would suggest either the Remstar M series Auto or the PB-420e.
You just order it online with your credit card and fax over a copy of your existing prescription for cpap. Comes with a manual that tells you how to setup the machine. Apria will probably want upwards of $1700 for a lesser machine.
Remstar Classic (all models except for Bipaps).
Remstar M series (all models not positive on Bipap models).
PB 420E, 420S & 420G.
A 12Ah Sealed Lead Acid battery will easily run it for a night. The PB-420E consumes the least power at only 1.5AMPs @20cm pressure. If your pressure is half that, it will consume about half the current.
I doubt any insurance will pay for a 2nd machine, you may have to buy it on your own, you don't need a special prescription, your existing script will work for any autopap you may want.
Purchasing it through Apria is the most expensive place you can buy one. I would check and compare prices at cpap.com first. I would suggest either the Remstar M series Auto or the PB-420e.
You just order it online with your credit card and fax over a copy of your existing prescription for cpap. Comes with a manual that tells you how to setup the machine. Apria will probably want upwards of $1700 for a lesser machine.
someday science will catch up to what I'm saying...
Thanks for quick reply!
Wow, Thanks for quick reply. Sounds like the Remstar is the way to go. My other cpap is a sullivan and it's 10 years old...the press fit hose connector is cracking the case so Cigna said just show your PCP and he can order a new one.
We had a 4 day power outtage here in Oregon and I went without CPAP...what a drag! Since I need another, 12vdc seems like a good feature to have...especially since I camp quite a bit.
Again, Thanks for the quick reply!
We had a 4 day power outtage here in Oregon and I went without CPAP...what a drag! Since I need another, 12vdc seems like a good feature to have...especially since I camp quite a bit.
Again, Thanks for the quick reply!
Camping-friendly was a big concern when I chose my CPAP. I too dry camp a lot in a travel trailer.
Anyhow, I researched the choices pretty thoroughly about 15 months ago. I ended up buying the REMstar as being the most camping friendly. (This was before the M Series was released, so I didn’t consider it.) I also bought the matching Respironics 12-volt adapter for only $25 from CPAP.COM. Because the nearest 12-volt “cigarette-lighter” outlet is just past the foot of the bed, I picked up a 12-volt extension cord for five or six bucks at WalMart. Maybe someday I’ll get energetic enough to put a 12-volt outlet near the head of the bed.
I have been very pleased with my choice.
Happy camping!
Wayne
Anyhow, I researched the choices pretty thoroughly about 15 months ago. I ended up buying the REMstar as being the most camping friendly. (This was before the M Series was released, so I didn’t consider it.) I also bought the matching Respironics 12-volt adapter for only $25 from CPAP.COM. Because the nearest 12-volt “cigarette-lighter” outlet is just past the foot of the bed, I picked up a 12-volt extension cord for five or six bucks at WalMart. Maybe someday I’ll get energetic enough to put a 12-volt outlet near the head of the bed.
I have been very pleased with my choice.
Happy camping!
Wayne
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what machine is best??????
Depends on who you ask!
Have you looked at the (Everest - Aura - Polaris TR) or what ever name they are using today? It has some nice features integrated battery and heated humidifier (which jacks up the price). Mine is noisier than the REMstar plus (classic), about a tad more noisy than my son's Good Knight 420.
If cost is a driving force for you then the Puritan Bennett 420G might fill the bill for you, it can be powered directly by 115v AC, 230vAC, or 12vDC, same as the REMstars.
Have you looked at the (Everest - Aura - Polaris TR) or what ever name they are using today? It has some nice features integrated battery and heated humidifier (which jacks up the price). Mine is noisier than the REMstar plus (classic), about a tad more noisy than my son's Good Knight 420.
If cost is a driving force for you then the Puritan Bennett 420G might fill the bill for you, it can be powered directly by 115v AC, 230vAC, or 12vDC, same as the REMstars.
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