Full time RVer--CPAP newbie--what to expect??

[Guest]

Here's my .02 worth from my RV experience:

Try to avoid using an inverter if you can get 12v capable equipment. Inverters use up a lot of energy and will drain your batteries faster than just using a direct 12v connection. When I thaw out the pop-up in a few weeks, I plan on installing a 12v outlet near the head of our bed so that I can use my CPAP when we boondock or lose power at our usual haunts.

Weight isn't really an issue with modern equipment - most are fairly light and small enough to tuck into a drawer or cupboard when traveling. I would be more concerned that it be packed securely so it doesn't bump and bang around while driving - some of these machines can be sensitive to that kind of thing.

Thanks for bringing this up! I am approaching my first camping season on CPAP and I haven't even started thinking about this yet.

David

[rested gal]

By the way, I added this topic to the links here:

LINKS to Battery operation, camping, power outage
viewtopic.php?t=9682

[HeirloomGardener]

I should also have said that not all M series integrated humidifiers are 12v capable, so make sure that's what the DME is giving you before you accept it. It's easy to tell by looking at the bottom of the machine. This one will also have the "J-tube" type of water reservoir which is less subject to leaks than the previous model.

Just a note that not all "J-tube" humidifiers are 12V. My wife has the "J-tube", but it is a 120V model. The way to tell is to look at the power cord. The 12V model has a short cord that connects to the 12V jack of the CPAP. The 120V model has a longer cord with a block on the end that attaches to the power supply brick.

[Patrick A]

Welcome to the forum Texan.
Here is my experience.
I use a Remstar M series Bipap Auto. I have a 12v dc plug by the bed in my RV, it runs good I can go for a week or more running my Bipap machine without having to ever start my Generator, (of course having 6 6v U2200 battery's and 2 100w solar panels does help).
Listen to Rested Gal and every one else on the forum there is a lot of Great people and a of good people here willing to answer your questions.

RG helped me a lot.
Hey Rested Gal nice new picture I might send you a new one and have you post it for .
Patrick W6PEA

[Patrick A]

I forgot to add that I also carry an extra power supply I got it from Cap.com /www.cpap.com/productpage/respironics-battery-pack.html This will work with my machine https://www.cpap.com/cpap-machine/Respi ... iFlex.html


Good Luck

[Patrick A]

Lets try this again https://www.cpap.com/productpage-bundle ... undle.html


I hope this works now