hoffman breathe x battery cpap

Can anyone respond who has used the Hoffmann breathe x battery cpap.
I have a remstar auto with biflex that I use, but I'm going camping for two nights later on this month so... I was wondering if it is worth it for me to purchase this. Insurance won't pay because it's too soon to get another cpap. Do you think I'll tolerate it after the auto and biflex. My pressures vary during the night from about 7.5 to 10. Also, I see that there is a stand alone humidifier package to purchase and I will get that, but...
I'm thinking that probably needs to be used only when electricity is available to plug the humidifier into so I won't be able to use that while camping without electricity. Is that correct?

I'd appreciate any comments from people who own this machine.
Thanks, Maryanne

How long are you camping for? It only lasts 1-2 nights before needing a recharge and as it only goes to 12cm and you are on 10cm I'd think your closer to one nights use rather than two.

I'm not sure about the humidifier but it looks like it will need to be connected to mains power.

You might be better buying an inverter so you can use your current device.

The main question I have is if you are camping in or next to a vehicle where 12v-dc is available? Then, does your XPAP have a separate 12v-dc input jack? If the answer is yes to both, then you need to rig-up a cable that connects to the cigarette lighter jack at one end and to an appropriate XPAP- 12v-dc connector at the other end. If taking significant extra weight in terms of a deep discharge 12v marine battery is an option, do that (then rig the cable to connect to the battery). If you have either of these situations, I'd take your regular XPAP with you and disconnect the humidifier during use.

If your XPAP does not have a 12v-dc plug, you could look into an inverter. In this case, consideration needs to be given to the 12v-dc capacity of the power source since inverters inherently chew up a lot of extra power to operate.

The BreatheX is what I use on business trips and camping trips into wilderness areas. It's my therapy of choice because I have to travel very light in the wilderness. It's pressure is limited to 12 cm-h20, has no exhalation pressure relief, and no built-in humidifier. I have no problem using it during these times away from home, but your success will hinge on your motivation to get therapy without the extra features for a few nights. If you buy this, consider also getting an extra battery so that you can go into a wilderness area with somewhere between 2-4 nights of therapy available.

Another more expensive option is to buy the BreatheX and a cheap low power inverter to recharge the BreatheX battery daily from the cigarette lighter jack in your vehicle (if you are near a vehicle). I have done this often when I am on the road during the day.

If you get the BreatheX, practice with it at home to find out if it is for you and to find out how long a charge on one battery will last at your pressure.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Have a good trip.

Most B-PAPs run on 24 volts not 12 volts, I think yours is 24 Volt. Seeing as how your pressures don't require BiPAP treatment, do you have factors that do require BiPAP? If you don't you should be able to use CPAP for camping.

If you do require Bi-PAP, you will need BiPAP, and have to deal with a 24 Volt power supply or a form of A.C. (Generator) Jim

Lots of threads here on Camping Power.

Thanks for all of the replies. I'll admit that I'm not going camping exactly. We'll be in my sister and brother in law's motor home camping in a national park that does not have electricity available. I'll be able to run the generator in the day just to charge the battery, but the cigarette lighter to recharge the breathe x sounds like a good idea.
Where can I get the cheap low power inverter? Also, about how much is cheap? Also, do you know how much an extra battery cost?
This really is probably the only time I'll have to use the breathe x except for times when the electric may go out - like during hurricanes like Katrina.
I just don't know if I want to spend the money for only two nights, but I really don't want to do without the cpap either. Cpap has been really good for me. My thought was that it would be good to have a spare backup and maybe I might use it sometimes when I just want to take a nap on the livingroom couch. I miss doing that sometimes.

You have to find out what the optional DC input voltage is on your BiPAP, as Goofproof notes.

If it is 24v-dc, get two 12v car batteries of sufficient capacity, hook them in series, and cable them up to your unit as I noted before. Shut off the humidifier. Charge each of them separately before you leave home. You said you were not relying on these on a permanent basis, so get the cheapest car batteries you can find. They will not last for a long time (months or a few years) if they go through a deep discharge, but you seem only to be interested in this one trip and in saving money.

If it is 12v-dc, cable the unit to the cigarette lighter jack in the RV or simply buy one 12v car battery (cheapest you can find) and cable it to your unit as I noted before. If you use the cigarette lighter jack, make sure the RV's battery can handle one night's therapy and still start the RV's engine afterwards.


The BreatheX unit is much more expensive, and you haven't responded to Goofproof's note about whether you can get proper therapy from CPAP instead of BiPAP.

I got my 12v-dc to 120v-ac inverter for in-car charging the BreatheX battery during travel at a discount type store for about $20.00. If you go this route, make sure the RV's battery can handle one night's therapy and still start the RV's engine afterwards.

Sorry, I only need cpap not bipap. I also didn't tell you that I'm going on a plane first before going in the motor home so taking a big battery is out of the question. I will probably spend the money. However, now I've seen info about the Aura battery cpap so I'm wondering if breathe x or aura is better.

I believe it comes down to a matter of price, weight, portability, and features. Only you can determine that.
That said, I'm quite satisfied with my BreatheX for what I require in portability.