Camping with cpap machine

I had to look it up to see what a CPAP was, but yes, there are 12V models. Not cheap though.

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Hi Brooksea, this has been covered on this site before. See post number 10283.

Here's a couple of references in the Forum for you:-

23816 (Wolfie mentions a practical 12 volt machine)
10283

If you need further reference, just type cpap in the "Search For" window at the top of the screen and you will get several more posts to read through.

Yeah there are a couple of Members here who have these machines and go camping with them which I think they run through an inverter from their vehicle battery.

Hopefully they will read your post

If you already have a CPAP (240v) DON'T waste your money on a 12 volt unit. Work out how much power your CPAP uses then buy an appropriate inverter and use your vehicle battery. Should have ample power reserves for 1 night or perhaps several if no other appliances are being run off the same battery. An inverter shoudn't cost more than $100 - $150 (Jaycar, Dick Smith etc). Get out there and enjoy life.

brokksea, it depends how sophisticated you want to go. The good new Aussie Resmed ones will work on 12v with a special converter they supply I believe. I have a Resmed one operating on a 300w DSE inverter while camping, modified sine wave type I think it is. Some fo the US made ones should work on 12v too but it depends if you want to have the backup of verification systems and data. The capabilities are improving every year. Phone is with the Rigpic mate.........

Im not worried about camping with one...Im more interested in getting used to using it. I have one with full mask and I find I gasp for air. Someone told me to try the one that sits just in the nose(not on it). I gotta go back and see the doc next week so i will run it by her....I just hope I can get used to it. Havent had a good night sleep in dunno how long.

Peter

There was a good post on this by Luxoluk (now Leigh) who is a member on here. If you do a search on CPAP you are sure to find it.

Dave