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Camping with CPAP

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  • 04-05-2016 2:37pm
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    hogeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    I hope the mods don't mind, I posted this already in the motor home forum.

    Hi,

    I have recently been diagnosed with sleep apnea and I need to wear a CPAP mask at night time to help me sleep. That's all well and good except I'm a keen camper! I would have no problem camping at a pitch that has electricity but I was wondering how I would go about powering my 24v CPAP device when I can't get an electrified pitch. I know I would need a leisure battery (looking at the one in halfords at the moment) but does anyone know what equipment I would need with it?

    I'm not very good at the whole amps/volts stuff but the unit I use is the Resmed AirSense 10. What connections do I need from the battery to the machine? Will I need a converter/inverter? Any help is greatly appreciated. I have googled but all I can find is info on 12v devices.

    Thanks again!
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    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,455 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Something about CPAP rang a bell in the back of my brain and I remember seeing a thread over on Motorhomes and Campervans forum, about very much the same thing.

    See http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=99345378


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    drake70
    Registered Users Posts: 656 ✭✭✭drake70


    Hi OP,

    You might ask in this CPAP thread:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057038487

    I know that the company I rent my CPAP machine from can supply me with a battery operated one if I needed it.


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    hogeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭hogeybear


    I saw that too but it got very technical and was aimed at that specific model. I was hoping for a solution like "all you need is a leisure battery of (x) size, these battery clips and the inverter from (x) supplier" that way I could order all of them and go camping again! I'm not very good at all of technical details.

    On that note, I guess I soon will be good at the details as needs must!

    Thanks again.


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    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    Hi OP, if you want this thread to be moved to another forum, please let me know via PM.

    EDIT: Moved to the Sleeping & Dreaming forum, per user request. Please note their charter.


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