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The power input to the CPAP from the converter with the unit is in the order of 22 VDC.” – Jim Elliott, 2008 F250, 2015 Palomino M8801

While the batteries would be in parallel I might also add a series connection dedicated to the CPAP. The other thing I am looking at is adding a second battery to the camper. The output is the less desirable modified sine wave rather than the true sine wave that basically replicates AC shore power wave form.

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I have since purchased a 3000 watt inverter and will probably install it in the camper over the winter. To reduce the power consumption for my inverter, and to reduce battery drain, I selected the humidifier heater “off” in the machine settings. When I was not on shore power, I used a small 100 watt inverter in my truck and fed the machine with a light extension cord through the cabover window. I just got my machine mid-summer and have used it perhaps three weeks, about half the time on shore power. To save power, most units have the option to turn off the heated humidifier and use an inline HME humidifier filter to capture you breath moisture and return it to you.” – Robert McGrath I recommend gel or glass mat (AGM) batteries so there is no acid to spill. The battery should be maintained by multi-stage charger when not in use. Some of the newer CPAP/APAP machines are 24VDC and require a different setup. A good battery can power a 12 volt CPAP for five to eight days of eight hour usage. You can get a battery clamp plug that you swap for the AC plug and run the unit off 12-volts. Most CPAP/APAP machines are 12 volt with a brick power supply.

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“With 12v/24vdc available by generator in the camper, we have no problems. I have actually been contemplating the purchase of a generator for several years, but the CPAP machine prompted me to get one.” – Bruce Neumann, 2006 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008 Okanagan 96DS I have the Champion 3100 Watt Inverter from Costco. When that happens, I quickly start the generator and let it run the rest of the night.

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No one can sleep through that, plus I lose air to the mask. If the camper batteries deplete enough during the night, the converter will let out a high pitched squeal. When we park for the night, I will set up our generator, but leave it off. If the batteries are full, from either being plugged in, driving, or the generator, I can run the CPAP machine through a converter all night with humidifier and heated hose. I have been using this unit since January of this year. Luckily one of my wife’s best friends runs a sleep clinic.

“I was diagnosed with sleep apnea about a year ago. I run a separate power inverter to power it off the camper’s battery.” – Steven Sternberg, 2013 Silverado 2500HD, 2012 Palomino Maverick They make a 12-volt power supply for this unit. This week’s Question of the Week was, “If you use a CPAP machine, how have you been able to take it with you while truck camping?” Does a CPAP machine stop truck campers? No way. Here are their CPAP machine brands, models, and off-grid power solutions. Over three dozen readers shared their experiences and CPAP solutions with sleep apnea and CPAP machines, to go.

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