TrailManors and CPAP Machines - Page 2

03-22-2004, 07:09 AM

[quote author=shunter917 link=board=19;threadid=1767;start=msg12555#msg1255 5 date=1079935145] The dealer I talked to suggested putting the 2nd set under the couch in the 3023. I'm a little concerned about battery venting there, though. There isn't any room on the tongue with 2 6-volt batteries, the 30 lb propane tanks and the generator.

Any suggestions?
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Consider installing an absorbed glass mat (AGM), deep-cycle battery with recombinant caps. Since this type of battery does not release any hydrogen gas, it requires no special venting arrangements. ??? ???

**Civil_War_Buff** · 03-22-2004, 07:30 AM

[quote author=rpcoombs link=board=19;threadid=1767;start=msg12556#msg1255 6 date=1079957240]
What's a CPAP?
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See the 3rd entry in this thread, I gave a definition.

Larry

**Civil_War_Buff** · 03-22-2004, 07:37 AM

[quote author=shunter917 link=board=19;threadid=1767;start=msg12555#msg1255 5 date=1079935145]
My wife uses a CPAP. I cut a board that fits across the tub and we set it on that. We plug it in using the bathroom receptacle.

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So, I assume that you sleep with your heads on the bathroom side? I am glad that you gave me the heads up on the battery situation, I was told that the machine draws very little current, but I was a little dubious, thanks.

I was going to get one of those power packs http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog.asp?P=5632 , but now I am not so sure it will do the job when hookups aren't available.

Larry

**rpcoombs** · 03-22-2004, 07:50 AM

Sorry. I'm still learning how to navigate these boards. Cheers, Dick

**Civil_War_Buff** · 03-22-2004, 08:23 AM

[quote author=rpcoombs link=board=19;threadid=1767;start=msg12560#msg1256 0 date=1079967007]
Sorry. I'm still learning how to navigate these boards. Cheers, Dick
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Hey Dick,

No problem, I am still learning myself.....it is a process

Take care,

Larry

**shunter917** · 03-23-2004, 05:37 PM

Civil_War_Buff, yes we sleep with our heads to the bathroom side.

I looked at the unit that you gave the link for. Unfortunately it doesn't give any specs for the amp-hours, etc. , so it's hard to figure out if it would work or not.

I have never heard of the glass mat batteries. Where can you get them at? Do they weigh about the same? Cost?

Thanks for the input.

**Denny_A** · 03-23-2004, 07:21 PM

[quote author=shunter917 link=board=19;threadid=1767;start=msg12616#msg1261 6 date=1080088679]
I have never heard of the glass mat batteries. Where can you get them at? Do they weigh about the same? Cost?

Thanks for the input.
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Here are a couple of links. Primer and AGM batts. Think Group 27 (85-105 amp-hrs):

http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Bat...at%20Batteries

http://store.solar-electric.com/cosuagmba.html

HTH

Denny_A

**shunter917** · 03-25-2004, 08:35 PM

I was talking to a guy at work today about this. According to him, because the voltage off a battery is so low vs out of the wall, you have to multiply the amps by a factor of 10 (120 v vs 12v). So, a device pulling 1 amp while plugged in at home (or shore power) would pull 10 off a battery. Maybe this is why the batteries don't last that long? And why your friend didn't think the draw was very high. . .

08-21-2004, 02:56 PM

This subject interests me as well. I have not purchased a TM but hope to be able to do so in the coming year.

From what I understand, my Resperonic has a warm water resevor heated to about 100 Degrees. That helps the sinus canal from drying out.

I have had 2 people close to me that have perished by sleep Apnea. This is not a sibkect to take lightly.

My air unit has a 12 V adapter, but that will not neat the soater. The machine could be used with cold water. Secondly, I have pruchased a 12V inverter. But since that comes from the tow vehicle, not the camper, I would probably have to run the tow vehicle for .1/2 an houjr or so.

Not using your machine is not an option to me. I can see problems with the photo's I have of the TM in trying to find a place out of the way.

I would not want to leave it on the floor for someone to trip over. Somce the company put an outlet near the rear bed/ Perhaps this is a good reason to get a king bed, that way it could be on a small platform directly on the bed.

I am on my second CPAP machine. The first one was a Solo by Resperonics. Campers seemed to like the low power drain. I can't afford to have more than one machine around, so I would go for my CPAP and the 12 volt lead.

08-22-2004, 05:38 PM

I didn't realize so many TM owners were also users of CPAP machines

My wife and I both use CPAPs in our 2619. She has severe apnea and I have mild apnea but snore loudly. I put my machine, which doesn't have a vaporizer, up in the bed with me and use an extension cord to plug into the outlet at the end of the counter by the stovetop. My wife sets hers, which does have a vaporizor, on the dining table.

We have not yet camped where we had to depend strictly on battery power, and I doubt that we will.

Michael