Best CPAP Lithium Battery Power, Camping Gear Solutions
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- Опубліковано 26 лют 2022
- We test three portable lithium battery units to find out which one works best for powering a CPAP off grid. What's the best battery to power a CPAP while camping? Let's find out! Two are super compact and lightweight. The third is almost twice the size and cost. Is it worth going with a larger, more powerful battery pack? Our test might surprise you.
We'll continue to test these units in the coming weeks and months. We hope you consider subscribing to our channel for more information on these, and more great tips and tricks to make your camping trips safer and more enjoyable.
Here are the links to the battery packs:
Rockpals 300W- www.rockpals.com/products/roc...
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Golabs R300- amzn.to/33T3SxW
Bluetti EB55- www.bluettipower.com/products... - Авто та транспорт
Thank you for titling this video the way you did. Too many of my CPAP friends are afraid of being off grid no matter how times I return with great stories. I’m forwarding your link and you can convince them that reservations are not needed.
Our pleasure!
Great Video, thank you sooo much! I got the information needed :)
Just got my EcoFlow Delta Mini a couple weeks ago and I can get two full nights on my Resmed Airsense 10 with the heated tube and humidity settings at their usual and plugged into 110. And when charging the mini at a 110 outlet, it has fast charging that charges it from zero to full in about an hour and a half.
Thanks for this demonstration. I ended up going with a DC adapter and the GOLABS i200 model (which has the same battery capacity as their R300 but some other minor differences) because I could get one for $119 on a special sale. I don't use the heat or humidifier with my CPAP at home anyway, so 11% drain per night is about where it should be per your video. That's fantastic! I could make it a whole week potentially, but would never push it past 3 or 4 days at most. Thanks again.
I did a video on my RockPals 300W using my CPAP. It works great. Usually get 3 nights out of it. I don’t use the humidifier and run it through the DC adaptor. Used it in Moab and at KOAR without issues.
My rockpals 500w powers my setpower 45d fridge for about 8 hrs in the AZ summer...and about 3 days in the AZ winter. Looking to get a 1000w.
Thank you so much for this info. The special adapter cord saved my butt and i would have no idea that it existed were it not for you guys! Thank you again and keep up the great work!
Great to hear!
I run the ResMed AirMini Travel CPAP, using 12V power on a Paxcess 350W generator. I've gotten 5 nights out of it...but I don't like the humidifier or heated air. I guess I thought everyone knew that running a 12V power source through a power inverter always consumes more power. Everything I run of my portable power supply is fed directly off USB/USB-C or 12V. I never use the 110 outlets...including my fridge. It makes a huge difference.
I knew the ac/dc diff on drain but didnt think it was THAT much!
I was very impressed that by the 12v plug the cpap took that much less power that's very good to know. I just need to find myself a 12v plug for mine.
Great video, thank you for being honest and straightforward sir!☮️👍🏼
My pleasure!
Great vid. All my CPAP configuration questions were confirmed. I have a 12v adaptor and get great results from my Jackery 240 and EcoFlow River Pro. Tend to leave the humidifier off during camping trips. Thanks for taking the time to make this informative video!
Great video! It's always helpful to see what others are using for their CPAP configurations. The Segway Portable PowerStation Cube Series looks like a fantastic option for outdoor camping. With its massive capacity, fast recharging, and waterproof technology, it seems like a reliable choice for extended trips. Thanks for sharing this informative comment!
Interesting outcome. I was for sure thinking the winner would be the Golabs... Go Figure lol
Thank you so much for this video. I've been using a CPAP for 10 yrs. I'd plugged my old machine into my Tacoma via the 12volt accessory port. Always had a good truck start in the morning. But was still nervous I was overstressing the battery.
So, upgraded CPAP machines and bought an Ecoflow battery. Plugged in CPAP... 8 hrs, 80% battery gone by morning. Yikes! Seeming validation I'd been a fool with my old machine.
Until your video. I got out my old CPAP, plugged in the 12volt power supply to the Ecoflow battery, 8 hrs sleep, about 5% use of battery. BOOYAH!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! The backcountry just got more accessible. I am a happy 4Runner driver again. :)
We're very happy it helped you!
Not a CPAP user but I'm in the 1st stage of installing a DBS and while I'm at it building a LiFePo portable battery box as well....for a LOT less money than any shown and 100ah. You're more than capable of building your own. 😉 Your DIY videos have also been guides on a few projects with the 4R. Keep on keepin' on. Cheers
Sounds great!
My wife and I both use CPAP so that doubles the problem. I went with a Odyssey AGM battery from Quadratec. Testing at home it would run my CPAP for 7 days so I knew it would power both CPAP’s for at least 2-3 nights and still start our Jeep in the morning. Following 2 nights in Rubicon Springs the battery still spun the Jeep over like nothing had been hooked up to it. I had one connected directly to the battery and the other one thru the 12V power port of the Jeep. I used 50 foot extension cords from the garage. Both CPAPs used the factory power supplies. The battery cost $397 but should have a useful life at least 10 years and possibly out to 15 years. I needed a good battery for my winch anyway. So there you have it.
So just to be clear, you were using the AGM battery installed in your jeep.
No other batteries involved ?
And you tested when you were camping.
How does the garage factor ?
CPAP factory power supply is 12 V ?
Great video, thank you for sharing, I'm fortunate, since I lost 100 pounds, I don't need one of those, but you never know, what's down the road, your videos, are always great!!!!
That is awesome!
Nice video as always
Appreciate that!
Gotta try the AirMini + Pilot-24! Lasts 2 nights and both are about as big as a cell phone!
We picked up the RockPals 300W, my unit pulls 22w on 12vdc and drops down to 45% over night. With us not staying in the same place more than a night it will be recharged by the next night form the days trip.
Good job mate
I had this exact problem six months ago. I ended up with a bluetti EB 70 which cost me about 780 bucks Australian
and has about 716 watt hours……
My machine draws 100 W
And on flight mode where the humidifier is dialled down, it draws 75 W, so you get about 9 hours…..
Or 7 hours on full humidifier- but then she’s empty and you will need to recharge it fully during the day every day you’re out there
I’d sooner get a LiPo4 12v with BMS and have it charge in the 4Runner while using my own cig or inverter. The redarc charger/isolator is an option as well for the front end… might end up with a trolling motor box instead to make it easy to bring in the tent and keep the dirt in one area…. Work in progress.
That’s why I eliminate the heated humidifier and use a heat moisturizer exchange filter instead . 5a vs 1.5a per hour difference.
Have to admit I am surprised by the Bluetti, I have heard a lot of good things about them, but too pricey for me. I have several Rock Pals and like them a lot. I have a 250, the older 300 version, a 500 and a 1000. (I buy them on sale to save money). My only complaint with the Rock Pals is they just have a gauge for power level and not a digital read out of watts coming in or going out or battery level. Maybe that is why they are cheaper? We usually take the 300 when we go out but may try the 500 on our next outing.
how’s life?-Yeah~insane view! man,))
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How did you calculate the wats used for the 120 AC and the 12 VDC?
When is the videos coming of you finishing the little atvs?
Did I miss it?
I have a travel cpap, which has an external battery and lasts 12hrs on a charge. The same power supply will charge the battery.
hello, need a link for 12 v plug please,ty
What solar panels would you recommend?
Broooo you got the death cpap machine ☠️
You didn’t perform an equivalent test with the Bluetti as you did with the others. You should had tested your full CPAP on DC with the third test. And you should had done a fourth test without the humidifier and heated tube for an apples to apples comparison. I have the EB55 and tested my full Resmed Airsense 10 with and without humidifier and both AC and DC. I also tested my Resmed Air Mini with both AC and DC. The mini runs the waterless humidifier cartridge. I can easily get 3-4 nights with the Mini, especially on DC.
Please be aware that some CPAP machine esuch as Resmed require 24 V DC. So you can't plug it into the 12 V output without a Resmed compliant 12V to 24V inverter.
That must be either and old or a new thing. I’ve had this resumed about 2 years and it says it can take either 12v or 24v. I’ve been running it on 12v almost the whole time I’ve had it except when I’m traveling and staying in hotels. I’ve got a AGM battery under my bed at home with a smart charger plugged into AC and the resmed connected to the battery with a cigarette plug. If(when) the power goes off, I continue to sleep unless it’s longer than a 6 hour outage.
I daisy chain two lawn mower batteries, hook up an inverter, turn off the humidifier and I get 3 days out of the setup all under $200.
Do any of these have 2 12 volt dc outlets? My wife and I both use Cpap and we’d want to take one of these just for cpaps for a couple nights of tent camping.
None that I'm aware of. There my be one though.
I have a travel Cpap. It’s the size of a beer can. Even running on 120 plug it only pulls around 10watts. My EcoFlow River Max (600W) pulls around 8-10% per night.
I use it in tandem with my SetPower RV60D and it pulls it down 30% total on an 80° day.
Best thing about EcoFlow is their insane fast charging. I can charge from 0%-30% in 20 minutes. 0-100-% in 75 minutes.
I thought a cpap device needs a pure sine wave as they're an expensive appliance, so should you risk using a 12v car outlet?
I use the 12v cord supplied by the maker of my machine. I'm assuming since they supply one as a power option, it must be safe to use.
How do you turn off the humidifier and heated hose
On mine I can disconnect the reservoir from the machine. This turns it off.
I just connect mine to the secondary battery in my rig with a 12 volt lighter adapter, lasts forever, and charges itself when im driving and thru the solar panels.
(0% of the time we do the exact same thing. I have a 20' cord for that. Sometimes we find ourselves where we have to pitch our tent farther away from the vehicle, too far for the cord.
@@WanderlostOverland Got it, I sleep inside the Rover, away from bears, snakes and gators 🤣🤣🤣
He seems like the guy at the campground that will loan u a screwdriver
Sure will, but ya better bring the damn thing back. Don't make me come get it. LOL
@@WanderlostOverland lol yes Sir!
Also, i have found a good deep cycle batt with a marine batt box is the best cpap option. The batt boxes now come w cig and USB outlets and vlt meter. Will runn cpap for over a wk
Wow my Jackery 500 watt kicks butt cuz I just did a test with my cpap and without turning off the humidifier and plugged into a/c outlet I got 2.5 nights or 20 hours. Then I turned off my humidifier and used the 12v d/c adapter and I got 7 nights at 8 hrs per night. I'm happy with my jackery's to say the least. I do plan to upgrade to the 1500 watt at some point but as you know these units average a dollar a watt in price so 1500 watt = $1500.
What about Jackery?
I've never tried a Jackery but have heard good things about them. One note, all these power unit brands coming out of China are built out of the same components, often in the same factory.
Hey think that cpap was recalled
Diesel heater test?
I'll tell you now, a Rockpals 500 will trip once the fuel pump and blower kicks on. The 12v socket is rated at 8 amps and the startup process of the heater hits around 15 amps but drops soon after. I was hoping to use my Rockpals for this exact setup. I have seen people use a Jackery to power them though.
@@corym5105 I ended up getting a lifepo4 100ah and made a battery box. Seems to work well so far
I'm using a ResMed Airsense 10, (no humidifier or heated hose), Resmed 12vdc to 24vdc converter, and two 18ah 12volt SLA batteries in parallel, (36 ah). It gives me 3 nights CPAP, end voltage of 12.53volts, might give a 4th night but don't want to stress batteries. My Battery Minder smart trickle charger recharged batteries in 24 hours and switched to maintenance charge. I use this setup for power outages and short term motorhome camping without shore power. I'll try connecting same two batteries in series, for 24vdc, to power CPAP directly without current draw of converter, might get two or more nights CPAP.
i sure hope you are not using that machine anymore and filing for the class action lawsuit going for those machines