Bad Luck Bill
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What options are out there that are cost effective and work?
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CrazyCooter
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Kinda depends on what equipment you are using and whether or not you require humidifier/hose heater.
I'm using Philips Dream Station that is 12v, so a simple cig lighter adapter cord gets you started. I am also looking into smaller travel solutions, but my machine is pretty specialized and there are no travel sized units!
For motorcycle rides, I have a 9Ah LIFEPO battery that will get me 2-7.5+ hour nights without humidifier and I have cords to recharge it enroute through my battery tender plugin.
For Jeep rides, I'm usualy towing my Tentrax that has an onboard battery with a cig lighter inside.....Easy.
Lots of options if you are creative and have the right equipment
I'm using Philips Dream Station that is 12v, so a simple cig lighter adapter cord gets you started. I am also looking into smaller travel solutions, but my machine is pretty specialized and there are no travel sized units!
For motorcycle rides, I have a 9Ah LIFEPO battery that will get me 2-7.5+ hour nights without humidifier and I have cords to recharge it enroute through my battery tender plugin.
For Jeep rides, I'm usualy towing my Tentrax that has an onboard battery with a cig lighter inside.....Easy.
Lots of options if you are creative and have the right equipment
KYLEGUTKE
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I run a goal zero yeti 400 and it lasts about 8 hours with everything running, humidifier on. I also have the goal zero solar panel briefcase so I can charge the battery during the day.
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Ya, that humidifier draws serious power! My air pump draws about .5Ah, but humidifier draws about 5.5Ah!
This last 2 week trip in the desert, I was starting to have an issue with my nose drying out from not using humidifier, but I suppose I could have taken the attachment for and not turned it on for some passive humidification. Figured taking distilled water was just something else to pack.
This last 2 week trip in the desert, I was starting to have an issue with my nose drying out from not using humidifier, but I suppose I could have taken the attachment for and not turned it on for some passive humidification. Figured taking distilled water was just something else to pack.
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Currently thinking about setting up the JTR for solo overlanding trips. But for dry camping in the RV, I use a sealed 12v battery with my older cpap machine I keep in it. I do not use the humidifier. I can last almost a full week.
My plan on the Gladiator is to use a smaller motorcycle battery ( I already have one for shorter trips in the RV ), and charge it while on the go with my small B&D battery charger/maintainer plugged into the rear outlet in the bed.
I haven't tried it yet, it's just an idea at this point!
My plan on the Gladiator is to use a smaller motorcycle battery ( I already have one for shorter trips in the RV ), and charge it while on the go with my small B&D battery charger/maintainer plugged into the rear outlet in the bed.
I haven't tried it yet, it's just an idea at this point!
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