R-pod Owners Forum : Solar Panel help http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Introduce Yourself : Solar Panel help Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 02 May 2026 23:23:33 +0000 Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:53:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12091 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Solar Panel help : Shiela,Your solar system is not... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114090#114090 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 1:53pm

Shiela,

Your solar system is not wasted money. It will do exactly as you wanted. You are only missing one part: a 12V cord or a small inverter. See StephenH's post. There are also many other posts on this forum dealing with CPAPs. When off the grid your solar panel will do very well for you. 
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:53:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114090#114090 Solar Panel help : I also use a CPAP machine.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114062#114062 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:11am

I also use a CPAP machine. Mine is a Respironics System One. It comes with a power block for 110V power, but actually runs on 12V. For that, I looked on Amazon and found a 12V cord for the CPAP machine. I then installed 12V power outlets in my RP179. The first one was in the panel below the bed on the same side as the furnace and water heater. I tapped into the furnace's power for that outlet. When I turned our sleeping arrangements around so that our heads were toward the door side (to better block sound from the AC unit and furnace), I installed a second outlet next to the outlet for the television, tapping into the line that powers the stereo and antenna. I also installed USB charging outlets.

I run my CPAP machine with the heater for the water tank turned off, but with water in the tank for passive humidification. That keeps the power draw lower yet still gives me some humidification. I had previously installed a shelf above the bed and my CPAP machine sits there. Depending on where your daughter sleeps, your location for a shelf and power outlet may differ. Please check my mods (see link in signature) for pictures.

If your daughter's CPAP machine will work on 12V, then look for a power cord. If it requires 24V, then I think there are 12V to 24V converters. Still though, you will need to install 12V outlets to make this work. Even if you were to use an inverter to supply 110V power, you would need to install a 12V outlet for that to work. A small 150 Watt inverter would likely be more than sufficient although it would not be as efficient as running on 12V (if machine supports it).
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114062#114062 Solar Panel help : I had the cord plugged in at campground... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114061#114061 Author: Sheila
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:07am

I had the cord plugged in at campground and all was well.  We had an opportunity to go to a place with no plug in and I had thought the Solar would take care of all. My mistake for not exploring more before investing.  Thanks for info.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:07:52 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114061#114061 Solar Panel help : ok thanks. http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114060#114060 Author: Sheila
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:05am

ok thanks.

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:05:27 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114060#114060 Solar Panel help : OK thanks. I should have explored... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114059#114059 Author: Sheila
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:02am

OK thanks.   I should have explored this before buying the solar.  I have no electrical
knowledge.  Solar not going to do what I had hope it would do.
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:02:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114059#114059 Solar Panel help : No, I am not connect to shore... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114058#114058 Author: Sheila
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 8:59am

No, I am not connect to shore right now. I thought the solar would power everything.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 08:59:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114058#114058 Solar Panel help : None of the 120v stuff works on... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114049#114049 Author: furpod
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 7:08am

None of the 120v stuff works on battery. You have two choices. The more desirable is to run the CPAP on 12v. You also can install a small inverter to provide 120v to the CPAP.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:08:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114049#114049 Solar Panel help : Sheila R-pods have 2 seperate... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114048#114048 Author: Ghosthawk
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 7:07am

Sheila R-pods have 2 seperate systems.  12 v for traveling and boondocking.

110v Shore power at campgrounds that have that available.

Charging your 12 v battery is not going to make the plug ins work.

Need to connect the big black cord to the side of the pod and plug it into 30/50 amp shore power.

Totally seperate systems. They are both electric, but different flavors for doing different things.
]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:07:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114048#114048 Solar Panel help : Check the GCFI, the outlet near... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114047#114047 Author: mcarter
Subject: 12091
Posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 1:56am

Check the GCFI, the outlet near the bed.]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 01:56:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114047#114047 Solar Panel help : Just asking: are you connected... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114042#114042 Author: Keith-N-Dar
Subject: 12091
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 9:48pm

Just asking:  are you connected to shore power?  I am interpreting Plug In as AC plug in like in a house.  The items you referred to (lights, bathroom fan, hitch motor) are DC and run from the battery.
]]> Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:48:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114042#114042 Solar Panel help : Got a 100 watt solar panel hooked... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12091&PID=114038#114038 Author: Sheila
Subject: 12091
Posted: 21 Aug 2018 at 9:01pm

Got a 100 watt solar panel hooked up and running on my R178.   Full charge of battery on first day.
But none of the plug-ins work.  Lights, bathroom fan and the hitch motor work but nothing that you plug in. Since I need this for daughters CPAP machine it is a problem. 
Any advice out there???
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