Solar for outlets

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You will need either a pure sine inverter (12v to 120v) to run the c-pap when off-shore power (no hook-ups) or you will need to buy a 12v powered c-pap, called a travel c-pap. 
A portable travel c-pap will probably need recharging after each overnight use...however some units have multiple battery and charging options. 

Here is one place to begin your search:

https://www.thecpapshop.com/our-cpap-machines/travel-cpap-machines

If you decide to keep using your existing c-pap and install an inverter in the r-pod, do not cheap out on a modified sine wave inverter for $50. You will need a good high quality inverter, it will be powering medical equipment after all. Depending on your particular c-pap, normally they can be powered by a good 300-500 watt pure sine wave (PSW) inverter. Expect to pay around $150-$300 for a decent one. 

If you post the label ratings (volts, plus either watts or amps) we should be able to narrow it down. 

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podwerkz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2019 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 966	Topic: Solar for outlets Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 12:06pm
	You will need either a pure sine inverter (12v to 120v) to run the c-pap when off-shore power (no hook-ups) or you will need to buy a 12v powered c-pap, called a travel c-pap. A portable travel c-pap will probably need recharging after each overnight use...however some units have multiple battery and charging options. Here is one place to begin your search: https://www.thecpapshop.com/our-cpap-machines/travel-cpap-machines If you decide to keep using your existing c-pap and install an inverter in the r-pod, do not cheap out on a modified sine wave inverter for $50. You will need a good high quality inverter, it will be powering medical equipment after all. Depending on your particular c-pap, normally they can be powered by a good 300-500 watt pure sine wave (PSW) inverter. Expect to pay around $150-$300 for a decent one. If you post the label ratings (volts, plus either watts or amps) we should be able to narrow it down.
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Beth81 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2021 Location: Arkansas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 24 Apr 2021 at 11:51am
	We have a 2017 RPod that we just purchased used. We are wanting to hook up some solar panels to use when elect is not available. Before getting the solar panels, we find that the battery provides power to use the slide out and the lights, but none of the outlets work. Having power from the outlets while using the battery is important, as we need that to run a c-pap at night. Any help with this matter is much appreciated