Off-Grid MotoCamping with a CPAP

[@davidhickler3845]

Your video is awesome! I miss the bike I had to convert a van. You and your dog brought back so many happy memories for me. Thanks again and be safe 🙏

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching.

[@isisfross8370]

Thank U, I have the same cpap as U a d always thought it was a deal breakers for future van life but your video really gave me hope. So thank U and your doggy is a darling.

[@the7thletter444]

I’ve been happy with this setup. Thanks for watching

[@l214laus]

Well done for riding with all your gear and a CPAP. Interesting to see you also had the humidifier attached. I have the same device as you and when camping, will use the humidifier when my AGM battery is full or attach the ResMed Air 10 Side Cover which cuts off the humidifier. I don't adjust the settings, I think the machine does that automatically when the attachment is on. I expect to get at least 10 sleeps from my 100 aH battery and i have a 120 watt solar panel for topping up the battery. Your dog has a dream outing with you, gets the fresh air ride, camps and spends plenty of time with the pack leader, or vice versa perhaps? I'm in Australia and I've not seen your battery device here. The weight of the AGM battery is almost too much for me to cope with. The lithium generator style device is attractive but expensive. Pros and cons in life.

[@the7thletter444]

The humidifier is attached, but turned off while camping. Scruffles only goes on very short trips for now. He needs better riding gear and accommodations on the bike before I can take him too far. Since shooting this video, I have stopped taking the solar panel for topping off and instead will top off using the bike while riding. I don’t often get to go on trips longer than 2 or 3 days anyway, so one full charge usually lasts the whole trip. Thanks for sharing info about your setup. I find it interesting how things are done in different countries. Be safe and have fun!

[@R3N1R3N]

Awesome information. I'm also curious about how you travel with your pupper 😊👍

[@the7thletter444]

I made a custom tank pad for him. He’s small enough to ride basically in my lap but he’s tethered to the bike. I’ll be switching to a front facing pack so he will be attached to me instead. Hoping to camp soon and would love to take him with me.

[@R3N1R3N]

@@the7thletter444 awesome my bro, I'll be waiting for your camping video. I'd love to see your choice of items to carry on the bike for your adventures. Stay safe and keep'em coming 👍

[@aveguy451]

Thanks for the video. Very helpful. I am making preparations for moto camping and have found the cpap to be the trickiest puzzle piece to solve. I have read much on this and what works for people but one important piece of info that always gets left out is the pressure the cpap is set to. Greater pressure, more power used. The mask also plays a big part. I see that we have the same cpap and use the same mask, what pressure range is your cpap set for?

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks for watching. My pressure is usually at 12. Sometimes dropped to 10 if I’m ingesting air into my stomach. I don’t use the humidifier even at home, so that saves some power also.

[@aveguy451]

@@the7thletter444 Thanks for the quick reply. Hearing that your pressure is 12 is encouraging. My settings are 10-15 so I should be able to have similar results. I have spent the last few days excited and then disappointed as I learned more about moto camping with a Cpap. I am feeling more positive about this. I just need to dial in what will work best for me. Thanks again.

[@the7thletter444]

@@aveguy451 another note- I also don’t bother taking the solar panels anymore. If it’s a weekend trip the power station I’m using is good enough for CPAP, gopros (2), phone, an external battery for my audio recorder, a camping fan/light and a Cardo pack talk bold - for about THREE nights! if I need it more nights, I just charge from the bike or bum some power at a restaurant or store for a bit to get more charge on the power station. It’s been a life changer for me because I can camp in primitive sites or boondock now if I want

[@scottfurlong5475]

Wow! 5 nights from a 230 Ah unit. I'm trying to figure out how many Ah I need for 4 nights from my Dreamstation with humidity off. Other KZbinrs have me looking at huge power stations.

[@the7thletter444]

As long as you have the converter cord for your machine to run it via 12V it will give you a lot more run time.

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

1st time viewing your channel, Wanted to give you some warning about your dog/best friend if you didn't already do it.... I had a dog/best friend/the thing I loved the most in this world, That LOVED riding on ANYTHING THAT MOVED ! Especially the Motorcycle !!.I a 35+ year Rider, Have always owned a Street Bike as well as a Enduro (Dual Sport), And 20 of those years I had a Dirt Bike !. And I'm a VERY Responsible Rider ! (Lost too many friends to ride crazy on the Road !!!) And he was very good at "Hanging On" and I thought I was very capable of Hanging On to him when riding !. But we were riding one day and a Car swerved into my lane, And me reacting to the car, By a Hard, FAST Swerve/lean to the right, Faster than anyone could think about reacting !! And my little Buddy kept going STRAIGHT !!! Well, I guess you can imagine what happened !!!. And it was ALL MY FAULT! So, After many (9)years, I started riding with another Chihuahua, Except now, She rides in a Chest Pack(Back pack worn backwards) and is Strapped In !!. She goes where I go !!. And Is NOT connected to the Bike in AND WAY !!. I feel this is as "Safe" as I can make her(Equal to My Safety). No matter How Fast you think you could "Catch/Grab" your dog if something happened, Trust me YOU CAN'T !! It destroyed a HUGE part of me Inside !!!! I STILL HAVE NIGHTMARES about it !! It's been 12 years and I think about that day, Everyday of my life !. Everytime I see a Motorcycle !. So If you don't already have some kinda *Hook/Clip" connecting him/her to you, Incase he/she slips, Please Please get something TODAY !! Cause, TRUST ME , You Do NOT want to experience what I did !!!!!. This is a message/plead to Everyone that rides with their dog/Pet !!!!!.

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

Ooh, And thanks for the Video !! You answered my question! ..

[@the7thletter444]

@@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367 thanks so much for taking the time to watch and for sharing your experience. I’m very sorry for your loss. I fabricated the tank pad the Scruffles is tethered to, and have only taken him out a few times- always close to home (10 miles or less). As I would like to take him on longer trips I’ve been looking for a carrier where he can be attached to me, but I don’t want him to be stuck with his legs pointing straight forward. I’m still searching for options. Thanks so much again for sharing. Ride safe!

[@ballardstowingandoffroadre2367]

@@the7thletter444 Buy a $35 Chest Pack. They fit comfortably just sitting in it. It's like a Backpack that you wear up front . Works GREAT and keeps them attached to YOU and not the bike. Thanks for replying.

[@homesbyjasont]

Thx I love this video I also travel with my dog Pepper and need a CPAP machine

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks for watching. I hope you and Pepper have had great adventures

[@MalamaoTim]

Truly enjoyed your video! I am in the same boat as you. My budget and weight budget are pointing me to a 21 watt solar collector rather than the 60 watt which is what I think you use. Is the the weight of your solar panels worth it? Or is a smaller solar collector sufficient. Again, your video is exactly what I was looking for!! Tim

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks for watching. I have the panel really just as a backup, and would only take it if I’m planning to have days where I stay at camp all day. It is a bit bulky. I have since then started just charging up the generator from the bike during day rides. This is much more efficient. I believe the panel I have is 80 watt, but even so, I find it not enough so I take it with me less and less.

[@brainfreeze1925]

Thank you much for the video. 'Trying to figure out a system for my spousal unit :p. My wife and I want to go back country canoeing for a few days but I'm a light sleeper and she is a very, very loud sleeper without her CPAP unit. (So if the truth be told, I'm trying to find a setup for me.)

[@the7thletter444]

Last trip I took on the bike I got 3 nights using CPAP and charging tons of gadgets and still had juice leftover. Thanks for watching!

[@el8dsk8r]

I need some advice about recharging the battery using the bike's electronics. I ride a DR650 or a DRZ400. Not that the bike type matters much.

[@the7thletter444]

Hey thanks for watching. I have a pigtail installed on my bike's battery (for charging it when I don't ride for a few days). It's a direct connection to the battery, so it works both ways. I wouldn't recommend using it to charge CPAP when the bike is not being ridden, but when it is, there should be plenty of charge. I just had to purchase a cable that goes from the SAE style connector on my pigtail to the type that fits my battery pack that I use to run the CPAP from.

[@TheBlindamerica]

Excellent video. Use the same CPAP. What is your average hours of sleep if you don’t mind. I have a battery pack that gets me about 3 hours (using the AC outlet) and humidifier and heat (as I would sleep normal).

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks for watching. I average about 7 hours per night when camping. I don’t use the humidifier though.

[@Mr2ndkings]

One of the best videos I've seen explaining how to use the cpap while camping. I also use the ResMed AirSense 10 machine. Did you order your converter cord from ResMed? I'm looking at their web site and the cord and a battery clamp cable is 84.95. Is that about what you got yours for? Thanks!

[@the7thletter444]

Thanks! I believe I ordered it through Aerocare, but yeah it’s about that price. Unfortunately these AirSense 10s run on 24v not 12, otherwise it would be just a straight cable with no conversion needed. I’m looking into getting a Z2 this year for its compact size.

[@sharonbyrd1053]

What tent is that ?

[@the7thletter444]

That is a Kazoo ultralight 2 person backpacking tent, that I've modified by adding a shelf from another tent and a hook line. Thanks for watching!

[@loftasleep]

Great video! Have you looked into the AirMini? It's a travel CPAP also by ResMed. Let's connect! We might be able to help you out

[@the7thletter444]

Hello! I have definitely considered the AirMini. It would be great for camping. This AirSense 10 is great, but as you know, it is quite bulky! Would love to connect. How might I reach you?

[@805CB]

@@the7thletter444 If you do get the AirMini please make a video how it compares to the AirSense 10. I also use an AirSense 10 and have turned down many riding/camping trips because of the whole CPAP thing. I always have to get a room and it takes away from the "adventure".

[@the7thletter444]

@@805CB I just camped a week ago in a hammock with my AirSense 10. It is bulky but still gets me by. Thanks for watching.

[@pigeonpallz1733]

Thank you

[@robertuffman3041]

dang. i can only get 2.5 nights with my jackery 160, that is with a 12volt cord. so it is a cord that goes from the cpap to an 8mm port on the jackery. i have a dreamstation.

[@the7thletter444]

2.5 nights is still great though. Especially if you're just doing a weekend. If you can, try to find a way to charge the Jackery from the bike while riding. That will give you a much longer trip. Thanks for watching.

[@robertuffman3041]

@@the7thletter444 i'm hiking with all of that.

[@the7thletter444]

@@robertuffman3041 oh gotcha! Well hopefully these newer solar panels starting to release will prove more powerful and compact enough to use on the trail. Thanks for watching and best of luck!

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

That little thing works five nights?

[@the7thletter444]

It does for me, but only if I use it only for CPAP, and I don’t use the humidifier on the CPAP. Not really much of an issue though because I can charge it from the bike during day rides when needed.

[@jonnytacooutdoors]

@@the7thletter444 right on. Cool setup. I’m using the air mini. Going to test out my bluetti ac50s battery at home and see how long it lasts using the pap.

[@sammydog71]

are you using the humidifier and getting that number of nights? I just need a night or two in a hammock. If this works it is a gamechanger.

[@the7thletter444]

No humidifier for those numbers. I haven’t tested how many nights with but my guess would be 2 with just a little power left over.

[@the7thletter444]

Due to this question, for the last two nights, I decided to try running my CPAP from the Aimtom in my bedroom just to test it with the humidifier. As I suspected, I got 2 nights, and there's just a little bit of juice left.

[@saltfeend]

have you ever had an issue with vibration from the road / bike damaging either your cpap OR your battery? thx

[@the7thletter444]

Never an issue with the solar generator - it doesn't really have any moving parts. I did damage the motor on my CPAP due to vibration on a trip though. I went to get it repaired, but they ended up replacing the whole unit (for free!). I pack it a little differently now so that my clothes cushion it from vibration more, and I'm seriously looking into getting a Z2 or similar so I don't have to take this big machine with me. (Airsense 10)

[@saltfeend]

@@the7thletter444 Yeah, i just saw the Z2 existed, and I think i need to get it .. would be a agame changer for travel / backpacking / camping / moto-camping ... was worried, cuz I've already fried a phone camera from vibrations !

[@the7thletter444]

@@saltfeend Can't give a thumb's up and a thumbs down! ha sorry to hear about the phone.

[@johnnytieszen]

What amperage is your cpap mine is 6.67 A

[@the7thletter444]

24volt, 3.75A

[@johnnytieszen]

@@the7thletter444 mine is 12volt I ended up buying a aeiusny 500 watt generator let's see if that works

[@the7thletter444]

@@johnnytieszen I bought a converter cable for mine that gives it 24v instead of 12v. Looking forward to getting a Z2 this year to make things a little less cumbersome.

[@cowboykram]

I'm a little dyslexic.... No matter how much I know it's CPAP, I keep reading CRAP.....

[@the7thletter444]

Hahaha I can think of worse things. At least you get a little chuckle out of it! Thanks for watching.

[@pidginmac]

This re-re said “Moto camping”.