Question Oxygen Concentrator and Motorhome/5th Wheel Generators

[Crown5544]

Newbie here. I haven't purchased an RV yet. But I'm planning on doing so next spring.
I have COPD and currently use an Oxygen Concentrator just at night. My Concentrator supplier says many Motorhome Generators. even with Inverters, do not supply an even enough current, though using their Concentrator is OK. It's just the output might vary.

Also, I would obviously be running the generator at night. I know a lot of places prohibit night time generators.

Does anyone here have experience with this?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Newbie here. I haven't purchased an RV yet. But I'm planning on doing so next spring.
I have COPD and currently use an Oxygen Concentrator just at night. My Concentrator supplier says many Motorhome Generators. even with Inverters, do not supply an even enough current, though using their Concentrator is OK. It's just the output might vary.

Also, I would obviously be running the generator at night. I know a lot of places prohibit night time generators.

Does anyone here have experience with this?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I believe most places allow a generator to be running 24/7 for medical devices. My suggestion is that, if you do plan to run it continuously, you had better get a very quiet one. Most folks that I know, boondock for the peace and quiet. You may be legally able to run it but your neighbors will very much object I think. Perhaps an investment in a powerful solar plant would be a better idea and use the generator only as a back up.

 

[fishslayer]

IF theres no shore power where you go, maybe get a small quiet genny like a Honda and dont run your main gen at night

 

[Crown5544]

I believe most places allow a generator to be running 24/7 for medical devices. My suggestion is that, if you do plan to run it continuously, you had better get a very quiet one. Most folks that I know, boondock for the peace and quiet. You may be legally able to run it but your neighbors will very much object I think. Perhaps an investment in a powerful solar plant would be a better idea and use the generator only as a back up.

Hmm...I'll check out the solar idea. I didn't thing there were any that would be powerful enough. But it is a good idea. Thanks

 

[Crown5544]

IF theres no shore power where you go, maybe get a small quiet genny like a Honda and dont run your main gen at night

Thanks for the idea. I actually just sold a small Honda generator. Wish I'd kept it now. If nothing else as a backup for a main generator.

 

[fishslayer]

They are pretty quiet

 

[Kevin D Pem]

First question is what is the power requirement? Every answer is based on that information.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

First question is what is the power requirement? Every answer is based on that information.

I think they run at around 300 watts. Would four batteries provide 12 hours of power?

 

[Crown5544]

First question is what is the power requirement? Every answer is based on that information.

585 Watts, 120 Volt 5 Amps

 

[Wemustrv]

First question is what is the power requirement? Every answer is based on that information.

I find it hard to believe that a 50 amp or 30 amp service could not run your device. Not sure provider understands the RV power systems capabilities. Maybe you could supply the power demands from the device label or instructional matter.

 

[Crown5544]

I find it hard to believe that a 50 amp or 30 amp service could not run your device. Not sure provider understands the RV power systems capabilities. Maybe you could supply the power demands from the device label or instructional matter.

Perhaps not. Though he seemed well informed. I looked for a label on the device, and it didn't come with instructions. However I did look online and found the exact same model. And that's where the specs I quoted here came from.

It could also be his experience is based on what other users have told him. And since most people in need of oxygen are older, perhaps they misunderstood something. Nothing against older people. I am one!