Question about removing black tank

[importman]

Hello All, With my fifth wheel now permanently setup in the mountains of western NC I'm starting to consider removing the black tank and putting in a flush toilet. Has anyone done this that can advise me on what's involved? Is it a huge job? If I were to pay an rv company to do it, approximately what would they charge for this? I'd prefer to do it myself but at 61 years old with a bad back and rheumatoid arthritis I have to be careful not to bite off more than I can chew. Thanks in advance

[whereyoumakeit]

There are some good repair shops up in the Western NC area. I've personally used these guys before and had a great experience: https://keepcampingrvrepair.com/

Here are some good toilet options as well: https://whereyoumakeit.com/rv/best-rv-toilet/

Hope this helps!

[MFL]

I have seen a few rental RVs set up this way at private CGs. Yes, they just run a sloping plastic pipe, until reaching the sewer.

Jerry

[bobsallyh]

This is done quite frequently here in the Yuma, AZ. area on fivers that aren't moving. Removal of black tank can be fairly simple or a real PITA. Remove the RV pottie, drop the black tank, clear the hole that was used for the connection from the pottie. Use ABS black plastic to the sewer connection. Use the already in place water supply line and modify it reach to the new tank. Here in this area with so many RVs there are several plumbers that do just this. A few use a mobile RV repair person. Cost is dependent on labor rate and difficulty of job. If the fiver isn't going to move this is the only way to go.

[ScottG]

It's a lot of work and no one can know exactly what they're getting into. If you can get anyone to consider such a job, he/she will either not wan't to provide an estimate or it will be extremely high to cover any eventuality.

And of course as Cavie suggested, the rig would be pretty much worthless after that. Just something to consider.

[midnightsadie]

might call a rv mobil tech.. or a local plumber can,t be that hard.plastic pipe an some glue.

[cavie]

you may want/need to sell it some day!