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Re: RV toilet with a self contained holding tank
Hi everyone, what a great source of information you guys are. I will check into the leads provided and let you know what I learn. Here's an "out of the box" thought. Can I place a new low profile 5 gallon holding tank inside of the existing bathroom, built a 3/4 inch plywood box around it and place a new low profile toilet on top of this newly built 6 inch high "box/sub-floor"? Of course I'd still vent the black water tank outside (as it currently is) and position the new black water tank directly above the existing sewer pipe which leads to my waste valve. Any thoughts on this method? Thanks.899Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV toilet with a self contained holding tank
Hi everyone and thanks for your comments. I wish I could install a black water tank, but I crawled under the trailer and I don't think there is any possible space for a tank to fit. It is a double axle trailer and it very low to the ground already. The framing is only a 2x4 which gives me 3.5 inches of height to work within. I'll perhaps attach photos later. I peered inside of the existing toilet tank (once I removed the water pump) and it is definitely just a small holding tank that goes directly into the sewer pipe. There is no power source to the tank to run a circulating pump and no bottom handle to pull to empty its small tank, so I don't believe it is some kind of monomatic recirculating toilet? It simply has a manual pump on one side to bring water into the bowl (from my water tank) and a lever on the other side of the toilet to open the drain valve in the bowl and flush the waste into the small holding tank. I'll keep looking. I might be forced to use a portable toilet, but I hope not. Thanks again for your thoughts. Greatly appreciated. Tom875Views0likes0CommentsRV toilet with a self contained holding tank
Hi, I am restoring a 1978 14' TT that my grandfather once owned. It has the original toilet that needs replacement. This toilet is bolted to the floor, and vented to the outside. It is plumbed in and has its own self-contained holding tank (about 5-6 gallons) situated directly below the toilet bowl. The toilet is directly attached to the sewer drop pipe and waste valve. Apparently to empty, one simply attached the sewer hose and opened the waste valve and the toilet emptied itself. There is NO black water holding tank or room for one. I want to replace this toilet with a similar type but can't seem to find such an item today. (I see lots of portable toilets where you remove the waste container and dump it down a septic or toilet, but none that will allow you to use a waste valve to avoid handling the waste. Does anyone know where I could locate such a toilet? Thanks for any information you may be able to provide. BTW, I live in Canada so a Canadian supplier would be best if possible?3.6KViews0likes11CommentsRe: Thank You
brirene wrote: Welcome to the forum, and glad you're becoming more informed. Lots of knowledgeable folks here, now including you! Now pay it forward and share all you've learned with others! LOL ... Once I learn something that I think may be of interest or be educational I will definitely pass it on. I am still learning. Nothing worse than a guy who has never pulled a 5er giving advice to those who have. Once I start doing that, I may as well stay home and become a politician.446Views0likes0CommentsThank You
Hi, I just joined your forum today but have been following it for months. Six months ago my wife and decided that we want to spend some of our winter months touring southern USA when I retire in a year or two. I knew nothing about Rving, fifth wheels, GVWR, GCWR, GAWR, pin weight, tow vehicles, etc. I couldn't distinguish between a good quality and poor quality 5er. But over the last six months, I've read thousands of articles on trucks, campgrounds, fifth wheels manufacturers, tire manufacturers, driving tips, etc. I've learned a TON of information from people like yourselves who have already experienced all this. Nothing like learning from someone else's experiences. I have learned that I need to upgrade my 1/2 ton, to a one-ton diesel (for the trailer we want). I learned that not all fifth wheels are created equally. (We are currently leaning towards brands like Artic Fox, Excel, Hitchhiker and Komfort). While I still have lots to learn, such as what type of frames and trailer axles are best suited for a 14,000 pound trailer, I am slowly learning enough to become an informed consumer. I just wanted to thank everyone here for all their posts and the assistance they give to newbies such as myself. Tom Fulcher - Saskatchewan, Canada3.4KViews0likes10Comments
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