zionadams
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Post by zionadams on Jul 11, 2014 2:04:04 GMT -8
Hey Guys,
I found an ad this week for a 19.5ft, 1972 trailer with a propane fridge and a shower (bless my stars). We scored it for $500! It's in working condition and only has a few things to work out. For this price, we'll wait and live with the status quo for the summer, just enjoying the basics.
I have one immediate question though: Through modification or design, I dunno which, our trailer has no on-board waste tank. I do not know how they got away with an installed toilet and shower, along with a kitchen sink, and no waste tank! My husband has a friend who described seeing portable tanks that required storing and pumping often. I cannot imagine that being a viable, permanent, solution to the problem.
Has anyone else seen this situation before? I am going to post this on one of the other boards on here too, since this one is an introduction post. Any advice would be appreciated!
San
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Post by universalexports on Jul 11, 2014 4:28:15 GMT -8
you basically have 4 options 1. buy a composting toilet, they turn the poo in compost so you dont have to empty as often but they are really high dollar items. 2. add a black water tank and plumbing to your camper and get a quality toilet. 3. do without a toilet. 4. and the most popular choice that many seem to like is get a thetford porta-pottie, the desin and features have came a long way. easy no mess clean up, etc www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RwNFB6NVGf4 |
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Post by Hamlet on Jul 11, 2014 7:25:28 GMT -8
The Thetford port pottys are nice, whether you get the oval or the squareish one. They are easy to clean, and not at all unpleasant. That takes care of the poo issue. As far as the sink and shower, we rigged the drains from both the shower and sink to drain into a portable grey water tank that is easy to roll and empty when you need to. We store it in Hamlet's little converted closet to bathroom when we're driving. Simple and pretty inexpensive.
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Post by azshastanut on Jul 11, 2014 9:14:44 GMT -8
What you have is described as a "park model" which was designed to be located semi-permanently in a park and hooked up to the sewer. I have a 1957 Kenskill with a Monomatic recirculating toilet without a holding tank. The toilet holds 4 gallons of water and chemical and is good for about 55 uses. I have a portable storage tank that holds about 30 gallons, is mounted on wheels and has a tow handle. Easy to use, but Yes, you do have to store it when not in use. The Monomatic toilets are no longer manufactured, however they are available on the used market for anywhere from $20.00 and up. They operate on 12 volt power. Do you know what toilet you have?
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Post by John Palmer on Jul 11, 2014 9:41:15 GMT -8
you basically have 4 options 1. buy a composting toilet, they turn the poo in compost so you dont have to empty as often but they are really high dollar items. 2. add a black water tank and plumbing to your camper and get a quality toilet. 3. do without a toilet. 4. and the most popular choice that many seem to like is get a thetford porta-pottie, the desin and features have came a long way. easy no mess clean up, etc www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RwNFB6NVGf4#5 option, Would be to add ten feet of 3" ABS pipe under your trailer "in place of a holding tank". It will allow you to use the toilet "during your travel day", and hook up to drain when you get to your campsite.
You also need at least 8-10 gallons of fresh water, and a pump to flush. For the small additional cost, it would also be wise to install an additional 1 1/2" valve that would allow you the option to separate the sink grey water, from the black water drain system. Then you can drain the grey water on the ground when permitted.
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Post by zionadams on Jul 12, 2014 8:28:23 GMT -8
Guys, we have the Owen's Pedmatic 2 . This photo has the owner's manual in it. It's day 3 of being involved with it and i'm betting there's recommendations in there as well. If anyone would like copies of these owners manuals, let me know. sadamstrailer.blogspot.com/2014/07/here-we-are-again.html |
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Post by kscountrygal on Jul 12, 2014 18:50:18 GMT -8
I use a 5 gallon bucket with a snap-on "Luggable Loo" toilet seat lid. Line it with heavy-duty trash bags, and use clumping cat litter. Cheap, reliable, easy, lightweight, and works great! Best of all, no black water system to fool with.
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Post by SusieQ on Jul 12, 2014 21:10:11 GMT -8
I use a 5 gallon bucket with a snap-on "Luggable Loo" toilet seat lid. Line it with heavy-duty trash bags, and use clumping cat litter. Cheap, reliable, easy, lightweight, and works great! Best of all, no black water system to fool with. That's my method. I put a large garbage bag in the bucket and a small one under the seat, tie it up when used and store it in the bottom until trash time and put a fresh bag in the seat. BUt... I've got a Thetford Curve in my wish list. |
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