More plumbing concerns...opinions please.

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More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Nov 29, 2013 22:53:08 GMT -8

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Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2013 22:53:08 GMT -8

Hello All,

I posted this in response to another thread but thought I would start a new thread to make sure it was seen. I apologize for the duplication.

I just got a 1972 Shasta. It is in winter storage but in the spring I will have some decisions to make. The PO added a toilet but there are no tanks. Apparently he flushed directly into the campground sewer system. I had considered either taking out the toilet and replacing it with a porta potti or just flushing directly into one of the large blue holding tanks that sit under the unit. Opinions???
Also, the is no freshwater holding tank on this unit...a previous owner remove that as well. I was planning on keeping things very simple and adding a 10 gallon container that would sit under the sink and pump the water directly from that. I have read about others doing the same thing. Any opinions on that?

As always, thanks for the advice. This is a bit new to our family and this forum is so helpful.

Paul

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More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Nov 30, 2013 3:54:23 GMT -8

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Post by txoil on Nov 30, 2013 3:54:23 GMT -8

I would recommend that you 1) Add a freshwater tank. 2) Remove the toilet and replace with a self contained Porta Potti. 3) Use the existing holding tank for greywater only. With a Porta Potti, you just remove the lower half and can dump the contents in any toilet, you aren't committed to finding a dump station to empty and you can utilize roadside stops, gas stations, etc. By using your holding tank as greywater only you can dump that water directly on the ground in appropriate locations, again without having to find a sewer dump station. This both increases your range of camping locations and your loiter time. It has worked really well for us!

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More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Nov 30, 2013 20:52:34 GMT -8

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Post by Ten on Nov 30, 2013 20:52:34 GMT -8

Which 1972 model do you have?

My personal approach would be to have as many options as possible, but it would make for heavier travel. I would also add the fresh water tank back to the system. Use jugs or a smaller tank when you are starting out for just a weekend, and the larger tank when you are heading out with more time. I would consider the option of using a 12-V pump also with a new tank.

As to the toilet, if it is soundly installed, I would try to leave it intact, and add a portable blue tank and hoses to your gear. I would also add a porta-potty. It makes so much sense because of the convenience of not needing a dump station. However even adding the porta-potty and eliminating the toilet does not totally eliminate the need for grey water disposal. Thus the blue tank comes into play again.

Of course the bottom line is all about how you would use it personally, but I like the options...even though it is more gear.

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zionadams New Member Posts: 15 Likes: 1 Currently Offline	More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Jul 11, 2014 2:10:25 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by zionadams on Jul 11, 2014 2:10:25 GMT -8 I'd love to hear more about portable blue water tanks. Also, how does one tie into the campground's existing sewer system? Do you need special hoses to do it?

vikx Administrator Posts: 12,714 Likes: 3,612 Currently Offline	More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Jul 30, 2014 21:02:34 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vikx on Jul 30, 2014 21:02:34 GMT -8 Yes, you need an RV sewer hose and fittings to connect. They are nasty and hard to store. I'm with txoil and the porta potti...
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More plumbing concerns...opinions please. Jul 31, 2014 2:39:41 GMT -8

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Post by cheri on Jul 31, 2014 2:39:41 GMT -8

I had these same questions, and decided to remove the toilet. We don't camp where there are no facilities, so dedicating the space for a toilet in a small camper didn't make sense for us. We now have a great closet/pantry space. I got one of the bucket type toilets with disposable waste bags for "emergency" use.

I try not to make permanent changes that I might regret later, so when I removed the black water tank, I didn't remove the framing, and it could easily be put back in if I change my mind. I love the idea of using it for the sink water, but the sink is on the opposite side of the camper.
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More plumbing concerns...opinions please.

Post by Paul on Nov 29, 2013 22:53:08 GMT -8

Post by txoil on Nov 30, 2013 3:54:23 GMT -8

Post by Ten on Nov 30, 2013 20:52:34 GMT -8

Post by zionadams on Jul 11, 2014 2:10:25 GMT -8

Post by vikx on Jul 30, 2014 21:02:34 GMT -8

Post by cheri on Jul 31, 2014 2:39:41 GMT -8