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Post by pam on Jun 8, 2014 18:13:12 GMT -8
One more option to consider: www.dry-flush.com/I just heard about this system from a friend in the middle of a "project". She has not ordered it yet, so I don't have any additional info. It runs around $450.00 which is out of my price range, but I thought I'd toss the option out there:)
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Post by vikx on Jun 8, 2014 21:42:42 GMT -8
Kinda cool and very clean. I agree $450 is way out of most of our range. LOL
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Post by SusieQ on Jun 8, 2014 21:55:27 GMT -8
For twice the price, you could consider a composting toilet. www.sun-mar.com/prod_self_mobi.htmlMy problem with the dry bag toilet is that it seems as though it requires a proprietary cartridge. "Dry Flush works with a continuous bag held in a special dispenser just under the seat. In this completely waterless process, there are 15 or more consecutive “flushes” in each refill cartridge." I'm not fund of products which require consumable products for their use. And what if that company goes under? Then where do you get the bags for your toilet?
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Post by houdini on Jun 18, 2014 18:53:43 GMT -8
We bought the Thetford Curve and really like it. It sits 17 inches tall and can hold my 6'3" 250 lb butt. Holds 5 gallons of waste and very easy to dump. Mounting bracket is sold separately. We decided to save the money and use bungy hooks for travel.
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Post by SusieQ on Jun 19, 2014 5:29:34 GMT -8
We bought the Thetford Curve and really like it. It sits 17 inches tall and can hold my 6'3" 250 lb butt. Holds 5 gallons of waste and very easy to dump. Mounting bracket is sold separately. We decided to save the money and use bungy hooks for travel. Thanks for your review, Houdini! I've had that one picked out and on my wish list for a while now. I asked for it for my birthday but my husband refused to give me a toilet for a birthday present. The Curve seems to have good reviews all the way around but recently I've pondered the question of how easy it will be to get it out of the tiny closet in the Shasta Compact when it comes time to dump. It's a tight space but when I get closer to finished, I'm going for it! What do you use for chemicals in yours? I've read about the blue and the green tabs but some first hand advice would be good.
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Post by bimmrr on Jun 21, 2014 10:08:59 GMT -8
Hey SusieQ, I bought the Curve for our 63 Compact and it fits in fine either placing it back in the corner next to the birch wall by the sink cabinet or placing it straight in so the front is facing the closet door. Now admit have not used it yet but seems roomy enough to be able to get the tank portion out okay. Have the base ordered from Amazon ( which is cheapest source) but on back order right now. Regards, Mike
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Post by pam on Sept 7, 2014 4:40:59 GMT -8
I just bought a Thetford Curve today! Who knew that buying a toilet would be so exciting, and I got a heck of a deal! I found an ad on Amazon for the Curve and saw that it was being sold for $92.80 by a camping supply store, about 20 miles from my home. I gave the store a call and asked if I could have the internet price, minus shipping, if I came and picked it up. The clerk said yes, however when I showed up, another clerk said "No way. We make all of our profit on the shipping markup." "We need to make money to pay salaries and keep the lights on" After going up the "chain of command" the owner sold me the item at the $92.80 price as indicated by the clerk. Lessons from the experience: #1. If you have an agreement on something you are purchasing based on an internet ad - print out the ad (I did). #2. Follow up ASAP. Memories and details of conversations fade. I was there within a hour, which helped. Hopefully the lights are still on in their store:)
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Post by trailercindee on Sept 15, 2017 11:57:16 GMT -8
I decided to rip the toilet out of my 1969 Shasta Stratoflyte, mostly because the idea of having to deal with sewage yuk doesn't appeal to me. I think a little porta potty for nighttime and emergency will be just fine for us. My question is: when I remove the toilet, what should I be doing to cover the hole that is left? I was thinking about a piece of plywood over the entire toilet area but should I seal it first somehow? I'm worried about old smells, etc. I don't know if it has a black water tank yet or not, there is no way to access it that I can see. There is a valve down under the trailer but it seems like a grey water valve. Any ideas/thoughts? I am a total newbie and a little out of my depth but willing to learn!
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Post by vikx on Sept 15, 2017 21:34:58 GMT -8
Welcome Trailercindee.
If you take a flashlight, you should be able to see if there's a tank or not. You'll see black plastic and possible the waste opening. If there is a tank, you should cover the inside opening. I would carve out a plywood floor to accommodate the height of the old flange. Stuff some insulation in the hole and screw down the ply piece.
Keep in mind you have to repair any structural issues before covering things. Reason being, if you do inside repairs now, you may have to remove them to do "real" repairs...
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