{"id":2519,"date":"2019-10-01T23:46:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T06:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/?p=2519"},"modified":"2023-06-08T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:47:47","slug":"cant-replace-an-rv-toilet-with-a-house-toilet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/cant-replace-an-rv-toilet-with-a-house-toilet\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Replace an RV Toilet with a House Toilet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Everybody wants to feel\ncomfortable when they go out exploring new places in their RV and\nwhat better way than to use a household toilet that you are used to?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The toilet weight, durability and water usage are the main reasons you cannot use a standard house toilet in your RV.<\/strong> <strong>The installation and plumbing also differ between RV toilets and standard house toilets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dual-toilets-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dual-toilets.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dual-toilets-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dual-toilets-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File ID 126609903 | \u00a9 Tina Zovteva  |File ID 115156734 | \u00a9 Welcomia | Dreamstime.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While they have the exact same use, RV toilets and house toilets do not work in the same way; the two are not interchangeable. If you\u2019re thinking of doing it, anyway, read this article before your RV toilet replacement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66120edabb1d3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5d7772;color:#5d7772\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66120edabb1d3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/cant-replace-an-rv-toilet-with-a-house-toilet\/#This_Is_Why_You_Cant_Replace_an_RV_Toilet_with_a_House_Toilet\" title=\"This Is Why You Can&#8217;t\nReplace an RV Toilet with a House Toilet\">This Is Why You Can&#8217;t\nReplace an RV Toilet with a House Toilet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/cant-replace-an-rv-toilet-with-a-house-toilet\/#Options_for_Toilets_in_an_RV\" title=\"Options for Toilets in an RV\">Options for Toilets in an RV<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/cant-replace-an-rv-toilet-with-a-house-toilet\/#Fix_It_Yourself_RV_Maintenance_Course\" title=\"Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course\">Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"This_Is_Why_You_Cant_Replace_an_RV_Toilet_with_a_House_Toilet\"><\/span>This Is Why You Can&#8217;t\nReplace an RV Toilet with a House Toilet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the top reasons you can\u2019t use regular toilets for any purpose outside of their intended setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The two toilets are\nmade for different situations<\/strong>. One is plumbed into a plumbing and\nsewer system, while the other has a \u201cblack water tank\u201d that\nyou\u2019ll be emptying yourself. So, the water going in and out of each\ntoilet doesn\u2019t do so in the same way. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your house stands still. An RV bumps and bounces. <\/strong>The weight of the flush tank is typically only held in place by two relatively small bolts. As the motorhome bounces and sways the porcelain bottom of the tank will not last very long. Every curve in the road will dump water out of your tank onto the floor as you go down the highway. This article explains <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-toilet-leaking-around-base\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2552\" >what to do if your RV toilet is leaking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The trap on the home toilet would be problematic \u2013 and stinky.<\/strong> This is because the standard toilet requires extra water to flush toilet paper and everything through the trap at the toilet\u2019s base. RV toilets just drop straight down into the black tank without needing the trap to control gasses.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trying to keep the water in the trap would be very difficult. Also, the sewer gases from the holding tank are going to leak out into the coach which would be very unpleasant.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your RV tanks aren\u2019t built to handle the amount to water a home toilet uses. <\/strong>At its most efficient, a home toilet uses a minimum of 1-\u00bd gallons of water every time it flushes. An RV toilet uses about \u00bd gallon every flush, less if it\u2019s only pee. Simply put, your holding tank would fill up 3 times faster if you used a home toilet.  Here&#8217;s some more <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/how-much-water-rv-toilet-use\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5365\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">details on how much water an RV toilet uses.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_115156734-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_115156734-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_115156734-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_115156734-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_115156734.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>File ID<\/strong> 115156734 | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/welcomia_info\" target=\"_blank\">Welcomia<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Options_for_Toilets_in_an_RV\"><\/span>Options for Toilets in an RV<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five main types of toilets suitable for an RV: traditional gravity flush, portable camp, composting, cassette and macerator toilets.  Depending on your comfort level and what different qualities you\u2019re looking for will lead you to pick a certain type. See our in-depth article for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/rv-macerator-toilets\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5688\" >everything you need to know about RV macerator toilets<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Gravity\nFlush Toilet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This toilet is very\nsimilar to a household toilet, so it would be a great alternative\nsince it isn\u2019t viable to put a household toilet in your RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These toilets don\u2019t have water tanks at the back of the toilet seat; you can only use these toilets when you\u2019re connected to an outside water source (this gives your unit water pressure) <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/care-for-rv-water-pump\/\" >or using a water pump to pump water<\/a> from your RV holding tank.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Foot Pedal Flush<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newbie RV-ers may be confused when they first see a traditional RV toilet, asking: \u201cWhere\u2019s the handle to flush?\u201d Often times there is a foot pedal positioned at the bottom to flush. You can either pull the lever up or hold it halfway down to fill the toilet bowl up with some water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s a known fact that RV toilets use less water, this factor only really depends on how long you hold it. Usually, all it takes is one or two seconds to get everything down the hatch. While conserving water you won\u2019t need to flush any longer than this.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An RV toilet is traditionally made of hard plastic and can have a plastic or a porcelain bowl, while all the other parts are plastic. You can also choose different heights and toilet seat styles to fit your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the pros and\ncons of a traditional gravity flush RV toilet: \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Is efficient.\n\tDoesn\u2019t use much water.\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Widely available.\n\tEasy to find a replacement \n\t\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inexpensive\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have\n\tto see your waste\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Odors can be a\n\tproblem\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses your water\n\tsupply\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have to dump and\n\tdeal with the waste\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The black toilet\n\ttank can clog up \n\t\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_It_Yourself_RV_Maintenance_Course\"><\/span>Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The most costly parts of RV ownership are repairs and maintenance. That\u2019s why I recommend learning to do your own RV repair and maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" target=\"_blank\">Fix It Yourself RV Maintenance Course<\/a>&nbsp;is the perfect way to learn how to do the most common repairs and maintenance on your RV. A Certified RV Technician wrote and filmed the course so you know the information is actually correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus it\u2019s downloadable so you can access it from anywhere, even when boondocking in the middle of nowhere with no service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about the best&nbsp;<a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RV Maintenance and Repair Course available<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FIY-blog-image-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FIY-blog-image-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FIY-blog-image-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FIY-blog-image-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FIY-blog-image.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" style=\"background-color:#9f384c;color:#ffffff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn to Fix Your RV Yourself<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Composting Toilet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An RV composting toilet is self-contained and doesn\u2019t use any water. It separates the solids and liquids as well. You may have seen this type of toilet on a recreational boat. These are convenient, as there may not always be a water supply or dump everywhere you go. These toilets work everywhere.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest question people usually have over this toilet is if it smells. If they are used properly, they shouldn\u2019t smell, it may be a little earthy, but it won\u2019t smell like a sewer. Since a composting toilet doesn\u2019t allow solids and liquids to mix, you don\u2019t get a sewer smell. In addition, they have a little vent fan that pulls the bowl air outside with a vent. Here&#8217;s more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/how-composting-rv-toilet-work\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3989\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the benefits and drawbacks of RV composting toilets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Live with an\nRV Composting Toilet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the area where the\nsolids go, you should fill it with coconut coir, peat moss, or\nsphagnum. There is an agitator inside this compartment that you will\nturn every time you make a deposit. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this helps it\ndry quickly and get covered. You won\u2019t have to look at or smell it.\nThe liquids container separates from the unit and may be flushed down\na toilet or septic tank\/dump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dumping the RV\nComposting Toilet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How long is it until\nyou dump these compartments? This depends on how many are in your\nfamily. For four people this setup may not be the best due to\nconstant changing. But if you have one or two people the liquids may\nhave to be changed about every other day. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solids compartment\ncan go about a month and even longer before needing to be changed.\nThis is assuming you are also going to other places during this time.\nIf not, then it only has to be changed at the end of your trip. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the pros and\ncons of an RV composting toilet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You don\u2019t need a dumping station <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No water which means there is less waste to dispose of <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Little power needed to consume (only a circulating vent fan) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No clogging or disasters with the black tank <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t have to move your RV to dump the black tank <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also put your kitchen waste in the composting toilet <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Changing out\n\tsolids can be more frequent with a big family or big eaters\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may be\n\tembarrassed walking around with a container of urine\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the vent\u2019s\n\tscreen gets a hole, you can get bugs\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn\u2019t work\n\tvery fast in cold climates\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It can be hard to\n\tclean out if it isn\u2019t managed right.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_93818525-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_93818525-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_93818525-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_93818525-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_93818525.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>File ID<\/strong> 93818525 | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/ryzhov_info\" target=\"_blank\">Ryzhov Sergey<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portable Camping\nToilet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are \u201cMini\ncommodes\u201d that are completely portable and the easiest to install.\nAs far as dumping goes, they will be more challenging. And because of\ntheir size, they require more dumping compared to the other two. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the waste is\nraw sewage because it doesn\u2019t separate the solids and liquids. You\nwill dump the waste tank by removing the portable toilet top and\nbringing it to an appropriate dumping place like an RV dump or\ntoilet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is\nobviously that you will see and smell the sewage much worse than\nbeing at a sewer dump using a hose from the black tank, or than the\ncomposting toilet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the main\ndownside to being able to easily install and transport your portable\ntoilet. Some portable commodes may also sit lower than other types\nwhich means it will be hard for those that can squat very easily. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nare the pros and cons of using portable camping toilets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can take it\n\twith you very easily\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only requires a\n\tbolt down, no real installation\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better than having\n\tnothing\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses little water\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don\u2019t need a\n\tdump station to empty it.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent dumping\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small holding\n\tcapacity\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have to smell\n\tand see the content wherever you go to dump it out\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_158220927-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_158220927-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_158220927-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_158220927-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dreamstime_m_158220927.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>File ID<\/strong> 158220927 | \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/casanowe_info\" target=\"_blank\">Casanowe<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreamstime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dreamstime.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>\nCassette Toilet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This toilet is fairly\nsimilar to the portable toilet, but it is actually fixed in place,\nand the waste storage area is accessible from a door on the outside\nof the RV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, you also\nhave to get very close to the waste when you dump it. Many ties\ncassette toilets will be found in small vehicles like vans. You will\nhave a hard time changing out this toilet if your RV comes with it\nalready installed. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros and Cons of using\nthe cassette toilet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Better than\n\tnothing\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uses little water\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn\u2019t need a\n\tdump station for emptying\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disadvantages<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Very small holding\n\ttank\n\t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly disgusting\n\tto empty out the tank\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is not a good idea to try an install a household toilet in your RV, there are plenty of other great types of toilets that you can use instead to make it feel as homelike as possible or be even more comfortable and convenient than you originally thought.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3815 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Simple-Instagram-Post.png 950w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Fix It Yourself<\/em><\/strong> is a self-guided online course where certified RV tech Ed Wilcox walks you through all the steps you need to know to properly maintain your rig and fix problems when they come up. <a data-wpil=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/fixityourself.teachable.com\/p\/fixityourselfinfo?affcode=331360_eqfh4r3u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check it out HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everybody wants to feel comfortable when they go out exploring new places in their RV and what better way than to use a household toilet that you are used to?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2546,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"author_meta":{"display_name":"Diane Dee","author_link":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/author\/dedavies3\/"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/dual-toilets-300x150.png","coauthors":[],"tax_additional":{"categories":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/category\/rvs\/rv-renovations\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">RV Renovations<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">RV Renovations<\/span>"]}},"comment_count":"0","relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 5 years ago","modified":"Updated 10 months ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on October 1, 2019","modified":"Updated on June 8, 2023"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on October 1, 2019 11:46 pm","modified":"Updated on June 8, 2023 12:47 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","series_order":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2519"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6031,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2519\/revisions\/6031"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2546"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lifeonroute.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}