Composting Toilet Install in RV + Roof Venting
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
- Installing a composting toilet in an RV is NOT as easy as I thought. A professional looking result can be difficult. I’ll show you how to vent the toilet through a roof vent and build a platform that's barely noticeable. It won't matter whether you're installing the Air Head or Nature’s Head.
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COMPOSTING TOILETS WE CONSIDERED
Air Head (our choice) - airheadtoilet.com
Nature’s Head - amzn.to/2HHyCXH
C-Head - www.c-head.com/
WHY WE CHOSE AIR HEAD COMPOSTING TOILET
(1) Looks and feels more like a standard toilet
(2) Prefer the design of the toilet and hardware
(3) Better urine diversion system
(4) Urine container can be removed and replaced without exposing the solids
(5) Non-transparent urine canister
(6) Better venting system that includes multiple options and in-line bug screen
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Topics covered in this video include mounting a composting toilet, venting a composting toilet through roof, how to install a composting toilet in an RV, installing air head composting toilet, installing nature's head composting toilet.
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I very much like that your How To videos show ALL steps despite how minimal they may be. For instance: Plug fitting, Unscrew nut, Put down drop cloth, clean excess sealant from inside connector. Having ALL of those little steps included make for a much easier and over successful job. And you still managed to keep it a
Thanks for noticing. I appreciate that feedback!
RV with Tito DIY I also appreciate all the steps, as I am a single female without a lot of experience with tools/building/plumbing/sawing/wiring. I have been wanting to do just this Reno but you left out all the electrical details-which is critical. I have no idea how to “tie in” to a light to get 12 volt power. This absolute lack of information seems deliberate, since you explained and showed everything else that I need to know so well. Are you just assuming that everyone knows how to do the electrical, because it is so simple, or is it just (understandably)covering your...Please give this information! Give warnings if you must, but please show more clearly how to do that part...explain the dangers as you see them, say what the wires are coming from and why you chose them - anything would be more helpful than nothing. If I could afford to hire someone to do the Reno, I wouldn’t be watching DIY shows...so any help understanding what exactly you are doing, and what precautions you have taken would be helpful. Just imagine how you would make sure your daughter didn’t electrocute herself, and explain exactly what you would instruct her to do if she had to do it without anyone’s help. There has GOT to be some way to minimize the risks for someone without electrical knowledge - like: “Take out all the fuses for the whole RV so no electricity is going anywhere while you wire the fan” (or does that just make everything have no fuses and is therefore a bigger danger?) Or “wear thick rubber gloves and running shoes when touching wires”... it would just be very helpful if you included that part. Everything else was so clear that I trust you would explain what I needed to know to get the job done without causing an electrical hazard....
yes, I appreciate the details, as well! Invaluable resource!!
Iv been working on RVs my entire adult life and even though I am well educated in all aspects of fixing building and customizing RVs, travel trailers, conversion van's, etc. Iv always enjoyed watching your videos. Not only is someone else doing the work, lol, but you are always so thorough in explaining your project and make sure that the camera always has a good view for your watcher's education. I've had gobs of people ask me why I haven't started a UA-cam channel myself. Well I don't believe that I have the time, patience, or equipment to edit and film so many tasks let alone I'm more of a emergency RV captain America Type and not many people are even close to clean and tidy in there RV and wouldn't make nearly as good of a showing as your presentations. Keep it up bud, always a pleasure to watch, and been a reliable go to resource that I can refer my customers to. You've been a real service to many! Ryan
I can't tell you how much it means to me Ryan that you're enjoying my videos. I am by no means a pro like you, but I do my best to figure it out and get it done right. Knowing there are pros out there watching and keeping us honest really means a lot. Please don't hesitate to be critical of something I'm doing. We're all here to learn. Thanks for the encouragement!
Looking forward to your thoughts of living with a composting toilet - want to see the follow-up - thanks!
It will certainly be an adjustment that we're looking forward to. We're not on the road right now though so it will be a while. Thanks Phil for the continued support. I appreciate it.
Looks good Bryan. I know that wall isn't a load bearing wall but there is quite a chunk missing from that wall stud. Just to be sure no sagging develops during road travel I think I would put a thin piece of aluminum or angle iron strapping on the front of that stud to prevent any movement. Just my thoughts. You always do such a great job. If you could put two pieces in a X pattern that would be awesome.
LOL! We are honored to be included in your “favorites”! 🤜🤛
You were the inspiration to give it a go!
Very clear how-to👍 Maybe in a future video you can show how you connected the gray and black tanks together. Make sure you get a spare urine container to rotate while waiting to dump the first one. I've had a Nature's Head for several years and would never go back! I used a polypropylene cutting board to cut a hole and mount the toilet - no worries about getting the base wet.
Thanks! I did buy a second urine container for that purpose. Good idea with the cutting board.
Loved the footage of your visitors,courtesy of not running the generator. This is what it's all about ❤❤👍🏾👍🏾
I thought it would be fun to leave that in. It's fun to have them around.
Wish you were my grandpa. You have all the perfect tools for this!!!!
I swear, you must be an electrical/solar/pipe fitter/carpentry/mechanical architect.
You just do it all and do it all very well. Enjoy all your videos! Thanks for sharing all that you do.
Wow, thanks! And thanks for the email too. I'm still getting caught up with responses.
Hey Brian, Nice to see you embracing the composting world. We have the "C" Head in operation for 3 + years now and love the freedom from the Black Tank. I have ours installed on a double layer of 3/4 plywood with a Pex line running Urine beneath the unit into the the Black Tank now. While working around the RV the other day, it suddenly dawned on me, I can throw out the Old Sewer hose as we only use a 3/4 garden hose now... WOW!
I seriously looked at the C head too. If it were just me then I probably would have gone that route. For my wife I think it was too bucket-like.
I installed an airhead also, though in our previous two rigs, first a truck camper then a 5th wheel a few years ago. In the 5th wheel I installed it identical to your install except I sandwiched the vent fan between two of Airheads fan shrouds and placed it under the floor halfway between the vent pipe and where it exited the toilet, this served two purposes it placed the fan closer to the vent pipe and second, no fan noise, though admittedly hardly noticeable. I found venting to the black tank vent pipe to be the best solution as there is a bit of a smell exiting the vent on the roof, so no smell anywhere at ground level around the rig. With our truck camper I took the easiest approach which ended up venting out the back at ground level. Good Job!
My fleetwood Jamboree GT looks a lot like your RV. I love all the beautiful work you've done and how you show all the steps. Your video's are valued. Thank you for sharing in the way you do!
Awesome! Thank you. Happy to share.
I don't have any plans to install a composting toilet, but I always enjoy watching your videos and how you solve problems along the way. There is always something to learn that can be applied to other projects.
Glad you like them! I was hoping that would be the case since most aren't going to install a composting toilet. Thanks for the feedback.
Deer action, cool. Brian/ Tito/ Enrique? Wow, this project was so elaborate. We are barely learning how to winterize the rv. We're moving from mild Winters of San Antonio Texas to harsh winters of Santa Fe. You're an inspiration! Thank you👏🏼
You're welcome! Luckily I've never needed to winterize.
I really liked how you did that!
Brian, you always make things seem so easy however I am not as smart & resourceful as you are! Always 💜 your work & this is another quality instructional video! 🤠
I still spend a lot of time staring at it and scratching my head waiting for a good solution to pop in :)
You never cease to amaze in your how to videos. These are much appreciated. It's obvious that you take great care and efforts in the laying out of any video project instead of just "winging it". Excellent video!
:) Thanks for noticing. Glad you enjoyed it.
I have wanted to have a composting toilet forever and now going to install in our new rig!! You make it look so easy
It can be pretty easy depending on your layout. Good luck!
Finally, someone has it right.. It never ceases to amaze me when normal plumbing practices are thrown aside and the installer vents through the floor or side instead of through the roof.. ! They must like the smell of their toilet to include exchanging aromas with their neighbors.. God bless Fernco fittings..
I did a similar install with my Natures Head. I also made a spacer to allow me to keep the original plumbing intact. I also was able to tie into my vent from the black tank. That part was easier for me than you on my 1986 Avion trailer. Thanks for another informative video.
Good to hear. I've installed a Nature's Head and built a platform for a friend a while back and was able to vent out the bottom of her trailer. That was a much easier install.
Great video and very nice work! I’m getting ready to install my Natures Head in my 2021 Keystone Passport that I pickup from the dealer tomorrow!
Thanks. I found a one piece rubber Y connector for the vent connection that worked better the second time I did it. Good luck!
Great solution for a necessary installation.
Another informative video. I also watched the links on composting toilets. We put a natures head toilet in our boat 4 years ago and swap it to the travel trailer when we take trailer trips. We are usually in our trailer or boat for 6 to 8 months at a time. So we use the toilet for long periods of time. For us it is about 3 weeks on the solids part and 2 days on the liquids for emptying. Sure extends your anchor out time in a boat and your boondocking time in the trailer. Thanks agin Tito
Moving it around...another nice benefit. Yes we're hoping for 3-4 weeks on solids. Cheers!
Love that push saw. Great tool.
Just got that recently. Makes plunge cuts much easier.
Great job. I will be installing a Natures Head in my 20 foot trailer very soon.
Best of luck! I've installed one for a friend.
You are a man with many talents! I am always impressed with your videos!
Thank you! Glad you're enjoying the videos. Cheers.
Oh you're brilliant!--> you've singlehandedly managed to increase the honey-do list! lol
:)
Great video as always. The threads on that flange plug bolt and wingnut are proprietary to the manufacturer. I substituted the original hardware with a standard bolt and nut with washers. I still had to cut down the bolt and grind it flush with the nut as I could not find a bolt short enough to fit. We went with a C-Head toilet and this Spring I'll be mounting it in our unused wet bath using your video as a guide. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing the bolt setup. We're using ours for the first time this week. So far so good :)
Super video! We did install the same Air Head in our brand new Eura Mobil RV. Great invention.
Great DIY video - Thanks! We’re discussing whether to go this route also.
I mentioned it years ago, but got a firm "hell no" from my wife. Funny thing is that it was her idea a few months ago. I was shocked.
Nice video Brian always better than factory..!!you make 19 min vid feel like 5 min...!!!
Thanks! I try to keep them shorter when possible.
Very cool. Looks like a great option for you guys. Super cool that you do this stuff by yourself.. gives the rest of us a bit of encouragement to DIY. Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it.
You're very welcome. Yes. I'm excited to trade my sewer hose for a garden hose 😀
another amazing video Brian....I enjoy the way you keep all you videos real. when things go haywire tou tell us such as the difference in pipe sizes.
Glad you enjoyed it Bob!
Brilliant man! I love your detail video, made look easy but I bet you have some plumbing experience.
I don't enjoy working on the pressure side, drains are no problem :)
I have always admired your quality of work. The professionalism and fit and finish top notch has impressed me, as I build vans from time to time, stressing to do things tight at all costs. So understand my surprise to see you using wire nuts instead of heat shrink butt connectors with a heat shrink tube over that.
I used Wago connectors wrapped up in electrical tape. The yellow wire nuts you saw were the ones I removed from the compartment light power wires. They're now in the trash.
Great install video Brian. I was hoping you were going to plumb the liquids to the black tank so I could learn what you did 😉. I kept the water line and plumbed in a shut off valve and then spray nozzle and then mounted the spray nozzle to the wall behind the toilet. It makes for a great attachment for occasional cleaning. Thanks for the shout out to our composting video in the description!
Thanks for your video too. I think I now have a plan for joining the tanks that involves plumbing a line and a valve between tanks in the tank bay. Perhaps another video is in order. 😆
@@RVwithTito and what about plumbing the urine directly to the black tank? Any thoughts on doing that? I have the parts but not sure if I'll get to it before things get too cold here.
Thinking about installing an Ogo composting toilet and venting through the black tank vent, as you have done. I’ll also plumb it so we have the option of it one going into jug or black tank. Any issues with odors from black tank wafting in through toilet?
@@matthulstein We rarely have any issue. We have "plumbed" our liquids to go directly into the black tank now and we only get oder when we are traveling with the RV. If I were to put a shutoff valve inline I'm sure that would eliminate that. Just haven't gotten to it.
As usual you are on top of technology, and doing quality work. Nice job...keep it up.
Thanks, will do!
you are so knowledgeable and talented.. You can remodel my RV any time you want lol
:) Hope I gave you some ideas that you can handle on your own.
Absolutely fantastic thank you
You are welcome!
Composting Toilets are the way to go if You enjoy Bon-docking. How do You like it so far? Great video! Thanks for sharing...
We boondock almost 100% so we love it. Game changer for sure.
2nd post. If toilet is too high, recommend a "squatty potty" to get your legs up
Thanks mate, really enjoy your videos , excellent content, Cheers Garry / Australia
Hi. You make really good videos really wish you could do videos more often. Thanks
Thanks Mark. I would if I could 😎. These projects can take weeks/months to plan and execute. I'll keep em coming 👍
We just got this toilet - was hoping to see you attach it to your black/grey tank to see how you're going to do it. LOL great video Brian😊
Easiest was is to put a Valterra twist on gate valve on the end of the drain. Then just open both tanks.
@@RVwithTito We are only going to have a grey tank since we have this toilet. thank you tho🙂
Big proponent of composting toilets here! But just a suggestion, instead of a wood platform riser/spacer under the toilet I used a large HDPE kitchen cutting board (plastic) and taped it down with VHB and mirror tape. It was hard to cut the center hole though - it tended to melt as I was cutting! Also I'm curious why you rejected the C-head?
The C-head was too bucket-like for our preference. We liked the more elegant look and design of air h ead.
Great poopalooza video, hope it works it should extend your off grid time exponentially. Very informative 👍🇺🇸
Excellent video. Full of detail.
Glad you liked it!
Great stuff as usual. Thank you. Nice craftsmanship. ✌
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Very helpful. Thank you!!
You're welcome.
Roof venting is always the best so odors stay above rather than nose level
My thoughts as well.
Thank you so much for this video
You are so welcome!
Great Video!!!
You definitely are a amazing handyman !
Thank you very much!
using PVC glue on ABS piping?😳 happy thoughts and thanks for your sharing your how-to's
Yeah. I know. You caught me cheating and using what I had on hand :) ABS cement would have been better. Everything was pretty snug without cement and there's no pressure pulling it apart. Hopefully it will be fine, but an easy redo if needed.
I have been watching your videos for a while. I like the DIY approach to your up grades. VERY informative. I would like to see an addition of how to servise this Air Head unit. How awkward the disassemly and reassembly is. We have a rather tight spot for the toilet in our MH. Thanks.
There's a video linked in the description that will cover all of the operation and servicing. It's very easy to disassemble. The Air Head also comes in two different shapes for tight spaces. I think there's a narrow shape too. This is mostly for marine applications that have a tiny head compartment or curved bulkhead.
Do you know How much draw on your battery the fan make? The fan is on 24/7? Love your videos keep going! I’m learning so much from you and it’s greatly appreciate it
Nice job. Very informative.
Thx. Glad you liked it!
Hi. I have not been able to find the cap that you used to close off the water pipe. (at 19:31 in your video). Can you tell me what it's called and where I might find it? Your video is very good. Thanks!
Another neat job .
Thanks!
Nice Job. Your video's are great!!
Glad you like them!
Nicely done!
Nice install. What are you using the black tank for now? Is it converted?
Don't use the black tank anymore except for gray overflow.
I may just do this when I get my Winnie in March
Another great video. Thanks for your hard work.
If you only boondock once or twice a year, like us, would you recommend going to this type toilet? It would be nice to stay longer at the boondocking spot.
We travel around for about 3 months in the winter. We are off grid the entire time. So it makes sense for us. It's a tough choice if you're just boondocking for shorter periods. Some just like the idea of a composting toilet though while others don't.
Nice job as usual!!
I appreciate that
Fabulous video! Thanks for the detail on the plywood base, I was wondering about that. My composting toilet arrives today, so installation begins soon! Question, where did you get the red and black "Plug" for the black tank drain hole? What is that called? Thanks!
You can fimd the plug at He Depot or Lowes in the plumbimg dept. I believe it's the 3 inch diameter one.
@@RVwithTito Thanks Tito! I found it at HD for over $32, then at a plumbing supply near my work for $11.00, WIN! I really appreciate your detailed video. I'm getting ready to remove my RV toilet and replace it with the Sepretti... here goes!! 🥺
@@alisonmcirvin4763 $11 is a great deal on that. Good luck with the composting toilet. I don't see any venting system on that toilet. So installation should be pretty simple.
@@RVwithTito Thanks for mentioning the venting system. I found an installation video by the manufacturer, but it has no verbal explanations and it was for installation in a sticks and bricks home, so I was thrown off a bit
Great job! How will you connect your black tank to your grey tank for extra grey water capacity?
After reading comments and suggestions, I think I'll plumb a line and valve between the tanks.
What is your review of the system now that it's been a few months? We considered this exact same thing except for the powered venting. The only reason we did not do this was a concern of the rain water coming in through the 360° vent cap. We sealed our black tank toilet hole same as yours because I am DONE pumping that black tank crap out. We have a C-Head unit and love it but once in a while things just need to vent. So now that you have sealed the toilet hole and use a 360° vent with a fan do you have issues with rain water?
We love it. No more rolling sewer. No issues with rain water because it would just go into the black tank in our case. You're right, the C-Head doesn't have a vent, does it?
I have long experience with composting toilets, going back to the 70's. Twenty years ago some people tried to introduce composting toilets to the leasure boat community. It didn't work because there are to many compromises involved in trying to make a small composter work. I'm not going to run through any of them here but I will be interested in how you feel about it in a year or eighteen months. That you do, do excellent work and it's only you and Melissa maybe all the compromises are manageable for you. I'll be interested to see.
In reading other posts on the subject something I hadn't thought about came up. One of this posters motives for going with a composting toilet was the mess he seemed to often find at dump stations. Is that a problem? Having to deal with other people's mess' does indeed annoy me. And if that mess involves sewage, raw or other wise, we could reach critical mass really quickly. I invite comments.
Thanks Brian
Your work is amazing and your installation is very informative. However, not sure I would want to swap my black tank for a composting toilet. I get the solid waste advantage, but emptying out the urine every couple days would be annoying I think. While boondocking I assume you can just throw it outside?
Yes. Scatter it around away from your campsite. It depends on where you are. You can also empty it into your grey or black tank or divert the urine directly into the black tank. I also have a second urine container.
Nice job on the install. The only thing I don't like about composting toilets is men have to sit down to pee, but I suppose it eliminates that "accidental" overspray on the walls when it doesn't go where you think it will! Have you tied the gray and the black tanks together yet? I'm curious how you do that.
Just add a gate valve to the end of the dump line then open both tanks.
Very informative video! What size plug is used to cap off water supply to toilet?
Looks Amazing!!
Thanks. I thought so too :)
The exhaust fan runs 24/7? What is the power consumption? Do boondockers use this toilet design? Thanks
The fan is rated at 0.09 amps. It's purpose is to keep steady airflow through the toilet. Nature's Head and Air Head toilets are popular for boondocking. Both have an inline fan but many others don't.
Silly question I guess, but was that PVC cement on ABS pipe? Another great vid, thanks!
You're right. I definitely cheated a little there using what I had on hand. Should have used ABS cement. Didn't want to buy a new can for 4 little vent connections. Luckily it was very snug without any cement and there's no pressure pulling it apart. Seems solid. It would be an easy redo if I start to smell something. I'll do better next time :)
Awesome video. Questions, dose the fan run all the time, or only when the product is inside?. Thanks Don
Best to run the fan with anything inside. Moisture buildup can lead to mold.
Hi Brian, great tutorial as usual. A couple of questions. Why didn't you unscrew the toilet flange? When I did mine I unscrewed the flange and put the plug in the pipe going to the black tank. In doing so all of that ended up below flush. And if I wanted to I could put in a urine diverter at a later date. Next question. Where the vent house connects to the Air Head I found that the connection was a rather poorly designed connection and it kept falling apart when I would empty the solids. Have you had an issue with that connection and if so what did you do to resolve the issue?
My flange wasn't so easy to remove. I think it's cemented all the way down to the tank. Plus it's nice being able to just lift off the toilet and dump something down the hole. I'll probably add a urine diverter as well. For now, I picked up a spare container. I glued the inside sleeve on the toilet vent connection pretty well and don't plan on unscrewing the hose much. I'll simply pull apart the fitting where the filter is instead. It'll just leave about 3 ft of hose attached which is still easy to take out side and clean.
Awesome job, Tito!! What kind of dewalt saw and blade is that you use?
It's a 20V multitool: amzn.to/32pBfUR with the standard blade.
Nice Blacktail buck! Good video always dig your diy stuff. Do you think the liquid could be routed into the black water tank?
Yes. I plan to put in a urine diversion hose (into the black tank) of some sort. The deer and I are pretty familiar. We don't see the buck very often though. Every year we've get new spotted little ones and then we watch the grow up year after year.
@@RVwithTito: Good he’s going his job.
Great Video Tito...
Thanks Hector!
@@RVwithTito Not sure about using a composting toilet, I like to flush instead of stir. LOL Keep those videos coming my friend.
@@Assassin1959 Stirring is optional :)
Just an FYI.
I recently replaced my bath vanity in my condo and the drain pipes were 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" pipes (Murphy's law) so I slid the 1 1/4' pipe into the 1 1/2" pipe and packed some plumber's putty into the difference. I found Goop plumber's glue in a tube at the big box store and used that on top of the plumber's putty. That Goop plumber's glue dries clear and to a really smooth finish so it almost looks like it was made for repairs like this.
My GF said that if I ever install a composting toilet in the trailer, she's not going on anymore trips............hmmmmm......................
Smart to link other videos for that lol 😝
Thanks. Lots of general info already out there already.
@@RVwithTito pattern scribing is a great way to fabricate
Okay, I have been wondering whether you'd need a stronger fan when you're traveling. I thought I might install a second, stronger fan, in the same line, and only use it while the RV is underway. Someone reported that, because the inside air was lower pressure than the outside, while they were moving, the little fan wasn't enough to pull the fumes out, and they got pulled into the RV instead. Your vent hose is connected to the black tank stack. Although I don't know how you use the black tank (disposal of pee, etc), it could be unpleasant to have its gasses pulled into the RV, so the stronger fan would be to overcome that while the indoor pressure was down. I have no way of knowing whether this is really an issue or not. I just took note of it when I read that someone had had that trouble. I don't think I have ever seen anyone else say this was a problem, but backdrafts are a reality, so they're nothing to ignore.
That could help. You'll notice that I also have a siphon vent installed which helps draw air out while driving.
Is there any particular reason that you chose the Air Head vs the Natures Head composting toilet?
Check the description. I put a short list of reasons there.
Great job! Thanks for not including any deer porn! lol.
Yeah. That goes on a different site :)
Nice adaptation on the pipe diameter issue. If you feel it’s been long enough, could you do a followup video on your thoughts since changing to a composting toilet? After watching this and others, I’m wondering if it’s the way to go myself, but the disposal of both the liquid and solids seems a bit intimidating to me... Especially the liquids. We can go about 7 days without dumping currently but I like the thought of 2 to 3 weeks as reported on several videos so I’m interested in your experience since making the change. High regards!!
We've really enjoyed it. It's been an adjustment, but a game changer for sure. The solids is pretty easy we just dispose of it and put new stuff in every 3 to 4 weeks. The fluids container gets emptied discretely every day.
@RVwithTito 👋🙂 I'm installing an Airhead in my trailer and am working on the venting. The instructions say to vent to the outside through a minimum 2.5" hole, which turns out to be the size of the fan in the housing. By tying in to the existing blacktank vent (which is apx 1.5" diameter), an airflow restriction is created. Have you (or anyone else who's done this) had any performance issues (smell, primarily) as a result? It looks like I'm awakening an old thread, so hopefully I'll hear some longterm results. Thanks so much. 🙂
No. we haven't had any issues. It is definitely better venting through the roof IMO. We now have it installed in our Class A and I got the In-Line fan that has a hose attachment on either end. I also found a better Y rubber fitting that fit my vertical tank pipe and hose perfectly. Much better than the setup in this video. No regrets. We love it. For 2 of us we can go about a month without changing out the compost. I dump the liquid tank everyday though.
@@RVwithTitothx very much.
Good detail. Simpler install wouldn't have been as instructive.
Good point. I probably wouldn't have made a video about it :)
it has been a while now how is it working for you two . update please
Great. We moved it into the Class A...still great.
Will constant fan running into vent tube shared with your black tank (new park of gray tank system) cause a slight positive pressure in the tanks which might result in odor issues especially if drain traps run dry?
I hope not, but I'll keep sniffing the air and find out.
Another project well done. I use the Fernco couplers on my black and gray tanks. You may run into an issue with them. They sell a torque wrench specifically for them. I didn't know this and couldn't figure out why the couplers kept coming loose. Then I found out about the torque wrench. It's a small T wrench that click stops at the correct setting. Haven't had one come lose since. Your use is in a vent so it may not matter unless it starts to smell in the RV. In my case, my black tank decided to drain itself at the wrong time and in the wrong place.
Thanks for the head's up. I cranked them down pretty well with a socket, but I'll follow my nose.
Nachtua makes really quiet pc fans with rubber noise isolators.
Good to know. I'll check it out.
I would like an update in three to six months. I have heard this type of commode is hard to keep clean on the inside. as there is no water to clean the sides when things get wild. Oh lord what did I eat to cause all this?
Would I do it the same for a small cabin?
You could. It might be easier in a cabin to go out the side.
you sure that fan is powerful enough and can push the air that high through the vent stack ?
I can feel it coming out the top. We'll see how it does. I could also install a second fan on the other side of the wall.
Did you drill your 1/2" plywood to allow the original floor bolts to secure the composting toilet? Looks unstable without.
I just have it positioned over the original flange. It's not screwed down and doesn't move around.
I'm going to switch over to a composting as well but i'm going to use the black tank as a urine diverter. also i would plug that hole where you caped off the water inlet , don't want any rodents getting in.
I did seal up that hole pretty well, but didn't include it in the video. I'll hook up a urine diverter eventually as well.
What’s the purpose of torching the side of the plywood?
Fire just looks cool good on video :) Just kidding. I thought I'd try and disguise the plywood end grain a little with some darker texture. It wasn't needed once I put the stain on.
Great job all I can say is your wife must have a lot of faith in you to convince her to have that type of commode in your RV no way would my wife go for that Lol
My wife used to feel that way too. Would you believe this was her idea? True.
She likes the dump stations? Curious. Oh wait...you do the dumping...I see...never mind.
Where does the air enter the toilet so the fan can vent it out?
There's a hole on the other side of the toilet with a little screen in it. You can choose either hole to mount the hose. There are also little vent holes in the bowl.
The single most common complaint about composting toilets is daily dealing with the urine bottle/bucket. Why did you fail to consider plumbing the urine directly into your black tank to mitigate this issue?
I have a second urine bottle and will try that out. I have a plan for urine diversion when it comes to that.
Great Job, good thing you left the Plumbling and tanks in place because its NOT for everyone and if you every sell your RV I think it will be a hard sell with that composing toilet, I think most people like to camp without having to deal with carrying out there waste! Not for me........
Sell my RV? Haha. Funny 😆
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@@RVwithTito Hope to see a video on how that toilet is working out for you!