The benefit to camping in an RV is that you get all the comforts of home while at the campsite and while traveling. Your RV bathroom is one of those home comforts that will help keep you from the communal shower house and bathrooms. You can take care of your business in the privacy of your rig and you don’t have to make any sort of trek just to do so. But what if the toilet that came with your rig isn’t working great, or maybe your camper doesn’t have one at all? Well RecPro is here to help solve that problem with our selection of toilets.
Can I just use a normal toilet in an RV?
This is a question that many people wonder and yes, it would make things easier if the answer was yes. The answer, however, is a resounding no. It’s simply not a practical thing to do. It would take a lot of modifications to make it fit to begin with and if you’re not going to be constantly hooked up to water and sewage, you’ll run into other problems.
Household toilets are also often made of porcelain, which is a great material when it's standing still. With all of the vibrations and bumps you encounter on the road, though, you start to see cracks and you could even find serious damage after a while. The size of a residential toilet is larger than that of an RV toilet. This means you won't have as much space and you might not even be able to get it into your rig. This is one time you definitely need to get a toilet designed for an RV.
What makes a good RV toilet?
Toilets commonly found in RVs tend to sit on top of the black water tank so that the wastewater can easily find its way into the tank. Many of them are gravity flush with a simple design. These toilets are great for RVs because of their size, weight, shape, and ease of installation compared to residential toilets. Always consider your space when selecting your toilet, not just for the toilet itself, but how you’ll fit on it once it’s installed.
But maybe you don’t have the space to install a toilet but you’d still like to have the option to use the bathroom in your rig. Well there’s an option for you too with a portable toilet. These handy little toilets can fit in tight spaces and don’t need to be installed (but can be mounted if you want some extra security). And no need to worry about smell, the bottom of the units act as black water tanks and are odorless and leakproof. And it’s easy to dump when full.
Having a toilet you can depend on in your RV or camper is essential. So when you’re ready to upgrade and fit yourself with the best RV toilet, come to RecPro. You'll be happy you took the time to give your bathroom attention when you find yourself along those long stretches of lonely highway. And if you’re looking to also maintain your toilet and tank, look for treatments that will keep them fresh and easy to empty.