NoDirectionHome Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 The question is; macerator toilet, macerator tank outlet pump, or both? "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 When the boat business was in business, we installed Tecma Easy fit https://www.thetfordmarine.com/product/easy-fit/ in a pile of boats. Never had an issue with them. The "RV" model is http://www.thetford.com/part/tecma-silence-plus-rv/. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayakbob Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 A macerator pump is very handy when you need to pump into a home septic system that may lay up hill or far away , my pump will pump several hundred feet on level ground . I do not know what a macerator toilet would be good for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Some motorhomes with a rear bathroom have the macerator toilet because the waste drop is not straight down and more prone to clogs. we have a sani-con macerator that empties the waste tanks and are happy with it. like kayakbob said you can pump uphill if you need to. it takes longer to dump, but you don't have to hook it up every time and the hose is only 1 1/4" so much easier to store. 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 28, 2017 Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 I have a macerator toilet in my DRV. DRV installs it standard in the floor plan we chose because the toilet sits directly over the basement and they did not want a three inch pipe running down through the middle of it taking up storage space. I like the toilet because it grinds stuff up before it gets to the tank, which makes it less likely to clog the tank. It does, however, use more water than a standard RV toilet. I like and dislike this. I like it because it is another way to help keep the black tank from clogging up. Water is good for breaking down the remaining small solids. I don't like it when we are boondocking because the tank fills faster than what I am used to from our previous RV with a regular RV toilet. It is still manageable and as long as my granddaughter isn't along pushing the flush button a bunch of times, we can still get a week out of the black tank before needing to dump. If I was starting from scratch, I'm not sure which way I would go. If you don't do a lot of boondocking or only do it for a few days at a time and spend more time in parks, then I would go macerator toilet. I like mine (the one Jim linked above - Tecma). If you spend a lot of time boondocking and want to stretch your stays as long as possible, then I would go regular RV toilet and a macerator pump. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpydoc Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Both toilets in our Continental Coach are macerators and we have been very happy with them. Yes they do use a little more water but we do not boondock. We don't worry about what TP we use, the macerator grinds it up. We used a portable FloJet macerator with our one toiletTeton occasionally to dump tanks into the septic tank and have also used it for the CC. We don't dump into the septic tank enough that I would have both macerator toilets and an onboard macerator. If you only have one toilet the onboard macerator might make the most sense. But if you have two toilets you will most likely need at least one macerator toilet to get the discharge to the black tank. If you will have two toilets and will dump into the septic tank often then both macerator toilets and an onboard macerator pump may be necessary. Much better to decide all of thisbefore you build the rig than to try and add them afterwards. Best Wishes, Jay 2015 Continental Coach Elegance by Forks RV, 41'; 2015 FL M2 112, DD 13, by 2L Custom Trucks; Trailer Saver air hitch; '48 Navigoddess with a Rand McNally GPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thank you to all that replied. Although I'll be boondocking fairly extensively, I have 150 gallons of water on board so I guess I have the option to do both. Ahh decisions, decisions... Thetford or Dometic/SeaLand? "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've installed many of these http://www.xylemflowcontrol.com/files/37010_43000-0612.pdf Buddy of mine works at a fishing lodge. He curses macerator toilets. Just takes one guest to ignore the sign "DON'T FLUSH WHAT YOU DIDN'T EAT" An electric toilet draw a few amps. For boondocking a manual toilet is an option. Maybe one of these https://marinestore.co.uk/Blakes_Victory_Marine_Right_Hand_Toilet.html 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly2low Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I've got a 10 year old Tecma, and have never had problems with it. I will probably wish I never said that Rich and Carol 2007 Dynamax DQ 340 XL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 39 minutes ago, fly2low said: I've got a 10 year old Tecma, and have never had problems with it. I will probably wish I never said that Good thing you said that real low key . Murphy has pretty sharp hearing . Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/28/2017 at 8:21 PM, NoDirectionHome said: Although I'll be boondocking fairly extensively, I have 150 gallons of water on board so I guess I have the option to do both. The other catch may be the power consumption from your 12V-DC system. Not the requirements: Quote Toilet requires a 12-VDC/40-AMP dedicated circuit with 8-gauge wire and 40-AMP breaker or fuse between the main bus or battery and a terminal located near the toilet. The comes from the Thetford owner's manual. I have never owned one, but am looking into them for our house which is on a septic system. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Pat & Pete said: Good thing you said that real low key . Murphy has pretty sharp hearing . As long as there's a wood seat (touch wood) on the toilet it will be O.K. 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 1 hour ago, J-T said: As long as there's a wood seat (touch wood) on the toilet it will be O.K. Hope you're right . I spent a good share of my life in the woods . Murphy wasn't too bothered , as he seemed to visit fairly often . LOL Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 We have a Thetford Tecma installed in our fiver and will have one in anything else we own in the future. Yes, it uses more water per flush but keeping the tanks clean is a LOT easier now. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted July 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 So, I'll be going macerator toilets (1 1/2 baths) / macerator pump out. The volume of water and electric seems inconsequential to me even heavily boondocking, compared to the overall benefits. Thanks again to all your thoughts and opinions -Steve "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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