tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post4109311047089692003..comments2023-05-14T20:49:36.700-07:00Comments on WanderMan: Gray Days, Winter Looms - Now What?The Wandermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-77317871942609552752016-12-23T11:54:49.174-08:002016-12-23T11:54:49.174-08:00Lyn,
I looked at composting toilets quite a bit ...Lyn,<br /> I looked at composting toilets quite a bit before I gave up on that idea. It's a green idea, but not really all that serviceable in the mobile RV scenario. I also looked at the "INCINOLET" brand which reduces waste to ash that is cleaned out every so often, but they are VERY expensive. The bucket idea is great in theory, but I wouldn't want to empty it periodically nor fill it with water. Also, kind of negates the convenience of the RV bathroom.<br /><br />How about using the conventional black tank setup as-is, but dumping into a composting system? You'd have to figure in the additional water content, but that may work. Better if you used a macerator as well. <br /><br />Good luck with your project!<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-33371851241586752112016-12-22T20:29:24.471-08:002016-12-22T20:29:24.471-08:00Hi Rich! I always enjoy reading your words of wisd...Hi Rich! I always enjoy reading your words of wisdom. You've unknowingly helped me make decisions about purchases I was considering, or mods I was thinking about, or all the other things I didn't know I needed to know! For the past 3 years I've been living full-time -- very willingly -- in my 1988 17-foot Bigfoot travel trailer. It's been in my family since new, and it's in pristine shape. My need for advice or suggestions or radical thinking has to do with the toilet. I've done a lot of research on composting toilets, and I'm seriously considering replacing the original RV toilet with one. I can't afford a $900 Nature's Head, and I have no problem with an esthetically pleasing 5-gallon bucket and seat. If properly maintained, odor is not a problem. So, my question is, what do I do after I remove the toilet? Obviously, the resulting hole has to be sealed, but that's about all I know on that subject. Any advice? (Just call me "She Who Is Tired of Dumping the Black Tank Every 6 Days.")Lyn Leachhttp://www.thewanderman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-11928434041172469242016-12-11T09:21:04.602-08:002016-12-11T09:21:04.602-08:00Ken,
Ho there. Sounds like a great trip. Trip pla...Ken,<br /> Ho there. Sounds like a great trip. Trip planning for something like that will entail many choices. i would begin by deciding if you'd like to take major highways (87/95) or stick to the secondary or even local roads. Depending on the length of your rig and the experience of the driver(s) you may be better of staying on the highways from one campsite to another.<br /><br />You'll also need to decide what you'd like to see and do along the way and find camping close by. Years ago, AAA used to provide trip info by way of a product called a "trp-tik" it had interesting points along the way filled in for you. Nowadays, you can simply plan the route using google or mapquest and look along the way for points of interest. I spend many hours planning routes that take me to cool spots without too much hassle on google. AND you can see the satellite view of the locations as well!<br /><br />Give it a try,<br /><br />Rich "The Wanderman"<br />The Wandermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111895389728923307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2154511856319682113.post-70853271584703028232016-12-10T16:50:46.727-08:002016-12-10T16:50:46.727-08:00Hi Rich, My wife & I are upgrading to a bigge...Hi Rich, My wife & I are upgrading to a bigger travel trailer. Hope to pick up in March. We hope to travel from Boston south, staying east of the Mississippii, within the month of April then returning. We would love to make a loop from Boston to central Florida and back to Boston. Any ideas how to plan this trip, areas to stay or visit, and time frames? What is your opinion? We have never planned or done any long term trip like this.<br />Thank-you and appreciate any help you may offer Ken Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937894232170652738noreply@blogger.com