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Michal

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Hilo side of the big island of Hawaii
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We live on the big island of Hawaii where there are very few motorhomes or camp trailers. I've never seen either on the roads. Most of them are purchased on the mainland, shipped here, lived in long enough to get a house built, and then sold. We bought a 22 foot camp trailer from just such a situation to use as a guest room. It is hooked to our sewer system and household water and has a dedicated 30amp service to plug into. It will never be moved so long as we live here. Consequently, I want to put in a regular toilet. Considering our use of the camper, is this doable?
 
Don't see why not if you have the required plumbing (sewer system) already there. I have heard of many RV's modified to use conventional toilets over the years.
 
I also have heard of this done, the only issue is if the tank keeps you from locating over the "hole" the center lines could be different on residential toilets
 
I suggest you check out Hawaii's regs on just such a situation. The thread header just might be a true query. The "hard" connection might make it a permanent residence, with all the associated inspections, taxes, and requirements.

Oh, and I believe dedicated camper supply outlets offer "regular" porcelain stools that mount like RV stools. In know I've seen porcelain stools at Camping World, but it would get a bit pricey having it shipped to you.

Roger
 
So long as you can register it and move it, I doubt it will be considered a "home". But probably should check anyways.
 
So long as you can register it and move it, I doubt it will be considered a "home". But probably should check anyways.
Not sure on this, mine is considered a home as it has plumbing, I can claim it as a home on my taxes.
You will probably need a permit and plumbing inspection
 
I put a low gpf residential toilet (2 pc as in the kind with a reservoir tank on the back) in my bus. I have a shut off valve on the inlet water. It does move down the highway (and off road a couple of times) and never "splashed". It goes into a black holding tank, which I leave open when hooked up to the park's sewer. I didn't use a wax ring but a foam one instead. I like the foam rings far better than the wax versions. It mounted directly to the spot that the old Traveler 910 was mounted in. The lid of the tank is strapped down with a bungee cord when traveling.
 

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