converting porta potti to a vacuflush

[bobh]

I have a pump out porta potti and am interested in converting to a vacuflush unit. I saw a conversion unit in the most recent "Boating" magazine that include a toilet, vacuum pump, and portable 9 gallon holding tank. Has anyone made this conversion? Just wondering if it's worth it. I already have the pump out ystem..it's just connected to a porta potty.

 

[About Time]

I did that conversion last year, best money we have ever spent.
It is a challenge to get water to the unit which is required all the time the unit is operational, but well worth it.
I suggest you buy a spare tank just in case the first one gets full, you just switch them out.
Abouttime

 

[Billylll]

I did my conversion last summer it was the best money I spent upgrading our boat. I am using a 45 gallon tank which is overkill and goes a long ways between pump outs.
Regards Bill

 

[bobh]

Thanks for the replies guys. About time - how did you solve the issue with getting water to the unit? What manufactureer did you use for the new unit?

 

[Billylll]

I tapped in to the cold water line for the sink next to the head and used a check valve. I also have a manual shut off valve. Take care. Bill

 

[About Time]

bpbh,
I did the same thing BillyIII did.
Working under the sink and finding the correct fittings was the hard part.
Abouttime

 

[bobh]

Thanks Guys. I'll be looking at options for the conversion at the boat show this year.