Hoping to get some advice... in particular from folks familiar with both boats and RV's. Peggi Hall, I'd love to hear from you as well... you're obviously well regarded in this 'game of thrones'. 
We have a 1954 Airstream trailer, which is being outfitted with several marine-environment appliances, ranging from the fridge: an Isotherm 12v fridge/freezer combo to the oven: and a used Hillerange range/oven with the gimbal hardware removed. All are in stainless steel, and will have custom galley cabinetry designed around them.
When it comes to the bathroom (a wet bath design), I really want to avoid the boring, modern plastic toilet. While visiting family in California last month, I found a Wilcox Crittenden Skipper head at a marine salvage place in Newport Beach.
In doing a little research, I believe I got it for a good deal (sub $300) and despite its very hefty weight, I just love that its reputation is that it'll last as long as our trailer. I'd like to polish and wax the bronze portion, which would hopefully look good in a stainless bathroom setting.
My hope is to determine if this hand pumped head can be used with a modern, on-demand water supply (run by a pump) and black tank fittings. Obviously this toilet isn't a gravity feed setup, so I'm already assuming I may need to adapt some fittings to connect the head to the waste tank. My first concern, though, is whether or not my pump (which automatically runs when one turns on a faucet, for example) will respond to having this toilet connected to the overall system.
If anyone can help - RV experience or not - all advice is welcome!
We have a 1954 Airstream trailer, which is being outfitted with several marine-environment appliances, ranging from the fridge: an Isotherm 12v fridge/freezer combo to the oven: and a used Hillerange range/oven with the gimbal hardware removed. All are in stainless steel, and will have custom galley cabinetry designed around them.
When it comes to the bathroom (a wet bath design), I really want to avoid the boring, modern plastic toilet. While visiting family in California last month, I found a Wilcox Crittenden Skipper head at a marine salvage place in Newport Beach.
In doing a little research, I believe I got it for a good deal (sub $300) and despite its very hefty weight, I just love that its reputation is that it'll last as long as our trailer. I'd like to polish and wax the bronze portion, which would hopefully look good in a stainless bathroom setting.
My hope is to determine if this hand pumped head can be used with a modern, on-demand water supply (run by a pump) and black tank fittings. Obviously this toilet isn't a gravity feed setup, so I'm already assuming I may need to adapt some fittings to connect the head to the waste tank. My first concern, though, is whether or not my pump (which automatically runs when one turns on a faucet, for example) will respond to having this toilet connected to the overall system.
If anyone can help - RV experience or not - all advice is welcome!
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