SELF CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS
June 2023 Update
Please be aware, as of June 2023 the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act is law. Vehicles with a portable toilet are no longer able to be certified self-contained. More information from MBIE can be found here.
Minimum Requirements
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Tank for drinking water. (12 litres for each person)
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Non-toxic fresh water supply hose that is opaque or coloured.
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Sink.
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Grey water tank with a vent (12 litres per person)
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3 metre evacuation hose (If the grey water tank is fixed in place).
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Rubbish bin with a lid.
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Toilet (permanently fixed) that can be used inside the vehicle at all times, including when the bed is fully assembled. Minimum of 3 litres of capacity per person
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Note; this is only a summary of the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023, applicable until June 2025. Depending on your specific setup, other considerations include materials, quality, positioning, and dimensions.
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