{"product_id":"elkhart-plastics-17-gallon-rv-holding-tank-55x18x8-epi-0232h-discontinued","title":"Elkhart Plastics - 17 Gallon RV Holding Tank - 55\" x 18\" x 8\" - EPI 0232H - DISCONTINUED - See Alternatives","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fef3c7; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #f59e0b;\"\u003e⚠️ PRODUCT DISCONTINUED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin-top: 8px; display: block;\"\u003eThis tank is no longer in production. See recommended alternatives below with similar low-profile dimensions and capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f3f4f6; border-left: 4px solid #1d9bf0; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1d9bf0;\"\u003e✓ ElkhartRVParts.com - The Only Authorized Place for Elkhart Plastics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f3f4f6; border-left: 4px solid #10b981; padding: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #10b981;\"\u003e✓ 100% Verified Authentic OEM Grade Part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elkhart Plastics 17 Gallon RV Holding Tank EPI 0232H featured a low-profile 8\" height with an extra-long 55\" x 18\" footprint, making it ideal for shallow underbelly spaces and narrow chassis applications. While this specific model has been discontinued, we offer several current alternatives with similar low-profile dimensions and professional-grade construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17 Gallon Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Compact waste storage for small RVs and weekend trips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55\" L x 18\" W x 8\" H - Extra-long design for specific chassis applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Polyethylene Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Durable material resistant to UV damage and chemicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless One-Piece Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e - Rotomolded design eliminated weak joints and leak points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for black water or gray water storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Width\u003c\/strong\u003e - 18\" width fits tight side compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Alternatives to EPI 0232H\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a low-profile holding tank to replace the discontinued EPI 0232H? Compare these alternatives with similar capacity and compact designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #dc2626; color: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eView Details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fef2f2; border-left: 3px solid #f59e0b;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElkhart EPI 0232H (Discontinued)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e17 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e55\" x 18\" x 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eExtra-long low-profile (no longer available)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eElkhart EPI 0215H (Discontinued)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e14 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e40\" x 14.5\" x 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eShorter length, narrower width, same height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/products\/elkhart-plastics-14-gallon-rv-holding-tank-40x14-5x8-epi-0215h-discontinued\" style=\"color: #dc2626; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eView Tank →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eElkhart EPI 0189H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e19 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e40\" x 14\" x 11\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eShorter length, narrower width, taller profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/products\/elkhart-plastics-19-gallon-rv-holding-tank-40x14x11-0189h-h1320\" style=\"color: #dc2626; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eView Tank →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eElkhart EPI 1299\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e20 Gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e23.75\" x 19\" x 13.625\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003eCompact footprint, taller profile, 3 gallons more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/products\/elkhart-plastics-20-gallon-rv-black-water-tank-epi-1299\" style=\"color: #dc2626; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eView Tank →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #f3f4f6; padding: 12px; border-left: 3px solid #dc2626; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Alternative:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Elkhart EPI 0189H (19 gallon, 40\" x 14\" x 11\") offers similar capacity with a narrower width, though it's shorter in length and taller in height than the discontinued EPI 0232H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Technical Specifications (EPI 0232H)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Gallons (64.4 Liters)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 inches (extra-long)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 inches (narrow profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 inches (low-profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black polyethylene (UV and chemical resistant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seamless one-piece rotational molding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black water or gray water holding tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EPI 0232H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elkhart Plastics\/Ameri-Kart (Myers supplier)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued - no longer in production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Was the EPI 0232H Discontinued?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EPI 0232H's unique 55\" x 18\" x 8\" dimensions served a specific niche in the RV market for extra-long, low-profile applications. Elkhart Plastics has consolidated their product line to focus on more versatile tank configurations. The current alternatives listed above offer similar low-profile designs with comparable capacity and the same professional-grade construction quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFinding the Right Replacement Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen selecting a replacement for the discontinued EPI 0232H, measure your available space carefully and prioritize your most critical dimension:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed similar 17-20 gallon capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e The EPI 0189H (19 gallon) or EPI 1299 (20 gallon) offer comparable storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed low-profile under 9\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e The EPI 0232H's 8\" height is hard to match - most current tanks are taller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeed narrow 14-18\" width?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the EPI 0189H (14\" width) and EPI 1299 (19\" width) offer narrow profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHave more vertical clearance?\u003c\/strong\u003e Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/collections\/holding-tanks\" style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003eholding tanks collection\u003c\/a\u003e for additional options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse Current Low-Profile Holding Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our complete selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/collections\/holding-tanks\" style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003eRV holding tanks\u003c\/a\u003e to find the perfect replacement for your discontinued EPI 0232H. All current tanks feature durable construction, seamless rotomolded design, and manufacturer warranties. Browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/collections\/vendors?q=Elkhart+Plastics\" style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003eall Elkhart Plastics products\u003c\/a\u003e or check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/collections\/tank-fittings\" style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003etank fittings collection\u003c\/a\u003e for installation accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I still order the EPI 0232H?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, the EPI 0232H has been discontinued by Elkhart Plastics and is no longer in production. We recommend the EPI 0189H (19 gallon, 40\" x 14\" x 11\") as a current alternative with similar capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the best replacement for the EPI 0232H?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe best replacement depends on your space constraints. The EPI 0189H offers similar 19 gallon capacity in a narrower 14\" width, though it's shorter in length (40\" vs 55\") and taller (11\" vs 8\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the replacement tanks fit in the same space?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo current tank matches the EPI 0232H's unique 55\" x 18\" x 8\" dimensions exactly. The EPI 0189H (40\" x 14\" x 11\") is shorter and narrower but taller. Verify your available clearance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the replacement tanks the same quality?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, all current Elkhart Plastics tanks use professional-grade black polyethylene, seamless rotomolded construction, and heavy-duty wall thickness. You're getting the same OEM-grade quality in current production models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need different fittings for the replacement tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nReplacement tanks are blank tanks without pre-installed fittings, just like the EPI 0232H. You can reuse your existing fittings or purchase new ones from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/collections\/tank-fittings\" style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003etank fittings collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Elkhart RV Parts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an authorized Elkhart Plastics dealer, we guarantee 100% authentic OEM-grade parts backed by manufacturer warranties. Our team specializes in RV plumbing components and can help you select the right replacement tank for your discontinued EPI 0232H. Every tank we sell is built to rigorous quality standards that ensure safe, reliable performance for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f3f4f6; border-left: 4px solid #dc2626; padding: 16px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #dc2626;\"\u003eNeed Help Finding the Right Replacement?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0;\"\u003eOur AI Live Chat can help you find the perfect alternative to the discontinued EPI 0232H based on your specific space constraints and capacity requirements. Get instant answers about dimensions, compatibility, and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Elkhart Plastics\/Ameri-Kart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32789625536571,"sku":"232H","price":283.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0346\/2397\/9579\/products\/0232h__03388__79376.jpg?v=1584468038","url":"https:\/\/elkhartrvparts.com\/products\/elkhart-plastics-17-gallon-rv-holding-tank-55x18x8-epi-0232h-discontinued","provider":"Elkhart RV Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}