Casita Dulce Casa - Vlog #17 - My Composting Toilet
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2015
- Installed a composting toilet!! Come inside my bathroom with me and get all the details! TMI?!?!
I actually filmed this a while back, but the inside part was way too dark. So I had to re-shoot all the inside parts. I just now got around to it. I can't believe I spent 16 minutes talking about a toilet. Where did the time go?
This is the model of composting toilet I bought!
C-Head Composting Toilet: www.c-head.com/
This is the more expensive, popular brand.
Nature's Head composting toilet: natureshead.net/
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Please let me know if you find this or other videos too long. Or really any other constructive criticism you may have.
I am looking for a Casita but I have had small trailers all my life. To me the dumbest thing ever is hauling around 500lbs of greywater on trips. The composting toilet is the perfect way to go ! Thanks for posting !
"the perfect way to...GO"...LOL
I have a C-Head, and your observations are accurate. I use vinegar spray on the urine diverter. Water is precious!
White vinegar helps with cleaning urine crystals or minerals in urine hose or bottle also. Win- win
Sitting here watching toilet talk on RUclips, but I like it. Lord help me please.
Me too. Sad isn't it ? This is what it's come to.
Haha exactly
New Sub to Bex...
During these times it ain't so crazy hey? LOL?
I'm with you...having a black tank MUCH worse than a good composting toilet. Then there's the water savings and it's a win-win situation. Thanks for sharing!
The more of your videos I watch, the more I'm enjoying them. I am an older lady (68) and hope to do exactly what you are doing, traveling the country, boondocking and loving my life. Thanks for showing me that it can be done.
"Gone With The Winns" (an RV channel) installed to a composting toilet in their class A RV and loved it. Actually after they sold that and up graded to a newer class A they took it with them and installed it again. Your right! It's much less messy and way more convenient that having a flush toilet and dealing with a black tank. People are stubbern sometimes, often to their own detriment.
Yes they were using the Natures Head. It is a much better unit although it is more expensive.
Way to go, Bex! Thanks for sharing your experience with the C-head toilet with us.
Kudos for getting a composting toilet, they make so much sense on so many levels. Peace!
Definitely not too long. There isn't anything that I would take out. Excellent explanations and opinionations. I love your videos.
I am very interested in composting toilets and wondered if one could be installed in a Casita. So thank you very much for making this video. Excellent presentation and review. I agree it definitely seems to be an easier way to deal with waste and is more sanitary too.
+George Herman Thanks George. I hadn't seen one installed in a fiberglass camper yet, so I was hoping someone would get some useful info out of this! :-)
Bex, sounds much more hygienic and as you say you can be away from dump stations for longer!
Love your life and sharing all the places you go. Good luck and Thanks.
Hi Bex. I'm a new sub and just want to say how inspiring you are. I appreciate your honest and down to earth presentation. As a wannabe (hopefully within a few years) woman nomad you give me courage. Please keep your videos coming with your special style!!
I believe many people just don’t really understand how a composting toilet works. I like the style of your toilet. And it gives you flexibility/options.
Excellent!
Very understandable explanation of composting toilet.
Sounds much better than dealing with black water tanks
Very informative and thanks for the honesty. "Everybody poops" right? Lol. In our camper with black tank I even put used poo toilet paper as well as the coveted wet wipes in baggies for the trash. We have two dogs and doggie bags work nicely and are always on hand. Hey what's good enough for my dog is good enough for me lol. Ps we love Mr Petey. Hope I spelled his name correctly. Thanks for sharing!!
Super informative. I was curious about the compost toilet. Congrats on maintaining your composure through all this!
Hi Bex Cat-herder, new subscriber. Catching up on some of your older vids and this was very informative. Thank you for sharing.
I am ready to get a composting toilet. The waste of water for flushing and having to find a dump to use is all to much. And I also think it’s grosser to do the hose dump.. getting a bonus from my job next month and that’s going for the new composting toilet!!! Thanks for sharing this Bex.
What a great Video, I think this would be a great Addition to any rv! Never knew how they worked, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this! I'm looking at 16 ft Scamps or Casitas and I'm going to go this route. Seems way more practical and more easily and safely handled than a black water system. Thanks again.
Finally, someone who knows how to explain things! I’ve watched half a dozen people do a half-*#$$ job of explaining a composting toilet but now I have about 98% comprehension. The only thing lacking is how to empty the solids and what to do with it. Thanx, Bex!
I use the same brand of toilet and love it. I don't even have it vented and don't empty the gallon bottle as often as you. I have zero problems. I highly recommend them. C-head is the brand and I mention them because I have had such good service with it. The Montana guy.
I totally agree with you. Especially in a very small space, the composting toilet seems to be the best choice. I would never want to deal with Blck tank - YUCK!!!!! You made the best choice. Have a great trip! G-d bless!
Fantastic! That is the way to go!
Excellent! Wow only 5 gallons, mine's 16 which seems to be good for one person for one week. We've been taking our portable lately, it's just easier because of the detachable tank that's easy to dump. Congratulations & definitely a great decision ☺ Stay warm!
+Christina Coloradoan Thanks! I may have tried some boondocking with a 16 gallon tank. But not with the 5'er!
Bex Cat-herder I heard that! Really happy for you, I think this is a great solution ☺
Great information! I’ve researched composting before (for my 20’ Toy Hauler) so I understand the functionality. However, I’ve not come across this price point before!! Very doable! Thanks for the share!
Lauri
That toilet is genius! I like your version with the regular old water jug to replace than having to wash out the fancier receptacle on the more expensive model.
Thanks for this video. I've been debating how to handle the whole "bathroom" issue. The c head toilet seems to be the best option.
The composting toilet is not AS GROSS as the effluent hose, which is a monument to stinky gross. Still, people have to use a composting toilet for a while to get really comfortable with it. I used to wrinkle my nose at discussions of composting heads, but eventually, it became the only answer for my year-round RV (frozen tanks do not drain). Now, after using it for a while, it seems very nasty to me to think of people traveling around with a huge tank of sloshing poo juice. YUCK!! Just sayin'. :)
Thanx Bex, really enjoy your videos!
Really appreciate your video about this. My husband's Scamp is being towed from Silicon Valley up to our place in Vancouver WA and I'm psyched that you found a great repair place in Portland! I'm going to ask them to do the same thing that you did: replace the floor in the bathroom so we can put in a composting toilet. Love what you did! Hope to run into you at some fiberglass trailer gathering in the near future. Peace.
Sounds exciting getting a "new to you" camper. Hope to run into you on the road too! :-)
I am planning to get a Casita (or Scamp) and wanted a composting toilet...but, I didn't know if it would work in one of these small travel trailers. So, this was great information. Thanks for posting it. :)
Excellent review Bex!. I was hoping there was a composting toilet available that separates the wastes like this.
We miss you, Bex! This was an excellent rundown of the composter. I am wanting to install one in my Scamp. I hope you are well. We keep looking to see if you have posted a new video, but wherever you are we wish you well.
Thanks,I have never seen how a composting toilet worked.Oh can you use cedar shavings in those also?
Thanks for making this video. It really helped us make our decision!
I miss Ranier beer from when I lived in Tacoma back in the 80s......regarding the battery, my 2011 has access from the outside drivers' side. Still a PITA to get out and the battery isn't very light. As for composting, I don't think I'll be getting into that.....have enough dump stations where I live, fortunately. You should post your video on Casita Forum. com or Casita Club forums - i'm sure many would be interested in what you did to your bathroom. Seems like a system to use if you boondock a lot or don't have access to dumpstations/camp grounds.......thanks for doing the Vlogs. Looks like you're experiencing nice, beautiful sights.
+Rick Martin Thanks! I think I will post this video on one of the forums. I know there are some strong opinions, but also people who are interested in extended dry camping. If I had a much bigger tank, I may have not gone this route. But at only 5 gallons, it just wasn't going to cut it.
Rick Martin Hey Rick, I think I saw that someone modified their battery cave a yearly or so when they got their Casita 17' Standard (no bathroom). They had a slide drawer put in when they took the trailer straight from the Casita factory in TX to a machine & wielding shop to have heavy duty scissor jacks attached on all 4 corners and a steel frame around the propane tanks. Thx for reminding me what that last modification they made. I'll have to rewatch that video again to see it demo'd
Great candid review Bex.Just subbed,be safe,enjoy the minimalist freedom.
This is great, thanks for sharing. I was trying to find the brand you had but always only found natures head which is too big for my trailer (crank on the side). This one is way better with the crank on the top. Thanks for linking this in your last video.
Which is more likely to happen with this unit: #2 contaminating the liquids a little in certain circumstances, or liquids contaminating the solids? I'm trying to get at the need to "aim". Thanks for this excellent video!
I actually like this brand and model I don't have one but I do see the review that you gave and others so thanks again Bex have a good day🙋
Congrats on this. So much easier. Heard you can control the urine smell with laundry detergent. Not sure if it works but sounds reasonable. Good travels to you!
We have a C-Head in our motorhome, and lived for a year on our boat with a DIY urine diverting composting toilet. For the urine smell, we have a spray bottle that we have a 50/50 mix of vinegar/water. We give the urine diverter a spritz a few times a day and that gets rid of the urine smell.
Rick Morrow exactly, vinegar kills anything.
Where can u dump the compost when u change it out? Thx
Thx for the composting toilet review. will have to check it out
So how do you empty the compost when it's time. Personally I think it's a great invention! Thanks for showing it!
Does it still work great for you and did you vent it thinking of getting one for my shabin
thanx, great demo, this way is way cleaner imho.. I lived on a Island, this is the norm 3/4 of the island has a composting toilet
Very interesting. Want one of these too. Thanks for the info. Great video. Be safe, Be blessed. 😉😀❤🇺🇸💙
THANK you for Composing toilet demo Excellnt demo,info. You have Great informative videos. If needed to know more on this subject. THANKs Bex
Thanks. Great information.
Hi Bex, I am a new sub and am enjoying your videos. I am hopeful to start living similarly to you. I am challenged in finding an affordable used trailer here in Ontario Canada. You have made me feel that this is something that I can do as well. I too would think that a composting toilet is a lot less to deal with than touching that gross sewage hose. Good for you.
Thank you, Kellie for subbing! Best of luck finding your future home. I absolutely love living this nomadic life. :-)
Thanks for the detail ... good information!
There are so many different models which one did you order? Thanks
great video ! lots of info...... better than the old out house
Hi Bex i am a new sub and have enjoyed your videos. I am purchasing a 2017 Casita in early December and am looking forward to learning to camp and boondock with my Casita. I've only seen videos of other composting toilets and none in a Casita. thank you for this video. would love to see a follow-up after living with this model for 2 years and your thoughts.
Thank you Dear, for sharing what most people won't talk about.
Stay safe and warm/cool, as you can be.
cheers
Boots Langley
La mesa, ca
OMG Bex - I have been researching this too. I wonder if the new Casitas have the outside vent that could be used. I have heard that a white vinegar spray can be used as a "flush" or add some to your flush bottle for the urine odors. Thanks so much for sharing this!
+bumblesby Oh, yes!! I've been meaning to try the vinegar in the flush. Thanks for reminding me. I'll pick some up tonight.
bumblesby i
good idea. grey and black tank dumping can get heavy and expensive also. funnel the whizz down a 5 gallon jug then use a folding dolly to dump once a week or when moving camp.
I've been thinking of ripping out my stock toilet and putting one of these cheads in. I've looked at everything online and I like the chead. After watching all the videos about them , for the life of me, I can't see what keeps the bottom end of the churn,the paddle looking thingum from just pushing itself sideways and not functioning properly. Is there a piece coming up through the bottom of the 5 gallon bucket to keep it in line?
I love your videos. I think Mr Petey is a lucky pup.
Great info once again😁
looking at buying one of these, but wanted to make sure you could use in a wet bath w/o having water end up in the compost area. Does it seem like its designed in a way where shower water would not get into the compost bucket?
Thank you for giving us a prospective on a different brand. There are (now) a lot of videos covering this topic, but it is a lot of the same big sellers over and over.
I'm late to the vid, but I hope all is well with you.
Just a heads up on batteries. Use of AGM Deep Cycle batteries are meant to be used in close or closed areas. It is what I use in my home when the electricity goes out. An Interstate Battery Dealer near you is who I recommend. I think it might work for your application there in the trailer. Bill
Did you get the bucket or the box model?
I see both options on the link
Thanks
Composting is good. Everyone that has em love em. What's going on with the trailer ceiling, looks different.
Hi Bex, I know you have had your sea head composting toilet for a while now , just wondering how do you like it! I am thinking about getting one to use in the Casita, and outside in a portable tent.
what make of toilet is that ? great set up :) thanx
Very cool toilet..love your hat too...lol
Thanks great video..
QUESTION: Is that make of compost toilet sealed against shower water or do you cover it with plastic?
Excellent information on the toilet . You sold me .
Composting Absolutely , Your Doing the right thing , thank you , Alfred u.s.navy veteran
Is there any problem positioning the jug so that the urine funnel fits right in when you close the lid? Or does it miss occasionally? Thanks.
I am looking to get a Scamp trailer 13 footer and I want the C-head toilet also. No black tanks for me, thank U. So this is a great video and I thank U for it. And I thank U for all your videos of this country. Beautiful camera work U do. God bless
Would you recommend the Casita? How many problems have you had with your home?
Hi again Bex ~ I too am a new subscriber and love your videos and clear information. I live in my older Class C motor home and I've been considering this. What model and make is this? Aha- I found it below: C-Head. I'll search for more info. My original toilet was replaced with a new ceramic model in 2015, however it was a 'mismatch' and the freshwater seal has leaked causing under floor damage. I'm definitely ready to get rid of the 'black tank scenario' so I can boondock easily.
Is that mold on your ceiling? It looks like it on your video. You seem to be very conscientious so I doubt it is. What is it?
do you still recommend this product? Thanks
Hi bex ,,, i was wondering now that you have had your composting toilet for awhile do you still like it and think it is a good choice.. This is the brand i am thinking on getting.. although I am not sure how i am going to vent it.. do you find it smells at all even in hot weather.. how about bugs have you had any problems with that..i saw on another video that they put pest strips inside and that it actually has been made with a space just for that. Thank you kindly for the video, stay safe and keep enjoying the dream.
+jcelizabeth Oh, yes! It has worked out wonderfully for me. I haven't had any bad smells come from the composting. Nor have I had any bugs. The only bad smells have come from the urine. It's important to empty the urine everyday. That's one unexpected plus of buying this model. I'm able to throw the cheap plastic container for urine away once or twice a week and put a fresh jug in there. I have also forgotten to empty the jug when I moved camping spots. That was gross to clean up, but the good thing is that everything was contained inside the toilet. So nothing splilled in my bathroom. Also, keep in mind, my original toilet was only a 5 gallon. So I would never have been able to boondock like I have with my composting toilet. I recently spent over a week boondocking in and around the Alabama Hills and it was great not to have to worry about emptying my black water tank.
+Bex Cat-herder Thank you this is good to know.. think this is going to be the brand for me to get.. stay safe keep warm..stay out of the rain cuz sugar melts
+jcelizabeth Ha ha!! You're too sweet yourself!!
I am a new subscriber and love following you on your adventures. I was visiting your area last spring but didn’t experience all the wonder that you have!
Curious about the ceiling of your Casita....is it a carpet? Looks a multi-color?
Carpet. I have one and it does seem that as the carpet ages it changes color. Someone suggested a steam cleaning.
Hello. I hope you're doin' okay. Posted a few days ago, and would really love to know how this thing is working out for you. I hope it's great. Were you able to combine black and gray tanks for extra gray water space? Seems like a simple solution could be found by maybe capping off the dump valve where the black and gray pipes would meet the stinky slinky hose and providing a small air vent at the top of the black tank. Just wondering how you're doing, and as I said, hoping all is well. Keep up your great videos.
I really love my composting toilet. It has worked out great for me and I plan on making a follow up video this summer. I have heard of people using the black tank as a grey tank, so I know it can be done. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
You go Girl... we have a C-Head... with no problems
You've made me feel like a beer now!
Hi Bex,
I bought a new fiberglass RV. I want to swap out a new never-used toilet for a C-Head composting toilet like yours. I asked one local RV service about changing out the toilets and I got these responses: "Why do you want to change out a toilet when you have tanks?" then "We do not install parts that we do not purchase." The folks on the other end of the telephone were hostile. I kindly left them a review on "Yelp" about the experience. I do not think the business owner will be too happy about it. However, I called another service and they said that they would be glad to do the swap out.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Let’s toast the good life!
Thank you for this review!! I just bought a c-head toilet for my 13" scamp. How is the toilet attached to the floor so it does not move when you're on the road?
+Sat Gurprasad Kaur Khalsa There are two rubber clips that are mounted to the floor on either side. These then just clip onto the toilet to hold it in place.
Thank you!! this was a very helpful video!!
Did it cost anything to camp in that spot? It's alot more bulk, but spagum peat moss works really good and IS very cheap
So far I like this model also from my research.
Where can i buy that ?
Nice setup. I would put a grey water tank where the black water one was so you wouldn't have to drain your sink on the ground anymore.
You don't have to put your paper in the compost. A small trash bin with a cover is all you need. Line it with one of those plastic grocery store bags and once a week or so all you have to do is pull it out tie the handles together and throw it out with your kitchen or other trash. I've lived some 15 years on a sailboat and it is not good to flush your paper in to the water, so that is what ALL live aboard boaters do.
Wow, what an ordeal. Glad it all worked out in the end.
Hi Bex, really enjoy your videos. I'm thinking of getting a C-Head. Now that you've had it for a while what are your thoughts on it with more experience? Are you still happy with it? Have you had any issues with flies or smells. Is it holding up mechanically?
I love it!! I did have flies once. I parked at my parents and left it unattended for a couple of weeks and I got some flies. I just went up to the mountains and emptied it and started over and all is good. For me, this is the way to go. :-)
Thanks for video and link.
I put a composting toilet in my Casita too, and like it way more!!! I still have to empty my grey water tank, but it's much less gross than the black one! :-)
C-Head seems to have gone out of business. I ordered one with payment up front, as required, and I've been ghosted along with many other customers. The site is down, email gets bounced, etc., so I'm out of luck. Glad you got yours!
Two questions.....can you recycle the plastic urine bottle? Also eventually you have to empty the poo part . ...so where do you empty it ?
Margaret Modrovsky , I wondered that as well. I noticed no one answered, did you ever find out?
Hi. Thanks for posting this interesting video. We're considering buying a Casita and this looks like a great alternative to the nasty black tank flushing. I'm thinking the black tank could be plumbed to become additional gray water space. Quick question, even though I'm male. I heard (on another internet place about this toilet) that females might experience a slight learning curve in positioning themselves just right so liquids are kept separate from solids. Is that right? If so, is it difficult to get used to using this toilet? Is it comfortable to sit on? I also heard that you have to remove TP (using chopsticks, maybe?) and place used TP in a separate container like a small trash container (with an air tight lid) with a plastic bag lining it. Is that right? I don't want this thing to be a hassle for my wife or me, but even with the differences from a conventional toilet, it looks like a superior method. Preparing the composting material and disposing of it seems easier than handling that "stinky -slinky". I am reminded of a scene from the movie "RV", and another from the movie "Christmas Vacation". Ha! Would really appreciate your thoughts, now that you've used yours for several months. I have enjoyed watching all of your videos.
Hi! Thanks for watching! Yes, you have to sit just right to ensure that "stuff" goes where you want it, however, it's not very difficult. The seat is just a regular toilet seat so it's as comfortable as a regular toilet. I put a little bit of toilet paper in the bin, however, it does not break down and compost as quickly. So I use much less toilet paper and use wet wipes. I do not put the wet wipes in there. I place them in the trash.