Van Toilet Showdown!! Which toilet will you put in YOUR van?

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  • A toilet in your van may seem like an optional accessory... until it's not. In this video I breakdown a variety of the top toilet options for vans and the pros and cons of each one. Find out which toilet is right for you and your van.
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  • @matthewsneed2983
    @matthewsneed2983 5 месяцев назад +230

    I use the bucket with toilet seat in my semi and spend a little extra on heavy duty scented black garbage bags and always double bag, never had an issue.

    • @jashannon
      @jashannon 4 месяца назад +23

      Same here, but paint bucket and no need for a donut seat. Tie a knot for each bag too. 13 gallon kitchen bags. Hack: Can flip the bag upside down after tying the first knot, for a one bag "double" bag. I cut out part of a yoga mat and fixed to the lid as it doubles as a stool. Don't buy knock off bags - try Hefty scented with the plastic strings. I use a 99 Cent store laundry jug for pee. (I rinse it everytime i empty it.) If the jug gets smelly just buy another one. I use a second paint bucket as a trash can. They are odor proof and ant proof, and come in food grade also.

    • @matthewsneed2983
      @matthewsneed2983 4 месяца назад +6

      Hefty 30 gallon ultra strong fabuloso scent, it's really bigger than you need.

    • @angelinar.612
      @angelinar.612 4 месяца назад

      As a woman its not healthy to add fragrance to any of our hygiene products. We got one big open whole down there . Absorbs chemicals

    • @angelinar.612
      @angelinar.612 4 месяца назад +10

      Best size is 8 gallon!❤

    • @angelinar.612
      @angelinar.612 4 месяца назад +7

      Actually doubled tripled up grocery bags work great in a pinch. Handles are so thin you can pull and stretch them over bucket rim. No problem.

  • @jimmelodeelopez4472
    @jimmelodeelopez4472 4 месяца назад +150

    Female here. I use a 7 gallon bucket because it is taller than a 5 gallon (easier on the old knees), with the luggable loo seat, plastic trash bag with coconut coir. I place the bucket in a plastic dairy-type crate for stability. This has worked great for me.

    • @margueritelauri628
      @margueritelauri628 4 месяца назад +1

      Coconut coir?🤷‍♀️

    • @jimmelodeelopez4472
      @jimmelodeelopez4472 4 месяца назад +13

      It’s the outer husk of the coconut and comes compressed in blocks, so it doesn’t take up much space. It’s super absorbent and compostable if you are so inclined.

    • @jeanhofvedvm7589
      @jeanhofvedvm7589 4 месяца назад +23

      Last winter I had no running water at home. Got a Lowe's bucket, pipe insulation around the rim (comfy!), trash bags, and horse bedding pellets with a top sprinkle of cedar chips. Worked brilliantly.

    • @simpleme5719
      @simpleme5719 3 месяца назад +4

      Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @windyvful
      @windyvful 3 месяца назад +11

      Pine pellets work great also. Absorbs the liquids and smells great. I use the crate also.

  • @catherinerobinson3669
    @catherinerobinson3669 4 месяца назад +89

    KISS! The Luggable Loo is a simple bucket with a toilet seat and kitchen trash bags. I used to use Kitty litter, but it was too heavy, messy, and smelled. Now I use small animal pet pine bedding! Lighter, still a bit messy, but no smell except for the scent of pine. After using the toilet about 5-6 times just tie up and put in a dumpster. Easy Peasy.

    • @BluntressRojas
      @BluntressRojas 4 месяца назад +5

      Thanks because I have a bucket and a seat. And the smell I’m trying to keep down the smell

    • @maxlevedgeful
      @maxlevedgeful 4 месяца назад +4

      Does it work for pee?

    • @dianemccasland1420
      @dianemccasland1420 3 месяца назад +4

      I love using the pine pellets in mine! They absorb everything and the pine smell is the only thing I smell and want to smell!

    • @4thebees
      @4thebees 2 месяца назад +4

      Cedar chips are lovely too;)

    • @user-tg8dy8pd9h
      @user-tg8dy8pd9h Месяц назад +5

      That's what I do, too, but I like the funnel and gallon jug addition. That would save on the pellets.

  • @donsullivan6199
    @donsullivan6199 2 месяца назад +37

    One of the best videos on van life. Period. So many video on how great van life is but they all leave out taking a shower and 💩.

  • @tingtingboll
    @tingtingboll 4 месяца назад +52

    We use the bucket method while camping. I prefill the bags with the Fresh Step "extreme" cat litter and the clump action is incredible lol. No smell or spill whatsoever. That stuff is amazing

    • @nitanice
      @nitanice 3 месяца назад +10

      Try pine litter. Very cheap, especially for $7.50 for 40 pounds at Tractor Supply. It just stops odors dead without chemicals.

    • @Oklahomajewel1
      @Oklahomajewel1 3 месяца назад +11

      We use the horse pellets from tractor supply. Absorbs much better, no smell. Throw away the bag & all about every 3 days. Easy.

  • @lalakuma9
    @lalakuma9 4 месяца назад +28

    You missed the opportunity to title the video, "John reviews the John's".

  • @mybackyardparrots9198
    @mybackyardparrots9198 5 месяцев назад +76

    Bucket
    Pool Noodle - measure to fit bucket diameter; slice down the middle; secure ends with tape, press down onto rim
    Regular grocery bags: drape under pool noodle: noodle secures it.
    Kitty Litter: add a small amount to absorb urine & solids.
    I usually tied, removed & put aside until next visit to trash area. Less fear of accidental spillage due to absorbent kitty litter.
    I also found a brand new medical commode at Goodwill for under $10!!!
    Same set up with grocery bags & kitty litter. Great for Hurricane prep essentials.

    • @1FlamyAmy
      @1FlamyAmy 5 месяцев назад +2

      These work great. I've used them before, and have a bucket now haven't got a noodle on it yet. Not sure I will this time. Lol

    • @davidlang4442
      @davidlang4442 5 месяцев назад +5

      We use sawdust in our bucket. Works great.

    • @davidlang4442
      @davidlang4442 5 месяцев назад +9

      @@1FlamyAmy you can use foam pipe insulation. It's already slit on one side. This comes in different sizes for comfort . Smaller is less confort.

    • @angelinar.612
      @angelinar.612 4 месяца назад +1

      That medical plastic toilet is strong and works right on car seat! I used it all the time. But small one use only . Then wrap bag place outside under car till morning trash

    • @tvmojo
      @tvmojo 4 месяца назад +3

      I used pipe insulation instead of a pool noodle, a little less height/diameter to cover

  • @skittlemenow
    @skittlemenow 4 месяца назад +35

    Got a royal flush of toilet options there. 😂

  • @GentleBubblesRagdoll
    @GentleBubblesRagdoll 2 месяца назад +5

    We use the bucket all the time at our acreage. What we do is put a garbage bag in it under the seat. Put a handful of wood burning pellets at the bottom. The pellets soak up the pee and cover up the smells. we do this for both pee and poo. after every time we pea we put more pellets in it. all you have to do is take the bag out and put it in the garbage. we use it many times before taking out the bag. Unless we poop. we will take out the bag right away. Been doing this for years. We don't live there and only go out on the weekends. this works for the whole weekend.

  • @stevekynard6658
    @stevekynard6658 14 дней назад +5

    I also use the bucket with the seat attached but with a slight twist. I take the tall kitchen garbage bag and put a cup of cat litter in it for weight. I then place it a gallon zip lock bag and zip it shut. When I need it I unzip it, pull the bag up and over the edge of the seat and do my business. When done I roll up the edges and stuff them back down into the zip lock. Zip the storage bag closed and you're good to go till coming to a place to dispose of it.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  12 дней назад

      Great idea with the ziplock

    • @GrantTravels23
      @GrantTravels23 3 дня назад +2

      Open kitty litter in your van also sucks up moisture condensation from your windshield

    • @linda7345n
      @linda7345n 13 часов назад

      I was wondering about cat litter in the bucket. Thanks so much for posting.

  • @mrjeff2396
    @mrjeff2396 5 месяцев назад +27

    The downside for me is that no matter camping or just a leisurely drive, when the urge hits I must respond. Long story short: Misdiagnosed by military ER 2x in 3 days time in 97. Told I was constipated but actually my large intestine was dead! Lost everything in my house. Nothing will ever be solid again. 10 days in ICU, In civilian hospital. Now Homer’s bucket (and air freshener) is a required mainstay in my pickup shell. Thank goodness for the dark tint! When the urge hits, I must respond ASAP!
    When traveling and using a 5-gallon bucket with a plastic bag liner as a temporary toilet, here are some considerations for proper waste disposal:
    1. Local Regulations: Follow local laws and regulations regarding waste disposal. Some areas might have specific guidelines or designated waste disposal sites.
    2. Waste Treatment Facilities: If available, use designated waste treatment facilities, such as rest stops, campgrounds, or sanitation stations, to dispose of the waste properly.
    3. Double Bagging and Sealing: Double bagging the waste in sturdy, leak-proof bags can help contain odor and prevent leaks. Ensure the bags are securely sealed before disposal.
    4. Trash Receptacles: If no specific waste treatment facilities are accessible, dispose of the double-bagged waste in designated trash receptacles, like those found at gas stations, rest areas, or other public facilities.
    5. Avoid Environmental Contamination: Never dispose of human waste in natural water sources, on the ground, or in areas where it could pose a risk to the environment or public health.
    6. Portable Toilet Waste Disposal Services: Some areas might have services that cater to the disposal of portable toilet waste. These services are often available at campgrounds or recreational vehicle (RV) parks.
    Always prioritize responsible waste disposal to minimize environmental impact and comply with local regulations to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  5 месяцев назад +2

      well said, thank you.

    • @Redandranger
      @Redandranger 4 месяца назад +3

      Yeah --- I'm not so sure tossing bags of human waste into the regular garbage is legal or allowable.

    • @LilyBecca
      @LilyBecca 4 месяца назад +1

      Hmm. I thought that's what you are supposed to do with the dry flush toilets? All the videos I have seen say to just toss the vacuum sealed bag in the regular garbage once full.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  4 месяца назад +2

      @@Redandranger generally in the US it's legal and allowable: a-la baby diapers. Certain areas may dis-allow but those are the exception rather than the rule.

    • @hollyh8509
      @hollyh8509 15 дней назад +2

      @@Redandrangerbaby diapers go in them, kitty litter also.

  • @nykatewinslowable
    @nykatewinslowable 3 месяца назад +7

    Female that uses 7 gl bucket with pool noodle added for comfort for soild waste and pee funnel into gallon jug for liquid. I double bag added command hooks on side of bucket keep bag from falling in.

  • @jonnymacker
    @jonnymacker Месяц назад +7

    Yes any version of a bucket w toilet seat and bag is the final solution after 6 years of van life for me. I like/learned in this video about the pea pot inside the bucket w/ properly sized funnel for women…thank you.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  Месяц назад +1

      Have you tried the composting / separating toilets?

    • @jonnymacker
      @jonnymacker Месяц назад +1

      No…but if you have to dump it into a toilet or other sewer access and wash it out 0:02 it’s not for me. A single use bag system that gets dropped in the trash is the only way to go IMO.

  • @lynettemckone918
    @lynettemckone918 12 дней назад +4

    I use the bucket from a cheap commode, which is the traditional toilet shape, with a kids toilet training seat on top, and bedpan liners which absorb a lot of liquid, into a scented black bag. Works great, no odour, and is cheap as chips. The whole setup lives in a small ottoman footstool, so it doesn't even need any extra space in my small Bongo camper.

  • @haroldsmith5761
    @haroldsmith5761 Месяц назад +3

    For the boys---Use a gallon Arizona Tea container as a urinal at night so you don't even have to get up in the cold---Especially if you go frequently at night---I use any 5 gallon bucket with a regular real soft toilet seat on top.

  • @baerv3753
    @baerv3753 2 месяца назад +4

    I put a handful of Pine pellets from Tractor Supply in the plastic bags for the bucket. They come in 40lb bags for $6-7. Absorbs all the liquid and zero odor. In the really hot summer months I add a tablespoon of Pinesol. I keep a second bucket with a sealable lid to store the used bags if it's going to be a while before disposal.

  • @libbygardner3021
    @libbygardner3021 5 месяцев назад +33

    I use a separating system: a $20 luggable loo (bucket with a seat) with an automotive funnel hooked on the front and leading into a gallon jug, plastic bag liner, and second bag in the back for poop. The poop bag contains sawdust/cedar pet bedding/coconut coir, with another handful added after each use. Oddly, when I salvaged a couple cups of spilled oatmeal and added that to the dry medium bag, it kept odor down even more than usual! Unfortunately it is too expensive to use generally.

    • @nitanice
      @nitanice 3 месяца назад +2

      Tractor Supply has pine pellets for about $7.50 for 40 pounds. They work fantastic and it's cheap!

    • @wayneukes2438
      @wayneukes2438 2 месяца назад +1

      Am trying to visualize how your system works, especially how the back bag for pooping into is kept in place in use.

  • @nednobody3253
    @nednobody3253 Месяц назад +3

    5 gallon bucket and a roll of 8 gallon kitchen garbage bags, Bag the bucket do your business then knot the bag and find a dumpster 1 gallon water jug for the other. Spray can of Ozium air sanitizer. It's worked well for almost 40 years ..

  • @birddog3130
    @birddog3130 2 месяца назад +4

    I pee out the window, on the neighbors barking dog.😆😆😆

  • @studlygrish
    @studlygrish 3 месяца назад +11

    I have a hospital toilet seat with four legs that has a pan in it. You can take the pan out and put a 5 gallon bucket under in and turn it into a compost toilet by adding lime and sawdust to it .remember this will only get used when your not around anywhere that has a public toilet. You can use spay alcohol to clean it.(#2only)

  • @kevinreist7718
    @kevinreist7718 3 месяца назад +7

    I'm surprised you didn't mention using a bag in a bucket with kitty litter in the bag. I've heard this a lot from other van lifers. It absorbs liquids and makes the bag easier to handle less sloshing to deal with and less likely to leak. Also,. I've heard some people use a pop-up privacy enclosure so they can use it as a bathroom outside of their van. Can also be used for a shower enclosure.

  • @internziko
    @internziko 4 месяца назад +13

    This is the perfect video to watch on the toilet

  • @ralphb.3802
    @ralphb.3802 4 месяца назад +18

    I purchased a cassette toilet, like the first one in your review, called a Pack-A-Potti from Sears in 1978 to use in my van and then used it for tent camping after that for 40 years. Never had any of the problems you mentioned. I used an RV waist tank treatment in the holding tank. NO orders. Always close the lid before flushing. In sub freezing temps I would put some RV antifreeze in the top tank. It's good for two people for three days. The tank treatment dissolved the solids and helped with odors when emptying, the only time there were some odors. I think it's the best solution, yes it is more like a conventional toilet. The rest are either too expensive or too gross.

    • @edwardmylnychuk5774
      @edwardmylnychuk5774 3 месяца назад +2

      i agree with you , using common sense makes things work great, leaving it like he said was not smart so his is to blame not the toilet, living like this requires work to be effective so you reap what you sow.

    • @Melancholy1966
      @Melancholy1966 19 дней назад

      My family has also used a Thetford Porta potti since the 1970's too, no problems at all if you do as you say.

  • @elusiveeskimo3013
    @elusiveeskimo3013 4 месяца назад +8

    I use an Apple Juice jug for pee. Has a larger opening then milk jug and the plastic is thicker so it's more durable. Plus color looks right if someone happens to see it.
    I use an old 5 gal paint bucket, with lid, for poop. Insert bags (often from grocery store for cost savings) and peat moss (cheaper then kitty litter), for cleanliness and odor control. I do use a Pool Noodle around the top of bucket to help hold bag in place and add extra comfort, but it's not taped on. Normally take it off between uses so I can replace the air tight bucket lid. This helping prevent accidental spills that no-one wants to deal with. And by adding some Peat Moss to the poop before covering with lid, I get more then just a single use from each bag and no odor issues.

  • @OkieBobby
    @OkieBobby 3 месяца назад +10

    Great review!!!
    #1: Empty laundry detergent bottle, large opening. Great solution for guys. Cap seals securely, and no worries of leaks. I prefer the yellow Tide 31 oz bottle; it takes up very little space, yet still has the big opening. Downside of using the new liquid laundry detergent bottles, is having to remove the non-drip funnel. Used to be able to just pull these out; now have to cut them out - still not too much work though.
    #2: Three gallon bucket with Gamma Seal lid. Kept just for emergencies. Waste bags and toilet paper are stored in the bucket. Little 3-gal bucket takes up less space. Spin-on Gamma Seal rim is more comfortable than just a bucket lid. When empty, which is almost all the time, the sealed bucket can be tossed about with no worries.

  • @donnahong5998
    @donnahong5998 5 месяцев назад +9

    we have an unfinished basement and when it is storm season we can be hanging out down there for long periods of time, unless you want to go out in the storm there is no access to the main floor bathrooms, so I bought a thrifted geriatric potty seat with the hand rails and all. Never had to use it but if stuck down there in a long term emergency situation we have a place to potty.

  • @IShallNotBeSilent
    @IShallNotBeSilent 5 месяцев назад +14

    Put horse pellets in the bucket with plastic bag. It absorbs the liquid and just turns into saw dust. Remove bag and throw in garbage at next gas fill up. I have used the cassette toilet for many years, but I am about to travel again and wanted something with less hassle.

    • @nitanice
      @nitanice 3 месяца назад +2

      Yep. That's what I use. Gotta love Tractor Supply.

  • @homesteadhomie7855
    @homesteadhomie7855 5 месяцев назад +15

    I used the Hassock portable toilet for about 6 years. It worked well in my van. The seat was just too flimsy. So i searched around for a sturdier replacement toilet. I settled on the Stansport. Its very sturdy. Its all one piece , with no lid to remove. I lift the lid and seat, i put a 4 gallon trash bag in. Then i put a cup of Horse bedding pellets from Tractor Supply in it. I do No. 1 and No. 2 in it. No separation. After i make my deposit, i cover with more pellets. The pellets soak up any liquid and make it a solid. I empty it everyday. I just tie up the bag and toss it in the nearest garbage can. Totally legal. Its not raw sewage. No different than throwing away a diaper, or cat litter. I just basically use it for No.2. But No.1 goes into it when I'm sitting down. I actually have a "pee jug" i use for just doing No.1. I use a small Clorox tab in the pee jug. There is never any smell, and its disinfected!! I just empty it in the weeds. It works great!!

    • @dianemccasland1420
      @dianemccasland1420 3 месяца назад +2

      No different than throwing away diapers or dog poop in the garbage.

  • @swagonman
    @swagonman 5 месяцев назад +14

    My wife and I use the bucket with seat/lid in our camper van. I use it occasionally; she uses it about 2 or 3 times a day/night. We add no-dust, no-odor kitty liter into the bottom of the bag, which adds some cost. Works great. Used to be able to buy both biodegradable bags and “dumpster” bags that don’t leak as easily on Amazon, but now they only have the biodegradable ones. To combat the potential leaks, we add a second bag that is thicker - a compactor bag. That one gets used for very long and is just there in-case, so we don’t have to wash out the bucket if there is a leak in the biodegradable bag. Anyway, we are happy we didn’t waste money on expensive toilet and that we didn’t put a bathroom or shower in our van. Instead, we put in a lengthwise Queen-size bed, so we sleep super comfortably, and neither of us has to crawl over the other to get in/out of bed.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  4 месяца назад +1

      sounds like a great setup. I love the trash compactor extra bag, I'll try that.

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 2 месяца назад +1

      Sounds horrible for full-time

    • @swagonman
      @swagonman 2 месяца назад

      @@hmmm2564 Our van is not for full time. Just camping.

  • @ricklavis5292
    @ricklavis5292 4 дня назад

    after using Thetford porta potties with water and chemicals for 26 years we switched to a Trelino separating toilet and love it. We don't compost, just bag the solids after each go and place in the garbage. The urine container is easy to empty in public toilets or in the forest.

  • @kennethalmond8922
    @kennethalmond8922 5 месяцев назад +15

    Good review! We use the Laveo (dry-flush) and cat litter for peeing multiple times. This let's us flush only 3 times a day + a flush if #2. The cat litter handles the smell OK for us in-between flushes + provides some weight which ensures a good flush action right to the end of the canister. The 2 of use use it all the time (20-30 pees / day) and go thru a canaster in 3 days. ~$30/cartridge. The black bag / canister change over is quite clean and no smell. We do wipe down the top of the toilet - same as any toilet. Also has an actual toilet seat :) One can put the black bag in the car and drive to the dumpster with no risk of leakage or smell - e.g. just don't drop or puncture or abuse the black bag.

    • @rrijnders
      @rrijnders 4 месяца назад

      Laveo sells "pee powder" for the same reason. It gells the urin and eliminates any smell between flushes. One little jar is good for about 20 uses

  • @AlexBrandon.
    @AlexBrandon. 4 месяца назад +8

    You handled a delicate but important issue many of us are facing

  • @kathyreap3491
    @kathyreap3491 4 месяца назад +5

    I use "reliance" bucket system. And pine pellets. Also "Arm and Hammer" cat litter deodorize. Just a light sprinkle on top. Pee, poop, toilet paper, and I spit toothpaste water into it with the little paper cup. So easy.

  • @jo100
    @jo100 2 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for Telling Us About The Portable Toilets 🚽, because To Be Honest With You, Not Too Many Businesses And Businesses Stores 🏬 To, Are Not Letting People Use Their Restrooms 🚽 Like That Anymore For Real.

  • @CADreemz
    @CADreemz 4 месяца назад +6

    DIY compost style with seperater for #1& #2 looks like a good solution too.

  • @thomasfeiller2207
    @thomasfeiller2207 5 месяцев назад +6

    I'm going with a 5 gal bucket, 13 gal trash bags(tape them up when done), put those bags in a yard trash bag and dump the latter periodically.

  • @acrobata
    @acrobata 4 месяца назад +2

    Congrats for, without prejudice, leave the fancy system to one that really works. There is a variation of the bucket system very effective, although demands some effort. It uses sawdust, preferably, or any organic material, like grass or fallen leafs.
    It needs a bucket of sawdust for each bucket of waste. Make a layer of sawdust at the empty bucket bottom, and then go for #1 or #2, as you pleased. Cover the waste with more sawdust in a way to cut it's contact with air (wich causes the smell).
    Go for it many times you need. At the end of the day just put the moisture in a bag and throw at the trashcan. Don't worry, till the third day won't be wet, won't be smelly (just a scent of wood) and won't appear flies or bugs). So, if you couldn't discard it that day, do it the second day. If you want to be super cautious, just discard the bag immediately - it's your pennies, anyway.
    The great advantage of this system is to avoid the funnel and the pee jug, Wich needs to be emptied often. If you don't, it will smell very bad the next day - try to leave a public bathroom after that without judgement stares 😅. The disadvantage are the need of gather the sawdust or material and the need of space for storage.
    Finally, if you are a tree huger, use sawdust from a sawmill instead of the chemically treated one from the woodshops. Discard it without plastic bag digging a hole - you'll be helping nature with a strong fertilizer.

  • @jmv1511
    @jmv1511 5 месяцев назад +9

    Agree...bucket is best. I use composting trash bags for poop. They take a while to breakdown, so you have plenty of time to dispose of.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  5 месяцев назад +1

      Do you use a funnel and/or internal sealable container for pee? Do you add any composting fiber to the poo?

  • @ChokonenNde
    @ChokonenNde 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you, I have been thinking of this for a while now, I agree with you 100%

  • @TrialAndError8713
    @TrialAndError8713 4 месяца назад +7

    I'm using the homemade composting toilet as described on the channel Off-grid with Doug and Stacey. Works really well.
    Also, if you are using a composting station similar to what Doug built, you don't need to separate liquid from solid. It all gets composted together (for about two years.) The liquid is necessary to help break down the solids, and you either need the liquids that your body deposits, or you have to add a bunch of water to get it started.

  • @Kristenoyinbo
    @Kristenoyinbo 4 месяца назад +2

    I wanted to add a cool tip at my mums she has a bucket system we pee into at night (as a portaloo is outside for poop) if u pee into a jug etc have a spray bottle with white vinegar and water mix (half half ratio) it really makes a difference to the smell and even stops the bucket or jug etc from smelling

  • @minedavidhoo3033
    @minedavidhoo3033 2 месяца назад

    Thanks good tips. I love the bucket and bag.

  • @studiomiguel
    @studiomiguel Месяц назад +2

    We use the Ogo composting toilet $1k. We put a $7 bag of shredded coconut husk as a composting medium about once a month. It has a charcoal filter we've changed once in 2 years. Zero smell ever, no matter temp or contents. It separates liquids and solids. Dumping the solids never smells like anything but dirt. It's really wonderful. $1000 is steep, but it's so nice that would definitely buy a second if needed. If everything else in your van is budget, splurge here. Of all the money we've put into the van, the toilet is the one thing we use every single day. Even day trips where we don't overnight, we never use public restrooms.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  Месяц назад

      I've used the Ogo and it's very nice for sure.

  • @paige437
    @paige437 24 дня назад

    Great review! Thank you

  • @nowar458
    @nowar458 3 месяца назад +1

    Good info. I’m going with funnel and bucket

  • @HR-zp6nv
    @HR-zp6nv 4 месяца назад

    Great job. We use the third option also when dry camping. Nice video.

  • @linebrunelle1004
    @linebrunelle1004 4 месяца назад +1

    A foldable metal chair with removable potty. I put a bag in the potty, with a scoop of hemp shavings, use it, tie, bin it. when in the wilderness, remove the potty, dig a hole, sit on the chair with the hole in it for comfort. I still put hemp shavings to keep smell and bugs away.

  • @kennethwilson8633
    @kennethwilson8633 5 месяцев назад +1

    Deuces wild dude…Have fun stay safe.

  • @annalisajames6558
    @annalisajames6558 4 дня назад

    I think you just saved me a whole lot of money. Thank you.

  • @medoingstuff1284
    @medoingstuff1284 4 месяца назад +1

    This was very informative, thanks!

  • @stevegunn9971
    @stevegunn9971 27 дней назад

    Very good, thanks! I was glad to see that the bucket with lid won out since that's what we use camping.

  • @Cubevanlife
    @Cubevanlife 2 месяца назад +3

    I bought a Boxio from Germany but need to modify it to get it to a comfortable seat height. I’ve also ordered one from Joolca that won’t arrive until July. Both employ a liquid and solids separation system. I still find a stainless steel chamber pot works fine for my nightly urine relief as long as I remember that it’s disposable is top of the list in the morning. I’ve also been experimenting with a hose and funnel system ported directly through the van sidewall that has worked remarkably well although it seems to gross people out when I explain its use.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  2 месяца назад

      The Boxio is nice; I did a review video of it. The extra storage base is helpful to get the proper seat height and great to store extra toiletries and compost material

  • @kenmcdougal97
    @kenmcdougal97 5 месяцев назад +4

    Bucket with the toilet lid is what I've used for those emergencies when I can't get to a truck stop

  • @brandyramos9372
    @brandyramos9372 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the demonstration. Something to think about. 😅

  • @davidlundy5007
    @davidlundy5007 14 дней назад +1

    I’ve used the Lowe’s bucket with a toilet seat and the tight fitting lid when stored under bed. I have to say it’s cumbersome but very effective. The lid absolutely cuts the smell out until you open it. Plastic has a way of retaining smell even when empty and clean. So the lid is paramount. I recently tried the Trelino. Not good for me. Its lid is not tight fitting and smells in a closed up van in the summer. It’s great for a woman with the urine container. But I usually stand up to pee so. The cassette was great and actually didn’t smell with its tight fitting blade hatch but was bad to have to dump and clean. The Trelino is definitely out for me.

  • @clusa3721
    @clusa3721 Месяц назад

    Many thanks for your video, info, tips and also great comments from users.

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet 5 месяцев назад +14

    I recently changed from an expensive porta pottie in my van and previously also my boat. I now use a folding pottie with a composting liner and peat moss. If out in the boonies, just dig a deep hole and bury the liner. The peat moss contains the odor too. The plus of the folding pottie is that the footprint is square, so it's much more stable than a five gallon bucket.

    • @lorichaulk5583
      @lorichaulk5583 5 месяцев назад

      What’s it called - brand?

    • @hollyh8509
      @hollyh8509 15 дней назад

      Put the five gallon bucket in a crate to keep it steady.

  • @paulw068
    @paulw068 4 месяца назад +2

    liked your explanion, greetings from Belgium, Europe

    • @duvessa2003
      @duvessa2003 2 месяца назад +2

      Hi Belgium! Just felt like saying 👋🏻

  • @user-gq5zz3yt2o
    @user-gq5zz3yt2o 4 месяца назад

    I have the middle one love it

  • @lineupvolleyball
    @lineupvolleyball 19 дней назад

    Thank you sir, pretty helpful

  • @natureatitsbest751
    @natureatitsbest751 11 дней назад

    We use the bucket and lid like you do in our tent trailer at night and for the day, we transfer it in a pop up change room tent. Thanks for sharing. 🇨🇦

  • @lovelyone98
    @lovelyone98 Месяц назад +1

    I like #3. Easy to dispose waste.

  • @mikekeeper1320
    @mikekeeper1320 4 месяца назад +1

    I agree the one in the middle is king !
    Thanks for the great video 👍

  • @a552bcx
    @a552bcx 13 дней назад

    a paint bucket lined a bag and cat litter inside with seat on top is all i need

  • @TinyHouseHomestead
    @TinyHouseHomestead 5 месяцев назад +2

    Experience leads to the best solution everytime! #3 to go 1 and 2! 😱😁😝🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇸

  • @vickilindberg6336
    @vickilindberg6336 5 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you. That eas a very unglamorous but highly important presentation.

  • @BeARenegade852
    @BeARenegade852 4 месяца назад +2

    We use coconut coir and a scoop of diatenacious earth powder in our toilet. The powder does a great job soaking up liquid the coconut doesn't absorb. Lengthens the time between bucket changes.

  • @darryldoesit966
    @darryldoesit966 5 месяцев назад +5

    I have NOT had a chance to go camping (adventuring) yet, but I did purchase two options for when i do go. I have the regular 5 gallon bucket with that snap on toilet seat lid...honestly it just looks tacky...and unstable for my 300 pound man body to easily squat down on...lol. SO after more research on Amazon, I decided to go with the Stansport model. I was still inexpensive, did the same job as a 5 gallon bucket basically too but my main reason I got my Stansport was because the square design of the unit itself, it just looks like it would be more stable and easier to sit down on and get back up for me personally. And its LESS tacky looking, but i plan on keeping it covered up or tucked away in my van but its better than staring ar a 5 gallon bucket...lol. I first off was looking at the Stetford type flushables, but have heard the horror stories about emptying those and the apparent explosions. So, I have my two options ready when I ever get to actually go camping with my Stansport and my 5 gallon bucket systems AND a Pee jug...lol.

  • @user-wj6lv3sj7v
    @user-wj6lv3sj7v 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for this!!

  • @cavelledeo7246
    @cavelledeo7246 Месяц назад

    What a great job you did in helping me make a decision I think your choice is the best

  • @tomwalsh5183
    @tomwalsh5183 8 дней назад

    Interesting to watch this, I thought I was the only one to keep a bag and bucket in the van, i thought every one else had the will power to hang on till they found some where proper to go.

  • @HuntCreekBushcraft
    @HuntCreekBushcraft 4 месяца назад

    Nice porta-pooper comparison video! Great to see all the options. I love the funnel and jug idea. Had never thought of that!
    My go to loo is a 5 gallon Lowe’s bucket with the snap on lid that I think came from Walmart. The bale handle works well as a toilet paper holder. I line the bucket with a plastic kitchen trash bag, and in the bag I place a good layer of pine shavings from TSC. We live on a farm so have powdered stall lime handy. I always sprinkle a bit of lime on the pine shavings to neutralize any odor. Cheap and simple system really. And definitely not as unpleasant to empty as the black water tank models.

  • @TurnipChaser
    @TurnipChaser 3 месяца назад +2

    Bucket with lid and bag. Add a small amount of pine pellet bedding from farm supply store. The pellets are very inexpensive, retain the urine (turns into more of a solid), and it controls odor.

  • @georgejasmin4271
    @georgejasmin4271 3 месяца назад +1

    Good job 🥰👍 watching from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @reachtransform
    @reachtransform 3 месяца назад +1

    Very helpful video. Thank you so much for saving time and money!!!

  • @carolynnewyork6919
    @carolynnewyork6919 2 месяца назад

    Thanks your channel is educational
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  • @alexanderdupuis
    @alexanderdupuis 4 месяца назад +3

    The orange bucket from Home Depot works fine for me. Of course I only use it in emergencies. I mostly stay in town, where there are plenty of toilets available.

  • @stefansoder6903
    @stefansoder6903 4 месяца назад +2

    Yes people overcomplicate it. Best solution is bucket and double bags, then bin it. Pee bottle, empty it in a ditch. (Large fabric softener bottles are the best!)

  • @1550arenteria
    @1550arenteria 5 дней назад

    Good info 😊

  • @tvmojo
    @tvmojo 4 месяца назад +6

    Took me two days to refind this one after losing it in my queue. Thanks for all the side-by-sides! My setup is under $40, got a 3d printed separator, a 5 gallon bucket, a pitcher, a jug, and a short piece of tubing from separator to jug. Ongoing costs are cedar shavings and bags for the pitcher, and rv enzyme for the jug (to keep down odor, even when empty). I didn't have time to find out if there might be public domain 3d printing plans for the separator part, but there might be! That was the most expensive part.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  4 месяца назад +4

      Sounds amazing! Can you share a link to the 3D printer separator and a picture of your setup?

  • @rinusheemskerk
    @rinusheemskerk 4 месяца назад +2

    I use a foldable bucket. Saves a ton of space and dirt cheap in use. If you unfold it it has a toilet seat and lit and everything and his store bag to put it in. The funnel is a great idea that im going to implement from now on. Never thought of that

  • @MyShyCats
    @MyShyCats 3 месяца назад

    Reliance Hassock camp toilet,(hides a bucket) & a wide rimed pee jar. After watching this I might try putting the jar inside the hassock - great idea!

  • @nitanice
    @nitanice 3 месяца назад

    I live in an older one-bedroom house. Glad I had a home depot bucket, a spare toilet seat and pine cat litter when I had a two day repair. Had a feminine funnel, gallon container. I like your idea with the five-gallon bucket and the automotive funnel soooooo much better. I'll be swithing to your much better system, so thank you!

  • @kathrinlong9842
    @kathrinlong9842 4 месяца назад

    Thankyou for the tips, I have the last toilet with the bowl shape insert, To get ful. Use, I have replaced the sml bowl with a standard bucket, Fits perfectly and you can go all night, without overflowing, it's the best one, I have found, Thankyou xx

  • @crissgen
    @crissgen 5 месяцев назад +4

    Thanks for the video, on my cheap bucket I putted on it the pool noodle, so more confortable

  • @erroleabrown4317
    @erroleabrown4317 3 дня назад

    One very important factor I’ve found with portable toilets is height, it’s easy when you’re young bouncing off the toilet but as you age and your injuries crank up it’s very difficult getting up off the toilet if it’s to short make sure you have a tall enough toilet

  • @littleshrimpmosaics
    @littleshrimpmosaics 3 месяца назад +1

    This is so great! I have a vintage camper that doesn’t have a bathroom and I use the bucket with the toilet seat system! It’s really just for me when I wake up in the middle of the night and need to pee and I don’t want to go outside or walk to the restrooms at the campsite. My husband and son can just go outside, but like you said it’s a whole different story for the ladies. I’ve been putting a trash bag in my bucket as a liner and filling the bottom with cat litter but I like the funnel in the milk jug way better because I can seal that up and I don’t have to change out the kitty litter every day. Will definitely be switching over to your method!

  • @zhengandre7579
    @zhengandre7579 4 месяца назад

    guys! I really enjoyed this film..

  • @rondalandis2191
    @rondalandis2191 23 дня назад +1

    The bucket is the best
    Easy and no water needed

  • @suel3804
    @suel3804 Месяц назад

    I like the middle bucket, funnel and bottle. Easy.

  • @AK-ic1yj
    @AK-ic1yj 4 месяца назад

    Good vid. Thanks bro

  • @sylviadavenport3290
    @sylviadavenport3290 2 месяца назад

    Thank you Bro!

  • @user-gl7fi6vp9c
    @user-gl7fi6vp9c Месяц назад

    Thank you. I have settled on a similar set up but want onw a little taller.

  • @turquoisewitch.wild-owl
    @turquoisewitch.wild-owl 12 дней назад +1

    I have the dry flush, and it does smell badly from urine and stool mixed together. I haven't done this yet, but I was thinking of trying pine horse-bedding pellets in it to absorb the liquid and lower the possibility of smelling badly. You are right about the cost! I have mine put aside and have been using various Amazon collapsible bucket toilets with bags and the pine pellets. Much less expensive and easy to deal with.

    • @whitewatervans
      @whitewatervans  12 дней назад

      Ditto, though I've been experimenting with composting and separating toilets. I kind of like them.

  • @Meanlodman1
    @Meanlodman1 5 месяцев назад +2

    I use the bucket with the lid, I put the liner in below the lid and a layer of woodchips for #2, case of #1 we simply place the poop bag over the lid. Every 2 or 3 days we ad a layer of wood chips, which makes great garden compost.

  • @phmiii
    @phmiii 3 месяца назад +12

    I like to put a "pool noodle" around the top edge of the "Home Depot" bucket to act as a seat. Cut the noodle to the length of the circumference of the bucket opening then, lengthwise, cut one wall of the noodle from end to end. place the cut noodle over the top edge of the bucket and it is fairly comfortable to sit on.

  • @christopherbrown6697
    @christopherbrown6697 3 месяца назад +4

    I got an Airhead composting toilet two years ago. It cost a lot, but it has been excellent. I got the version with a household-style toilet seat instead of the smaller marine size. In a four month period of full-time van living, the solids container did not fill up. A year later with occasional weekend use, it's about ready to empty before springtime travels.
    The separate liquids container is easy to detach and empty. I keep a spray bottle of white vinegar solution nearby and give the bowl a quick spritz after use. It does require a vent to the outside and 12v to a small inline fan.

  • @susannordstrom5065
    @susannordstrom5065 2 месяца назад

    I use a bucket, it's a great idea about the funnel

  • @sz4179
    @sz4179 6 дней назад +1

    Great video. And tips in comments! *Read the FREE pdf HUMANURE handbook too. Most important takeaway is use a pee jug. A wide mouth nalgene has a tight lid , can be discretely put in small backpack or shopping or women's totebag/ purse and emptied in a toilet. Separate pee and poo is much easier to keep smell down. Bucket in crate a great idea for stabie base, thank you so much!

  • @scottbrown321
    @scottbrown321 7 дней назад

    Good Job. Subscribed to help you out!