Camper Toilet Review - Van Conversion Build Tour Chevy Express Composting Bathroom Reliance
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2018
- Panorama Van Build - It's time to review toilets (and a little composting) and select one to complete the full bathroom with Shower, Dining for 4, Mobile office, Queen size bed - Thetford Flush Toilet 550E, Cleanwaste Portable Toilet, Reliance Luggable Loo, Reliance Hassock Portable Toilet and many others.
Amazon quick links:
Thetford 550E: amzn.to/2xnlWiH
Sink/Toilet Combo: amzn.to/2LHjOW7
Cleanwaste Toilet: amzn.to/2IV2BdV
Luggable Loo: amzn.to/2xo86fP
Playberg Toilet: amzn.to/2Jh7dKG
Reliance Hassock Toilet: amzn.to/2xvBYH0
Hefty Liners: amzn.to/2kAvrli
Cedar Chips 1 cu.ft.: amzn.to/2LJtdw2
Cedar Chips 5 cu.ft.: amzn.to/2Jfi1cg
Propane Hot Water Heater: amzn.to/2J2Oq5N
Water Pump: goo.gl/LbtNBf
Water Tank 2.5 gallon: amzn.to/2rBe47N
Shower Curtain: amzn.to/2J9epIF
Dometic Fridge/Freezer: goo.gl/bGuu8T
Camplux Stove: amzn.to/2rBkT8s
Microwave: amzn.to/2ItsnoC
Desk Chair (see video at bottom of listing): amzn.to/2Lx6R0X
Paint: amzn.to/2IPtUCa
Caulk: amzn.to/2KWHhkH
Mattress: amzn.to/2KWzEL7
Links to videos in this series:
Panorama Van Build Part 1 Inception: • Inception: Panorama Ca...
Part 2 Design: • Design: Panorama Campe...
Part 3 Bed and Bathroom: • Bed & Bathroom - Panor...
Part 4 Dining & Office: • Dining & Office - Pano...
Part 5 Shower: • Shower - Panorama Camp...
Part 6 Hot Water: • Propane Hot Water Heat...
Part 7 Toilet Review: • Camper Toilet Review -...
Part 8 Air Conditioning: • Air Conditioning - hig...
Part 9 Generator: • Sportsman Generator wi...
Part 10 Home Theater: • Sportsman Generator wi...
Part 11 Security System: • Surveillance Security ...
Part 12 Insulated Surround Curtains:
Links to my other camper build videos:
Prius Stealth Camper build video: • Prius Stealth Camper B...
Land Rover Camper Build • Land Rover SUV Camper ...
Water System Build: • 12v Pressurized Water ...
Tiny Kitchen: • Tiny Kitchen Tiny Cook...
I like how you formalize your requirements, do a survey, and then evaluate each candidate against your requirements.
Naturally, each of us has different requirements and constraints.
Please do a follow up to tell how well your choice fulfilled your needs.
Thanks for your great comments! It will be interesting to get everything together and take it's maiden voyage. The next vidoes will be on A/C install, Generator, and then security system....so much more!
We have used all three of the "No" toileta you mention plus the thetford. Of the "No" The one at the far left just for camping. Dug hole used as a seat only and covered up the waste. Work fine for that application. Middle one, we used the double dooddie bags from the manufacture, but the powder didnt solidify the waste as described. The bags never leak though. Which was a good thing. The one on the right the 'Black Pine sports Colapsible Turbo Toilet" is what we have now. Use a garbage bag liner prior to adding pine pellet cat litter in a similar process as you described. Made a sealable lid. What we like most is when collapsed, it is only 4 inch thick. Stores away nicely. Popped up, its is very sturdy with interior metal framework. Curious why you decided against it. Appreciate you posting these video. Very helpful.
Thanks for all the good info on usage of the various toilets. I very snug closing lid was very important to me as it will be inside the van with me and don't want any odors - that was my thinking. I don't think I will be using it much but there when I really need it. Thanks for your post and for watching!
I think Trelino toilets are #1!
Excellent review! I'm converting a cargo trailer into a camper and have been searching YT for composting toilet reviews and yours is the best by far. I've gone with the Playberg toilet....the big gray one with the toilet paper holder on the side. I'm now researching a urine diverter to keep things neat and tidy...and not smelly. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures. I'm learning a lot.
I really enjoyed researching the options for this video. I learned a lot. I suppose there is no perfect option because each persons tolerance and situations vary. I liked the Playberg one probably the best, the height (and somewhat the price) made me go with the other option. You are correct, for true composting and smell control the urine must be addressed. Thanks for your input and comments!
Even that last one is pretty flimsy. Do yourself a favor and just get a PermaSeal lid and standard Home Depot bucket, which together might be $25. The PermaSeal lid is very good quality and has an oring that will seal it very well. The PermaSeal lid is wide and comfortable enough a you don't want to linger anyway. I use peat moss which you can really compact a lot more than chips, and put it in a smaller bucket with a lid that will last quite a long time.
Some cat owners may be familiar with a variety of natural litters that absorb liquids, pine pellets and ground corn husks are a couple of options.
Very good point. Thanks for the ideas!
I actually like the compact looking black pine toilet, but it doesn't seem to be available anymore. I am looking for an ultra compact toilet for very occasional emergency use... something that folds up small. Your video provided a nice overview of some option, thanks.
I didn't know about it not being available. There are a lot of neat options out there. I need to update this video with more possibilities. Thanks for your post and for watching!
Thanks...going to be a future full timer...something like this is what I was thinking of doing...this video made up my mind....it's a go ! ( no pun intended. ..LOL)...Thanks for the info !
Awesome! You will be so glad you did. I love doing conversions and camping. I really like my toilet selection. It gives me options and takes up little space. Glad you liked the video and thanks for your comments!
Lovely hot water
Nice review of those products.
Thank you! I had a fun time making this video. Thanks for watching!
I use the clean waste and love it takes up very little room, buy a container of poo powder and use plastic grocery bags
Mike, me too. I like that it folds up into a briefcase size box to be tucked out of the way when not needed.
Thank you.
You are welcome!
Thanks, I will be going that direction.
It's pretty cheap and provides nice peace of mind that you will never be without.
That is the one I bought for my van. I bought kitty liter but I like your idea about cedar, might try it.
Cool! You can start with the small bag for about $4 if I remember. Then they have a huge one for $7.50. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
I considered the hassock toilet, but it was too big for my Prius C. Went with the first collapsible gray one to go in my shower tent. I have a stainless steel bedpan for car emergencies that I haven’t actually had to use yet. I like this because you can close the lid, so will probably go with something like this whenever I get a larger hybrid/fuel efficient vehicle.
I figure I won't use mine very often either. It does help with peace of mind. Did you get a chance to view my Prius conversion? When you do your conversion post some videos!
More expensive but much better would be the C-Head or Nature’s Head that separate liquids and solids. Not everyone can do one without the other.
THey're nice, but they're nearly a grand apiece. Too rich for my wallet.
C Heads are cheaper at $600. But you can also find instructions to build your own 12v composting toilet for much cheaper.
Hey! 👋 just testing a Kamenstein paper towel holder. For you Amz.com 14.99. It is slightly spring loaded so pt stays on until you gently pull the quantity you need. I didnt have many mount options since fg trailer but doors on my “pantry” were solid wood so I used my own shorter wood screws. When that door is open i can easily reach in to grab a pt for outdoor messes. I’m glad it isnt in the way of my one burner butane stove 🔥 and doesn’t yet bonk my noggin! 😫. Take a look and see if it might work in your van.
I like this one - great mounting plate and does not take up room. I'll see if I can find the perfect spot!
I loved your air conditioning from the ice maker. Where have those videos gone? Love all your content here!
The icemaker project was so interesting and I put a ton of work into it. Initial tests were good but the long term tests in the sun in the van were not - it just couldn't keep up. I decided to go a different direction and just posted today a way that is not near as neat but cools very well.
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I’ve had this same hassock toilet for years. Best piece of camping equipment I have. 😍❤️👌I pair it with a inexpensive pop up shower tent for an outdoor bathroom. I usually use a product called “poo powder” mostly because the container is small enough to store in the cassock (along with a small trash can, tp and a camping lantern). Simple is sometimes the best way to go. I enjoy your channel. I’m slowly converting my 2006 Explorer into a camping SUV 🚙 Thanks for the inspiration.
Awesome! That reassures me I made a good choice. I am glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope you checked out my Land Rover SUV conversion. I think an Explorer would make a great camper - post videos!
Good morning and thanks for the toilet summary. It really helped me to choose my setup. Idea: Do you think adding a handle of some sort to the top lid would help to get it open in a smoother transition? Also just watched your carpet vid...Awesome job you did!
The toilet video was fun to do and I enjoyed learning about composting toilets and how it’s not mystical or difficult to set up a system. I loved how the carpet came out as well. The next one in an embedded window a/c unit in the floor and storage bin. Turned out really cool.
PSC Camper Conversions and what do you tink of adding a handle?
I like the toilet you chose, but wonder if you had considered fashioning a urine diversion mechanism for it. Maybe a small jug could fit in to separate liquids & solids?? Thanks for posting!
That sound like a great idea! I'll have to think on that one. Thanks for your suggestion and for watching!
Hmmmm ...this toilet is fabulous but much more “man friendly” physiologically speaking. I would snug a urine collection bottle in the front -small milk jug? - then use a collapsible funnel if aim needs some assistance. Urine easier to dispose of. Rinse and repeat. Switch out bottles when needed. That portable sink gizmo was very interesting!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for the tips...I want to try to find some way to work that sink in somewhere!
Forget the funnel and use a laundry detergent bottle that has the sleeve that slides out (not Tide-like). Less popular names seem to be these. Dump it at the gym in your gym bag. On the road use a laundry-mat or when you get fuel for the van. Mouthwash tones down the wait-state. Once dumped, splash of bleach keeps things sedate.
I'm a new subbie and I've been binge watching your Prius videos today until this one popped up on my feed. I have learned a great deal and gotten a lot of good ideas from you. Your content is excellent and your style is detailed but easy to understand; so thanks for sharing your "projects" and experiments with us. I feel much more confident that I can incorporate many of your ideas when I get my own Prius. However, what I was wondering about in this video is the piece you put aside: was that the receptacle for urine? If not, what was its original design purpose? Seems so random to still have to find some other way to keep the two separate, doesn't it? Just curious.
Antoinette Johnson Thank you for your very kind comments! You will love how affordable travel is with a Prius. The piece you speak of is a splash guard with an indented part to hold a roll of toilet paper. It does not fit tightly and with the cedar chips there will be no splash. I don’t like how far down it goes into the bin either. I just won’t use it but do have to now find a place to keep a dry role of toilet paper! Thanks for subscribing!
PriusStealthCamper Adventures - Thanks for your response! I guess I didn't catch that. Appreciate your review of all those products. Looking forward to seeing more videos.
even if its not a composting toilet, wouldn't seperating the urine help reduce the smell? ie, pee into a bottle before pooping. Would one have to dispose of the waste everyday or can it accomodate a few day before changing in regards to smell?
Yes, I think it would be a good idea to separate. My plan is to use from late evening to morning and then dispose of daily. It would be a good test to just do solids and monitor the smells for a day or two - I'll try to work that in somewhere.
Enjoyed your meticulous reviews! Final choice made me smile because I made the exact same thing but in a tiny, mini version, small pot, rubber rim, rope basket.... It stabilizes itself pressed down on car bench.more comfy than my home’s, lol. How do u choose between the van, the ambulance and the Prius? Is there a schoolie too?
Hehehhe! Thanks! Glad you found the video interesting. I had to sell the van to fund the ambulance but also have the prius - big/little - nice combo. Definitely don't have room for the schoolie in the driveway - kinda pushing it with the ambulance. They certainly can be had for little money and soooo much room!
PSC Camper Conversions - camping in the ambulance must be incredibly comfy after the Prius! But the chores are bigger too... and the power.....waiting for your video that shows us how to transfer the Prius engine into the Ambulance...
Hehehe!!
Did you think of using coco coir nstead of the cedar?
I think that would be perfectly fine. I rather liked the smell of the cedar. Thanks for watching!
Could you tell me if you are planning on selling the Panoramic Van in the future I love all your videos I learn alot after seeing this build I am inspired to do the same but if you have plans to part with your van I would be super interested
I had not really thought about it but when I finish a project I am always looking to start on another one. Feel free to contact me at timdillen1@gmail.com There is quite a lot to come - the next videos are Window A/C mounting, then Generator (have a perfect tiny one that runs the a/c), Generator Quiet Box, 4 Camera Security System, Home Theater (projector with Amazon Firestick).