How to install a Compost Toilet on a Narrowboat - Ep. 89

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • There's so many to choose from, but which is the best composting toilet? In this vlog, we'll show you how to install a composting toilet on a narrowboat without the need for drilling ventilation holes in the steelwork, and how a composting toilet works.
    We've had a cassette toilet, a pump-out, and we think incinerating toilets (Cinderella toilets) are way too expensive and wasteful with energy, so we've been hunting down the best composting toilet for narrowboat Silver Fox.
    In this episode, we'll answer just what is a composting toilet, show you how to disconnect and remove our Thetford C260 Cassette Toilet and install our brand new Compost Toilet from Compoost Toilets in the UK, and a review of our composting toilet.
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  • @jennythescouser
    @jennythescouser Před 4 lety +28

    You could always put some canal water in small bottles and sell them as 'Canal No5' ;)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh, Jenny! Comment of the week for sure! 😂😂😂

  • @darylwade2335
    @darylwade2335 Před 3 lety +9

    For someone whom doesn't think they have any mechanical abilities, your instruction and video were first rate!

  • @mamahound
    @mamahound Před 4 lety +1

    So glad you got your poo problem sorted. Sounds like this unpleasant chore will be a happier event. Like always, the vlog was great and interesting. Looking forward to next week! Happy Valentine's Day to the Foxes and Dillon!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Thanks, Annette. Yeah, Shaun's more pleased than I am because he doesn't have to empty the cassette anymore 😂

  • @sallymander7863
    @sallymander7863 Před 4 lety +4

    Only Colin could present a video on toilets and make it riveting viewing. 😆😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Lol! I’d swap the word riveting for...😂

  • @judithbittner198
    @judithbittner198 Před 4 lety +8

    I am speechless! Also worried that I enjoyed a Vlog about toilets!

    • @thewunder-lusters9644
      @thewunder-lusters9644 Před 4 lety +1

      It's the delivery that makes it so watchable!!! ... and the outtakes! :)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha! It's habit-forming, Judith. We boaters never stop talking about toilets 😂

  • @daveerickson9524
    @daveerickson9524 Před 4 lety +6

    Great teachers always have a sense of humour. You two fellas are AWESOME.

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 Před 4 lety +3

    I would never have thought 20 minutes of toilet talk would be so interesting. Thanks guys.

  • @camerashy44
    @camerashy44 Před 4 lety +1

    You guys are a hoot.... and you deal with everyday mundane topics in both a humorous and informative manner. Regards from Costa Rica...soon back to the cold white north.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Make the most of the warmth... Storm after storm over here right now 😬

  • @DeanPorterEsq
    @DeanPorterEsq Před 4 lety +6

    This has been both a learning curve but also love your sense of humour and the moment with the toilet roll on the tree branch and referring to it as rustic cracked me up hehe

  • @robg3545
    @robg3545 Před 3 lety +33

    I'll never look at my breadmaker the same ever again.

  • @kathyowens9901
    @kathyowens9901 Před 4 lety +4

    Only you 2 would put this out on Valentine's day and make it interesting! Can't believe your anniversary is coming up, seems like we've been watching you forever! Much love!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      I know right! 3rd May is the launch anniversary. 👍🏻💜

  • @malcolmelliott1876
    @malcolmelliott1876 Před 4 lety +2

    Thats an excellent stylish efficient design, made in UK, by boaters... it deserves the excellent advert & installation video you have done... in fact it's better than the video on their website (but dont tell them!) Bet you they will sell out at Crick 1st day.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      I hope they do sell out on day one. That way they get some money in the bank and 3 days off 😂 hehe! Thanks for a lovely comment, Malcolm ❤️

  • @GeorgeStephen1959
    @GeorgeStephen1959 Před 4 lety +6

    That would have to be the BEST Composting Toilet I have ever seen on CZcams hands down,
    Colin & Shaun you're bloody champions, again a great and informative install vlog, well done guys, :)

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb2003 Před 4 lety +4

    Fascinating subject, not the sort of thing you would normally talk about. But I am now more knowledgeable than I was before.lol

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      That’s always a good thing 👍🏻

  • @mrbillmacneill
    @mrbillmacneill Před 4 lety +2

    we have found the little green 'compostable bags' and the cellulose lined paper bags are leakers after a bit of time... check out the 'glad scented garbage bags'
    they seem water tight. I realize the compost toilet separates solids and liquids which is a very good thing for sure . we are looking at a composter for the van by the way. We are currently using a tightly sealed bucket that fishers would use in a small craft and it has its own set of issues.
    we look forward to a review after a few months of use !

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      We've not had any issues with the bag we've been using 👍🏻

    • @mrbillmacneill
      @mrbillmacneill Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat I reckon the separation of liquids from solids helps that a lot- they are really meant for 'kitchen catchers and should do just fine for your use.
      our current set up is really not the best to be frank so we watch with great interest how it all works out for you guys.
      the size of the unit is very appealing as is the install ease.

    • @Gnurftl
      @Gnurftl Před 4 lety

      We tried to use biodegradable bags for our organic kitchen waste - once. Never again. What a mess!

    • @mrbillmacneill
      @mrbillmacneill Před 4 lety

      @@Gnurftl yeah we use a little bucket...
      hey are you modeling in N scale?

  • @lkbranniff3298
    @lkbranniff3298 Před 4 lety +2

    A delicate and embarrassing subject explained with your usual panache - and humor. Well done and informative.

  • @freebornjohn6876
    @freebornjohn6876 Před 4 lety +7

    " Foxes Cloudy Lemonade" labels! Oh! That did make me laugh! Thanks guys.

  • @welldeckdiaries5610
    @welldeckdiaries5610 Před 4 lety +23

    Nothing afloat with Foxes anymore 💩 😂🤣😂🤣 💩, Brilliant, by the way👍

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +5

      Haha! Speaking of floaters, sending one your way right about... now 😂

    • @grahamwestgate1192
      @grahamwestgate1192 Před 4 lety +7

      Is that what’s known as “Dry humour”?

    • @dienadel30
      @dienadel30 Před 4 lety +3

      I do love “corny” puns lol

  • @stevefreear884
    @stevefreear884 Před 4 lety +2

    We have had a composting toilet on our boat since day one, over 5 years ago. Switched from an Airhead last year as it took so long to clean and now have a Simploo which we are very happy with. The boat originally had a pump out and When we had the survey done before buying the boat, he found that the pipe out of the tank was rotting. Dread to think what would have happened if that rusted through whilst it was being pumped out. Worth the price of the survey for that discovery alone. Had the tank removed and we got loads of extra storage under the dinette. No regrets at all with going down the composting route.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Happy with it?

    • @stevefreear884
      @stevefreear884 Před 4 lety

      Yeah, it’s been fine. Looks like yours externally but the Pooh tank is a crate with a sliding lid. The bottle has a wide neck so it’s easy to clean inside if it gets a bit crusty.
      We already had a fan for the Airhead that we reused. This was a hose that went out through the roof and was housed in a solar vent with a rechargeable battery. This means that we don’t need to connect to the boats electrics.
      We always tell men to sit down when using it, as even if they think they are a good shot there is likely to be some splashes.

  • @josavo6377
    @josavo6377 Před 4 lety +2

    You guys pass so many small gardens, you should see if anyone of them wants compost. People I know would love it for their gardens. They may even have a compost pile you could leave it in. So happy to hear that you loved the idea and followed through. Happy Crapper, Happy Traveler!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      I can just imagine their faces when I throw one of Shaun's shits at them 😂

    • @josavo6377
      @josavo6377 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FoxesAfloat ROFL!!!!!!

  • @hollyslaughter5505
    @hollyslaughter5505 Před 4 lety +4

    This is, by far, the best composting toilet video I’ve seen. I’m plan to share it to several tiny house Facebook channels. I would suggest diluting the wee in a bucket of canal water to avoid nitrogen burn . . . . Fantastic you have a storage space for the bag of fresh compost in the “cassette” cabinet.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Thanks, Holly. We've even started using compact compost, 12 little bars last us a year! 👍🏻

  • @KoffieMoffie
    @KoffieMoffie Před 4 lety +4

    When we were kids our boat had a flush toilet that emptied into the canal. So once we'd flushed we would run up on deck to watch it go floating by! A canal version of pooh sticks!

  • @peterk75a
    @peterk75a Před 4 lety +2

    I don't own a boat or have a need for a composting toilet but found your review educational, yet very interesting.
    Thanks.

  • @keithalexander3386
    @keithalexander3386 Před 4 lety +1

    When you did the demonstration with the cassette my comment was that it was a reason not to go narrow boating as I hate dealing with poo. Now I can't day no to narrow boating - except for the cost!!!!!!!! But thanks for this demo. I did find it interesting. I shall stick with astronomy!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      No canals up there though 😂 xxxx

    • @keithalexander3386
      @keithalexander3386 Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat You don't know that for sure. Maybe one of the exoplanets has two guys cruising a waterway many light years away.

  • @thaterisafella6080
    @thaterisafella6080 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you - that is the first serious alternative to a combustion toilet, and presented with your customary professionalism. Wanting 'no-gas' on board meant I needed to factor-in a larger battery capacity, to power the combustion burner, this Compooster loo eliminates that need - and has done away with the 'cranky' manual stirring handle. It also looks really cool (obviously cool as it's not combustion). My worry had been explaining that handle to my grandsons when they visit - this is press button, no handle and superb for all ages. Thanks again - it's a load off my .......!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Hehe! It's such a simple thing too. Talking of loads... I'm off to errr... haha! xxx

  • @ellisandrews440
    @ellisandrews440 Před 4 lety +4

    We had our boat on a large lake in BC. We had 8 persons on the boat 4 adults & 4 children. My brother-in-law and I would take turns emptying the toilet which we each dreaded our turn. The boat was a 38’ , 14 ton ocean going boat and we had to anchor off shore then load the cassette into a little aluminum row boat and take it to shore to dump it in a campground toilet. We called the procedure not ship to shore but shit to shore. It was was brother-in-laws turn and he rowed into shore a fair ways with the goods. We waited and waited but no Rob, finally after about an hour we saw him rowing back. We asked him what took so long . He said he went into the campground toilet and took the cap of the cassette and the cassette slipped out of his hand onto the floor and then it proceeded to empty the goods, glug, glug,glug just as the ranger came in the door to do a check. The ranger said I guess you will need a shovel, mop, & hose. We certainly know the issues with cassettes especially my brother in law. Cheers Ellis

  • @mikes10663
    @mikes10663 Před 4 lety +2

    Only you guys could make a video about toilets so entertaining.

  • @JustCameronAndHisJeep
    @JustCameronAndHisJeep Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for this. In Canada we don't have the narrowboat options, but I'm aspiring to a van-life solution so this applies very well.
    Keep being awesome!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Would love to spend a summer touring Canada in an RV 👍🏻

    • @JustCameronAndHisJeep
      @JustCameronAndHisJeep Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat If I ever pull of building out the van, you have an open invitation. Trying to stay afloat here.

  • @Dontremainatadpole
    @Dontremainatadpole Před 3 lety +4

    Finally decided to go for a new build narrowboat instead of a second hand and decided on a Cruiser Stern Reverse Layout, Refleks Diesel Stove and now added the compoost toilet to the specifications - keep up the good work guys you are a great source of knowledge/information and inspiration.

  • @AussieBoater
    @AussieBoater Před 4 lety +4

    Brilliant vlog guys...this is what I'll get when I get my new boat. Nice bit of kit. Bet you'll be grateful not having to empty those damn cassettes anymore. Thanks for sharing.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      Cheers, Nick. Yeah, Shaun is well happy that the days of the cassette are gone! 😂

  • @robaire.b
    @robaire.b Před 4 lety +2

    This sounds excellent and will be my choice in future. I ordered a Kildwick composting toilet after talking to their representative at Crick however they took a large amount of money from me and never sent the product. They subsequently refused to answer any calls nor responded to any emails etc. I’m hoping a lawyer will be able to get my money back but so far no joy.
    Coompost products do seem to be very well designed and they appear to be a reliable business unlike Kildwick (who are essentially crooks and apparently have stung other customers). Thanks so much for this review

  • @lawrencehaguewood5857
    @lawrencehaguewood5857 Před 4 lety +2

    I now know more on this subject than I ever really expected.... thank you.... kind sorta....

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      That's a good thing! Just wait till you bring up the subject at the pub 😂

  • @TigersChickMel
    @TigersChickMel Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you for your review! We’re leaning towards this type of toilet when we finally have our boat built so it’s fab seeing a review from real people x

  • @nathanberry4339
    @nathanberry4339 Před 3 lety +3

    i will be buying a narrowboat very soon so i will have to stomach up the courage to watch this video at some point as its not my favourite subject lol but thank you for uploading it so i can learn from it i also watched your solar power video recently and found it highly useful and wanted to thank you as it gave me a much better understanding of the set up and how it works

  • @stephengurd5272
    @stephengurd5272 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks guys, may have just solved our dilemma of the loo for NB Dogs Allowed. Boat yard taking pump out as I write. Looks way better than the one Narrowboat Experience fitted (hand big handle).
    Perhaps will try it at Crick.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Yeah, there are a lot of composting loos that we didn't like but this one is just the business. Even Narrowboat Experience commented on Compoost's Instagram page about it last week 👍🏻

  • @nelsonvictory1834
    @nelsonvictory1834 Před 4 lety +2

    Should have had these toilets years ago when we were caravaners I hated emptying the cassette enjoyed the vlog looking forward to next week stay warm

  • @interspeciesfamily8043
    @interspeciesfamily8043 Před 3 lety +4

    Gosh! You two just have me sharing you out sO many times to so many peeps. I had finally added you to playlists that I share out to friends and family on my pups' CZcams channel. Thankyou for always raising my spirits and being an inspiration for the journey ahead. So funny your vid getting cheeky at the end 😄

  • @davewilliams6172
    @davewilliams6172 Před 3 lety +3

    Now that is an ending I never want to see again lol
    Toilet technology has come a long way since Mr Crapper had a flush of success....and to think not a Ballcock in site!
    Great video guys....keep 'em coming!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Yeah, CZcams sent us a similar message 😂

  • @cathymckay3784
    @cathymckay3784 Před 4 lety +2

    Love the jazz music, "In the mood." at the end of the video!

  • @paulstephenson5220
    @paulstephenson5220 Před 4 lety +2

    Muck bucket n chuck it. Best bog video ive seen. Can you remember to review again in a year or so? Just to see how well the bits n bobs last.

  • @trevorpitt5883
    @trevorpitt5883 Před 4 lety +3

    I never thought I would find a vlog about poo so interesting.

  • @clarelongden7512
    @clarelongden7512 Před 4 lety +3

    Brilliant review. We've been undecided for months on wether to go for pump out or compost ( couldn't deal with a casette). This particular toilet is amazing & looks the part too with the automatic stirrer plus level indicator light👍
    🚽 Thanks for making our minds up 😁

  • @williamthompson7162
    @williamthompson7162 Před 4 lety +1

    Perhaps not your best episode for my lunch break, but you are right, I detected no smell at all.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      I'd be worried if you did smell something 😂

  • @debs-14
    @debs-14 Před 4 lety +1

    Haven't checked in on Foxes afloat for a few weeks now....forgot how much I love your vlogs
    💩🧻🚽

  • @ww2explorer
    @ww2explorer Před 4 lety +4

    Only you two could make this entertaining!!! BEST WISHES GUYS!!!!

  • @warrenneeves7103
    @warrenneeves7103 Před 3 lety +3

    This episode came up after watching the Mr Splashy episode yesterday.
    The subject is never going to be all rainbows and butterflies.
    Either way you're going through the motions.
    Still.......better than paying it lip service.

  • @themiddlejourney6286
    @themiddlejourney6286 Před 4 lety +2

    Gteat vid very interesting. Have you ever made a vid explaining a monthly cost of living on a narrow board?? Yes you have guessed i am seriously considering buying a narrow boat. Thanks for everything lads

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Not yet, but we will be doing when we get to our first anniversary in May 👍🏻

    • @themiddlejourney6286
      @themiddlejourney6286 Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat fantastic look forward . Thanks lads

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      @@themiddlejourney6286 👍🏻

  • @wendywhite4537
    @wendywhite4537 Před 4 lety +2

    It sounds like a great investment. And I love the flooring. See you next week.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      Yeah, we're really happy with it! xxx

  • @rontyler1234
    @rontyler1234 Před 4 lety +3

    100% wee, no bits....you guys are hilarious, I'm laughing my ass off. You should add that label to
    your store merch. See you boys

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Haha! It's be worrying if people bought them 😬

    • @jbailey4317
      @jbailey4317 Před 4 lety

      Those "cloudy lemonade" label definitely need to be sold!!!!!!

  • @TJfromAZ
    @TJfromAZ Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for the great explanation. I have been wondering about composting toilets and adding them to my trailer.

  • @BrasherFox
    @BrasherFox Před 4 lety +1

    For someone who's not that good with pratical things, that was an excellent step by step on how you did it. Anyone with a similar setup on a narrowboat or Motorhome would be well advised to watch this vlog. Nice One.

  • @harleyjohnston9366
    @harleyjohnston9366 Před 4 lety +1

    Yet again you educate us so well. We have often thought about composting toilets and some other vloggers have not always been as enthusiastic as you two. We may have to rethink.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      It's well worth a look. Still not going to be everybody's choice but it's 100% the right one for us. 👍🏻

    • @harleyjohnston9366
      @harleyjohnston9366 Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat 100% is amazing, how quickly do you have to dispose of the solids and where do you dispose of it and do you need to wash the agitator each time you empty it. With the bio-degradable bags do you dispose your solids in that or in something else ie bin bags?

  • @juliadickenson178
    @juliadickenson178 Před 4 lety +3

    Were we all holding our breath as the poo bag was upturned into the bucket? 😂😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, you weren't the only one 😂

  • @chazzyb8660
    @chazzyb8660 Před 4 lety +7

    Who said romance was dead - happy Valentine's boys.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      Haha! You know we like to do things a bit different 😂

  • @curtbonnell4308
    @curtbonnell4308 Před 4 lety +2

    The odorless function to me is the best part. In a somewhat confined area the last thing you want is a bad smell. Loving your videos.

  • @M_J_nan
    @M_J_nan Před 4 lety +2

    This is a very helpful video for "boaties" (we are on a wooden traditional sailing boat) and also I want to thank you for your very lovely and personal vlogs. Keep it up guys!

  • @muja28
    @muja28 Před 4 lety +3

    i will be putting that on my bucket list !

  • @Munnerrr
    @Munnerrr Před 3 lety +3

    I would like to see a Cloudy Lemonade t-shirt in your store. Lol. Cheers.

  • @simonross8218
    @simonross8218 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the flashback to THAT vlog - not 😆 It may of only been quick, but I made the same noises as you again👍👍 Only you two can make a vlog about a toilet, interesting to watch! Thanks again and keep up the great work!

  • @kevinconrad6156
    @kevinconrad6156 Před 4 lety +1

    We've been thinking about making an outside bathroom by the pool with a composting toilet, thanks for the demo on how they work.

  • @coolrunnings1505
    @coolrunnings1505 Před 4 lety +5

    Afternoon Guys
    Just a quickie, what do you do with the paper?
    Speaking to the boat builders now as I love the idea of this, so cancelling the pump out 💩💩💩💩
    Happy cruising

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      We use moist biodegradable wipes and drop them in the bucket

    • @coolrunnings1505
      @coolrunnings1505 Před 4 lety

      Cheers Guys, thanks for the info

  • @jamesfleming6773
    @jamesfleming6773 Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant, you explained it very well.👍🇬🇧

  • @ruppsrealestate8283
    @ruppsrealestate8283 Před 4 lety +2

    This is a perfect valentine's day video! haha
    Keep up the awesome videos!!!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, we thought so too 😂

    • @jjkjc
      @jjkjc Před 4 lety

      Ha - yes, on the main subject. But, you know, check the first segment of the outtakes. "Slow your mind down." Shaun is SO patient - very romantic couple.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      @@jjkjc 💜

  • @jimatherton8731
    @jimatherton8731 Před 4 lety +1

    Great information again! I have seen a few coposting toilet vlogs and most seemed to be about a bucket and a bottle that appeared as you say, "rustic" so thank you for researching a non rustic version.😀

  • @mandyrobins6063
    @mandyrobins6063 Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant vlog as usual guys. So informative, so thanks for sharing. What is the cost of the compost loo? do you have to buy all the components separately, xx

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety +1

      We bought it as a complete package. Visit compoosttoilets.com for prices 👍🏻

  • @environmentart
    @environmentart Před 3 lety +3

    that cloudy lemonade label lmao

  • @BettySwollocks13
    @BettySwollocks13 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant video, well done. Compoost should be using this as a sales promo and 'how to' video.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha! Not sure our style is customer friendly. Who wants to see me sitting on their face at then end? 😂

    • @BettySwollocks13
      @BettySwollocks13 Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat 😂

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      @@BettySwollocks13 😂

  • @Mommles
    @Mommles Před 4 lety +2

    Great n informative as always! Love y'all...one request please...a mug with with both your pics! I want a mug with both of your lovely faces on it!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      It already exists! teespring.com/en-GB/Colin-and-shaun-mug?cid=102910&country=GB¤cy=GBP&pid=659&tsmac=google&tsmic=youtube&YT-ChMI_sjXieLR5wIVrAMGAB3GcgcYGhhVQ2thRnNGMzc4ak51TDJ4bVpNSDlrblEiGGJaUU5rN2xPaUVDZXItRDNFMDVXdE1YRCiT9AEyImNkc3xPfDEzODE2NTQ1MHxHQnxlbnw3NTQyNzkxMC02NThCEN6q3wubh7EL7YexC-X4sAtKA1dFQlIKMi4yMDIwMDIxNA%3D%3D&UCkaFsF378jNuL2xmZMH9knQ&view_as=EUR

  • @grayfool
    @grayfool Před 4 lety +3

    Well, who knew, buy a boat and learn all about poo. Thanks to you two, for all you do. Not sure I'll ever fully recover from seeing that image of Sean's head floating in the toilet. Phew!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      At least you survived then end scene 😕 xx

    • @grayfool
      @grayfool Před 4 lety +1

      @@FoxesAfloat Just!

  • @rogerunderhill4267
    @rogerunderhill4267 Před 2 lety +3

    Best ‘how to’ ever!

  • @dainp2005
    @dainp2005 Před 3 lety +1

    These guys are fantastic! I have never even considered or thought to acknowledge the existence of boat living, especially here in UK, how have I not known anything about this so far? And now I'm thinking about how amazing it'd be if I could do this at some point in decades to come. I'm watching back from episode 1! It seems like such like it's own loved community and I love it! I only stumbled across these narrow boating channels last night too!

    • @dainp2005
      @dainp2005 Před 3 lety

      I love how it's not just "We have bought a boat again and this is how it looks" too, it's a full journey from the get go, showing how far the boat has come and all the intricacies of the journey up until now

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety +1

      Awww, thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the journey with us 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @paulhayward9451
    @paulhayward9451 Před 4 lety +1

    Never thought I'd find the installation of a toilet so interesting! Very interesting ta

  • @baitcommajail
    @baitcommajail Před 4 lety +3

    I love your Valentines Day content! ;)

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Haha! Love a bit of toilet romance 😂

  • @SK-hy7or
    @SK-hy7or Před 4 lety +3

    Love your videos

  • @waterside13
    @waterside13 Před 4 lety +1

    I like your removing and installing operations and it looks like your ready to "GO".

  • @jayoneill1533
    @jayoneill1533 Před 4 lety +2

    ... um, interesting video, I’m glad that this new toilet is such a hit. Can you imagine working on the research and development team who designed this thing? The testing phase must have been quite the adventure! The cut away of the paper roll on the tree branch made me laugh out loud!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      That's a job I could do 👍🏻💩

    • @jayoneill1533
      @jayoneill1533 Před 4 lety

      I’m sure you could and Shaun could provide them with the worst case scenario test !

  • @MrNigeMB
    @MrNigeMB Před 3 lety +3

    Are you guys still happy with it? Just about to order the one you've got. One question - you said you put in a couple cups of compost "every time". Is that every time you do a number two or every time you empty it?

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      We love it! We just put fresh compost in once a week and change it. Easy.

  • @zulu5282
    @zulu5282 Před 4 lety +3

    Exactly what we are looking for, its put paid to who was going to visit the elsan🕷🕸😛

  • @raew5263
    @raew5263 Před 3 lety +1

    These should really be the norm going forward. Great to hear how well they work. 👍

  • @ilox11
    @ilox11 Před 4 lety +2

    Well done lads. Who would've thought that a vlog about poo would actually be interesting and informative? Not me, until I saw this one. Cannot believe how easy it is to dispose of the waste.
    Now, for the young Shaun, and his aversion to the Elsan process with the cassette, as a lad I grew up in a little country town in South Australia. Would have been in the last 50s. We had an outside toilet, wooden long seat (with attached Red Back spiders) and a big kerosine drum as the catcher. And sometimes telephone books as the paper source. Yep. It got to be my job to take it across to the paddock next door (unused so we were actually doing good for it) and bury it. Ewwwwwww. Sometimes (most times) I was a bit lazy and left it until there wasn't an option but do the dirty deed. Yeeeewwww! So, Shaun, I can completely sympathise with you mate. Been There and Done That!
    Great video except for the closing seconds. Ewwwww! LOL

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Hehe! No more cassettes. WOOOOOOOOOOO! 😂

  • @annabodhi38
    @annabodhi38 Před 4 lety +4

    Everyone should be composting their poo. Imagine how much water we'd save. Thanks for the video.

  • @shaunbarton-collins1180
    @shaunbarton-collins1180 Před 4 lety +3

    I can't believe you put this out on valentine's day...... It truly is sh_t... No honestly very informative...

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      It's exactly why we put it out on Valentine's Day. We love to be different from the rest 😂

  • @annie2950
    @annie2950 Před 4 lety +1

    Cloudy Lemonade oh what larks. Seriously excellent as every Guys. Our weekly fix of Foxes joy. Xx

  • @Allotmenting_Plot15
    @Allotmenting_Plot15 Před 3 lety +2

    I cannot believe that you are still answering comments on a year old video! Great Work

  • @wilbearworks
    @wilbearworks Před 4 lety +3

    What happens when Shaun does a major splatterer after one of his infamous curries and it plasters the bowl and water section?

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      I'll send you a video to show you 😂

    • @wilbearworks
      @wilbearworks Před 4 lety +1

      @@FoxesAfloat Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo too much information, thank you. take care.

    • @nigelbrockley
      @nigelbrockley Před 4 lety +1

      He will need to wear mud guards with a good back splash protector built in !!! ha

  • @campcookhenry
    @campcookhenry Před 4 lety +4

    Guys all’s I can say is oh Sh--t.

  • @problemchild4571
    @problemchild4571 Před 4 lety +1

    Toilets have come a long ways since I had an RV. I couldn't stand the black water so we just did the bag in a bucket. Wish you guys all the best ✌

  • @dienadel30
    @dienadel30 Před 4 lety +1

    Sometimes I feel I "waste" to much time on CZcams... But Learning new "crap" every day ! :) Great video guys !.

  • @Samtasticlife37
    @Samtasticlife37 Před 4 lety +3

    So, this type of toilet sounds like a sit to pee process...?

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      You can sit or stand. It comes with an anti-splash mat so guys can stand up.

  • @freedomisntfree5573
    @freedomisntfree5573 Před 4 lety +3

    North Korean's woul love you two. Human poop is the only fertilizer they have

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +2

      Ewwww! I'm not eating any of their fruit 😳

  • @patriciasuprenant2329
    @patriciasuprenant2329 Před 4 lety

    Awesome video! I neither live on a narrowboat, nor live in England, but I find everything you cover entertaining. This video is proof! Thank you for sharing. Happy Valentine's Day from Connecticut. All the best.....

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Aww, thank you, Patricia! Sending love to Connecticut! ❤️

  • @Lindasinish
    @Lindasinish Před 3 lety +2

    Best laugh, when you got the newspaper ready. I thought, "He isn't?" Then I had a giggle attack. 😆

  • @gypsyhugh
    @gypsyhugh Před 4 lety +3

    Shit in the hedges 🤣

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +3

      You say that like it's a bad thing 😂

  • @judydouglas9283
    @judydouglas9283 Před 4 lety +3

    You two are a stitch! WHERE’S DILLON!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Fast asleep 👍🏻

    • @judydouglas9283
      @judydouglas9283 Před 4 lety

      Foxes Afloat I was worried. You should always show at least one few seconds of Dillon or you cause panic.

  • @stevecrombie5357
    @stevecrombie5357 Před 4 lety

    Patience of a saint Shaun;-) I now know more about toilets than I probably need to, but I'm a big enough fan that I watched the whole thing. Two old ladies bought a couple bottles, very nice!!

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Yeah, both in ward 7 at the hospital with typhoid 😂

  • @alicebeck2731
    @alicebeck2731 Před 3 lety +2

    How do you keep toilet bowl clean? Poop doesn't usually go in one straight well behaved direction. Urine too can go all over bowl. But out of the videos Ive watched yours is the most informative.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 3 lety

      Like any other toilet bowl. We spray, clean ad wipe it out 👍🏻

    • @alicebeck2731
      @alicebeck2731 Před 3 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat A regular toilet you do that at the end of a long brush - and waste and brush is then flushed - I'm guessing with this you do it with your hand and a wipe and where do you then put the yukky bacteria filled wipe? - not really the same.

  • @andrewbarlow1707
    @andrewbarlow1707 Před 4 lety +3

    Composting is the future 💩

  • @rtk3543
    @rtk3543 Před 4 lety

    I want one and I haven't even got a boat! Very well explained and very entertaining , you guys just make smile whatever you're up to.

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety

      Haha! Thanks. Back to cruising next week. Don't forget our live vlog on Sunday!

    • @rtk3543
      @rtk3543 Před 4 lety

      @@FoxesAfloat Great, hope to see Dillon scampering about too : )

  • @OldFloatingSeaman
    @OldFloatingSeaman Před 4 lety +2

    WAGO Terminals, use the all the time, love em

    • @FoxesAfloat
      @FoxesAfloat  Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, why weren't they invented 30 years ago!

  • @dulciebarnes6228
    @dulciebarnes6228 Před 4 lety +2

    Great, informative vlog. I think we will get one of these when I get our next boat in a few months time. Thanks 👍