Best Tiny Van Toilet Options While on the ROAD!
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- In this video, I discuss some of my van toilet solutions for a small space while on the road. I share my best tips and tricks that are sure to help anyone starting vanlife. Link to SUV RVing episode (This $20 Ultra-Compact Camp Toilet Is the Best I've Used): • This $20 Ultra-Compact...
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0:00 Intro
2:06 Option #1
3:00 Option #2
4:17 Option #3
5:17 Option #4
6:16 Option #5
7:54 Option #6
9:08 Option #7: My Solution
13:06 Outro
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I can't believe I've watched dozens of videos on creating a DIY toilet option, over several years, and NEVER run across the horse bedding pellets option!!! Brilliant! Thanks for that valuable tip! Thx, too, for showing the multiple containers you tried. Very helpful info. 👍 ☮
You are very welcome! Glad it was useful.♥️🐞♥️
I realize it's for Nomads, but for many people traveling with loved ones have had to use forms of these for health issues.!!! This has given me even more ammunition to deal with the problem.
Glad it was helpful☺️
I tried many of these and found the most comfortable and convenient is a well-made bedpan. Can actually place it on any surface or seat and sit normally on it. I line it with a plastic bag and place a puppy pad or bed pan absorbent liner in that with a little cat litter. The edges of the bag come up and over the actual bedpan seat which makes it perfect for closing up if you are not going to dispose of it right away. If you use deeper kitty litter you can scoop clean it out in between changes. Some bedpans come with a small lid that you can place over the opening as well.
That’s a good idea! I’m for whatever works🤗
Good idea
A friend of mine uses an 18th century chamberpot, same principle as the bedpan
That's a great idea!!
A good bedpan will work very well. Some people use those if sewage problems arise. Just add a plastic bag and sawdust.
Two tips for bucket toilets. Put it in a milk crate to avoid tipping disaster. A urine hat like the ones placed on a toilet in the hospital to measure pee output to make an inexpensive urine diverter. It has a built in spout and I use a fabric softener bottle to collect for later disposal. I’ll check out the horse pellets.
I have a Promaster so don’t have such a space issue. Good info and no nonsense presentation. I’ll suscribe.
Awesome tips! And welcome to the channel! ☺️
I've watched a gazillion videos since I got laid off last April and HONESTLY this is the best one on this topic! I had never heard of the horse pellets but for sure will follow your advice once I embark on my tiny-home-on-wheels life. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you Elizabeth! Yay, happy adventures!!!
@@LadyBugout 🤗💚
@@LadyBugout I've used this for compost friendly cat litter for years but I never made the connection. My house never has the cat litter smell because they are wonderful! My daughter also made the switch and it's so much less expensive as well!
@@bevuntethered It really does make a difference!
Hi lady b. Thank you for the toilet video. Pleade do more. Thank you. Im new to your channel bless you. May god bless.
During covid, toileting was.such a nightmare. Traveling was not such an issue, it was that all the major restaurants closed the dining room.and toilets. I also do photography miles from a toilet and as I get.older......the struggle is real. Thanks for the video.
Indeed! The struggle is real. Glad you found it helpful☺️🐞🚗
I've found that a brand of cat litter called 'Worlds Best Cat Litter' works perfectly. It's all natural, made from corn, and a bit on the pricey side for cat litter ($15 a bag), but is well worth it. No smells at all and no need to separate. I used it for myself and cat. There was never any evidence of a feline (or me :) living in the camper.
Great tip! Thank you🤗
Try wood pellets. It is cheaper $6.99 for a 40lb bag all natural and no smell 😊
That really is good. My daughter switched to it and no cat smells with 2 cats.
The luggable loo would be my choice because you can turn it into an extra seat when not using it 😉
Yes, it is a good option. I’d have it if it fit under my bench!!!
Yuck
Thanks! My friend has lived in small buses for 50 years he uses peat moss and powdered lime stone in a five gallon bucket. It keeps smell down for days , then he adds it to compost or spreads in in the forest or garden. He used to bring his 5 galling bucket to work everyday too. He often said “ humans shouldn’t poop in their water.” Nice selection on options in your great Vlogs. Thanks again
Nice! Thanks for sharing that. Yes, I often wonder why nobody questions where all of their ‘waste’ goes when they flush it but have so many issues with other more sustainable methods 🙂
Is the powdered lime stone for pee? And peat moss for poop?
This is so funny that I’ve gone through (planning stages) some of those options you mention here. The 5 gal bucket, the commode toilet seat and of course the shovel. Thank you for the toilet talk....🤣🤣🤣
Oh man...I know. I think that is one of the first things besides sleeping that we have to figure out😜
@Bill Sbac good question. It really is not a struggle for me. It might be for others, but I find it very convenient and the best solution for my needs. I also don’t have the kind of space necessary for that. Even if I had a bigger van, I am not sure I would want to use space for a big toilet and lug around a bigger tank that I’d have to empty. This is easy, compact, light. Just an option that I find works. Everyone has to do what feels like the best option for them of course. Thanks for the great question. Hope this clarifies😊
@Bill Sbac Are you the one that cleans the toilet? I hope so. If you do not mind the yucky work, go for it!
I’ve used those horse pellets for years. Great stuff. Very informative video, with so many options. 👏🏼👏🏼
Hey Maitilda! Thanks for tuning in! Those pellets are a game changer😛
Cat pellets are cheaper than horse pellets in the uk x
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You can pick up fine leaf litter under certain kinds of trees. If there's a layer of dead leaves, you dig down and further down they'll have decomposed into small pieces. Work as well as dirt and a lot lighter.
Yep yep.. I've been using that as "brown compost" to balance out my food scraps in my compost bin, didn't realize I could use that in a portable pooper
Go in an Amazon box and leave it on the front seat with the window down. It will be gone in no time.
Oh no🤭 I hope that didn’t happen to you!
@@LadyBugout Slight attempt at humor. Thanks for another excellent video.
Hahahaha I kinda knew you were kidding but didn’t want to make light of it if you had something bad happen😬😅
Love this comment and I also believe it's the easiest way to get rid of it...lol
😂
I watched this video months ago and decided to try it. I just decided to popped back over to comment on the fact that we’ve been using this method for many months now and it is the best way to use a toilet in a van or camper. My husband was skeptical so we tested it in our house bathroom for a week and knew we would always use this method. The size or the pot/bucket is all a personal preference for your space and size, but the pellets are a game changer. Thx for sharing.
Nice! I’m so glad it was helpful. It’s crazy how the simplest solutions are often the best!😃
Hello, can you tel me witch pellets you use? 😃
@@raquelcadinha3571 The are called horse bedding pellets. You can buy them at tractor supply co. Hope that helps!
"It is an option, it's a very doo-doo-able option..." 😄😉
😂😂😂😂
I laughed at that too!
We have the same humor as I said that out loud during her video 🤣
I use the horse pine pellets in my four cat litter boxes and it’s cheap and easy. feces odor is detectable but I never smell the urine, which is what I detest. I just scoop the poop, then dump the pine dust from the urine either under bushes or even in biodegradable bags. Many of us older folks can’t sit on those very short products as it’s way too hard to get up!
Yes! Definitely not for everyone😜 I use a separate container for urine and dump it daily.
Thanks for such a comprehensive recommendation ☺️ The toilet situation has always been one of my top concerns for going into van life
You are welcome!☺️
I've just found your channel and it's GREAT. I'm a new subscriber. I own a Citroen Berlingo Micro Camper. Self-built naturally! I designed it to work in any weather, barring deep snow. Scotland is notorious for our poor weather. It sleeps my wife and I perfectly and we can even sit at a table and have a meal or play backgammon/dominoes while the wind batters us outside.
We have a FIAMMA Bi-Pot 30 built into our seat closest to the rear door (it's only 30cm high). We have a 15L 12v fridge/freezer, single burner gas stove, tap + basin with running water, 110AH battery, TV and Internet and cupboards (one of which is designated as a cocktail bar). We can also enter/exit through both the side and back doors as the seats are in an L shape. It's a mighty package in a tiny space, but we love it. I should mention, when we have our blackout screens on the windows we can park anywhere. It's our cloak of invisibility. Yay, for micro campers...
Wow. Sounds really nice. I would love to see it. Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel.
Sounds great. I would like to see a tour too!
This is one of the most practical videos on this subject. The horse bedding pellet tip is absolute gold.
I appreciate you saying that. Glad it was useful information☺️
Thank you for your clear and responsible attention to this issue. It has concerned me that some van lifers have unsustainable and unsanitary options. If we are out on the road and enjoying this beautiful world we need to be diligent about our waste. As the saying goes here in Australia, Take only photos, Leave only footprints.
Best wishes Julia
I like that! Safe travels Julia🐞🚗💃🏻
Thank you so much for sharing honestly. As a woman, I camp out of my SUV and I have tried most of what you shared without success because there is just not enough room! I have discovered that if you use a larger BEDPAN placed on the car seat with a plastic bag covering the bedpan and a cut up puppy pad/pads inside you will have an excellent camp toilet! The only drawback is that it can’t handle more than 2-3 times. (I also put a puppy pad over the car seat and under the bedpan.)
Wow! Those are awesome hacks!!! I always learn something new😊
I wish I had known of the bed pan idea (I actually have a vintage one) before I went car camping. Urinating during the night, in a urinal, urban boondocking, requires athletic abilities I forgot I had.
Remove your backseats-lots more headroom and storage space.
The tiny compost bin RULES!
Love your willingness to "go there"😉
🤗 Thanks Marie!
Go to Dollar tree and get a rubber noodle for the commode toilet seat, it's comfortable. Good idea for space saver. It comes in all colors.
😲awesome idea!!! Oh my goodness. I think I’ll try that. Great suggestion!
Is that the type made for swimming ?
@@timshel011 yes
@@timshel011 Yes, a swimming noodle works well on a bucket type toilet. When my pipes froze a couple of winters ago, I had to use a bucket with pipe insulation on the top. It wasn't as cushioned as using a swimming noodle, but did the job.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
You can also check out the smaller black pipe insulation at a home improvement store. There is already a slit in the side and it is less bulky (and bright) 😁
Great ideas. I have to say Ive tried many solutions but the best one for cars and suvs I've found is a good bedpan with a lid and with a compost bag and puppy liner with pellets. Very minimalist and efficient. I've found In a car or suv there's little to no room for the others without using an outside pop up tent.
That's a great idea! I’ve met many who do just that!!!🤗
😁 We all go every day, thank you so much for this video, when you're not at home 😁
Hahah yep...thanks for watching😜
Important to mention TOILET PAPER and CAT HOLES. You must pack out you used tp 🧻 when utilizing the cat hole system. I use the biodegradable dog poop bags to store the used tp until able to dispose of it properly. DO NOT LEAVE TP AT CAT HOLE SITE! 🌿
So true, Hope Springs a Turtle. And no burning of the TP as well. SHeesh. And of course there is always the option of using sticks, rocks, leaves or snow for the initial wipings and then moving on to smaller TP amounts for the finish. No need to make massive white mits for this process. Save a tree.
@@returningtoearthtv8836 I’ve actually stated using a portable bidet for number two. Much cleaner, no packing out of poopy tp. Highly recommend. I still use tp for peeing.
@@returningtoearthtv8836 Sticks & rocks? 😖 Seriously? Call me a pansy if u want, but no sticks OR rocks on this booty! No 'butts' about it! 🤓
I have had some horrifying results with biodegradable bags not making it long enough to be helpful.
@@returningtoearthtv8836 Wait, SNOW!? I am not using snow to wipe my bum. 🥶
I've wondered about horse pellets or cedar shavings. Thanks for sharing your personal experience! You have to be a little graphic to cover the gory details, but that's what people need!
Thank you Cathy! I appreciate it.😊
I have a method I have never seen mentioned. I use a tall plastic cereal container, with a lid, and line it. I sandwich it between two storage cubes I have. When done, put the lid on the cereal container and dispose when appropriate. I have never, LOL, missed. Works for me.
That is very interesting 🤔 I might have to try that one😝☺️
Uh oh, you put that shovel on top of your cutting board! 😳😲.....oh and now your little IKEA tub toilet!!!! 😃😂😂🤣😁...seriously now, thank you for your ideas! I’m going to try the horse bedding.
Thanks for watching!
Great selection of options. Appreciate the info.
Also, thanks for the SUV RVing shout out. Tristan produces excellent, informative content and seems like a genuinely good guy.
Thank you! I agree with your assessment on Tristan at SUV RVing☺️
Wow! This is the most informative I’ve heard on toilets. You’re awesome! 😎
Thank you so much!☺️
I’ve been using a toddler toilet in my suv for 4yrs now. It’s always cleaner than a gas station!
Good idea🤗
I've been going crazy trying to figure this out. I am so grateful. I'm hooked on your videos. Thank you so much.
Yay!!! Thank you Linda! So glad it is helpful to you☺️
Ditto
I use a 3 gallon bucket and put foam for water pipes to not freeze on the rim. Put the bag over the foam. Use biogradeable cat litter. Never had a problem. The bucket fits under my camping cot in my minivan. I clean out my potty daily.
That’s great!
Good to see that exploring options is a normal part of finding the right fit for you. Definitely not one size fits all🤗
Yes, I watch a lot of videos as well😜😝🤗
I agree about the wood pellets... they work great as kitty litter too, so much so that I would use it if I travelled with my cat in a camper or van.
That’s good to know!☺️
As a crazy 😜 cat 🐈 lady 👩. Wood pellets are the best cat litter!
I actually do exactly that. I'm in a Ford E350 with a sifting litter box for my kitty and a luggable loo with a bag that it gets emptied into. I then use that for #2 with a canning funnel and laundry detergent jug for a urine diverter with a bathtub plug in the funnel to seal it.
There is no smell and I get the added economy of using the pellets for kitty and myself. The bag of pellets get dumped into one of those cat food containers on wheels which I use in my van as a table.
I agree, best video! I've been reviewing camper trailers, and on and on. I don't want to sell my equinox. I don't want a gas hog motor home. All I want is a nice small camper trailer that does not cost $20,000 AND a good way to go potty if a potty is not available. Best video about potty time.
I appreciate that Valerie! ☺️
Thank you for this! Needed it big time. About to move into my SUV and yeah, space is quite limited, but I need a toilet, so this was very helpful.
I’m glad it was helpful, Kirsten🤗
The horse pellets were such a great find when I rescued a litter of kittens. Now if I ever need to use litter I use the same pellets. Such a money saver! They sell the same stuff for cats in much smaller bags at much higher price points. What a brilliant way to repurpose them for our use.
That’s awesome!
I use a 5 gallon Home Depot bucket with a snap on toilet seat from Wal-Mart.. I put my plastic bag in, put a handful of cedar shavings in and away I "go". After, I put in my toilet tissue and another handful of cedar shavings on top. Keeps everything smelling pristine until disposed of. Best part, the cedar shavings smell very fresh and are sold as pet bedding- super inexpensive....
Sounds like a great set up!🐞🚗💃🏻
I use horse bedding pellets in my cat's litter box for years now. It works great in a sifting litter box and I dump everything into a bag in my luggable loo. Inside my luggable loo I also have a canning funnel in a laundry detergent jug for a urine diverter and use the bag with the betting pellets for #2. I do this in my standard size Ford E350 cargo van. You can't smell anything but the scent of fresh pine.
Sounds like it gets the job done! 🤗😎
I was waiting for you to mention the kitty litter and horse pellets! I'm so glad you did, because if I went put in a van like you have, that would indeed be my first choice. Thank you for this great informative video.
Thank you for watching Tory!
Great video, thanks for doing this. I use the pine pellets, dampened, mixed with unsented clumping cat litter, from Tractor Supply for my cats' littler box, and they work great. They do tend to get dusty, tho.
I could see getting the more perfumed cat litter to mix as an option, also. I'm to the age where I have to get up several times a night, so this is very important for me to have this option! Thanks again!
You are so welcome!☺️
Great topic! Great video! We were traveling recently in our minivan, which, of course, has a bucket system that is always ready. We stopped for lunch at a fast food restaurant that only had the drive through open, no rest rooms available. When we finished we wanted to use a toilet before getting back on the interstate as we were in a very busy location. We simply pulled the van curtains and used our own facilities. Emptied later when we found an appropriate dump station. Sooo, you don't have to be a nomad to have an emergency plan. Such peace of mind to always prepared.
Nice!!! That’s awesome that you have your system worked out🤗
New subscriber from Florida and gearing up in living van life in three weeks and my husband and myself were retired military couple. Decided to sell our 5 acre traditional home in Arlington Washington, gorgeous super private place but decided to sell and moved to San Antonio Texas for a year and in Orlando for year and a half finally decided last month it is time to do van life. Thank You so much , I stumbled upon your channel watched then decided to follow your vlog.🙏🏻
Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel☺️☺️☺️
best info ever!! thank you for making this, it is so hard to make choices and you laid them all out for us!
You are so very welcome!
Great ideas and well-presented. I have a foldable toilet that has a comfortable sitting lid and cover. It folds down to about 2 inches in height then 12x12. It can be used as a hassock or small seat. I double bag any toilet bags from experience. I am going to try the horse pellets. Thank you. More recently I have begun to use a female urinal with a jug for urine.
Excellent choices! ☺️
Great help! Specially with the horse pellet bedding idea. And that little container from IKEA. Just the right size!
Thanks Carole ☺️
Very interesting, I've not heard of those horse pellets. It's amazing how many different potties we all go through to find the perfect one. And at almost 27K views it is a popular topic. Thanks I'll share this video I'm sure it can help other traveling ladies.
I know...right?!? Thanks for watching.
I binged and watched all your videos yesterday and this morning. Very good content. Subscribed today💖
Thank you so so much and welcome to the channel☺️
Much needed discussion! It is a task that must be done. Very good options! Thanks so much for sharing! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻
Yes! Thanks for watching, Tina!
I love the horse pellets idea, very much more environmentally answer versus clay cat litter. Thank you.
🤗and not as heavy
My first potty experience was in a cardboard box in my car. Now a use 3.5 bucket with a seat. Thank you for such valuable info.
Wow! Nice. Thanks for watching☺️
Thanks MUCH! You certainly have tried a LOT off solutions and the horse pellets are new approach that seems to work well. All the BEST to you and your adventures! Cheers ! :)
Thank you, Marty! Cheers to you too☺️
Great Potty Talk. Amazing this subject is such a hit on CZcams. I just spoke to a potential nomad and this subject came up. Your video was very informative for new nomads and to seasoned nomads who want to upgrade their current system. The horse beding pellets work very well too. A+ video.,
Thank you Fe☺️
When I was growing up in Alaska we had no plumbing. #2 was taken care of in a good old fashioned outhouse. #1 was done where ever during the day, but at night we didn't want to go outside when it was cold. The 'chamber" was a metal coffee can with a metal lid. The guys did what guys do and us girls squatted over the can. It was dumped every morning. It actually worked really well.
I think that we tend to overthink things sometimes, but I can see where #2 could be an issue if you don't have an outhouse or privacy and you can't get outside. (Going inside of a vehicle in a stealth situation, for instance.) Or if there are little kids involved. I really love the horse bedding idea. Absolutely getting that.
I agree. We do tend to overthink things. I just figure the simpler the set up. The easier for me to fix if something goes wrong😝
@@LadyBugout Definitely!
A tip if you want to get rid of the smell real quick.This is not meant to be funny but,just strike a match or two and extinguish them and wave the burnt smoke about then the smell is gone completely in a few seconds due to the burnt sulphur from the match head neutralizing the smell from the poop.I saw this on a science TV programme years ago and it definitely works,try it,by the way,you won't explode Lol
😂Love it...thanks for the suggestion!
Yes, I saw that foldable seat cut for a toilet on SUV RVing.
Yes! He does a great job!
Potty Talk with so many great options for the toilet issue 😁 thank you for sharing my friend- Ray
Hey Ray! Thanks for watching😊
As a truck driver I used a zip lock baggie while leaning against the side of the bed. I placed a flat Rubbermaid type flat bin with cat litter below in case of dribbles. Then I scooped cat litter into the baggie to make a solid I could close up and put in the trash until out next stop. My husband used a Gatorade bottle; same idea. The flat container of cat litter was then sealed up and slid under the bed until next time.
Great tips! 😌
I have the option 4 version but mine is smaller and from Germany. My boss gifted it to me.... So many of us are still learning about nomad life. TY for sharing...
Nice! Yes, we are all still learning☺️ I am always listening and looking for new ideas🤗
Great video and very well presented 👍 I landed up here as I’m researching ideas for mini campers and the loo is obviously an important topic. You really did cover this so well, and really appreciated all the various options you shared - well done and thanks for sharing 👍👍
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful☺️
Thank you for this open and useful information. I'm in a house but recently experienced our plumbing backing up due to flooding. I'm going to look into options for a backup toileting system for plumbing emergencies.
Glad it was useful🤗
You are so witty going through this video 😆. It's a topic that many people just don't talk about and it is important so thank you. Pam
Thank you Pam! Glad you liked it😜
This was great info the toilet situation is what scares me about van life so having this info helped alot
So glad it was helpful, Miss Jones☺️
Thanks for your videos! This is the first I've heard of horse pellets. Although I haven't tried it out yet, the TRIPTIPS Portable Folding Toilet Travel Toilet was a recent purchase. Folds up incredibly small (12.2"x2.4") to store and travel but sturdy and small-bucket sized when set up. (Maximum weight is 400 lbs). Also "Poo Powder" by CleanWaste will "gel" liquids. I'd recommend using sturdier bags.
Yes! Thanks for the tip!
Loving these videos Dee, so informative with realistic options
I’m so glad they are helpful Matt! 😊
This was great! Really the most informative I’ve seen and I’ve watched A LOT! BIG THANKS!
Thank you Linda! That really means a lot to me 😌
I feel like your ideas are good for not just van life but when/if the plumbing goes down! While I have a sturdy bedside commode for medical reasons, I started to wonder what else I could do if a true life, shelter in place emergency happened and I am amazed by all the options you presented in your video! I'm definitely watching this again!
I think so too! Many of the VanLife methods are transferable to such cases.☺️
Horse pellets! Thank you so much for all of these options and tips. Great vid!
Thank you ☺️
Great ideas! If someone asked me where my toilet was I’d say “outside”! 😂
😂yep!!!
I was introduced to wood pellets for cat litter from the shelter when I adopted my cat. Between horse pellets and wood pellets there are plenty of supply options. I keep her box (open, no cover) in my bedroom and do not notice any smell.
It’s such a game-changer!!! 🤗
Love the different options that you explored. Very informative!
Thank you Clare☺️
You are beautiful, thank you for this well needed information. In my skoolie I use the lugable lu, with a 5 gallon bucket, peed moss, & coffee. I will look for and try the horse pellets.
Thank you again!
Thank you. My pleasure!
You can use some pipe insulation or a pool noodle to make the rim of a bucket or bin more comfortable.
Great suggestion! 😊
I used to be a truck driver and after succumbing to a truck stop buffet, I had make an emergency stop at a rest area.
Let me tell you as good as you may be at pinching and holding back, it doesn't work to good when you are getting out of a semi tractor.
What a mess.
My solution was to get a plastic detergent container that had good fit on the lid. Standard wastebasket liners worked great.
Great tip!
Great ideas! The down side to using the horse pellets is the size of the 40 lb bag. If you have limited storage it's pretty big.
Yes! There was a group of us that split the bag🤗 so all I have is a couple gallon ziplock bags that fit under my front seat😎
Cheers for ideas,I'm just preparing to be a part timer nomad in Bunbury western Australia x x
Awesome!!! You will have a blast 🤗
During this entire video, the "Let's all poop in a bucket" song was playing in my head😏
I loved it. So many options, thank you. I've personally used folgers (or different big plastic coffee) containers and the pine pellets. Tops fit well, usually
Yes! I used a coffee container in Bolivia. They are awesome 🤩
That's what I use since homeless living out of car after house fire before Christmas lost everything
Thank you for "the talk". The horse pellets sound like a great idea, even for a Nature's Head composting toilet.
Heheheheh. Thanks Shirene! ☺️
I happen to have a Nature's Head, and was looking for an alternative to the coco core. I'm going to look for horse pellets at Fleet Farm. I don't see why this wouldn't work! Great tip!
I saw your comment on BunnyPlaysHere’s channel and noticed you have a van also! I love that you tackled this topic with great detail. Subscribed!
I love BunnyPlaysHere!!! Thank you and welcome!
great discussion Dee. I believe the toilet issue is the most important problem for nomads. Basically, when you gotta go, you gotta go. I have struggled finding a Lugabaloo style toilet that is 6 to 12 inches lower. Is the 3 gallon buck shorter than the 5 gallon bucket. I am 6'1 so a 5 gallon does not give me enough ceiling clearance in some campers or vans.
Yes. The 3 gallon is shorter. I am not sure by how many inches, maybe by about 6 inches. I know it was just barely unable to fit under my bench which is 8 inches high.
P.S... I forgot to mention that compost toilets for a $1,000 are not suitable for Van or even RV living! They don't compost in the short amount of time you use them, they're labor intensive AND... THEY SMELL no matter what other people say! Your method is better for ease and simplicity. Aloha
Yes, I’ve been hearing that also. I agree about the simpler the better🤗
Natures Head called and would like to disagree with you. Very popular system used by many van lifers.
Check out the new Cuddy composting toilet now being sold...small as a portable liquid toilet and a filter equipped vent for no smells
Yes, because they need a pipe out with a fan.
I appreciate your trial and trial and another trial to find the perfect fit. Thank you for sharing.
You are very welcome, Johnette! 🤗
More and better info than I ever thought I would need. The horse pellets tip is ingenious. Thank you.
Thank you Vicky 🤗
TO ME , THE HORSE PELLETS ARE THE BEST .
Necessity is the mother of invention! Our young grand found ice cream maker container & sat upon it (diaper barrier). Those looks you get, you know.... someone's ready for potty training. TY for all these ideas: pros & cons.
😂 yep!!! Thanks for watching.
I used this kind of horse pellets for the cat toilet and they are fantastic! Cat accepted the different feel of the pellets quite quickly and no smell at all for up to a week, even when they get wet from pee. Could simply sieve the dirty sawdust off and the remaining pellets were totally fine for further use.
Nice!
I've seen a pool noodle cut length wise on one side and pushed onto the top of a bucket. That may work on your smaller commode bucket. Thanks for the tip on that by the way
Great idea! Thanks ☺️
I'm loving the thumbnail. You've got a little star there💫Great evaluation of the different options.
🥰she’s our little miracle!
Congrats by the way. I missed the live, but was there in spirit. And you’re already at 17K🤩 woohoo🍾🎉🥳
@@LadyBugout 💜💙💚
The horse bedding pellets or the wood kitty litter pellets work the same (I use them for my cats at home, you’re right! There’s no smell!). Brilliant ideas thank you!
Thank you! ☺️
I use the same system, with cat litter but it's wood just like the horse bedding you show, no one can ever tell I have a toilet in my van and sometimes I can't empty it for a few days. Brilliant idea the one to have some wet ready so you can cover number two's!
👍🏻🤗
I like this horse pellet idea but the first thing I thought when you showed the bag is "well there goes all the space that she saved with a smaller potty". Between the two, the big bag of pellets and the little tiny potty, you're still using up as much space as the original big bucket I think.
Fantastic video by the way. I look forward to seeing more of yours.
The thing is that the bag is soft which stores under my front seat. A big bucket doesn't fit under my bench! :)
Also you would need some kind of litter for whichever kind of toilet unless you use bags only.
Another plus is that potential 'whiff' issues are dealt with - this would be the decider for me!
I don’t keep the big bag-I usually divide it up and share it around with others. ☺️
Very thorough review of options. Thank you.
Thanks for watching, Carmie!☺️
Thank you for all the details, I am going to tractor supply for horse bedding pellets tomorrow!
Thank you Ruth! Glad it was helpful info☺️
Very well presented and one of the best videos on this topic. Like to avoid the black tank and dump station inconvenience. Looking into retrofit my current facilities with some of these ideas in my tiny teardrop camper.
Glad you found it helpful!
Thankyou for your input. You make it seem alot more simple !
Thanks Julie! Sometimes the simpler the better🤗
A Bivvy loo, which I bought on Amazon UK, is my toilet of choice . They collapse down for storage and come with a sturdy canvas storage bag. Then its biodegradable bags and pet bedding sawdust. I have tried all the different cat litter but sawdust beats it hands down! I am going to try the horse pellet bedding though as I would imagine its more absorbent ? Great Video , very comprehensive, Thank you... Bev xxx
Oh those are great! I see a lot of people with those. Yes, the horse pellets absorb-they are for horse bedding so imagine😂 I think that’s why they work so well.🐞🚗♥️
Thanks for sharing the horse bedding pellets idea!!! I may be buying some soon! 🐴
Thanks Cindy! ☺️
I use a tiny container with has clasps that keep the lid tight. It's made my pampered chef and I call it my warren buffet. I would never go bigger this works absolutely perfect. I see these containers at goodwill all the time.
Perfect🤗
You are my new favorite CZcams Person. Thank you!
Thank you so much Mary! Very kind of you to say that. 😌