A Perfect Composting Toilet For Camping Or Emergencies

A complete composting toilet in a bucket WITH a urine diverter! I've built a couple of composting, or sawdust toilets using nothing but a bucket and have finally designed one that we think is perfect. Most others have to have a plywood box built around them in order to get a urine diverter to work, but if you do your homework you can make one that's way more simple. If you need one for your RV or for overlanding, canoeing, emergencies or whatever, be sure to check this out.
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[@aprilmoon1509]

A tip for a pee bucket - pour a small amount of vinegar enough to cover bottom of the bucket and no odor

[@huckleberrychris]

Also a good idea to put in a drop or two of fragrant dish soap and water to rinse it out.

[@Roobah]

Also, add a handful of charcoal or cooled off burned wood charcoal left over from a campfire to absorb any urine smells.

[@bigjoe4705]

@April Moon your not from Hobbs NM by chance?

[@lovematters7122]

Or a few drops any type of essential oil will lock odors away! Recall poopouri!!!

[@zeusisgreat4896]

5 gallon bucket, larger funnel, cut funnel down. Much easier and cheaper¡

[@jeepsanddragons]

beats hell out of the coffee can in the ladies tent we army gals used in the 1990s.

[@herblapp6134]

What's especially great here is this design is a logical evolution based on your 2 yr experience. I'm impressed...ur hired!! 👍

[@gonagain]

Wow, thank you!

[@jcrefasi1]

@@gonagain doesn't the urine tube allow some of the odor to escape?

[@angelasandlin7058]

Yes! He could make these and sell them online, b/c not everyone has the tools that he utilized in this potty build.

[@mertzmaher4911]

@oldladytoofast I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if he could make a hole in the lid of the nut jar that catches the urine and the hose could fit tightly through that hole. Then lid could remain on nut jar. Have a second lid with no hole for when you want to move nut jar to empty it. And there must be some sort of little piece, like an ironing board leg end cover or similar that could fit over end of urine tube when there’s no jar under it.

[@matthewk6731]

I saw a gal cut off the bottom of a second bucket then cut that in half vertically. She fastened it inside the big bucket and angled it a little with a drain tube for the liquid.

[@luckybassturd7260]

Awesome!😎🤩 The advertisement on bucket is perfect too! Home brew💩😂

[@dufus2273]

home poo

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

Boys!

[@mfb6310]

OMG Yes!! LOL!! Nice!!

[@sherylbentley3724]

Lmbo

[@rickyrox341]

I have to tell you my very positive experience with the composting toilet that I built in my 26' Class C. I'm a usually solo full-time RVer. When I first started out 5 years ago, I found the most disgusting thing I had to deal with were the standard pedal flush RV toilet and that horrible black tank. The flap in that toilet didn't seal well and it really stunk, especially if I was driving with any windows down. Here's what I did... I removed the crappy plastic RV toilet and the teeny, tiny useless bathroom sink and sealed off the black tank. Then, making sure that my measurements perfectly accommodated a regular 5 gallon bucket inside, I built a cabinet with a hinged lid out of scrap lumber and I lined the inside with some scrap melamine and caulked the seams to keep it clean and leakproof inside. I bought a polycarbonate urine diverter, which is basically a glorified funnel, from a UK company for $15. It covers about the front third of the seat opening and only blocks about 3-4" of the bucket and I found it best to mount the diverter on top of the cabinet lid rather than the bottom side. AND get this... for the urine, I bought a rectangular 2-1/2 gallon pet food storage container with a lid and a sturdy side handle from Walmart for I think about $7. It's a bit shorter than the bucket and it sits perfectly in front of the bucket inside the cabinet, and the urine diverter already had a down tube so all I had to do was cut a proper hole in the plastic lid of the container. No hoses, no nothing else, and it doesn't have to be tight around the funnel into the lid of the urine pot. I don't make it a habit to drive with a full urine container but I have driven the RV with a half full container without any splash or spillage. My composting toilet never, ever stinks, and I will tell you how and why. I bought a really nice, comfy, quality elongated regular toilet seat ($22) that easily mounts on top of the cabinet. Sitting on my composting toilet is literally no different than a regular toilet. It's quite comfortable. And I think the end result looks great and it outperforms any branded composting toilet on the market and by any measure. Less than $5 for hinges brought my total investment to under $50. I saved that much the first 2 months in dump fees. Now the down and dirty... I do not have a lid of any kind on my 5 gal. bucket because it simply doesn't need it. I just put a regular 13 gal. scented trash bag inside the bucket that's super clean and easy to remove, and be discarded in the trash. The only thing I do with the number two is, after going and before throwing a bunch of toilet paper in, I sprinkle a small handful of either Pine or Cedar Pet Bedding to cover the dooty. You can find the pet bedding in a relatively small 15L bag from the Pet department at Walmart for about $3-4. I keep that handy in one of those same 2-1/2 gal. Pet Food containers. It's amazing how much bedding is in those bags. One package is enough to last me and my guests about a year. I can easily go 3-4 weeks before I have to dump the dooty bag in with the trash. I don't let my urine container get full, so I end up dumping it every 5 to 7 days. I can go as long as 10 days, and I can dump it in any available toilet or outhouse, RV sewer hookup, or RV Dump station, easy as you please. I do take the time to flush it clean and occasionally brush it out. Now... I've tried adding various additives such as vinegar or bleach to the urine bucket to eliminate odors but the very best thing I've discovered by far is a product called Fabuloso which you'll find by the Windex at Walmart. I recommend buying the gallon size jug (about $7), and after dumping the urine container I pour in a couple cups or so into the urine container each time and that totally eliminates any odor and in fact has a very pleasant scent. My visitors tell me that they can't smell a thing. The reality is this... It took me less than half a day to complete the project, and of all the improvements and upgrades I've made to my RV, the composting toilet is hands down the best.

[@stevecarr1992]

Thanks for very informative info 👍

[@gonagain]

Good info.

[@artjunkeeperga5392]

FYI...Fabuloso products can be found at the dollar stores. May be much cheaper than Wally World. I’m assuming you are speaking of the disinfectant for cleaning floors, right?

[@kk-pz8gn]

What do you mean by "Fabuloso"....there is baking soda, antibacterial, with bleach, professional, complete, Oxy, Venti, Aroma, concentrate, ETC

[@qwazy0158]

Thanks for sharing I screenshot this to refer to when I get mine going. Thx again!

[@sasquatch885]

Using the heat gun was a great idea!👍🏻

[@sslcfc]

Great job! I hate the thought that anyone would spend the money for a 1000 dollar composting toilet. So many better options such as yours.

[@garywells3874]

Another point, when you get older the taller bucket is more friendly to squat down on. The short buckets are hard to get back up from and the old knees don't like that very much. Great information Rick.

[@gonagain]

Exactly! Thanks for watching, Gary.

[@relic6.339]

For the urine container I added an empty laundry detergent container to my camping kit. Depending on the size you should be able to find one to fit your bucket perfectly. Plus the detergent container is a little more discreet than a clear container.

[@qwazy0158]

I like this idea

[@64maxpower]

Perhaps you could cut out the bottom of a 5 gal bucket (or 2) and stack them inside each other to gain extra height. Just slide them in with a ring of silicone around it to glue them together

[@gonagain]

That's a good idea and would make a 5 gallon bucket usable.

[@jamesbarnhardt6074]

@@gonagain :would be a lot cheaper that purchasing 6.5 gal. bucket. The 5 gal are really cheap.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

They won't fall apart.

[@checkingoutgypsymike2075]

I was thinking about that, wondering if you cut it below the pee tube if a plastic bag would be easier to use as a liner then, if your dumping it in a bag for disposal it would save dumping it into a bag. If your burying it then a pair of post hole diggers and a bottomless bucket would be best anyway. That's what we use up north deer hunting, a toilet seat screwed into a upside down five gallon bucket.

[@sandiadamson1754]

@@checkingoutgypsymike2075 love that idea

[@jmbugno]

That beer Brew Bucket will bring new meaning to the phrase going to hang out in the bar

[@shadowcastre]

Informative video as always...! My experience with urine diverters in bucket toilets is that they are more trouble than they're worth. A cheap 5 gal bucket lined with a heavy bag and the use of 90% sawdust & 10% clumping kitty litter has been the ticket for me. No fuss.. no muss.. no mess and nothing really to clean. If the bucket does foul by chance, replace it like you said at Walmart or home depot. Thanks for the video...

[@wehvgirlpwr]

That’s a great idea! I’m going to try that! First time using a poo/pee bucket in a privacy tent was interesting but when we left the site to go into town, a gust of wind came up and knocked the bucket over and created a big mess! After we got it cleaned up we put a large rock in the bottom under the bag and didn’t have anymore problems. How do you dispose of the saw dust and kitty litter when you need to dump it? We are camping on our own private property that we just purchased. Would you recommend maybe a “compost pile” set up if it is a more permanent location? We will eventually build an off grid cabin.

[@kathyjames9250]

“Off Grid with Doug and Stacy” on KZbin has several videos about this kind of sawdust toilet in their log cabin as well as composting info.

[@chevrelait]

@@wehvgirlpwr did a small hole.

[@huckleberrychris]

And you can find biodegradable vegetable plastic bags at most big box stores or like Whole Foods and Trader Joes

[@wehvgirlpwr]

@@huckleberrychris Great idea, I never knew this!

[@3generations393]

Linda's lookin out for you 👍👍. 🙏✌️🌎💞

[@edbaker4260]

What would be perfect for the lip is the seal for car doors, I use it around the wire doors on my rabbit cages keeps me from getting scratched all the time and it seals itself.

[@gonagain]

That's a good tip Ed!

[@alikawhite6903]

I really appreciate how specific you are about each step and all the details, it's really great!

[@lennylivinglife9596]

I use a kitchen size trash bag inside with a layer of pine shavings on the bottom and on each layer of #2. I use a camping toilet seat that snaps on the top of the bucket. The lid closes down pretty good and the only smell I get is the pine shavings. Of course, I don't leave it in a closed up trailer. I at least have my roof vent and a window open at all times.

[@scoop2591]

I use a 7gal bucket with the green plastic toilet seat bought yrs ago at an emergency essential store. I line with size med Great Value brand kitchen trash bags, I tested the bags to make sure no leak . I have tissue and wet wipes right next to the bucket. Will try the pine shaving and the wood pellets. I also have a TRIPTIPS portable folding toilet bought on Amazon in 2021. Folds down small, I use same bags etc and keep it in my rented shed just in case, bcuz if its after business hrs there is no access to a toilet. Will be taking this one in my car on long trips. You never know.

[@cheryllovaclantonroseclant5325]

This is a great tutorial! Enjoy the journey with the two of you.

[@mitchelljones5481]

They make stainless steel funnels like that. In the dairy industry milkin cows goats Etc. Pretty nifty thanks for sharing

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Love this and it’s perfect for my she-shed I’m building! I wanted a composting toilet but they’re very expensive. Thanks Rick and Linda! God bless! 🇺🇸🙏❤️

[@rickyrox341]

See my comments in this feed about how I built my composting toilet for under $50.

[@gonagain]

You're welcome Nikki!

[@drillsergeant5338]

Damn fine job I do say. I have been using the cassette little toilets since 1984 and they work great for me. I also add a little blue juice like we used in the aircraft toilets and that eliminates odors. Love you vids and both of you. Keep doing it.

[@kathyjames9250]

Wow! Thanks! I appreciate the comments regarding alternatives like kitty litter, coconut fibre, etc., for those of us who don’t have access to sawdust. Some off-grid homeowners (Off Grid with Doug and Stacy) use a 5 gallon bucket sawdust toilet system in their houses, and then they compost the contents of the buckets. Another good environment-friendly idea I saw, in case another toilet paper shortage crisis, (Rain Country videos) was cutting up old tee shirts, cotton sheets, etc. into lots of squares to use for the tidy-up instead of toilet tissue. The used squares are placed after use into a bucket with a lid, like an nice old chamber potty, or a bean crock, or some people use a diaper pail, and then they are laundered.

[@selfesteem3447]

If u don’t have saw dust you can buy cedar shavings from Walmart very reasonably priced.

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

For regular usage, I use a plastic alcohol bottle filled with water and squirt some water to rinse off. It goes right into the toilet.no mess, no paper. Dry with a handy wash cloth if you need to, they dry fast, then launder it after a few uses with your regular wash. I only use paper once a day if needed. One roll lasts me two weeks.

[@johnthompson5792]

Good stuff,,, You & Linda be well out there!

[@stevebeals3862]

I bought a half pail that is used for decorations , fits perfect the curve was perfect fit for the bucket !

[@gonagain]

Brilliant! Thanks for the tip, Steve, hope your build goes well.

[@VanityBitty]

Maybe someone has suggested this already but a GREAT stainless steel funnel to use is a canning funnel. They are short and squat, no big long tail on them, but are wide mouthed and can get in 6”, 4” whatever you want. Also, could use a rectangle milk crate to contain the urine diverter and that would also make it easier to move outside to the shower tent!

[@jeanwest1058]

I’m liking this very much. I appreciate y’all going through the trouble to show us your way, which is a solid option.

[@godofthunder808]

"Puka"... Aloha local girl. Ha ha. Great information & great alternative. Mahalo. Happy Trails.

[@julieklysz487]

Great job. You can put some lime it help to break down and smell.

[@jasonannesley5889]

Great idea for the bowl lip edge protector, so simple.

[@Blackopsmechanic338]

Great idea and information. Yes, with Linda’s approval I feel confident it will work just fine. Peace

[@FirstSuiGeneris]

_Nice, I do like the upgrade, and I was thinking the same. Using a split hose for the edge of the bowl._

[@AdrianClement]

Thank you for this idea! I was able to find everything I need to make this at my local all purpose country store today. Although I did attach a funnel that served the purpose well for its size. It all came together nicely! It's a nice edition to our vintage 1967 camper that has no bathroom. Yet we can also have this on hand as a pepper tool if need be. It's an excellent portable solution to a necessary sanitation issue. The gamma lid is a must. I was happy my store carried it. Thank you again.

[@gonagain]

Glad it all came together nicely for you. They work well for our needs.

[@gail-sw9xg]

The best medium I have ever found for this type of toilet is wood pellets. They are extremely cheap, dust free, and easy to use. No sawdust or peat moss all over the place.

[@stevecarr1992]

Are you speaking about the pellets you can purchase at tractor supply for horse 🐎 barn bedding, or actual wood pellets that one would use in a wood pellet stove. Seems like full on wood stove pellets wouldn't be absorbent enough for this kind of application. Thanks in advance.

[@gonagain]

Hello Gail, I've tried regular wood pellets and they don't absorb as well as sawdust, but they do work. I want to try the horse bedding variety to see if they're better.

[@buzztoole4751]

What about cat litter?

[@gail-sw9xg]

@@stevecarr1992 the horse bedding and the stove pellets are exactly the same product, just different labeling on the bag and a higher price for the bedding.

[@gail-sw9xg]

@@buzztoole4751 cat litter is way more expensive and doesn't work nearly as well.

[@weswalker1208]

Sounds like a great idea I was in a bit of a rush. I'm going to come back and study this really close but I like it

[@gonagain]

Yeah, the first one I built showed the problems with getting it right. One person has mentioned using a 90 degree fitting in the drain to gain a little more height. Of course this would require a 2nd 90 degree fitting on the outside and is why I didn't go for that (maybe make it harder to clean?), but it's something to think about.

[@badgerpa9]

When you started cutting the bowl I was wondering if it would be a "scratch" problem. If you spray the clean bucket with something like Pam kitchen spray then things do not stick and clean out is even easier.

[@gonagain]

Great tip!

[@dufus2273]

or maybe silicone spray

[@jsvensson8234]

@@dufus2273 Nooo. Not biodegradable. Better use some sort of food grade lubricant, that will compost well with the rest of the "stuff". Even if the silicone spray sticks better, some will always come off/out. So for this particular application, I would pass on the silicone. Or am I missing something that might make the silicone a better choice? Let me know as I am totally up for "lubricating" my bin. I think it's a really good idea.

[@chuckredd9131]

The best is WD-40...No S**T!!

[@georgewashington938]

I like this concept. The bucket is useful when you are not remote enough to make cat holes nor proper toilet availability. When really remote, I think one of those tripod chairs and a shovel is the way to go. Keeping the toilet completely unattached to the camper is a big benefit. Fewer mechanicals to repair and maintain, frees up space in your camper, and avoids unnecessary costs!

[@gonagain]

Good idea on the tripod chair, that would be way more comfortable.

[@phillipgardner3297]

Your ingenuity is impressive

[@reagantucker8898]

If you use a 90 elbow as a drain fitting you may gain height in your drain hose along with a larger radius bend in hose. Great video, nicely put together.

[@gonagain]

Great tip Reagan!

[@tc2882]

@@gonagain I was just thinking, a 90 degree elbow under the catch funnel, exit the bucket horizontally, another 90 degree elbow to turn downward, and you just might be able to get a gallon milk jug under there. No bends in the hose, no kinks. Heck, you could go 90 under the funnel, horizontal out of the side of bucket, 90 going horizontal, gentle curve of hose around the bucket and into a gallon jug behind the bucket so it's not between your feet!

[@cliffmorgan31]

2 90 degree elbows with that small a diameter of tube/pipe/hose is not a problem with a small rinse afterwards. If the whole contraption was stationary, a P trap could be fashioned out of half inch PVC for an air “seal”....

[@halcollins4293]

Could you use the 5 gallon bucket with short legs or a base? An attached base might make it less likely to tip over.

[@srf2112]

"Pretty uptown there!" I love it!!

[@jcwoods2311]

Thomas Crapper would be so proud....... Awesome job, very practical design. Thank You!!

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching!

[@zeesquare1480]

Yes, definitely! Thank you.

[@mysticalmisfit1332]

Hey guys! Wow, Rick. You did a great job👌🏽 Have a great weekend😊🤙🏽

[@gonagain]

Thanks Misfit! Same to you. I'm thinking you're not really a misfit, you seem to fit right in around here.

[@Steve-Goff]

TFS your build. Definitely a well thought out design.

[@msgtjim4692]

Good video and good ideas. I have a truck camper and a 5th wheel, but I dislike using the blank tanks. I've been thinking of a composting toilet, but prefer portability so I can utilize it for both. I've got a couple of my own ideas running through my head that will basically utilize your design, with possibly a couple of changes for the urine diverter. Again, thanks for sharing and have a great week.

[@gonagain]

Hello MSgt! If you're doing a permanent build inside your trailer then you can really improve on this. There's a LOT of info on KZbin for that type of installation.

[@jlrilea3083]

Thanks for the design tips. I was looking at building one very similar.

[@gonagain]

I'm glad this helps because my intent was to point out the things a person needs to think about to get the design right.

[@alanjackson4646]

Great attention to detail. Regards AJ

[@annswallow1729]

This is just what I need. Thank you!!

[@hangflyer907]

Will be making one just like it soon.

[@leemartin9156]

Great bucket solution! You two have a lot of ingenuity as well as a great "let's try it, and see what happens" mindset. Pet bedding: cedar shavings seems to help the scent factor for me and absorbs some moisture as well. TY.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the tip, Lee. We'll look for that next time we shop.

[@leemartin9156]

@@gonagain plus it is compostable if that makes any difference. Maybe get a few different items and do a trial of each? Nice to have options 😁

[@huckleberrychris]

But he never tried it after the wife said it "might" be uncomfortable for him. And she never tried it to tell us if it works better for her. She even said it might be too tall for her. Hope neither one of you ever get hemroids. Check with your doctor....lower is better.

[@nixhixx]

@@huckleberrychris Not for everyone. If you have bad knees, lower is much harder, getting down and getting up.

[@highspirits8836]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@thelwell256]

Fantastic build. Will consider making myself. Thank you very much.

[@teresarusinska9914]

I am impressed, you are handy man!!!.

[@jimv.661]

Great instructional video. This may be too tall at 21 1/2", but swimming pools around here throw away buckets that powdered chlorine comes in. Not sure of gal (8-10). They have screw-on locking lids. It would be a cheap alternative but would need something to sit on. I used Moxie 18 gal/2mil plastic bags in my RV at my land over the winter since the water was off. I put it in the toilet and changed each time I used them. They are 2'x2' and very heavy duty. In fact I carry rocks in them when I'm collecting. If you didn't use the funnel it would make for a quick fix. Another thing, if you use a cheap plastic funnel, you can put a dowel in the end, heat up, and bend to an angle. Same as the plastic tubing. Heat up in boiling water and use something to expand the end, and slip over the larger object like the metal adapter you used rather than push inside. And, as a final Old Indian Trick, we used to put that fiber tubing that you show in boiling water with Rit Dye and so as to match the color of the tubing to that of our Harleys. But you probably know all of this.

[@stevecarr1992]

Great comment 👍 Although, an 18 gallon bag 🎒 seems awful big for 1 time uses. Wouldn't that get terribly expensive after awhile? Never heard of that brand of plastic bag before. Where could one purchase such an item? They sound very good as far as thickness goes. Wouldn't have to double bag all the time.

[@gonagain]

No, I did NOT know all of this! I especially like the idea of bending the funnel tube.

[@jimv.661]

I bought them at Home Depot if you have one where you are at. I've seen them other places but can't remember. It is a bit of an overkill, but well worth it guaranteeing that the bag wouldn't accidentally rip and it does a great job of sealing the smell in. I had a need to double bag so I'm not sure they cost much more once you figure in two bags.

[@tomedom5107]

Great video. Clear and thorough! I designed built and used a urine diversion toilet for 5 years while living in Africa. A built in one is easier because you can gain height by designing step ups etc. I used a big dustbin of maybe 100 litres for the solids and a 20 litre jerry can for urine. Lasted 6 months and 14 days respectively. Banana plants can be fertilised with neat urine! Not sure what you have tried before as a urine catcher but it's good to remember that a funnel does not need to be set with a horizontal rim. Only that the outflow is lower than the lowest point on the rim. This makes geometry hard to visualise but helped me fitting a large funnel without ever allowing solids and urine to cross contaminate. It's a great system and much underappreciated. Water flush toilets are unsustainable from the water they use and the pollution that has to be managed on such a huge scale. 👍👍👍

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the knowledgeable insight!

[@sandiadamson1754]

You are so handy. That’s so cool!

[@pattyann7803]

Excellent video as usual.

[@alaine5083]

I've watched many videos urs is the best for wat I'm looking for... thankyou so much

[@HoneyandMe]

I've been doing research on composting toilets to replace the regular toilet in my rv. While I will be building a box for mine, I had to comment on your use of the gamma lid. A few years ago, when I still had 2 of my 5 kids at home, I spent the summers cooking in a tree planting camp and was able to bring the kids along. We stayed in an older trailer we had been given. It no longer had a toilet of any kind in it though, so we also came up with using a bucket with a gamma lid too. The kids and I used it for 3 years of summers. We did limit its use to peeing only, as the camp had outhouses we could use when needed. It worked great, never smelt and was easy to dump and clean.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for your comment. We continue to use our bucket set-up and it's working very well for us.

[@jackiegfeller]

OMYGoodness! I just found you and already have save so much money!!! Were you a shop teacher or something??? You are on my list of videos to catch up on! Thank YOU!!!! Water filter and composting toilet... I am ready to 'go'!

[@eduardonieto2355]

That is very good my friend that will work. My God Bless you and your wife.

[@gonagain]

Thank you Eduardo!

[@AdventuringArthur]

Great work and thanks for showing us your side project! Thanks for the ideas when camping.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching, Art. We appreciate it very much.

[@lindajustice2000]

Wonderful idea. I’ll have to make one. I think I might drill a hole in the lid of the jar for the hose to slide into for more stability though. Sometimes I’m a little klutzy and just might knock the jar over. Thanks for sharing.

[@gonagain]

Good idea Linda.

[@nohomenomad1427]

Your so clever when building things....your common sense abounds :)

[@wandacraig8286]

Great ideas!

[@Trenchant468]

I made one a couple years ago with 5G and gamma lid. My diverter is a female urinal component attached to a nylon tube which feeds to a small laundry bottle. #2 goes into its own small bucket with coconut coir-it’s environmentally sound and comes in compact bricks. A pool noodle adds comfort. All is contained within the bucket. It fits behind my drivers seat. I haven’t used it frequently, but grateful it’s there when needed. So far no problems. I didn’t know about gamma seal lids, so I’ll hunt one down. Thanks.

[@jamesjackson7752]

Looks good.

[@CharlesButler]

WOW, now I that is a really good idea! In fact you might have to get that patent before someone takes that idea and run with it. This is perfect for people that are camping or living in their minivan or cargo trailer or simply don't have a bathroom. My only concern is the splashing if your going number one.. but that's just me. This is why I love watching your videos, because I am always learning something new. Thank you for sharing and Safe Travels!

[@gonagain]

Thanks Charles. A little splashing won't hurt because of the sawdust in the bottom. I wish some enterprising younger person sees this and does come out with an affordable one!

[@taco472]

‘Home Brew’ bucket is perfect 👍💩😂

[@openyoureyes3969]

I use the bucket method with the camping toilet lid. A scoop of pine pellets and 5 gallon trash bag attached. Pine pellets are amazing.

[@gonagain]

Great tip!

[@pjf7943]

The milk container opening is centered.... I use a gallon juice container, (Mango is my favorite), which is of better quality plastic and the opening is placed to an edge /side.

[@stevecarr1992]

Great idea! What would be the name brand that you're speaking of? It would be a great help to know what to look for, instead of just poking around, trying to find this container you are speaking of. THX in advance.

[@pjf7943]

@@stevecarr1992 Go to your local supermarket, in the juice/beverage section.. Also lemon tea, and other flavors/brands w/the same high quality jug.. I use them for water too, four to a slightly larger Target gray plastic milk crate.. Perfect fit...

[@gonagain]

The thing about these bucket toilets is getting a container that's short enough to fit under the tube. That's why I was so pleased with gaining one more inch in height!

[@pjf7943]

@@gonagain Gaining at least one more inch is always a good thing..!!!!

[@switchpathbyamypreston5428]

Good tips here. Thanks.

[@jcrefasi1]

Clever build!

[@voiceofwethepeople5866]

Great little project thanks for the ideas. Can't wait to set one up for my 6x12 cargo conversion stealth camper. I will be using a toilet seat though lol. Plus I heard that hamster mix from Walmart works well and is cheap.

[@ruthferguson6903]

This is my first time on your channel, but this is a very useful idea. I guess for the urine diverter you could make a hole in the side of larger container near the top and stick the tube inside. I went on the road with my husband once. He is an over the road trucker. I wish that at that time I knew about using give gallon drums and stuff like that. It was after that trip that I started learning about hygiene alternatives and started planning for emergencies.

[@henryanderson7606]

Great job Rick....im going to build one just like it!

[@gonagain]

It's a handy one for sure, Henry.

[@deepsouthNZ]

Top job mate very impressive

[@HOMEFORD-np4lx]

For the hose you could use 1/2" grommet to keep out odor.

[@stevecarr1992]

Good idea! Thought it was funny he didn't mention something to plug hose when not in use, to block smell from escaping bucket. He spent a lot of time discussing benefits of the Gamma lid, but with a huge hole with hose coming out, seems would lose the advantage of a sealing lid.

[@gonagain]

With the sawdust it's just never been a problem. I did seal around the hose with some RTV sealant.

[@ljb9001]

Wood ashes are great for the smell. Used to use it in as old out house. No smell at all! Just spread a bit over each time you use it. Have a bucket of ash from your fire pit next to the toilet.

[@gonagain]

Thanks for the tip, LJ. I'll remember that next time. Linda just scooped up some nice sawdust left by the woodcutters.

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

How impressive! You two are my kind of people! I think $50 spent is a whole lot better than $900 - $1000!!! I don't know if i could actually do this, but maybe I can use my son's workshop. Love your video's! Keep up the good work!

[@gonagain]

I think you can do it Susan!

[@teresaf5480]

Excellent idea excellent excellent excellent thank you so much you give us such great ideas I love how you show us how to do it thank you thank you thank you

[@zane4utwo]

Another great informative video. Thank you so much!

[@johntalbert8227]

Thank you for the video, just in time for my toy hauler build.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Always the best. I had planned on making a composting toilet. I have the standard liquid type of porta potti and in a warm climate even with additives it smelss in a couple of days. Not the most pleasant thing to empty as well. Old dog turds don't smell much. Drying out the solids helps with odors. Most of the commercial composting toilets have a small fan to help do this. In the arid West of the USA, maybe leaving the top off while it is in the tent will help?

[@rickyrox341]

Before you build one, make sure you read about my experience in the comments.

[@gonagain]

Sometimes, when it's dry like you mentioned, I put it out in the sun to help it dry. We use this toilet for extended periods of time and it's been easy compared with the portapottys and black tanks in our past.

[@jwrhynejr9608]

Awesome info! Thanks for Sharing!!!

[@markschneberger5521]

This is the first one of your videos I've seen. You are quite creative. Thanks for the insight.

[@gonagain]

Thank you for watching! We have videos out on travel, maintenance while on the road, building your cargo trailer, and more. Check them out.

[@nkbbrigger3359]

Good job

[@jaystewart9947]

I’m late to the game here and not willing to read through the 700+ comments but as I was watching I was reminded of the difficulty of separating 5 gal buckets when they’re stacked within the others. I’m thinking that stacking 2-3 while cutting out the bottoms of all but the first one you could achieve an ideal height and then buy and install a gamma seal on the top lip. Possibly cheaper? Since 5 gal buckets can sometimes come pretty cheap. It would cause you to have to drill through several buckets for your through hole and possibly not as successful as you were for reshaping the hole. Just a thought. Great video by the way. Thanks!

[@musicisbrilliant]

Sweet! Loved this.

[@jjm5714]

You could cut a square of 3/4" plywood, with mouldings to keep bucket centered on it. Add a sealer finish and possible 1x4 strips underneath to gain total 1.5" more height for larger urine catch container. For me the larger container and the taller height would be the best.

[@robtheplod]

Really interesting, thanks for this. We're looking at doing something similar as an emergency toilet on our narrowboat for if/when the pumpout breaks!

[@gonagain]

It actually works better than you think it might. When we had a repair done on our homes sewer line, we used it in the house with no problem at all.

[@patmiwaka2417]

you have given me some good ideas.

[@CarlFiocca]

We love ours! We first used wood pellet horse bedding that you add water to and they fluff up. The camper ended up smelling like a barn from the wood smell. It was over powering. We have since switched to kitty litter and don't think we will be going back to sawdust. I would much rather deal with the plastic bag than a stinky slinky.

[@debbiewollard9056]

What a great video - just found your channel (thanks to KZbin) and will be subscribing - easy to follow and pleasant and helpful . Thank you!

[@gonagain]

Welcome aboard!

[@joemonroe9402]

Linda approved...lol..Rick,i pray everyday for more real men like you,i see that ol sailor in you..k..peAce🍇🤗

[@gonagain]

Thanks Joe!

[@heatherrenton2086]

Bob I have a weak memory however I remember watching this video when it was released. I meant follow. But..... I guess I wander along in life without applying these principles. However your words weren't totally lost on me. Again I want to thank you for this video. On another topic: - Van living" When I was a preen teen kid. I dreamed of owing a vw van and wandering ..... the world. Then I got married had kids, and became a responsible adult long before I was anywhere near grown up or adult. In my late 30's my make believe life fell apart in a tangled up, convoluted mess that I could not fix, didn't want to take back and I really did not want to go forward. Within six years later an accumulation of neglected injuries both physical and emotional basically threatened to take my life. Recovery was long and by the grace of God my body healed beyound expectation. I felt I had something to prove. So I worked and struggled to be "what" I thought I should be. Eventually mentally I broke a little more and a little more. I didn't know how to live. I knew how to survive. With much encouragement and how to info from many you tube channels, particularily "Cheap RV Living" I developed the confidence and alot of information to know. That I could live in a van and have what I knew would be my best shot at the life that I felt sure would fit me. Thank you for Cheap RV Living. I camped on the cheap for many years previously. Not only for economical reasons but primarily because it is my preference to have more space and privacy. I am happier than I have ever been but I am missing something. I am so interested to follow up with your videos. As I make my way south of the frozen north for a month or so this winter. Warm wishes Heather

[@gonagain]

Hello Heather, I think your comment was meant for Bob Wells which somehow ended up on our channel. Hopefully you will get this and resend your comment to Bob. Aloha.

[@StephanieJoRountree]

Great instructions!

[@letsbefrank6269]

You know I couldn’t stop laughing when you showed the label on the bucket, I suppose it is a “Home-brew”, 😁

[@ralphp3057]

Really good idea for a hamster / compost toilet 🚽!! That plastic urine container you are using is also great for storing bolts and stuff!!! I will probably upgrade as well! Thanks for sharing!👍🥴🍺

[@gonagain]

Thanks for watching Ralph!

[@wali_wingnut240]

Cool how to video.

[@caroleelagrone9729]

You said b4 that there is no odor when you use Sawdust or the stuff you use for your pet Floor of it's kennel. I have a 5 gal bucket I use with saw dust. And there is never any odor. And the lid is not a tight fit! And it All goes in the same bucket! It just breaks down in about 4 month's! I got my idea from "Girl In The Woods" 🤗

[@gonagain]

She's a smart lady!