Composting Toilets for VAN Life: Is It WORTH It?

[@Brinaweenahwoo]

"I don't want to clean poop off that. That's just not something I enjoy in life,"!!!! 😂😂😂 What an excellent start to a video!!!

[@JB-eg1tb]

High priority in my list when looking for a toilet in a van!

[@kathiehawley]

I will go bucket n bag

[@HR-zp6nv]

Me too

[@Matt_on_life]

I’m using a collapsible toilet, it cost about the same as that se seats for the bucket. Saves space but effectively works the same way (with liners).

[@lilliancolon7521]

​@@Matt_on_life same here.

[@southerngirlyall6497]

Me too. Works great!​@@Matt_on_life

[@trancenhanced_original]

You know, I tried that. I broke one of the legs on mine and went sprawling on the floor! *laugh* 225lbs, folks. If you exceed that, maybe think twice.

[@infotoons212]

***PSA to Nomads*** Borax 20 Mule in your pee bottle. 4 tbsp per gallon. No more smell! For those of you who try this, you're welcome.

[@HoboGardenerBen]

Tea tree oil works very well. A few drops and some water and a shake, poof, smells nice.

[@sharongypsydove6080]

PSA TO NOMADS.. FROM RETIRED TRUCK DRIVER... a quarter cup of fabulousso in the bottom of your gallon P jug and there won't be any smell...

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Great tip, will keep that in mind, thanks!

[@Irideonandon]

My pee bottle doesn't smell. I empty it when it gets full. Rinse it out with water too.

[@winsome6705]

Ty in advance for the tip gonna try it out

[@auntlynnonline6206]

It is so incredibly easy to make one of these-one that is better in every way. It's embarrassing that anyone would charge so much for this.

[@jbaby007]

$250 for that is a rip off. But I appreciate the honest review.

[@cathtf7957]

It's over $450.00 in canada. Trashy.

[@AgentSmith-x9p]

Especially considering you can create a composting toilet using a 5 gallon buckets and not even need a diverter if you use expandable pine pellets from tractor supply stores and its dirt cheap. Or just bags which is convenient on the road. In a homestead off grid setting id 100% do composting though, just not $250 to do it.

[@levbarkland3582]

Those who buy might think it's for a good cause. With Boxio supporting various organizations (that are not about skiing or ice-skating). Something they don't advertise on their web page but the banner is still there on their Amazon shop.

[@ellafields9424]

😂 Why not get some appropriate Parts and 5 gallon bucket, coco coir, and assemble, add coco coir. Plastic bags are a must if your full X RVer I guess - only way. I've had Natures Head for yrs now - great for my situation no regrets. Diluted white vinegar for clean up. No chemicals.

[@mrnondairy]

We love you, Bob! You're a spectacularly genuine person. Entirely authentic. Amusing video. Bag-in-bucket for me.

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Exactly. Who needs all the expensive gimmicky stuff anyway? I think some people who are new to the lifestyle make things too complicated and tend to get sucked into all that stuff. Eventually, they will get tired of losing money/time and learn the easier ways.

[@thegoodoldways]

Not sure if people have heard of bokashi bran or not. We use a small container for liquid and use a 5 gallon bucket/seat with a liner for solids. After each solid use, we put one little scoop of bokashi bran sprinkled over the solids. It is a fermented with good bacteria and infuses the solids to not only break it down but makes it virtually odorless because of the process. Bokashi works best when it is anaerobic/without air...so we twist bag down until next use. Look for bokashi bran online anywhere - usually comes in 3-5 pound bags and lasts quite a while as you don't use much. We keep bag amounts on the small side - of course. One could ethically bury waste without bag as it fully composts within 2 weeks in sealed bag and then within 2 weeks buried in dirt it turns into black soil. (Not the bag, of course) If you are in an area that would benefit it is giving black gold to the earth. Sanitary, clean and green. Go bokashi!

[@jazziered142]

My biggest beef with Boxio is that it is not smooth on the outside, that thing is going to be a nightmare to clean on the outside. It's not a quick swipe, you have to clean out all those little nooks and crannies and edges. Just say no.

[@thesoulfultrampjami3892]

Exactly! I don’t think it’s worth the money, I was disappointed when I got mine

[@burntbeansoup]

Yeah, just use a bucket...

[@kaykaykayak9368]

I’ll stick with my bucket

[@HR-zp6nv]

"You should see the dorcor..." lol I laughed so hard! 😅

[@HR-zp6nv]

*doctor

[@pianogal853]

My favorite line in this post 😅

[@kieranandersen6446]

So did I! 😂😂

[@hanginlaundry360]

😂😂😂

[@mrsjohnson1743]

I used a Reliance hassock for a couple years. Being a female, I got tired of needing to switch out for urine or solids. I researched and came upon the Trelino Evo. It wasn't cheap but everything just “works”. Separation is spot-on. Emptying and any occasional cleaning is a breeze. The fit and finish shows that they really thought out all aspects when designing. AND it has a soft close lid! I am extremely pleased with the purchase. Inside it, I use pine hamster bedding. It is easy to find and cheap. When solids are surrounded with it, there are no smells.

[@MamaBearTravel]

I have a Trelino also. It was expensive, but a simple system and VERY well made. Sturdy. I bought the tall one with the wooden lid and love it! Highly recommend!

[@GeekFreeek]

Reliance Fold-to-Go is the way imo

[@marilynrenaud1892]

That's the one I wanted but I couldn't afford it and had to settle for a boxio. The boxio is fine for me.

[@GigisART]

I love my Trelino EVO I’m in a class C and I pulled the flush toilet out and replaced it with the Trelino. As a senior female with bladder issues, this toilet is great for me and easy to use and clean. I wipe the urine area with TP and vinegar

[@karenegan246]

I have the same toilet and I agree. I use Lysol wipes for occasional cleanup. I love my Trelino

[@jimrockfish1875]

Liquid laundry detergent bottle for pee! 👍🏼 Pee right before pooping to increase chance of no pee in the poop! Most fun two sentences I’ve ever typed!

[@marilynrenaud1892]

I have the boxio... I've had it for over a year and I love it. Bob, you didn't look at the directions... It tells you how to tie the lid on. You didn't do it right. I liked the bucket method too, but I prefer to separate. I never get poop on it. It's very easy to keep clean. And I have no problem with odors because I keep it clean. I spray the diverter down regularly with vinegar and wipe it down. I use dish soap to clean the pee jug and occasionally use a little bleach to rinse through it for heavy cleaning. For the litter, I like to use crushed up pellet bedding that I get from tractor supply. Works great for me. I do not compost it. I just throw it in the trash (and use cheap small trash bags in the "pooper")... As you would a baby diaper or a dog poop bag. I bought it because it was the cheapest. Works great in our camper and for a middle of the night run in my bedroom. Yes the more expensive ones are better but this is sufficient.

[@dawnpickett8314]

Same here. I use cedar shavings from Tractor Supply and spray the urine diverter area with Fabuloso or a scented bathroom sanitizing cleaner. Works great for daily use.

[@debrabain7564]

I have one and I love it. As a woman having the diverter is worth a quick wipe after use.

[@our_roadtrip]

As a German... The whole system is based on Euro-Boxes. These boxes are normed and available everywhere in Europe. They are stackable and interlock. Different sizes are still stackable. It's a beautiful system. Also in Germany the Boxio is just 130€. So half the price....

[@wylde-lyfe]

I used a Trelino last summer in my popup camper. I mostly avoided using it for pooping, but urinating into it during the night was a huge improvement for me over the bucket system. The Trelino seems a bit better built than the Boxio you demonstrated, has a slow-close hinged lid and held up to my large self. The urine container needs to be dumped after a couple days, or you get a spare one. I use a spray bottle of vinegar/ water to spray the chute before and after urinating, keeps the odor down and makes eventual cleaning easier. I have coconut coir as a medium but as I said, I haven't used that yet. Pit toilets are my camp go to. Prior to this I used a bucket system with cat litter. Mixing both feces and urine creates smell quickly, requiring a frequent bag change. The height of these are a challenge, so the Boxio extension seems to help. My popup has a storage shelf that makes the elevation work for urinating, but I use a folding step for it when sitting is required. Gloves and disinfecting Clorox wipes round out my system.

[@williamfuller2389]

Used my Trelino now for a couple of years and will never willingly go back to a bucket.

[@charlesbutler8057]

Cat litter, bucket and bag works for me.🙀

[@christina3521]

I use pine pellets for cat liter. Urine dissolves the pellets with no scent. Light compared to used kiter. Super cheap at Home Depot (40 lbs under 8$). Wonder if it could be used for that?

[@maryeberle8994]

@@christina3521 We use pine pellets for urine in a 5-gallon bucket. It works well. We call it the "Pine Forest."

[@jerrystark6766]

Spray a mixture of white vinegar and water ( about 1:3) on the urine receiver after each use. It'll stay clean and fresh. The real value of a urine diverter toilet is that it reduces odor because it keeps the liquid waste apart from the solid waste. No meaningful composting is involved, in my opinion. Our Trelino "composting" toilet is a bit more expensive than the Boxio, it is much better made, and is very solid. My wife uses it; I maintain it. It is a good unit for our purposes. Happy trails!

[@justindeclemente1130]

5-gallon bucket for the win!!!

[@justd4377]

Since I'm nearing my 70's I think I'll pass on doing a deep squat to sit on a milk crate....I could do it, but I would need somebody to help get me up! Knees don't appreciate squatting at my age!

[@vickisherouse1521]

The Jacool is normal height.

[@pdblouin]

I think it's a "use it or lose it" type of thing, plenty of 70 year olds on the planet can hang out in the deep squat, but they've been doing it their whole lives. I guess that's motivation for me to keep squatting.

[@Matt_on_life]

My recommendation is a collapsible toilet (called Ann Katy toilet on Amazon). Costs about the same as those seats for the bucket. Same strategy as the bucket, only more comfortable and space saving 🙂

[@aaronosborn7395]

Thanks for sharing. I think I’m going to get the ann Katy right now. I just have the general collapsible one, but it seems very low and kind of flimsy.

[@turnbullstravels735]

Bob, you really are a national treasure. You made me laugh out loud so many times in this video.

[@DancePhotography]

Love the honesty.

[@christianschaefer8095]

Only you can cover this topic so detailed and entertaining!

[@acesdoggieinn557]

I have one in my truck shell camper, and it has its place in my configuration, although I will say it is an acquired taste. My wife loves it, and she has no problems with the separator. It is 11 inches tall, which is a milk crate height, so I have the extension which puts it at roughly toilet height, which works okay for me. I want to say, though, although the string is not my favorite part of the assembly, there is a definite way that it has to be placed on the toilet, and there are directions, which Bob missed. That aside, I understand the frustration, and to me, a couple of plastic ties from Harbor Frieght will suffice 🙂. To each his own, gets the job done lol!

[@conchscooter]

We’ve been driving South America for the past 15 months in our Promaster using a Thetford Curves porta potty. It sells now for $180 and we use baking soda in it, put our toilet paper in a trash can and dump in any toilet anywhere, no chemicals and no clogs. If it starts to smell it’s overdue for emptying. Easy. Cheers from Tierra Del Fuego.

[@lonnieschreiner5879]

Bought one last summer and have only used on a few overnights in my van. Wish I would of seen your video before purchasing. Have a big grip about the clips and wrote the CO about it. Basically just got a we know about the problem but no solution response. Other than that it has worked OK so far but not sure I would buy again especially after your video.

[@suswik3363]

I bought a similar device, Bob, and you hit the nail on the head. A lot of pee smell and poop cleaning involved. I'm getting the bucket. What a waste of $600!

[@cindymanning3298]

I think i would use black zip ties for the lid.

[@earthrider700]

I've used a Nature's Head for 8 yrs and honestly, I use it like a bucket system. I don't like it and will be building a real bucket system for my tiny. I have also found that pine pellet animal pet bedding is the best for the cover/flush. Usually about $14.00 at feed stores.

[@sarahbehler5437]

Had been considering this. Use it for my cat litter! $6 and change for 50 pounds! (Get it from Tractor supply) Works great for my cat, bag lasts well over a month. Was considering it for human use, lol! But whats the best way so it doesn’t leak or get stinky? Sprinkle the litter in, do your unseparated business, the sprinkle more pine pellets ? Would it get, um, water logged? No free plastic bags here, would have to buy garbage bags or zip lock bags, preferably something leak proof! Thank you!

[@tommyploski1086]

Every product review on this channel always gets a proper demonstration. This should be no exception…

[@jerseyhomeguy]

Thanks, Santa. Enjoy your journey next week.

[@TheRPGChick]

I saw one nomad not too long ago using the five-gallon bucket, but he had bought his own diverter. I wish I knew who it was, can't remember that, but I can remember the diverter was only $45. And he used coconut core for the medium. So he really just made his own composting toilet, and that seems like a great way to have both your composting toilet AND (most of) your money!

[@dw3897]

5 gallon pail, Lug-able-loo seat, plastic trash bags, and wood pellets from Tractor Supply (40 lb bag for $6). One suggestion on the pail, we upgraded to a 7 gallon one, makes the seat height more comfortable.

[@Out_GalliVANtin]

Thanks for the honest review. I never understood the hype.

[@relaxandunwind1496]

Bucket and trash bag is better, let them keep that lol

[@JimJones-gd2jy]

Easy breezy, gift wrap it, off to the dumpster 😊

[@pianogal853]

Agreed. I made one out of a box. I find the diverter to be annoying, though.

[@DavideoSolar]

I use a fold up toilet that looks a lot like this boxio but folds flat and two lavender scented kitchen bin bags one inside the other. Followed by lots of baby wipes. Tie up and bin! Bingo. I am a man so pee in a bottle. Simple. Greetings from Australia. Love Bob's work!

[@danandhisvan]

This is my vote for video of the year, well done Bob 😂😂 I don't clean poop either. Bucket or bust! 🎉🎉

[@jamesdiggs6742]

😅😂 ur funny on some of these videos keep it up bob wonderful job

[@donedennison9237]

Saw some folks who had a $1,000 composting (dry) toilet who only cleaned out the poop bucket once a month. It had a fancy crank that you turned after each deposit and a fan with a hose to the outside. Everybody I've seen with a similar toilet all say the urine bottle is WAY too small. Some folks who have gray tanks, plumb the pee to go directly. A self built system seems more manageable and I struggle to see how to spend more than $100 even using the fanciest parts. I'm a girl and I use a pee jar and bucket system. We use a board with a toilet seat on it, bags and animal bedding. We're only occasional van campers so we might change things if we go out for longer. Last gardening season, I found small "bricks" of coconut core that would make an excellent medium at the Dollar Tree. They're about the size of a tablet and puff up to the size of an actual brick after soaking in some water. I know they also make just the diverter and I've seen someone make a urine funnel for their bucket system. I think they just used a laundry jug to keep it in. That way no one can see when you take it somewhere to dump.

[@mep4488]

The TRELINO composting toilet is well made, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to clean for $375. I love it and use it in my mini van. It is a major improvement over the Boxio! I am just a camping and traveling grandma with no ties to TRELINO, so I’m just sharing what works for me. There is not a better one in that price range that I have found and believe me, I have tried several and it’s a big step up from the “bucket” for us gals!

[@CeeBreeze-e3n]

Thank you

[@debvoz]

I have a Trelino and it works well but I find it difficult to empty the urine container because of the shape. The Boxio is the same shape-there is a rim around the hole and the urine doesn't flow out completely, some always remains. While I like it, I am looking for a better option

[@marilynrenaud1892]

@@mep4488 I wanted the Trelino but couldn't afford it, so I went with the BOXIO. I have no problem with it.

[@MakeYourOwnMattress]

I compared the boxio and the Joolca toilet as they were in same price range, boy I'm glad I went with the Joolca Gotta Go. I wanted something that looked and felt like a regular toilet that I did not have to empty every day. I still made some alterations - like sticking a silicone funnel in the urine diverter (easier to clean and less splash) and I made some paper liners to use for the poo area so I did not need to clean it as the hole is kinda small. The height is perfect, seat is comfy, and I like the gauges that tell you when containers are full. There is also a sliding door that closes off the poop side. You get a lot for your money with the Joolca and I can see not much will go wrong with it.

[@bfdee1603]

Also seems like joolca s better too, aesthetically too

[@anitasimmons3599]

The nice thing about this separating toilet is that it has a separater, female here. I like the smaller poop container but alas I'm cheap so I will stick with my Trip Pick that is triple use in my minivan, foot stool, night stand, stool and toilet. When I purchased the Trip Pick it was cheaper than a 5 gallon bucket and the toilet lid. I use large Nutella plastic jars for pee. I like the UDT part but in the end it also takes up too much valuable real estate to justify it in the minivan. Thank you for taking the time to show us this toilet.

[@amyd1549]

I will keep my hassock potty thanks, $35. I love it!

[@dawnpickett8314]

I've been using the Boxio for a year now. As a female I appreciate the urine diverter and ability to dump it in a near by flushing toilet or out in nature. It keeps me from having to go outside in the middle of the night. I spray the urine catching area with some Fabuloso and have no odors. The rubber plug is so it doesn't splash when you're driving. It has a separate solid screw on cap for when you're walking it out to dump it. He didn't read the instructions on how to route the cord, which say to leave it in one piece and thread it through both sides. I agree, the clips are junk. I also agree that it's really over priced for what you get but I had a bucket toilet and it doesn't travel well because It's round. I have a truck camper that doesn't have any great spots to tuck it away and the bucket was always rolling around when I got to camp. The Boxio being rectangular travels better. I can say I've never had to clean any poop but I don't normally have blow out poops. It can be a little uncomfortable in the back of the legs because of the pointy corners but other than that it works just fine for me and didn't cost $500 or more for essentially the same setup from a different brand.

[@sharongypsydove6080]

A five gallon bucket with bags a large car funnel adapted to the front end of the bucket with tubing into a jug in a wooden box makes a good composting potty with Peatmoss and no smell

[@MARKCANEER]

Thank You Bob, great review.🙏👍🇺🇲

[@NomadXplorer]

Been living on wheels for 9 years. What I've found the best is what I have now. On Amazon they sell a "waterless" urinal. I routed that into my grey tank. I have a wooden box (the size of a bucket) that I #2 in and cover with a medium. Hope this helps!

[@hankwilliamsjr.6472]

Great info as always Bob! Safe travels!

[@melindaroth5796]

Great information Brother 😊

[@TheDogsBox]

I chose to get the Boxio for the form factor, and bag up every occurrence. The bolts that support the seat come loose repeatedly. I have taken to using Locktite to keep them on. The lid does not need to be tied on.

[@dereamajackson4725]

Have been using bucket/bags for over a year in my shed conversion. Love it! Glad I didn't 'splurge' on one of those expensive toilets.

[@SaintCoemgen]

We don't live in a van, but we did have an outhouse at first, then an in house "composting toilet" (i.e. a bucket) and Bob is right, these are not "composting toilet" 8:33. These are just bins to temporarily store body waste till you locate a place to dump the contents. The separation of urine is mostly to avoid aroma. Urine is actually most of the aroma from a "composting toilet". If you use a bucket (as we did for years before we installed a "real toilet"), simply use more organic matter to absorb the liquid and empty it more frequently. And use a lid on the toilet. Doing those will deal with most aroma issues. The other issue if of course, since none of these "composting toilets" for van size living will actually compost (as Bod said), is what to do with the waste once the bucket is full. Maybe that is a topic for another video. 🙂

[@johnouellet4099]

Great video, thanks for sharing! I was wondering about these

[@morrisshepherd1637]

Thanks Bob for an excellent review on this boxio composting toliet.

[@JennBX1]

👍👍👍 Great review, Bob. Your way with words is magnificent!😊

[@ninjapawood]

I travel with my cats and have pine pellets for their litter. I use this to absorb and give a bit of odor help for my waste too.

[@mrkim5644]

I got a sunmar gtg and it’s awesome. Very compact and it’s vented. Gotta have it vented. I use seed starter mix as the medium found at all big box stores. I also carry one brick of coco coir just encase I run out of seed starter.

[@quickeagle7308]

Thank you for the honest review I could see the “quality” as soon as you removed it from the box.

[@judyt5446]

Bucket and bag is the way to go. I've been using it in my house for 3 years with no smell, no problem. On another note - for cold weather, fill a mattress cover (the kind that keeps out all bugs) with straw for a mattress or duvet. My goats loved their straw bedding, and I do too! 1 bale for double, 1/2 bale for twin. The difference between misery and happiness in the cold.

[@camerongawd01]

Thanks Bob! Another informative video!

[@beckypennington79]

Thanks for the informative video Happy holidays❤

[@lauram.4493]

I’m starting to wonder if people prize their waste so much that it must be organized in the most expensive container. 😂 I’m just starting my SUV camper, and love your channel! I have quite a bit of experience with honey pots/glory boxes/“composting” toilet. Army latrines, job sites with no porta potti, camping and long road trips, Here’s my issue with putting pee in a jug: it’s gross, I don’t want to carry it around a jug, and if you’re in an accident pee could go everywhere. So… I designed a pee diverting bucket just slightly different than a bucket & bags. I want to share with you. No cleaning plastic funnels because there isn’t one. I simply attached a piece of 1/2 inch pvc pipe across inside the bucket with Velcro I glued to the sides & ends of the pvc so it’s removable and adjustable if needed. and put the bags over it, corners on either side & It makes the bag split the bucket in halfs. Both sides get kitty litter. Simple. No pee sloshing .No mixing of pee & poo. Most expensive was the seat for $15. I made one that has a toilet paper holder made from a wire hanger or to make it fancier an over the tank to holder. I’d show you a pic if I could. Have a great day & thanks so much!

[@CharlieM-l2h]

I enjoy your videos , your comical in your explanations , A straight explanation is always best . We gotta know our Pooper !! 😂 Thanks Bob . 😀

[@JeffeysMom]

Bob, thank you for the review. I was actually considering that exact toilet. 👍🏻

[@ronnjerremy5796]

I thought you were joking with that lid😂😂😂😂😂lots of good info here nice video

[@ramontoro]

Hello from Puerto Rico Bob and friends

[@aertime-]

Very happy with my Trobolo composting toilet. Only $200. Pretty much the same design as the $375 Trelino. It has a nice leakproof cap for the urine container and fits nicely under my front bunks in my Scamp.

[@RusselynConnor]

The OGO Nomad works well for us (1 guy, 1 woman) when we are living on the road. For $199, it's well-built and the bag covers everything it needs to! At our off-grid home, we have the $1000 Nature's Head, which, when compared to an $18k septic system, was a steal. It also works perfectly, but needs that vented fan. Thanks for the review. We thought about a Boxio, but are glad we went with the OGO.😀

[@tvmojo]

I was wondering about the boxio, thanks for saving me the $$!!

[@brianwest5348]

Joolca has one out now that looks nice, you should get your hands on one and review it. Thanks for all you do Bob.

[@XCX237]

Great video Bob 👍

[@dinabrilliant2513]

I brought my mom’s commode that folds flat and just put a liner and pad in it, wipes near it. It can double as a chair, with cushion and maybe a cute cover.

[@torontocookie]

Thx for doing this review...have been following you for a long time & love it!!! For the bucket, I'd slice up a pool noodle and put it around the top of the bucket & roll the "bag" over that! ! I love comfortable seating..a squishie for the tushie!!! LOL Am the youngest of 6 biological & 4 cousins all raised by my parents who loved traveling and we all took many trips over the years! Locally, we'd often drive very early in the morning>late in the nite to Niagara Falls, ON/NY. My late hubby & I, along with our small family continued to do so...since his parents & a lot of our relatives lived in Alberta/Saskatchewan. Our 3 kids enjoyed it as well...taking our time visiting family/friends, but also the "sights" along the way! One very early morning, we experienced a phenomenal cattle drive in Sask, watching the Mommas & babies calling out & finally finding each other...and get to talk w/the cowboys!!! It was a wonderful experience and not easily forgotten even to this day!!! ;)

[@anniewisecarver744]

You can also buy a diy kit to make a 5 gallon bucket into a separating toilet.

[@Orangeshebert]

Great and helpful information. Y😊

[@Sixbears]

Thanks. Good info. I used a C-Head on a sailboat. It was bigger but still sometimes had issues with splatter. Basically I got it for my wife. It needed a deep clean about every 5 or 6 weeks. My current sailboat has a lovely bucket in a wooden box and it does the job.

[@driveabout1world872]

Trelino for the win.

[@RetroandGoofy]

I used a $4 bucket from Lowe’s/Home Depot and added the $15 toilet top from Walmart. We use bags for the solids, and I zip tied a $1 funnel to the bucket and have a container inside for the liquids. Funnel flips up and we can empty the liquids. We have a pop up shower tent from big 5 that was about $30.

[@Je-Lia]

What makes the BOXIO so worthwhile even though yeah it's just a plastic box, is -- that gasket for the urine tank, the whole design, not just of separating the urine from the poop, but of keeping it sealed so no odor escapes. Or slops out when you drive over a culvert in the middle of the road. 👍

[@76_Red_Pills]

Do a vid of “slinging” in trash techniques w/plastic sack.

[@basantidevi2305]

Yeah right?

[@manicsurfing]

Bucket and bag is best. Store it in a container enclosure that is vented outside and you are golden.

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Thank you for, honestly, mentioning that you use just a 5-gallon bucket with a trash can liner. I've been using that method for over 10 years now. I know there are a ton of expensive and gimmicky stuff out there being sold to campers, hikers, van dwellers, etc. My sincere opinion is that 90% of it is just a waste of money, I mean seriously. A bucket with a lid, a 3-month supply of trash bags (I use the black Hefty stretchy ones with the drawstrings) and I 3 month supply of medium (I use peat moss) will run you only $30-35. Trust me, skip the fuss, extra work and save your money and just use a bucket with trash bags, that's all you need. If you REALLY had to have something like this, it wouldn't be too difficult to make something similar at the slightest fraction of the cost. If you just have way more money than you can handle and need to spend it on whatever, then by all means, by all the gimmicky stuff, but it's really not necessary at all. **EDIT: Just to expand on separating the poop from the urine for a minute. Men can just urinate anywhere that's convenient, no problem. Women can just urinate in a second bucket, then dump it out wherever and rinse it out at your convenience. Now, I will say, there are plenty of cases when I don't need to urinate, UNTIL I sit down to go poop, but guess what? I little urine in the poop bucket occasionally doesn't hurt a thing, as long as you're not peeing in your poop bucket several times a day. Just do what Bob says and put a couple scoops of medium into your bucket and COVER your waste with a layer of medium each time you go and you're golden. A minimal bit of urine will not matter. Trust me, been doing it for years now, it's really not that complicated.

[@LadyLsound]

So can I ask where you dispose your buckets or bags?

[@thompson121]

@@LadyLsound bags, go in dumpster

[@FeatherWolfGraphicDesign]

I have a flushable portable toilet but having to clean out the bottom part is a bit awkward and physically challenging. So I just use medium trash can liners in the top part. It just works easier for me to change out the liner each day. I got a patio deck box and set it on its side. The toilet almost fit perfectly and just used a hot needle knife to ever so slightly widen the opening so it can slide in easily. I added a thin slab of wood to the bottom for a level surface. I slide the toilet inside and clip the deckbox door closed with heavy rubber bungee cords that also secure the box to a wall. Also i made another smaller slab of wood with casters on it. It its perfectly on top of the toilet inside the box when not in use. I slide the toilet out onto it and move it to a good position for use. Being as old as I am and female you dont always have the luxury of going #1 and then #2 after. Sometimes its all at once so yes there can be odor. But the deckbox helps hide it and after use either air freshener spray or even better alittle incense and an open window takes care of that. Its a fairly comfortable height for my bad knees. And whenever I change the liner i clean the toilet and the inside of the lid and seat anyway just to cut down on any surface odor buildup. Also I covered the outside of the deckbox with some nice stickon tile and decor. It looks nice and adds alittle extra temporary counter space. I think altogether between the toilet and the deckbox and wood slabs and casters it maybe cost me about $150. It has worked out very well for me. I have an ambulance motorhome so maybe in a low roof vehicle it wont work but if you have the height to work with it could be a solution. Also being a bit full figured a round bucket just doesnt give me the needed seatsize and space to clean up properly.

[@tvmojo]

I got a 3d printed diverter that fits in a bucket... works like a charm, i spray the diverter with white vinegar after. Bags deployed inside the bucket, jug under the diverter and outside the bag, pool noodle for a comfortable sit 😂

[@57bebe]

biodegradable bags + pine litter is a much simpler solution and nothing to clean but your butt!

[@LilRuby1961Bonanza]

I’ll stay with my bucket system!

[@cotter9751]

Appreciate the review! I'd only choose a composting toilet system if I have a place to put the composting materials. Since I don't, I'll stick with a version of bucket, bottles, and bags.

[@billredding2000]

If I had that kind of money for a top-end composting toilet, I'd spend 3X more to get a incinerator toilet (like Cinderella) instead and be done with the mess indefinitely. "Buy once, cry once" as they ARE expensive, but it's the cleanest way to go (!) and no hassle to dispose of & no harm to the environment as well. -- BR

[@janettemarker7510]

I have a Jimmy's thunderbox and I bought just a urine diverter that I connect to an old 1.5 litre sauce bottle. I use a water and vinegar mix to spray the urine part after use, a garbage bag for the poo and coconut fibre. Easy to clean, cheaper, fairly compact,very comfortable to sit on.

[@libbygardner3021]

I built a separating toilet: 5-gal bucket with a seat (a luggable Lou); automotive funnel because the $60 diverter I purchased did not do its job, 1/2 gal jug, plastic trash bags, and coconut coir (nothing else worked as well). I have made it taller for my knees with a couple boards. Less than $50 including the bags, etc.

[@dandarling5990]

I use small animal pelletized absorbant bedding. Sold at tractor supply. It's highly absorbant and knocks odor right out. No need to separate poop and urine. The pellets absorb all liquid. Bucket and bag for win.

[@traceycrawford9938]

Thanks for the review Bob! So expensive for a plastic box. A bucket (with RECYCLED bags) works just fine and doesn’t take up as much space. 👍👊🏻👊🏻🇦🇺

[@TinyHomeCookingwithSherlei]

You have to clean a toilet at home lol I think outside should be smoother for cleaning I wonder if you could put a bag over pack for cleaner backside of toilet I got this as soon as I many said smell not bad like a bucket , it is cheaply made for sure like a milk crate! I had to but the toilet lifter too, I put a big bag inside the whole toilet just in case as I had heard others say if they miss the separator it’s a huge mess! And does not contain any pee

[@donwyates]

A few years ago I found on Amazon an insert for a toilet chair that's used in nursing homes (?). It's maybe 2-1/2 or 3 gal in size. It's was a little low to the ground so I put it on top of a small plastic tote - perfect! Dollar store plastic container for #1. Cheap 4 gal bags, doubled, and kitty litter to capture the #2. These poo packages are stored in a Vittle Vault w/a gamma seal lid until disposal. I think the insert was $12.

[@gingerjolley9027]

I've used a bucket/bag/sawdust system in a desert homestead cabin for a few years. The seat lids snap off fairly easily but still function. Bags for in the trash, no worries. If I owned the property, I'd compost a la Humanure book.

[@GratefulWarriorMom]

I bought a foldable travel toilet on Amazon for around $35 . Looks similar to this one except it doesn't have the diverter. Waste goes into a small trash can. They make compostable bags and you just throw some compost medium, such as saw dust, wood shavings, etc. Either bury or throw in dumpster. A lot easier to maintain than always having to find a dump station, water, dragging out the stinky slinky, making a mess (yuk) , etc. Im renovating my little 21ft class c and took out my toilet because it wouldn't stop smelling. I found out that the toilet that came with it had been "secretly " recalled and i contacted them. They actually sent me an upgraded dometic toilet for free and i still have it here in the box because im not sure that i want to use it anymore. I like the portable toilet. Not sure if i should sell it or put it in the rv. My bathroom is obviously very small and i have more room in there if i keep the portable one in the shower area instead of the floor space. What would y'all do?

[@denisepelissey6829]

I got my boxio on sale for 179.00. It's comfortable, practical (without the added base), and like that, I am composting. It's doesn't get gross or smell. I don't find it a hassle to clean with 1 wet wipe. It serves my needs, and I don't mind spending on things I like. Another pro is that it fits under my bed.

[@basantidevi2305]

I’m making mine next week.

[@RUTHSOFFGRID]

I have the Boxio sink and really like it. I wash dishes in it, brush teeth, hands, and prefer the running water over spray bottle.

[@RoamingRoadJunkie]

Bucket and bag 👌 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@danadams4714]

God Bless you, Bob! Most informative videos on the internet . . . splatters, Hahaha!