Toilet system: Easy and roomy! (van conversion)

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[@JamesWalters1]

The legend has returned.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you James. You made my day!✌️

[@davidstump115]

Yes!

[@PulpParadise]

Yay!

[@mishmish2261]

for #1: I have a "Coleman' brand wide mouth thermos with a handle. It is tall and has a wide opening which is great for a woman. The container itself is solid (not see-through) so discrete disposal is possible. Before I use it, I make sure I have the toilet tissue I will need ready (as in torn off for the correct amount I will need) and nearby, I unscrew the lid and hold onto the handle to ensure it doesn't accidentally get knocked over, I hold that handle the entire time until the lid is back on. Used paper goes into a trash bag. The container itself does not leak. I have used this technique for over 4 years. #2: for the 'emergencies', a 5 gallon bucket, topped with a pool noodle then a biodegradable bag that fits over top, otherwise, public restrooms or dig a cat hole when out in the wild. Super simple!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing that’s a good setup well explained! 👍

[@drunkvegangal8089]

I found an empty 750ml or 1 liter liquid laundry detergent bottle with a molded handle on the side the best container. There is a plastic spout inside which you pry off and now you can hold the built-in handle firmly, the opening is a wide circle, and the cap is large and easy to grip and turn (even for older women or people with hand injuries). No leaks. Bonus! If the detergent was scented that fresh laundry smell will linger for months in the bottle. Finally, if you need a new bottle just look around any launderette your washing your clothes in for empties - free is always the best price.

[@s-c..]

As a female I use almost the exact same jar - came from the tinned fruit section. And yeah, sometimes I use it when I don’t want to leave my room in the middle of the night 😆 I’m voting for a how-to video, because newbies have genuine curiosity. Oh, and by the way, a small supply of appropriate cat litter makes all the difference for emergency number twos in a bag - no smells & buys you some time if you can’t get rid of it right away! Keep up the good work Eric 👍

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing! Great comment! Very much appreciated 👍😃

[@squakke]

I swear the smell of number 2's would escape a lead lined box. I will try the kitty litter!

[@s-c..]

@@squakke I use a one that’s small granules made from plant material that I’ve used for my cats for years, but was amazed how well it worked for my needs - I won’t go into details 🤣! You need something that’s small enough to encase it properly, so I don’t know how effective those crystal types would be. Horse pellets collapse if it’s moist enough, otherwise I’m not too sure about it making a good seal. Maybe the clay type would be effective. I use Max’s Cat Litter, if you happen to be in Australia 👍 Happy pooing 😄

[@orientexpressVanlife]

For the #2, Air tight container such as military ammunition box would be great for keeping small out.

[@PulpParadise]

@@squakke preferably World's Best or another corn litter, if you can find one. Backup would be pine pellets.

[@TheJoyfulEye]

I am an older woman and can't always wait to find a public restroom. I have a 3-1/2 gallon bucket with a screw-in lid, which is both watertight and airtight and prevents any odor. Separating the liquids from the solids is KEY for easy disposal, so I use a wide-mouth plastic jar placed against the inside front wall of the bucket as a urine diverter. I place a plastic trash bag in the bucket in back of the jar for solids; then just use pool noodle pieces slit lengthwise to fit over the bucket rim for a seat. The urine diverter is an empty laundry detergent jar so it is opaque, and I can dump it outside on the ground or in a public toilet, then rinse and re-use the jar. The trash bag containing the solids I just dump in the trash can at the gas station or wherever --- it is more or less the same as a throwaway diaper. However, it really is essential to separate liquid and solid ---- otherwise you have sewage, which is heavy and can leak, etc. I keep the bucket inside a small wood crate, which makes it very stable and no danger of it tipping over. Yes, it does take up space; but I can also use it as a stool and I really HAVE to have it.

[@ValerieHartmann]

In my minivan, for #2, I use a gold panning pan lined with a puppy training pad. After my contribution, I wrap it up and tape it closed. BOS odor blocking bags are miraculous. Deposit into municipal waste can.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing Valerie! «after my contribution»! You made me laugh with that one! 😂👍 Thank you also for that laugh! 😃✌️

[@sscbkr48]

One time caught in a massive I-5 traffic jam, I had nothing but my shepherd's dog dish to use. I gave her a milk bone as compensation and of course, rinsed it out at the first opportunity. She probably thought, why not just use the floor. 👍

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Lol

[@claudiaocteau3946]

You made this subject very interesting and again very logical and practical

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your awesome feedback! 😃✌️

[@VanLifeKen]

Very smart. I use 'big gulp' cups for #1 ans i have a collapsible portable toilet for #2. I use public bathrooms when i can as well. However having the porta potty makes so i dont have to wake up and drive to a public bathroom first thing in the morning which helps me relax start the day in a better mood. Full aelf sufficiency is my goal 👍🏾

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Ken for sharing! It is always interesting to read about other’s ways and the explanations. Thank you for your appreciation ✌️

[@VanLifeKen]

@@ericenjoysearth2756 i agre! Your content has helped me alot so i wanted to do my part and share on this topic as it is an essential part of any form of travel. 👍🏾

[@Tbone.357]

Public facilities are best but if not available, I started with a simple bucket with a toilet lid on it and biodegradable bags. I have ordered a collapsible bucket to save space. Peace of mind when having nature call in the middle of the night or if there's an emergency, is a great thing. I only camp alone in my van.

[@VanLifeKen]

@@Tbone.357 same here! Middle of the night/early morning is when it comes in handy the most 💯 or when youre comfy and dont want to drive anywhere

[@magpyeminifree5612]

excellent ideas for small van living. I like having a pee container even in the house since I share one bathroom. Walmart sells its own brand of epsom salts in a 4 kg container with a wide mouth and a sturdy handle. I put a line of painters tape vertically down one side and painted the container white to hide the contents. Then I removed the tape so I have a view of how full it is. Works wonderfully. Pee is a nice nitrogen fertilizer tho diluting it is better for most plants.

[@mikecress5168]

Welcome back Eric! Totally agree 👍

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Mike!👍

[@GingerChallis]

Please do a video on your technique. Thank you! Love your videos. I've created a bed in my mini van using your design. I share it on Facebook alot and always link your video.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Ginger for your feedback, support and video suggestion 👍😃

[@PulpParadise]

@CheapRVliving Bob Wells interviewed a guy with @Ericenjoysearth2756's design a few months back and he couldn't remember where he got the design so I mentioned it in the comments (possibly from a different account) so other people could find it as well.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you 👍

[@phillipsmith8135]

I am so glad I met you this weekend! Thank you for sharing everything. Each detail matters significantly, and is going to save time and research. I only have a few weekends a year to explore, it would take me years to come up with the elegant and insightful solutions you have discovered.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

You are so welcome! I am glad to be of any help in your project 👍 It was a pleasure to meet you. See y’a! ✌️

[@C.Daudelin]

Hi Eric, thanks for all your videos. To comment on the Toilet one, we use similar options for bathroom needs when camping with our van. However we decided that the jar format is good for both of us. Also I drop a small amount of white vinegar inside the container before or after use. This prevent odor from building up over night (1 table spoon can neutralize 1 litre of urine,). I also have a medium size spray bottle filled with bio soap and water to spray inside the container as cleaning method. We use it also to wash hands or when we have only little dishes to clean. Very economical on soap and water also.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing. You give really good tips! 👍😃

[@nikolaknows]

I love how sensible you are, after learning that some RV/rest areas require certain types of toilet systems prior to entry I thought it was absolutely necessary, but since I want to start stealth (in a Sienna just like you) I now know I don’t have to overthink it yet lol! Merci!

[@claudieborduas2939]

Nice video, with lots of tips for a subject that most people do not talk about! Thanks for sharing... and I am interrested in seeing the technics you said you will talk about if there is enough people interested... 😉. "See ya!" 😂

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Claudie for your feedback and the video suggestion 👍😃

[@andramar63]

Hi Eric, I do it the same way since many years and therefore I will not ask you to show the technique 😅. Good job! 👍🍀💯

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing and for your feedback 👍✌️

[@mertzmaher4911]

I hope you make a part 2 about techniques! Thank you for sharing so much valuable info in this video and all your others. Very interesting and helpful.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thanks a lot for this awesome comment 😃✌️

[@tobyz.3452]

Welcome back to YT.... Great video and you offer some great advice, as usual. Thanks again,

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you! Your comment is much appreciated 👍

[@andreb3039]

Bien content de cette nouvelle vidéo ! Merci et vivement une autre sur les techniques dont tu parles !

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Merci André pour le feedback et la suggestion! 👍😃

[@711phili]

Bonjour Éric Très content de cette vidéo sur un sujet tabou Merci et à bientôt pour d autres vidéos Philippe à paris

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Merci Philippe pour le feedback! Paris 👍 😃✌️

[@PhC_Bu]

Pour nous c'est un vrai sujet et on cherche encore à améliorer. Surtout pour une dame quand il pleut la nuit et que l'on doit se débrouiller à l'intérieur de notre mini camper. Merci pour ce partage d'expérience, et plus de détails pratiques si vous en avez encore. Bravo pour vos vidéos très pratiques et instructives.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Merci pour faire valoir la réalité, pour votre appréciation et votre suggestion de vidéo. 👍

[@shannonmurphy9790]

Another great educational video from you. Thank you for sharing your simple solutions to everyday problems. Great to see you again! As folks get older, they tend to need to use the restroom more often overnight. I have to use the restroom at least twice nightly - sometimes for #2. For me, it made sense to invest in a small collapsable toilet. I found one on Amazon that was inexpensive, compact, and fits nicely into a small bag. I use a small ice cream bucket to hold toilet paper and commode bags (which I double up during use, but pull only one out for disposal as long as there isn't a small leak - i've never had a leak yet). The system fits nicely into a little niche in the back of my car. If needed, I could use the toilet system to hold a trash bag for garbage during the day, but I don't usually take it out of it's storage spot until night time. Your videos are always easy to understand and you have smart solutions! Thank you for making the videos!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Shannon for your appreciation and for sharing about your setup. I really like knowing others way✌️😃

[@geckorre]

Äntligen ett livstecken från dig. Hoppas på fler 🙏

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your appreciation 😃✌️

[@maradall]

Great video as usual, covering all the important points! For ladies, there is the "she-wee" (and similar products), which don't take up much space, and mean you can pee into the more common narrow-mouth bottle which is easier to carry, store, empty and replace. It takes a bit of practice to learn to use properly, but a great invention all the same! And instead of toilet paper to clean up after a pee, there is a product called a "culo" - a silver-impregnated cloth (so it doesn't smell & stays hygienic for several uses) that was designed for hiking, and just as useful for van living. To clean up after a #2 in the outdoors, you can use a bottle of water with a bidet attachment instead of toilet paper. The bidet attachment is similar to the lid of a sports water bottle or the lid of a toilet cleaner bottle (for a sideways squirt) and fits on an ordinary small water bottle. (You might want to use a bit of toilet paper to dry off afterwards, but it will be cleaner and you can use less of it, so less unpleasant to carry away.) (This won't work in a makeshift toilet in the van of course, where you don't want liquid in with your solids!)

[@mageanast]

So nice to have a new video !

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you 😊

[@4saken404]

All you need to empty in a public restroom is a backpack. But you had better be 100% in your container not leaking!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Good tip! Thank you for sharing 👍

[@s-c..]

Great to see you back again 😃

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you! 😃✌️

[@martinvilleneuve2576]

Merci Eric pour ta video toujours très instructif !! Enjoy life in the emergency of livin !!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Martin for this awesome comment! I really appreciate 😃✌️

[@timhardman4764]

Great Video. I love the simplicity and practicality of your camper van set-up. such a pleasure to watch and listen to your solutions.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Tim I really appreciate your feedback 😃✌️

[@robertc5325]

I missed your videos. I need inspiration for my mini van.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Robert! I am glad to be useful in your project! ✌️

[@rosevillehomestead5979]

Finally, I've been waiting for the new videos!!! I use pee funnel that was connected to a silicone hose that is attached to a 5L container because its for me and my 2 kids. I generously spray the pee funnel with a mixture o bleach, soap and water to "flush " and to disinfect after each use. I secure the container to make sure it won't get spilled while driving, and the hose is long enough for us to use it with ease. It doesn't smell even after 24 hours. The bleach and soap solutions helps to eliminate the odor. As for number 1, we use a collapsible toilet. It's not glamorous, but when the kids gotta go, they need to go soon!! I hope you continue making videos!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your appreciation! 😃 Thank you also for sharing your setup. Your kids must have quite a good time, living the adventure with there cool mom! Keep enjoying life! Yes I will continue publishing videos!👍Thank you for your interest and for commenting on my videos. I do remember many people. You are one of them!😃✌️

[@caroljordan7205]

Great to have you back Eric. I use a one litre wide mouthed cold drink plastic bottle with a canning funnel inserted, i keep 2 capfuls of bleach in it and never have a funky smell. The lid is watertight as well. #2 had been a collapsable toilet but I love the puppy bad idea above... wow -quick and easy💥 just brilliant. Hope your back for a while now👍

[@bluedog4619]

How exciting. You are in my state! Wish I could have you build my Sienna. I want a bed like yours.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

So cool state! I love to surf in Maine when there is good storm! 😃✌️

[@MsJess27]

Perfect timing I was looking for an appropriate and affordable one for my camper and thankfully you came up and helped me made a decision which is to follow your lead 😁

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

It’s a pleasure! I am glad that you appreciate 👍😃

[@gus473]

Essential information (as usual), Eric! Answered all the questions people have, but may not want to ask! Many thanks and (more) happy travels! Gus, Midwest USA 😎✌️

[@gus473]

P.S. -- What tips do you have for maintenance and repair on your van? Has it broken down during a trip? When will you replace it, and with what? 🤔

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Gus! Your comment is much appreciated! Midwest is so awesome! 👍 ✌️

[@charlesrock2746]

So happy to see your new additions Eric! We finally put your bed design into our 2009 Kia Sedona a couple of years ago and it works great!!!

[@petercadieux783]

Go ahead Eric - let's have the technique video! I have had a "Luggable Loo" in my van for years and never had to use it for #2, but I keep it just in case! (I replaced the 5-gallon bucket with a 3-gallon version, so it is lower. (Lined it with a plastic bag with 3 inches of wood shavings, then another, then another, so it is ready for 3 uses.) The bottles you showed work fine, but I have a flat-bottomed "trucker's friend" that works well for #1 and yes, I have used that. Thanks for all of your helpful advice.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Peter for sharing your tips! Thanks also for letting know your interest in the technique video 👍

[@TomOHara72]

So very Glad to see you back...I had just only found you on YT last month, and preparing to purchase the 2008 sienna& begin conversion - a la Eric!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Congratulations for your new project! I am glad to be of any help in your van conversion! 👍

[@TomOHara72]

@@ericenjoysearth2756 Thank YOU!

[@CoozeAdventures]

Very useful information that will come in useful at some point in the future, i'm sure!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Glad you think so!✌️

[@a.w.thompson4001]

It's important to dispose of pee 100 feet from any rivers and lakes to avoid contaminating them and hurting any people or animals. Great video. Short people can save a little space by using a 3 gallon bucket instead of 5 as others mentioned (plus pool noodle section to pad the rim, and bags to cover the assembly during use). You can store litter and tp inside, and use the bucket for other purposes. Did you see a lot of 'gators during your canoe trip? Thank you so much, Eric! P.S, Would love to see the video you mentioned making if there is enough demand.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing! Yes I have seen gators, dolphins and a lots of birds. But you can see easily more gators on many rivers in Florida, since there’s land for them to catch the sun. Thank you for the video suggestion ✌️

[@AnnieGill7]

Thanks Eric! Frank about our needs! Great way to be. I sure would like to hear about the “how to techniques”. Thanks.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your comment and suggestion 👍😃

[@DannyHustle]

Great stuff!❤

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Danny! 👍😃

[@errolmagill1611]

Brilliant, you sure do think outside the box. 🙂👍

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Errol! Great comment! 😃✌️

[@ribotadesajambre7061]

In my 2020 Sienna, I have an REI bucket, takes lots of space but I’m only 1. All information welcomed. Thank you kindly for sharing. Greetings from SFlorida.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing and your video suggestion 👍😃

[@angelabatiste446]

Yes please make how to video. Also this is great idea on saving space in your vehicle. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Angela for the suggestion! 👍

[@MrGaza74]

I agree with your reasoning. I use old 2L laundry liquid containers because they retain the fragrance for a long time. And prefer the narrowish ones so they can be wedged into tight places. And my technique is lying down on my side, it works for me. And camping I use Gatorade due to the wide opening.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@bloodbob3877]

Very useful, everyone needs to go once in a will.

[@manie54321]

🌷Thank You🌻. Love your style and videos production. ❤

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Manie! You made my day! 😃✌️

[@AK-ic1yj]

You’re so awesome Eric!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

You made my day! ✌️😃

[@CarrieJo5916]

Thank you Eric!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

My pleasure Carrie! ✌️

[@lalibirdie]

great video, as always

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

I am very happy to read this! 😃✌️

[@jeanwonnacott2718]

Fantastic ideas!!!! Thank you! ❤

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

You are so welcome!😃✌️

[@DivineMojo]

Well done! This is the exact system I use. 😊

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your appreciation and sharing your way ✌️

[@Queen0fDaW0rld]

Exactly! The only upgrade I could make to the female model is if it came in a non-see-through plastic. I've searched for one like that but haven't found anything. But I'm sure I could cover it with duct tape if I really wanted 😂

[@jayosIncorporated]

Bonjour Eric. Comme toujours une vidéo pleine d'informations très utiles. Perso j'utilise une bouteille de lessive liquide. Ca ferme bien, c'est rigide et je la nettoie avec du savon bio dégradable. Naturellement, je suis preneur de tout ce que tu pourrais avoir à dire d'autre. Au plaisir d'une autre vidéo!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Merci de partager ta méthode et pour ton appréciation. Beau commentaire! 😃✌️

[@annhysell6064]

Well done, Eric. Hoping to get out traveling soon, the difficulty is caring for my mom, not only on lasix, but also an overactive bladder and mobility issues.. If we practice with a container for her in the vehicle (actually in the shower initially) then that would alleviate anxiety r/t travelling. Appreciate the ideas! (Probably TMI, but oh well).

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing. It is always a pleasure to read about everyone’s project, challenges and objectives. This is a source of inspiration to keep publishing! Thank you! Thank you also for your appreciation 👍✌️

[@Matt_on_life]

The pee jug is used all the time. I’ve never pooped in a bucket, thinking about getting rid of the bucket to save space.🤔 glad to see you’re making videos! You videos are always brilliant. I’m planning to make your solar shower for my van 🙂

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Matt for your appreciation! You will be so happy to have that shower! I do understand getting ride of a bucket! 👍

[@jumbledfox2098]

I love your videos! One day I'd love to live in a van and travel around Europe for a while. Hopefully soon haha

[@leithmurray736]

We do exactly as you do and have for the past 12 years. For the pee container we use a painters bucket of 3 litres capacity with the clip on lid . This has been painted dark grey , so as to be not as noticeable when disposing of the urine.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@BSerrell4]

For a female pee jug I find a wide mouth, cleaned, mayonnaise jar is good, but does not have a really watertight seal. (I like the idea of the masking tape cover leaving an uncovered slit to see how full it is - thanks to the person who posted that!) In our Sienna it rides in the cubby/armrest where the 3rd row seat used to be (which is now a bedside cubby) which also holds the silver-impregnated cloths. For emergency #2, I carry the Potette-brand liners that are made for a toddler’s portable potty seat - they have an absorbent pad in the bottom (but I don’t pee in them) and the handles tie pretty tight. We stow it,and the dog’s poo bags as needed (we hike in areas without trash cans), in a BLM poop tube: 12” of 4in ABS sewer pipe fitted with adapters and RV black tank waste valve caps. Completely odor-tight! It fits under the front passenger seat until we get to a gas station with a trash can. We don’t do van life but we like boondock, no-trace camping.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Wow! Plenty of solutions in your comment! Thank you for sharing!!! 👍😃✌️

[@frankmattiole8677]

Salut Éric…. Merçi pour un autre super vidéo. On apprend toujours avec toi. J’ai l’intention de faire quelque voyages maintenant que m’a blessure est guérit. On va croiser les doigts que le prix de l’essence baisse parce que c’est ridicule. Ceci dit, tes vidéos sont très utile pour un novice a Van Life. Merçi Éric!

[@Nonartrach]

Super contenu comme d'habitude ! J'adorerai écouter tes vidéos en français par ailleurs

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Merci pour l’appréciation! 😃 Avoir plus de temps je les produirait en français. Pour l’instant je vais pour le plus grand audience. Autrement j’aurais la capacité de produire moins de sujets… ✌️

[@jenm6376]

Thanks for the video. I’ve only just found you on KZbin. My van is similar size to yours and I bought a portable toilet and have used it for a couple of years, but really the smell is awful. No matter what deodorant I use. I’m going to find a bottle like yours and give it a go. Thanks again

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Awesome experience to share! Thank you Jen!👍😃

[@FarrellMcGovern]

I got a good laugh at the "fire hydrent" comment! I've had to use the pee bottle often over the years, and one thing I learned about them is to choose one that is not too large. That way, you are not tempted to let it sit for a while before emptying it. I like Gatorade bottles myself. Chrome at the Vancity Vanlife channel is a big advocate for the Luggable Loo bucket that can be found at Canadian Tire and similar stores around. It's a running joke, and he even has a t-shirt that says "I poo in a bucket"! When not in use, he uses it to store toilet paper and other cleaning supplies, as well as garbage bags.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Farrell for sharing!👍 I have used the Gatorade for a while. It’s just that the volume is not so much and the risk that the bottle tilt while driving is scary. ✌️

[@DarkFoxV]

ooohhh. That canister looks like it would work well for 1 & 2. When I was passing through a more urban area, when it was inconvenient (like night time), I used the 1 containers, and had a specific small backpack so when I walked to a toilet when convenient, I could dump the contents discretely. And since they were cheap, from water jugs in the first place, when it was time to replace them it was easy. Anyways, I feel that canister itself would work for 2 in any e situation. Last step, simply a set storage spot for them! Hopefully I get this new van soon! I'm excited to be able to get out and travel again!!!

[@user-oh7vp2rc3w]

Good advice.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Glad it was helpful!✌️

[@robertmorel5589]

Bonjour Éric ! Bonnes informations utiles pour beaucoup de gens y compris ceux, comme moi, qui font des "Road Trip" en voiture. Faut se préparer, juste au cas... ;-)

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Tout à fait! Merci Robert pour le feedback 👍😃

[@erikaverhoevenhealing]

nr 1: funnel and plastic (vinegar) bottle with handle. Rinse it with water and soap, good for months. nr 2, public toilet, but if emergency: just in the bin on top of the waste: without liquids, the smell is not too bad. Knot in the bag and dispose immediately. Diet is a huge factor: when I was still vegetarian/vegan: I had so much more waste. Now full-on carnivore: less waste and way better under control (1 + 2).

[@spicycopper2436]

I use the same women pee jar but I put a training dog pad under the area just in case.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Pretty smart! Without a hard floor, it is quite a useful tip! Thank you for sharing!😃👍

[@lisamarie1280]

I use an 8-cup Stasher bowl when tent camping and i don't want to get out of the tent at night for #1. It's a good size to hold up against myself, seals well in case it gets knocked over afterwards, but has a flat bottom so it can and does stay upright. No TP, just a Kula Cloth.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Lisa Marie for sharing. Nice tips!👍😃

[@TomOHara72]

Thank YOU , AGAIN. today I paid cash for the 2008 sienna, I am excited to begin, conversion, a la Eric designs!!! Probably go to Pacific ocean next week!!! SoCal. where friends are. Happy Travelling, Eric!

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Congratulation Tom for your Sienna! Enjoy your new project! 😃✌️

[@TomOHara72]

@@ericenjoysearth2756 Thank You, sir. I just ran to Montana from AZ and the bed was good. One step at a time! Merci.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Great! 👍

[@MB-mx1wu]

A "bivvy loo" is the luxurious version of the collapsable bucket. Nearly as comfortable as the home standard for nr2. I always recommend to double the bags for safety reasons. Using a pop-up tent adds convenience - also for showering and clothing purpose in flat roof vans.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing you way! 👍✌️

[@danmckee5730]

Please share a link for a bivy loo. Cannot find anything with that name online. Thanks

[@robynshore7942]

Great information! Thank you! Yes ! 🤔Id be interested for a how to video !

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Robyn! 👍

[@AlexCharron]

Thanks for this! Wife and I currently travel for weeks or on month long road-trips in a Prius C and my main (and almost only concern) is bathrooms (especially #2s). We're going to be upgrading to a small van and have been considering portable toilets for a while. Life on the open road would be amazing if it wasn't for the constant, daily need for washrooms. ;)

[@carolinaaloisio7158]

Hi Eric, is nice to see one of your videos again... I have a similar set up for my minivan. I would like to hear about the peeing technique for ladies

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Hello Carolina! Thank you for your appreciation and video suggestion ✌️

[@nihallee]

Let's go let's go Eric! On veux tes techniques! ;o)

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Ça c’est de l’enthousiasme! 👍

[@maxgiber]

Great!😃👍

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thanks! 😃

[@Believe30]

I hear they changed the 6 inch camping to be not allowed anymore. I use a wide spout pitcher with lid and pour in detergent bottle sealed well.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing 👍

[@chrisannegalvez4449]

I use a camping toilet and 6:03 my cat's crushed walnut shells litter for #2. Easy to dispose of in small garbage bags.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Christianne for sharing ✌️

[@JonValtandtheEvilRobots]

Every time he shoves those bottles to the front of the van, I hear Bubbles saying "PISS JUGS!!"

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

LOL

[@curtistim]

Hello again Eric 😊

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thanks!👍

[@mjremy2605]

Great ideas, Eric! Thank you for an informative video. Why use toilet paper at all? Horrible stuff. Use water instead and a small cloth to wipe yourself dry. Wash the cloth occasionally. Use a 'personal hygiene water bottle' or a 'bidet sprayer bottle' from Amazon or any Hospital supply shop. The nozzle is meant to give you a strong spray when you squeeze. This cleans well. No paper mess or waste. Smell you say? Get a Bernzomatic propane torch (auto igniter type). Attach a propane bottle to it, and flame it inside the van in the air to burn off any gases. No smells. This is why they light candles in bathrooms. This torch is useful for creme brulee, burning off old cobwebs (don't kill spiders), and to light BBQs and campfires. Handy thing to have. However, I would still take a small porta-potty with me. You can add a bag inside to throw away #2, and just use it for #1. Dump that on trees, it is urea fertilizer. I would add a small box outside my van and keep the #2 there if necessary till I got to a dumpster. Your system of sink pan - how do you sit in it? You have to squat over it, not pleasant. You can also get a portable Loo which is similar but more comfortable and folds flat. That canoe ride in the Everglades looks enviable. What a place!!

[@lilyandrose8557]

Baden Powell would say to dig a latrine trench in a camping situation, and at the very least we should be prepared with a trowel if out in the wilderness.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you Lilyan! He’s a good reference! 😃👍

[@soniacheek6768]

To be honest I never thought about bathroom needs thanks.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

It’s a pleasure Sonia! 👍

[@CarryMePlz2239]

I don't like rice that much, but I try to eat it every day because it dries out my poop and it exits very cleanly, no mess or almost no mess. This took me years of trial and error with food to find out

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Wow! I did not know that one! Thank you for sharing 👍😃

[@alexk.6530]

We used Thetford Curve toilet with Thetford Campachem. I specifically ran the test, not cleaning the toilet for 10 days despite the heat and time whatever came out was just a deodorant smelling green water. It broke all number two and neutralized pee. And I can assure you, my sh!& 💩 is not holy. but I’m not insistent on anybody. Everybody is different with different demands but honestly, I prefer to use public bathroom if I have to during my trips.

[@mioww325]

Please please please explain pee technique for women. (Men's are pretty obvious but I am a woman and would really like to know)

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for your appreciation and video suggestion! 👍✌️

[@angeladawn805]

Come on then Eric, let's see the P Technique video next 😊

[@stevenrldenault7451]

Hi Eric , I’m getting ready to start my Bucket List road trips. I currently have a 1994 Mazda B3000 truck with cap on it. My plan is to add your a bed like your design and some of your other ideas. My first trip will be this Fall, I’ll travel from Ste Anne Manitoba into US and go west to Washington then down the coast to Southern California, over to Arizona north thru Utah, WY and Montana. Hopefully 4-5 weeks. My main interest is foraging seafood and surf fishing along the coast and hiking and mushrooming the interior states on the way home. I’ll likely take my 10’ pack canoe or my SOT 10’ kayak. A trip like this should help me learn what I need to adjust for my next trip to Maritimes. Oh…I’m from Kipawa Quebec but now living in Manitoba. Do you do any foraging or fishing on your trips? Steve (68yrs)

[@monokheros5373]

5L (1.32 Gal) vinegar bottle emptied every day for one man works well. rise with vinegar let air dry. good to go sitting to pee for one man helps avoid dripping

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing! 👍✌️

[@mishmish2261]

HI Eric! Thanks for your videos! I was wondering what is the floor to ceiling height inside of your Toyota Sienna?

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Never measured it. It’s not even also… but I can tell you that at 5’11 it is really not a problem. You get use to it. Thank you for your appreciation ✌️

[@mikam8801]

Just don’t sit on that collapsible bucket while pooping.😂

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

LOL! 😂

[@kennethwilson8633]

Love your van but I’m old and take medications and a toilet is necessary so a bucket is a minimum and on longer trips a folding toilet is preferred with a tiny tent. 3 gallon bucket works in a mini van.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Thank you for sharing your setup Kenneth. Effectively everyone must adapt to its own situation ✌️

[@feefawfern8240]

What about when there are lots of people boondocking or using the same/similar area, it seems that lots of #1 and #2 would close down an area officially or officially? Are people dispersing enough? I've done camping and car camping and looking to do more van camping / overlanding / car camping.

[@stevenrldenault7451]

Bonjour Eric I’m seriously considering the Sienna van along with how you did your conversion. My only doubt is for the ground clearance. Would you look for a different and higher van if you were starting over? I like back country camping, fishing and foraging by canoe. P.s. I’m from Kipawa, Quebec Kind regards Steve Denault (68yrs) Manitoba 2:29

[@SuzaGotye]

Je t'en supplie Éric, vends moi ta vanne! Sérieux là je suis tannée d'attendre 😂

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

😂 Quel beau commentaire! Merci 👍

[@sandydemontille5320]

Eric, I have a question about your solar panels on the roof of your minivan. How do you get the wires inside your van? Did you drill a hole in the roof? Or is there another way to do this?

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

Hello Sandy! Here’s the answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqioiqV5rr6kkJYsi=KP3Alg_m6p1gTO8G ✌️

[@sandydemontille5320]

Thank you Eric!

[@jpch8496]

Bonjour je ne vois nulle part votre installation pour cuisiner ( gaz ou autre) . Comment faites vous?. Cordialement I don't see anywhere your installation for cooking ( gas or other) . How do you do?. Kind regards

[@petergoeman7814]

I want to see a video that explains the techniques required to use a pee container.

[@ericenjoysearth2756]

👍✌️

[@leboluc]

Allo Éric, comment allez-vous? Concernant le divan lit les mesures sont-elles fans les vidéos?

[@hervevazeilles3790]

Got a solution for people with constant explosive diarrhea who need to go 5 to 10 times a day, and at most 10 minutes after a meal?