Composting Toilet In A RV - What They Don't Tell You (Full Time RV Living]

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@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
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@BrittaStokes
@BrittaStokes 5 жыл бұрын
You're the first person I've heard talk about the menstrual cycle and a composting toilet. Thank you!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Shawnna felt it was important to talk about something that most women could relate too.
@hdd1977m7
@hdd1977m7 5 жыл бұрын
Same thought, but another question: What if you need to wash down there like you would with a hand spray pedit?
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
HDD MOFP Cleansing wipes work well!
@jaymorgan8017
@jaymorgan8017 5 жыл бұрын
Humankind evolved without washing everytime you peed I'm sure. My observation is the people that wash the most, get sick the most.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
@@jaymorgan8017 Hmmm...Thanks for watching!
@louvin5671
@louvin5671 5 жыл бұрын
You are the only one that has ever discussed the female issues part of the composting toilet.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Louvin Thank you! We felt it was important to cover the issues that might be a deal breaker for those thinking about switching to the system. This said, we love the relative ease of using the toilet.
@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO
@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO 5 жыл бұрын
Love that you guys weren't too embarrassed to make this video (and did it with humor). It's useful to many people I'm sure.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s what we aim for. No pun intended. Haha
@katieosborn9345
@katieosborn9345 5 жыл бұрын
I thought composting toilets would be really gross but after watching this my feelings have changed a lot. Thanks for sharing it.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Katie Osborn Thank you! We’re glad our information was useful.
@xyzsame4081
@xyzsame4081 4 жыл бұрын
that toilet seems to be expensive but it is praised on many channels (among other chanels also on the channel of Cheap RV Living and he is a straight shooter, what works and what doesn't.
@kenbellchambers4577
@kenbellchambers4577 4 жыл бұрын
You haven't seen the one that uses dynamite!!!
@AngelaRPierce
@AngelaRPierce 4 жыл бұрын
I have no intention of getting a composting toilet, but I was curious. Very informative! Thanks for taking the time.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@rodriguezfamilydiaries
@rodriguezfamilydiaries 4 жыл бұрын
I concur lmao they're awesome so happy and upbeat this was awesome how they explained it...I personally couldn't take out an entire toilet just to drain and literally DUMP ur poop..that's gta b heavy
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
No problem whatsoever. Very easy to empty and refill. Thanks for watching!
@andreah6379
@andreah6379 3 жыл бұрын
Sense of humor is so necessary with this! I will never complain about my cat's litter box ever again.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
👍🤣
@chrisbirdsall6055
@chrisbirdsall6055 2 жыл бұрын
As a man who actually cleans his bathroom, I've taken to sitting for everything most of the time. Good to know I'll be prepared for my future life!
@donanderson2264
@donanderson2264 4 жыл бұрын
6 years of living with a “composting” toilet on my boat. I can tell you that I am very thankful for the choice I made for the unit I bought over what I see in your video. I say “composting” because in truth, trying to target actual compost makes life much harder than it needs to be. The 2 best MARKETED units are the one you chose, Natures Head, and the Airhead. These manufactures recognized that people will been to be converted from wet sewage systems to theirs. As such, they build in a lot of effort to isolate the user from the process. This is the complication I am speaking of. After my research, I picked the C Head for it’s simplicity, and the difference is HUGE. First of all, it is unfortunate that they are called composting toilets. Recognizing that they are actually dessiccating toilets. If you want the product to put on your compost heap, then that works. It used to be that we called personal flotation devices (PFDs) life preservers. But they were only an aid to keep you alive, and lots of dead bodies had them on. And too often, "life rafts" are found empty. They didn’t save the owners life. But calling it a life raft gives that sense of security needed to market them. The point is, the C Head bypasses all of the fuss of isolating the user from the process as depicted in your video. The “required” vent fan and hose are aids to removing condensation. That is the moisture in the solids that you want out. I have not installed any vent fan or hose in the 6 years I have been using my C Head, simply because the solids have dried sufficiently without it. But I have no problem speeding up the dessiccating with the aid of the fan and hose. But the Natures Head and Airhead do such a good job of unneccessarily sealing the process away from the users, that the moisture is pretty well trapped. The two choices of drying media that you mention are not the only ones. Sawdust of any kind also works very well. Again, it is a drying media, used to wick away moisture from the solids. Finely shredded newspaper could do the job. Removing the urine and solids containers means nothing more than lifting the toilet seat with the hinged piece that it’s attached to, and lifting out either the one gallon plastice jug (the exact jugs that we can buy milk or water in at the grocery store), or the plastic solids/media pail. As one of the comments below mentions, it’s a cat box for humans. I will add that is can be that, but without the cat box smell. Cats don’t seperate out their urine. I do treat my C head exactly like a cat box. The key to making these units work is the effectiveness of your drying efforts. If you get mold gnats, it means that the solid deposits got ahead of the drying. It has nothing to do with eggs in the media as some like to blame. And the C Head is a big step ahead of the sealed solids container units. There are things to know to make these units work, but there is no need to complicate matters like some manufactures do. If you walk your dog and pick up the droppings, just know that this is far less gross.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
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@annydobon8106
@annydobon8106 4 жыл бұрын
🤔🤔🤔
@RevCeleste
@RevCeleste 2 жыл бұрын
@Don Anderson I had never heard of the C Head before and now I wish I could see a video of it getting emptied out etc. And researching in I also came across The Think-tank Waterless Toilet and now those two seem to have replaced all the others in my mind as the top two contenders in my hoped for van conversion at age 70! I'm having a little trouble finding how you keep the odors down without venting it in your C Head. I have neither the desire nor strength anymore to want to carry an entire toilet outside to turn it upside down over a bag to empty it! :-)
@donanderson2264
@donanderson2264 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t blame you. Don’t use the supplied lid. It traps the moisture. I don’t “empty” the bucket as such. I treat it like a cat box, using a dedicated pair of wire whisk tongs.
@pennynjavro9645
@pennynjavro9645 Жыл бұрын
I too recommend the C Head, much easier to dump. I didn't bother with the fan install. After 5 years no problems. I'm amazed that more people don't choose to install compost toilets. And the fact you can easily camp anywhere ( even friends property) because you don't need sewer, just electric and water hook ups.
@ffeff8353
@ffeff8353 4 жыл бұрын
As others have posted, thank you for tackling the two topics NO ONE ELSE apparently had: diarrhea and/or menstruation (I hadn't thought about vomit, but good to know about that too)! While talking about this may seem disgusting, these are really perfectly natural processes (as you correctly point out) and it's great to know that a composting toilet can handle them! Thanks for a clear and informative video.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We’re glad it was helpful to you!
@gloriawingate5183
@gloriawingate5183 Жыл бұрын
Plpppkk
@Micscience
@Micscience Жыл бұрын
I don't think human nature is disgusting that is for people who don't live in reality.
@chazchillings3019
@chazchillings3019 5 жыл бұрын
It’s like kitty litter for hoomans ;).
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Kinda! Thanks for watching.
@katieosborn9345
@katieosborn9345 5 жыл бұрын
Haha Nice analolgy!!
@user-pc2uy5si5n
@user-pc2uy5si5n 5 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. lol
@crowned.king.immortal
@crowned.king.immortal 4 жыл бұрын
the Ferengi would capitalize on it...find a way to sell the poop
@24emerald
@24emerald 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, all this time I thought composting toilets composted wastes ... but, they don't compost at all. Seems they are more like dehydrators. Removing liquid from the waste. I guess it will compost later wherever it ends up.
@lindak8664
@lindak8664 5 жыл бұрын
This has been the best vid I’ve seen on the composting toilets. Good job guys 👍🏼
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Do you have one or are you thinking about getting one?
@kevio6868
@kevio6868 5 жыл бұрын
How many do you watch?
@angieblue4731
@angieblue4731 4 жыл бұрын
Most definitely 👍
@heathermunoz6282
@heathermunoz6282 4 жыл бұрын
Ohhh yeah, y'all went there. Thank you. Adorable couple that makes this stuff not be so gross.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Yes we did! There’s More to come on our upcoming FAQ video! Thanks for watching.
@mikephillips8406
@mikephillips8406 5 жыл бұрын
You have answered many of the questions that most of these composting toilet reviews leave as a mystery. Great job! And you've done it in a classy way!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@joylouise5417
@joylouise5417 4 жыл бұрын
Extremely useful information. Explained total process from a user’s point of view instead of selling point with tips and extras from trial and error. Thank you so much.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're glad you found the information useful.
@edmunddauphinais3665
@edmunddauphinais3665 4 жыл бұрын
My wife and I have the same brand, we've been using it everyday going on 5 years ,we absolutely love it, never had a problem with it
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! No problems with ours either!
@katebaldwin5386
@katebaldwin5386 4 жыл бұрын
Adding a small amount of vinegar to the urine tank can help with the urine smell.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that tip!
@kimclark3931
@kimclark3931 3 жыл бұрын
Do not add Clorox!! Ammonia + Chlorine creates Chlorine gas, used as a weapon in World War One
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
👍
@ladyofthemasque
@ladyofthemasque 5 жыл бұрын
FINALLY!! Someone answers all the REAL questions about these things! Thank you both deeply for your frank discussion of, not the pros and cons, but the actual maintenance & upkeep that comes with actually using a composting toilet. Thank you!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We’re glad you found our information useful.
@josephinehogg3629
@josephinehogg3629 5 жыл бұрын
a very common sense approach to an every-day event. thank you
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Do you have one or are you considering one?
@onlyjesussaves840
@onlyjesussaves840 3 жыл бұрын
What impressed me most about this video was the fact that the gentleman was complete secure with going #1 sitting down. Now that's a man! :) Great video guys! :) God Bless! :)
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@80ciocc
@80ciocc 4 жыл бұрын
Try this for a toilet idea. We just returned from our two week trip using the newly installed Seperette, cost $160. We have a class A motorhome and always disliked the standard toilet for a few reasons. The direct hole to the black tank when flushing, the water waste when flushing and knowing there was a tank of crap and urine we were dragging around with us until we found a dump station. I built the very simple box for the Seperette seat product and saw dust compartment. The Seperette simply seperates the urine as a compost toilet does. You supply a 5 gallon bucket for poop and a container for urine, a gallon jug usually. I was able to find a rubber cap for the 3 inch black tank opening and cut a hole in it the size of the included hose for the urine. I didn’t want to deal with the urine bottle, because I heard that stinks much worse after a couple of days than poop. So the hose for urine drains into the black tank which I now share with the gray tank, almost doubling my gray water storage. The urine mixes with gray water, by the way urine is sterile, and that gray water is actually safe to drain in into the environment. Just be cool and use biodegradable soaps for washing yourself and dishes. The poop simply goes into the bucket lined with a plastic bag. You put sawdust, peat moss or coconut husks in the bottom of the new bag and on top of poop. I drilled a 2 inch hole in the floor for a small computer fan which vents consistently and draws a very minor amount if power and cost less than 2 dollars. When the poop bag is full it is leagel and safe to simply toss in any trash can. The smell that does exist post pooping is venting out and once poop dries the odor diminishes almost to nothing anyway. The urine hose in my set up naturally forms a “P” trap which eliminates any smell coming from the tanks, we all know gray water still stinks. After urinating we spray a few spritzes of 50/50 mixture of vinegar and water in the urine area of the Seperette to neutralise the urine odor from the trap. I don’t need to visit a stinky dump station ever because my gray water and urine is actually bennificial to plants so I drain it in a convenient spot when I find one. I now have 100 gallons of waste water storage and use much less due to no flushing. We experienced zero smell from the bucket or the p trap urine tube on our two week trip. We don’t have remove anything other than a plastic bag of poop and sawdust from the rv, poop not even visible through a clear bag . We don’t have to clean the toilet as with expensive compost or cassette toilets. We save water, nurish the planet with our gray water, save dump station money, eliminate the need for sewer trucks running around transporting waste to another facility to process it and…I’ll never go back. If you would like photos of my project let me know where I can send them
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
@incorectulpolitic
@incorectulpolitic 4 жыл бұрын
erik, make a video how u did it and post it here the link
@80ciocc
@80ciocc 4 жыл бұрын
@@incorectulpolitic ok coming right up...well maybe tomorrow settling into two week trip. Mojave National Preserve them Tuscan area boondocking. Hey what do you think about changing the sticks and bricks phrase which just sounds off to me to Still House. Get it, a still house doesn't move as apposed to a moving house or rv. No?
@carlosfigueroa8299
@carlosfigueroa8299 4 жыл бұрын
5years using a Nature’s Head (sail boat). Perfect! No stink, no mess. No chemicals. No pump out.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Great testimonial! We love ours too! Thanks for watching.
@KitLaughlin
@KitLaughlin Жыл бұрын
The best YT video on this subject. As for men sitting down to pee, this has become standard in Japan. Sitting down keeps things clean-and that's THE most important thing, whether in an RV or in our case, on a boat. We will be getting a composting (it'd be more honest to say a "desiccating") toilet for our boat, for sure. Thanks you two for making this video; it's the most honest of all the ones I have seen.
@SodiumSyndicate
@SodiumSyndicate Жыл бұрын
No wonder Japan is not making babies, their men have become women & the women are no longer interested in breeding. Same issue with the West.
@terrimccain9697
@terrimccain9697 5 жыл бұрын
You have explained this toliet better then anyone ty
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate you watching. Are you thinking about getting a composting toilet?
@terrimccain9697
@terrimccain9697 5 жыл бұрын
I have been thinking on it in a yr going out full time for a yr or two dry camping makes it very interesting
@valeriedenise3454
@valeriedenise3454 3 жыл бұрын
I have to say thank you! You answered all the questions people are too embarrassed to ask! I appreciate both of you! Thank you!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Valerie! Glad we could help!
@erroldcruz
@erroldcruz 4 жыл бұрын
They handled talking about an awkward subject so comfortably and seamlessly. Very informative. Thank you
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@TheOutbackmojo
@TheOutbackmojo 2 жыл бұрын
Lets be real for a moment. THE BIGGEST issue i can cess with Van Life, would be the toilet situation. You two have discussed almost everything I was looking for in the most realistic, basic, comprehensive way. Much respect to you and all the best on your travels. One of THE BEST clips regarding van life I have seen. Thank You from the East Coast of Australia.
@jessierogers9592
@jessierogers9592 4 жыл бұрын
There are lots of videos out there where people talk about having composting toilets & how great they are, but very few actually show how easy/hard it would be to use it empty it etc. Thanks for sharing! Great video & very informative!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We’re glad our efforts were worthwhile!
@heatherweber531
@heatherweber531 4 жыл бұрын
thank you sooo much for being so candid about these toilets. I've been wanting to get one when I get my tiny house or RV but the videos I've found were not this detailed and made it sound like such a tough thing to deal with. Thank you for debunking this. And talking about all those normal yet embarrassing aspects of bathroom happenings.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!
@48SolarAndRoofing
@48SolarAndRoofing 5 жыл бұрын
We purchased one of these for an rv and boat application . Works great and is way better than dealing with nasty dump stations and other peoples messes. And your right no smell, no mess, easy to dump, I love it ! No more dump stations !
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear about your positive experience. Thanks for watching!
@ledzepcleo
@ledzepcleo 3 жыл бұрын
Everything you wanted to know about a composting toilet, but we're afraid to ask. Thank you, very informative.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
👍🤣
@johnaverick7468
@johnaverick7468 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not candy coating any of this. I like your frankness. It doesn't confuse me .
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@LK-by2cq
@LK-by2cq 4 жыл бұрын
Best realistic treatment of a perfectly normal topic that most of us would rather avoid! Thanks - very informative.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@dorissandmann2750
@dorissandmann2750 5 жыл бұрын
Best explanation and video on composting toilets I’ve seen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the BIG vote of confidence. We’re glad you found it useful.
@shannonphillips7697
@shannonphillips7697 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the 'real details'. You're the first I've seen in my research that actually shares the important stuff.
@jordsupp
@jordsupp 4 жыл бұрын
First video that addresses every bodily function that regular flush toilets are used for. Thankyou.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@JensGraikowski
@JensGraikowski 4 жыл бұрын
Thinking about converting a bus into a motorhome for full time living and I'm definitely going with a composting toilet. This video came in very handy, especially in confirming my decision to build my own toilet rather than using a nature head or similar. First, of course, there is the cost factor. I can build a good composting toilet for a third of the price a nature head would cost me. Second, I can connect the urine separator straight to my grey water tank. No smell, no emptying of the urine bucket. Third, the solid waste bucket is easier to clean (the plastic bag - preferably compostable - goes straight into the bucket). Thank you ever so much for this video. A straight forward approach to a topic that most people find difficult to talk about. 🙏🏼😉
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Good luck with your bus build!
@darioinfini
@darioinfini 5 жыл бұрын
Some friends who've spent extensive time in a boat with similar bathroom limitations said they posted a sign that says "Gentlemen Will Take A Seat". Thank you for talking about this. Different strokes for different folks and that's fine, but the more videos of this overall lifestyle I watch, the more I'm convinced this is not for me.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@darioinfini
@darioinfini 4 жыл бұрын
@Jon Esqueda True but I can't really figure out a way to replace a normal land based sanitation system. I have to admit I'm resistant to giving up that convenience. All the black tank/removable composting potties etc, they all just seem like incredibly poor substitutes for normal living.
@SavvyJul
@SavvyJul 4 жыл бұрын
Getting ready to replace a chemical toilet in our van, and this is by far the most detailed video covering all the questions running through my head. Thank you both very much.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure. We’re glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@dagmarriley2923
@dagmarriley2923 5 жыл бұрын
I don’t have an RV, but I use a Septic System at home and we don’t throw anything like Toilet paper or the like into our toilets either and have a little trash can next to the toilet just for anything other than human waste. Keeps us from having to pay the cost for pumping out the septic System constantly. It’s something that’s so easy to get used to after awhile.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience! We appreciate you watching our channel.
@australiandrive-innetwork1284
@australiandrive-innetwork1284 Жыл бұрын
Thanx for the video guys . I am designing my campervan and you guys have just made up my mind on what to get . Less money going down the drain . Composting is best . Thanx again
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted Жыл бұрын
Please keep us posted on the build!
@sassylrhg
@sassylrhg 4 жыл бұрын
I would rather use the composting toilet than use ANY store or restaurant restroom toilet. Im a RN so the toilet talk is ok by me. I would rather hear EXACTLY how to use the thing than not know. Thanks much! Happy trails.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@williambranham6249
@williambranham6249 5 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the composting toilet, but I have trouble justifying the cost of the unit. We have a Casita with the manufacturers original Thedford flush toilet. It works great as is, but we do not like the black tank! I have an alternative to the composting toilet. We line the Thedford with a plastic bag so that the top of the bag drapes over the bowl.Throw a little coco fiber or kitty litter in the bag mainly for absorption of liquid and then put the seat over the bag to hold in place. Poo pourri spray can be useful. We do our business, not having to think if we're sitting in the right spot or if our aim is correct. Also, we throw the toilet paper and wipes into the bag. Pull the drawstrings on the bag and push down into bowl. Reline and when convenient put the bag in a 5 gal bucket with a sealed lid. Turn the bath exhaust on. Dispose of contents in campground waste when leaving. Vomit, menstrual flow, and diarrhea do not require special handling. Water of course is not used. There is a solution to these issues for everyone. Good information on something we all have to deal with. Thank you! First time viewer. New subscriber.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate your kind words! As you say, there is a solution for every situation. I'd (Brian) go with a simple 5-gallon bucket solution, but Shawnna will have none of that. Hahaha.
@williambranham6249
@williambranham6249 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted Yes, I'm married to the same woman! We're backpackers, so you'd think the plastic bucket would be an upgrade from squatting. I think she is afraid it will fall over.
@baronistheone
@baronistheone 5 жыл бұрын
We tried this with our Casita and I was always a bit wary of the really watery bag of sewage since the urine is not diverted. Though it's easy for us guys to put our urine elsewhere, not the easiest for the ladies. I recently built a compost toilet based on the C-Head design and will soon replace the toilet in the Casita and plumb the urine into the black tank. I see also now that Sun-Mar is selling a simple diverting toilet (GTG) also though still sort of pricey.
@williambranham6249
@williambranham6249 5 жыл бұрын
@@baronistheone Yes the urine issue was a concern at first but bu putting the kitty litter in first or yhe coco fiber, all is absorbed. We've never had a leak. I also saw a review of a toilet that Home Depot sells -about 600 bucks It's a hybrid between the composting toilet and the flush toilet.
@baronistheone
@baronistheone 5 жыл бұрын
@@williambranham6249 We used coco fiber, but still unless disposed of pretty much immediately I found the bag(s), even doubled to be too wet for comfort (no accidents, just the potential...). We eat a mostly plant based diet so perhaps that effects our experience. I decided the diverting type would make things worry free and also utilize the 10 gallon black tank. I added the "mods" for our gray tank so it will hold 40 gallons or so and when mixed with a partially filled black (urine) tank shouldn't be any problem wherever I drain it. I agree with Lyf that I prefer not to use a dump station after someone else.
@theshartbus1267
@theshartbus1267 3 жыл бұрын
Came into this thinking a composting toilet would be nasty and unclean. I am very surprised. Composting toilets sound very much cleaner than a traditional system for the most part
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
They are not for everyone, but they certainly do have many benefits over the traditional sewer system. Thanks for watching!
@jeanwonnacott2718
@jeanwonnacott2718 Жыл бұрын
Vomiting in a piss bottle just makes you vomit more!! Thanks for being so real. I am in the learning process of getting an RV. I want a composting toilet. I will be alone, a little easier. Just life folks.
@maitlandmoore6426
@maitlandmoore6426 5 жыл бұрын
If your still dealing with hoses and hauling water around to move waste, your an idiot. When you use a composting type system or just a bucket and bag , your just taking care of business as business needs taken, when you use chemicals to mask the stink ( still stinks ) and use hardware to drain from your property to someone else's your basically a sewage technician , why procrastinate with your stink , it only gets worse . 1st why waste water ( thanks for thinking of others ) 2nd when you finish your business and you wash your hands, your done. Just put the bag in the trash as you would a diaper,or doggy bag. Oh no lets haul stinking crap around ( not to mention all the love you've got to give towards dumping and maintenance ) You've got it going on ! Thanks for saving us some water. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Yikes! Glad you made it round to a compliment...we think?? Anywho, thanks for watching and sharing your views!
@cheryldavis2655
@cheryldavis2655 5 жыл бұрын
You both did a great job showing and talking about an embracing topic.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Cheryl Davis Thank you! We’re glad you found our video helpful.
@tdowdfl
@tdowdfl 4 жыл бұрын
I just looked up that Coco Coir stuff.... you get it from the pet !store that's super cheap. I thought it would be pricey.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
We buy a 6 month supply from Amazon for about $20.
@pinksalt1057
@pinksalt1057 4 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted can you put the link for your stuff?
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Check out our Amazon Store at www.amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted.
@denisebrooks4513
@denisebrooks4513 5 жыл бұрын
We've been using a waste-separating composting toilet for a while now. We add a cup or two cups of cheap "cleaning" vinegar into the liquids container each time after we empty it - and there is no smell from the liquids container at all! There's a scientific reason for why this works, too. The bad smell from the liquids mostly comes from the urease enzymes that we excrete with our urine generating ammonia by breaking down urea. The low pH of the vinegar deactivates this enzyme, so no ammonia smell :)
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for contributing to our community! We will give that a try.
@MrSigmaSharp
@MrSigmaSharp 5 жыл бұрын
Oh many people said this in the comments but I'm going to say that again. Best video to talk about these "embarrassing" topics. These are essentials. Can you please talk more about the flushing toilet.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate the compliment!
@JoeAnshien
@JoeAnshien Жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on the subject I have come across. I got used to sitting to pee living on a boat. Tough to aim right.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@guypidsley1572
@guypidsley1572 4 жыл бұрын
Very good video, I started off with a narrowboat where no toilet had been fitted so decisions right from the start. I bought exactly what you have, everything you said was absolutely on the button, it being totally dry in the main bucket there is no smell, it is easy to handle, the most important part I feel is the fan to ensure it dries out. Paper I have a doggy poo bag dispenser and the toilet paper is popped into one of the bags then disposed as you have. If these were the only toilets available across the world think of the water we would save. I say poo poo to any dissenters to this eco friendly disposal. Guy
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Guy. Do you cruise the cut there in GB?
@willythomas584
@willythomas584 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving us the complete details that nobody else would cover. Have a blessed day!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We’re glad you found it useful.
@VocalVirgo
@VocalVirgo 4 жыл бұрын
I use the Luggable Loo. Absolutely perfect. So easy on space, odor, and well, it poops just fine! It was $12 :-).
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@candyalexander2196
@candyalexander2196 4 жыл бұрын
U handled this topic better than any other video u covered it all thanks
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KimberleighWaters
@KimberleighWaters 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video. I have been contemplating putting in a composting toilet as apposed to the toilet that's currently in my horse trailer living quarters. I ended up ripping the black tank off leaving a race and need to replace it. It's going to be so expensive so I had looked into alternatives. I think the composting will work so much better and like you said, saves water, chemicals, etc. Thank you for making this video!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Kimberleigh! Let us know if/when you make the change and how you like it.
@KimberleighWaters
@KimberleighWaters 2 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted I sure will!
@lowellcook
@lowellcook 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thank you! My wife and I currently live in a fifth-wheel camper. We plan to move into a camper van with a composting toilet when she retires in a couple of years. We use a Diaper Genie for toilet paper. I empty it when I take the trash to the dumpster. No paper in the toilet and keeps the order under control.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it’s really no big deal. The Diaper Genie is a good idea. Our little can with self-closing lid works for us. No odor at all. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@wildernesstowander970
@wildernesstowander970 5 жыл бұрын
I have a few questions: 1. Is it always advisable to bring the entire toilet outside to dump the compost into the bag? In other words, I am thinking soil-like spills could be possible? That leads to my next question... 2. Has anyone seen you with your toilet outside or urine bottle in hand at a campground or RV park and complained, perhaps thinking that you were doing something wrong? 3. Do you put the plastic bag with the compost into the dumpster at an RV park or campground? My next thoughts concern the pros and cons of environmental impact because I lack knowledge about these toilets. Is the black tank water usage and biodegradable toilet chemicals of an RV really worse for the environment than the plastic bags used for emptying a composting toilet? Does the heater in the composting toilet result in refuse that can be safely dumped in a garden or in the woods instead? Yes, a lot of questions. You have presented something here that I did not know was an option for an RV. I am enjoying your videos.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Hi. Thanks for the questions! 1. We choose to take it outside to empty it. Some soil may spill out, so that's why we take it outside. You certainly could do it inside your RV if you put down a mat or something to catch any soil that may spill. 2. We take the liquid tank to the communal bathroom all the time. Nobody has ever questioned us or complained. This said, we usually plan for emptying the solids tank when we're away from busy or crowded campgrounds. Keep in mind that we only empty the solid tank every 3 or 4 weeks. 3. Yes, we put the compost into a plastic garbage bag then place it in a dumpster. Any bacteria and odor is gone after about 24 hours so the compost looks just like rich brown dirt. Remember that hundreds of thousands of baby and adult diapers are thrown into the garbage every day. As for the environmental impacts: Compostable bags are available that breakdown much faster than ordinary plastic garbage bags. There is a tradeoff for everything, but we chose to stop exposing ourselves to the harmful chemicals used for RV holding tanks. Significantly reducing our water use was also important. We think this far outweighs the 12-14 plastic bags we use annually. If we had a choice, we would certainly dump the compost into another compost bin for further composting and eliminate the use of plastic bags altogether. There is no heater in the Natures Head toilet, only a fan that exhausts odor and humidity overboard. We personally would never use Humanure compost in a garden. One last piece of advise is too check local laws and ordnances relative to composting human waste and grey water disposal as they vary from area to area. We hope this helps.
@wildernesstowander970
@wildernesstowander970 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted , thank you so much for taking the time to address my concerns and questions! I had a lot of questions there and you addressed each and every issue very thoroughly and thoughtfully. It has been so long since I have purchased a plastic bag, as I reuse those given to us when we buy products, that I forgot that more environmentally friendly bags are sold. You are correct that the amount of bags you are using, particularly compostable bags, do not share the same environmental impact as the water usage. I guess I was under the impression that the size of the compostable toilet would not accommodate 3-4 weeks of a couple's excrement. I guess that would depend on the couple and how often they used the compostable toilet, as opposed to a toilet elsewhere. When I asked if you placed the compost bags in the campground dumpsters, I wasn't so much worried about the environmental impact of the contents as I was any regulations pertaining to what could/could not be thrown into dumpsters. I had momentarily forgotten about dirty diapers. Your contribution to a landfill is far better than that and certainly better than most anything else that goes to landfills these days! Again, thank you for your thoughtful reply.
@laronis
@laronis 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted I had a few questions but “Wilderness to Wander” asked them all, excellent, thank you Wander. And thank you for this information Lyf, outstanding video!!
@sarademoor
@sarademoor 4 жыл бұрын
Came here because I was curious about how that would work, stayed because of you guys. You breached some topics with honesty and humor. Subscribed and off to check out your other videos!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! 👍
@Monheganer
@Monheganer 6 ай бұрын
I love that you're bypassing the chemicals needed to compensate mixing solids and liquids. Composting seems much more nature friendly and a better option all around. Way less gross. I will totally invest in this for my RV.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@marzan6857
@marzan6857 4 жыл бұрын
Nicely done addressing things that people avoid talking about. Excellent review, comical, and interesting. Thanks for posting. PS you were both a delight to listen to.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@r.d.ontheroad-1094
@r.d.ontheroad-1094 3 жыл бұрын
You may want to try Coffee Grounds to take down the urine smell! I have a simple composting toilet, and use Cedar shavings and no smell! I sure saves a lot of water and no stinky smells! Enjoyed the video, and it was a very nice job by both of you!!!! You covered a few subjects that need to be told !!!!!!!!!! See you down the road!!!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that info and for the compliment!
@roxybender1790
@roxybender1790 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so candid. I have never used a composting toilet. I’m trying to reduce my footprint and want/need information like this. 👍
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the information useful. Check out the Sun Mar GTG model. It’s looks like a nice alternative to the NH.
@dennismoore8203
@dennismoore8203 5 жыл бұрын
Some pine-sol in the fluid bucket after emptying does wonders for the smell.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Great info! Thanks for watching.
@LanceEJones
@LanceEJones Жыл бұрын
This is a great video and my partner and I are so appreciative of you two taking this on. We're humans; we poop and pee and emit all sorts of weird stuff. This sealed it - compostable toilet for us!
@daphnezimmer132
@daphnezimmer132 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great info on the composting toilet! I am building my shuttle bus into my forever home on wheels and was totally thinking composting toilet! For me it was a matter of living in it in the winter time and just not wanting to deal with a black tank and all that mess! Thanks so much for the information and I now know for sure that’s what I’m putting in!
@CAM-to6wy
@CAM-to6wy 4 жыл бұрын
Love how you covered everything so frankly. I am about to transition to full-time RV living and this is so much more environmentally friendly than a dry flush toilet. I stopped putting paper down my regular toilet about a year ago and have had no more stopped drains. The composting toilet is how I will go, especially after watching your videos.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@kevinsmith1513
@kevinsmith1513 5 жыл бұрын
Good job on the explanation. We have been using a Nature’s Head in our motor coach for four years without an major problems. While it is not a solution everyone embraces, it has worked well for us. We were able to easily combine our black and grey tanks to create an 84 gallon reservoir for grey water. These changes allow us to stay on limited hookups for several days.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear everything is working for you. We love the ability to go many, many days without dumping the grey tank.
@uhvman
@uhvman 5 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. And the key to a Nature's head is commercial coffee filters! 😉
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Can you expound on the coffee filters?
@kimyoung230
@kimyoung230 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted Place a big commercial coffee filter on the bottom of the bowl before going #2. Once you are done with your business, open the little trap door. The filter and #2 will easily drop down into the vault, leaving the bowl all, or mostly clean. This does add a small amount of additional waste to the vault, but not like toilet paper.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Kim Young Great info! Thanks!
@davidpatrick1813
@davidpatrick1813 2 жыл бұрын
I got tired of emptying my N.H. toilet. So I modified it today, literally today. I have had the unit for a few years. I took out the mixing bar (of course all things first cleaned (used pressurized hose water)) and then measured and found a bucket at the local hardware store. I used pink insulation board to level and stabilize it so it would sit just below the slide hatch. I put in a plastic bag and going to layer the Peat that I have for now and when the bucket is mostly ready just tie up the bag and remove it... no dumping, trying to clean the gasket (which I had to replace with better product)... and all the crevasse around the top section etc. I had watched how to make one's own compost toilet and found that I could do the quick fix and we'll see how it goes. The liquid waste, being a man, I have several options and even use the bottles that N.H. sent, I just got / get tired dumping that too...
@davidpatrick1813
@davidpatrick1813 2 жыл бұрын
Update, I am using pine shavings and just layer it and no bugs or smells. better than peat and cheeper too.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 2 жыл бұрын
Hi David. We tried pine shavings (pet bedding) and it did not work well in our CP.
@bdavison31
@bdavison31 2 жыл бұрын
So informative! Thank you! “...whichever business you're going to conduct.” Love it!
@fatehindersingh9461
@fatehindersingh9461 4 жыл бұрын
Before seeing this video I was wondering how does these toilets work ... understood well now. Thank you both 👍
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're glad you found the information useful!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Due to several comments regarding our choice to use a composting toilet, we though we’d post a link to a very good article about disposing of compost toilet contents. Both urine and solid waste. It’s very good and dispels the myth that what we are doing is wrong and somehow dangerous. www.livesmallridefree.com/blog/where-to-responsibly-empty-your-composting-toilet
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 жыл бұрын
excellent link and vid! I have a Nature's Head also.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Voidisyinyang Voidisyinyang Is it in an RV or your home?
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted Last summer I reconstructed a Bronze Age primitive dwelling from 3000 BCE - so it's a locally harvested double wattle willow wall filled in with 6 to 8 inches of clay-slip straw for insulation. Then the wattle is covered with daub (horse-manure clay-slip) and the exterior has lime cement coating for waterproofing. 3 silicone-polyester canvas weave tarps and 2 layers of rockwool insulation for the gable roof - now being tested with over 6 inches of snow. A center pole to support the roof - nearby the wood stove. It's a Hermit Hut. I have 5 acres of forest for a "seasonal campsite" where I grow forest shiitake shrooms. I can camp in a tent there 7 months a year - legally. I also built a teepee tent as my 1st shelter. The Nature's Head was in a temporary tent that collapsed under the snow last winter. A tent still up after 6 months then legally turns into a "structure." I can have 300 total square feet of structure and anything over 120 sq. ft. needs a permit. So the teepee structure and primitive dwelling are each 120 square feet. So now the Nature's Head is in the primitive dwelling structure for the winter instead of a collapsed tent. haha. I need to go up there, now that deer hunting season is over. I didn't want to get caught in cross-fire. I fast and meditate - so I don't need to use the Nature's Head a lot. Last year I used snowshoes so I could use a hand saw to cut down trees for the spring mushroom logs - drill 30 holes in each log. Offgrid - solar panels for power. I got 100 logs to harvest shiitake shrooms for my first time this spring. Then if I need to live there all year round I can just camp for free in the nearby national forest or state forest. So my living fees would be $60 a year for taxes since it is unimproved rural vacant status in a forest agriculture zone. So then I just compost in the mini-forest since as your husband emphasizes - there's no sewage. I called our state pollution agency - I called the person in charge of sewage treatment systems for our area. I asked him about a composting toilet. He said: Is there discharge? I said no. He said: So no permit is needed. I said thanks and bye. Wow - I was so happy! haha. Keep the guvmint off my land!
@k.pacificnw02134
@k.pacificnw02134 5 жыл бұрын
@@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 Do you have internet for those 7 months? Do you get lonely?
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885
@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 5 жыл бұрын
@@k.pacificnw02134 I have not tested out my legal limit yet. I tried an extended stay but I was missed too much. I could always go to a town library for the interwebs. arctic-news.blogspot.com is a science report stating in about five years civilization may be collapsed due to abrupt global warming.
@kamillaumerkaeva7680
@kamillaumerkaeva7680 5 жыл бұрын
Great informative video! Thanks a lot for putting all the answers to all the questions about composting toilet together!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We’re glad you found it helpful.
@dancagle2533
@dancagle2533 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the lesson. I used a 5 gallon bucket when I used to travel in my van. I'm a house painter. I often use a bucket at work also. I carry the bucket out daily and put the contents in my toilet at home.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Whatever works for you! Thanks for watching.
@dancagle2533
@dancagle2533 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely an option. I prep my sanitary bucket with a bit of tap water, a splash of bleach, and then spritz it with Febreeze. The bucket has a cover. The bucket is just for #1, which is still plenty stinky. For years I was a Neanderthal and urinated behind a tree or in a shed somewhere. I avoid going in residences to use the bathroom to give people their privacy. The more you pee in one spot, the more it stinks. If I am working rural or at a farm I can go in the woods or in a barn--no problems. Otherwise, I carry a bucket out daily and refresh it. Having a port a potty company deliver an outhouse is another option and construction sites often have them.
@Patryc
@Patryc 4 жыл бұрын
thank you for delivering the information in a straight, honest way. I cannot deal with those other travel vloggers who are ridiculously over energetic and bubbly
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We appreciate the compliment.
@randomspirit
@randomspirit 5 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen about the composting toilet. Thank you!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
WOW! Not that is a compliment! Thank you!
@SC-jh8ll
@SC-jh8ll 5 жыл бұрын
We think you covered all of the questions that we had in a very thorough manner. We will be installing a Nature's Head in our travel trailer.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! Let’s us know if you have any questions during or after the install.
@Tyler-SimonefromLesibuGrand
@Tyler-SimonefromLesibuGrand 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this! I'm considering living the skoolie (bus converted to a home) lifestyle over the next couple years and I was jotting down some notes of some must haves for my bus. A toilet was one of them and I was trying to decide what kind of toilet would be the best fit. You really helped me narrow down my options. :)
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Thanks for watching!
@andykumar4103
@andykumar4103 Жыл бұрын
Love it. I am going to set up composting toilet on my future land that I am going to hang out on weekends and sleep in my van. So, if I have just pee I'll use empty liquid detergent bottles so that I don't fill up the composting toilet too frequent.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Let us know how it goes!
@AlexisChateau
@AlexisChateau 4 жыл бұрын
This is the most thorough and open review I've seen on a compost toilet. Thank you for tackling EVERY single topic, including things I never thought of!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@northavealum
@northavealum 4 жыл бұрын
Together, you both did a great job of covering a "difficult" topic. In my experience sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, marine heads are way worse that RV bathrooms. Try going on a sailing trip for a weekend with 3-4 people (especially in warm weather) and you'll know what I'm talking about. Anyone that has a boat with a head should watch this video - and immediately swap out the marine toilet (which frequently has problems) for a composting toilet I've raised the topic of a composting toilet before with my wife - she freaks out every time. Maybe watching your video, which - again you did a really good job on, she'll be willing to consider it.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! We loved going boating on the Chesapeake when we lived near Annapolis!
@blueshiftdreams1790
@blueshiftdreams1790 4 жыл бұрын
You know, I've been looking into Van / RV life as a possibility after college and I've been trying to find information on the "worse case scenarios" with toilets and it has been a struggle. So I greatly appreciate the information!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Glad our info was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@JTSOUTDOORLIFE
@JTSOUTDOORLIFE 5 жыл бұрын
We have thought about a composting toilet.....thanks so much for being honest about how well it works.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It's a game changer for those who want to extend their camping adventures as well as water conservation while boondocking.
@SD_Alias
@SD_Alias 4 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing your experiences. There are DIY-Kits that are way cheaper and contains a Bucket for the "hardstuff" that can easy pulled out without dismantle the Toilet...
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@darrenw63
@darrenw63 2 жыл бұрын
Hi from Oz downunder. Thanks for the info on the natures head. Answered all the questions we had. We have a van on order and will be getting a composting toilet after seeing this video. Take care and cheers
@InfiniteSoul91
@InfiniteSoul91 4 жыл бұрын
This was so informative and you shared it with good grace and humour. Thankyou for your honesty. Appreciation from New Zealand
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@hardtruth2039
@hardtruth2039 4 жыл бұрын
We are seriously considering a composting toilet for our new 5th wheel. Then replace the black tank with an additional 50 gallon fresh water tank giving us 110 gallons of fresh water.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Hard Truth That’s awesome. You’ll love it. I would recommend you keep the black tank and purchase a 30 gallon water bladder for fresh water when you need it. This way you can combine the grey and black tanks for one large grey water tank. This is what we did and we’ve never had to worry about breaking camp to dump the grey water. Check out our Amazon store for the bladder and combiner valve we used. Amazon.com/shop/lyfuninterrupted. Thanks for watching! Be sure to check out our composting toilet update video set to release today at 4pm MST!
@judysuprtrkr3423
@judysuprtrkr3423 5 жыл бұрын
Poop happens, if this embarrassed you are you still in junior high LOL. Good video I always wondered how they worked. Great job
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@aceboogie959
@aceboogie959 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a lie. Girls dont poop, everybody knows that
@tanyabjorling5822
@tanyabjorling5822 5 жыл бұрын
Hello there!! We also have a Nature Head's Toilet! When we started our journey to live in a RV fulltime 2 years ago, I did a ton of research and decided that in our converted cargo trailer I just couldn't make my husband deal with a black tank every week or so, all year long. So, we decided to purchase a composting toilet. I have chosen to take on toilet duty myself and I really don't mind at all!! Like you folks mentioned in a reply that there are thousands upon thousands of disposable diapers, pull-ups, and wipes everyday tossed into the garbage, choosing a composting toilet was an easy decision!! I use baby wipes to clean up after myself in addition to the vinger/water solution spray! I also use a 100% vinegar solution as a daily shower instead of "daily shower" to keep back mold and mildew in the shower!! Thanks for reading this long and rambling post!!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
We’re glad you found our video useful!
@jzt999
@jzt999 5 жыл бұрын
I've used vinegar as my deodorant for the last 20 years. I carry a 2-oz spray bottle in my bag when it starts to flag...
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
jzt999 We’ve heard of people using apple cider vinegar as a deodorant. Do you use regular white vinegar?
@jzt999
@jzt999 5 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted I found the cider vinegar to be too attractive to wasps and bugs. lol So I use white.
@dzymslizzy3641
@dzymslizzy3641 5 жыл бұрын
We had a boat for a few years, and it had a regular head on board; we'd pull up to a pump-out dock and flush with fresh water, put in new chemicals, and done. It was no big deal. In fact, it was probably even easier than in an RV, because it was a vacuum suction pump out, and not dependent on gravity like an RV's black tank emptying system. In through the porthole of the head (bathroom, for landlubbers), went a fresh water hose, aimed down the toilet, and that way, you knew when it was fully empty, as you could see clear water emerging through the clear section of the vacuum hose. Then, you just turned off the water, suctioned the tank fully empty, added back a couple gallons of water and the chemicals, and all done inside of 10 minutes. I don't have an RV rig yet, but I know I'll be sticking with the regular toilet. I've also seen a video from another RV lifestyle KZbinr using a composting toilet, and they characterized trotting through the campground to the dump station or bathroom with a bucket full of urine as "socially awkward" at best.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! You hit the nail on the head (no pun intended). It takes 10 minutes every 3 weeks to empty the solids tank and every 2-3 days to empty the urine tank. Water savings is huge and far less reliance on dump stations to be available or operational. As for emptying the urine bottle while in a campground...we’ve never been approached or asked about what we’re doing. As for grey water we typically wait until we are at a campsite with full hookups to empty. Having 100 gallons of grey water capacity is nice too.
@e-rod2888
@e-rod2888 5 жыл бұрын
Laughed so much at the disclaimers! Cute couple!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We thought those would be funny to some. Ya just don’t know who you’re gonna offend these days.
@donaldoutdoors
@donaldoutdoors 4 жыл бұрын
Loved your vid (and the updated one too) on the Nature's Head composting toilet - I was already sold, but this just helps solidify my decision!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@PyeGuySailing
@PyeGuySailing 4 жыл бұрын
I replaced the head on my houseboat years ago with a Natures head. When I sold the boat I took it with me. I bought a sailboat that I'm now rebuilding and living on. I ripped out all the holding tanks and installed my natures head. I will never go back to a holding tank system. We use peat moss in the head and vinegar to kill the urine smell.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
We've considered peat moss, but havent taken the plunge as coco coir takes up much less space. Thanks for watching. P.S. we've considered living aboard a sailing vessel too!
@PyeGuySailing
@PyeGuySailing 4 жыл бұрын
@@LyfUninterrupted lol, I haven't tried the coco fiber yet because the giant thing of peat moss I bought is still going. It should be done this summer or fall and then I'll try the coco Fibre. I've also considered moving into an rv, I almost did but I couldn't find any year round rv parks where I live in canada and I'm tied to a geographical area because of work..for the next few years. Great video keep it up.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
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@beverlythomas6109
@beverlythomas6109 4 жыл бұрын
I have to admit that I am quite the squeamish girl...but y'all made this video watchable for me. I have been interested in learning about how these compost toilets work. You both did a fabulous job with this tutorial on a subject that most would pass on..ty!!!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
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@TomJones-yt6ke
@TomJones-yt6ke 4 жыл бұрын
Good information, always wanted to know how those things work. But, I will keep my black tank for sure, not a problem going to the dump station, you have to dump the gray tanks, so dumping the black first is not a issue at all.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Weekenders or occasional RVers will probably not see the benefit as much as we full-time RVers do. The real benefit of these toilets is realized when you dry camp for an extended period of time. We're going on week 3 of dry camping (no hookups) in the Arizona desert and have only filled our combined 100 gallon gray/black tank to about 1/3 capacity. The solids vault in the toilet was changed about 3 weeks ago as well. This was in no way possible with other RVs we've owned.
@ynot6473
@ynot6473 5 жыл бұрын
i find i fascinating watching videos about mobile toilets, americans get quite hung up about the subject. here in britain, RVers and boaters talk endlessly about their toilets, maybe more than they talk about the weather!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice of you to tune in! Thank you!
@rickboretirementplan
@rickboretirementplan 5 жыл бұрын
I would love to not deal with the dump station, but not sure about the composting toilets. This video helped. Thanks.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
We’re glad our video provided some info to help you make your decision. Let us know if you have any questions!
@patriciaalexander9751
@patriciaalexander9751 5 жыл бұрын
You still have to empty grey tank. I have composting toilet, wouldn't buy it again
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
patricia alexander True, but we’ve only had to use a dump station once in 5 months and that was at an Army Corp of Engineers campground. We can usually wait to dump the grey water when we have full hookups at a campground. Not having to deal with sewage (ours or someone else’s) is worth the minor hassle of the composting toilet. What do you not like about composting toilets? It’s not for everyone that’s for sure.
@kimberlypuravida5690
@kimberlypuravida5690 5 жыл бұрын
I have wondered about those...nobody shows this stuff! Great video!
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks. They are not for everyone!
@barriegordon1108
@barriegordon1108 3 жыл бұрын
Very well done. Explained clearly without the gore.
@LyfUninterrupted
@LyfUninterrupted 3 жыл бұрын
👍 Thank you!
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