OUR OGO REVIEW - DOES IT SMELL? DO WE LOVE OR HATE IT? WOULD WE GO BACK TO A CHEMICAL TOILET?

[@JohnRasmussen-d8o]

Hi Dave and Nik, love your video. We bought a caravan just over 2years ago with a chemical flush toilet in it. Used it one time for 3 days came home emptied it rang up the next day and ordered an OGO. We don't travel full time but go away regularly for a few weeks at a time, we absolutely love it and not having to interrupt our time away finding dump points and doing the walk of shame is fantastic. Happy travel's guys hope to run into you guys sometime, I love a chat too Dave 😅

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Glad it works as good as it does for us. We feel the same ! But like we said it's not for everyone. It took a bit to convince Nik to go this way but she hated the thought of it. But now once she used it she said no way would I go back to a chemical toilet. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@nztoffee]

We have gone for this toilet for our first caravan build. Thanks for the tips on how to use it and for your review. We are feeling confident we made the correct choice! BTW we cant wait to ditch our cassette toilet

[@daveniksadventures2255]

That is how we feel too. But like some of the comments we are getting this isn't for everyone and that's fine. But we do love it in our opinion we won't ever go back to a chemical toilet. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@CatherineRoss-Taylor]

Absolutely brilliant! Our caravan is currently being built - we have gone with the same toilet as you. Thank you for such a great review, tips and tricks. Easy to follow as you did the empty and reset it for use. Great content - 100%⭐️⭐️

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Awww thank you 😊 It's always hard trying something new for the first time. Nik didn't want to go to it because she thought it would be worse than the chemical. But now we have it she loves it. No more looking for a dump point no more getting splashed while empting it. You can do it anywhere. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@CatherineRoss-Taylor]

@@daveniksadventures2255 Massive positives! We are kiwis arriving in Australia mid-December with our Shih Tzu - Hewson. Will be beginning a two year lap from Melbourne. Super excited for all the adventures to come. We spent 2023 touring NZ so know we love life on the road. The Ogo made sense after having had a cassette toilet here in NZ - even with two cassettes - it was a pain finding dump points for all the reasons you said.🐶🌺

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes we agree. It will chan your travel experience. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@suecollins8554]

Thanks for the review. We watched your install when you initially did it and convinced us then and there to instal one in our caravan. Best thing we've ever done

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yep best thing we done ✔️ Glad it worked for you too. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@davidmoore339]

thanks Dave and Nik, love watching your videos and learning so much :)

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you glad your enjoying our content. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@colleenperry635]

Good review Dave & Nik

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thanks Norm and Colleen. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@neilkemp9118]

We have had an Ogo for two years. It is a game changer, fantastic ! You would never go back.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Total ! We think the same. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@galacticnemesis366]

Thanks for confirmation that we made the right choice. Pick up our new beast in December. Can’t wait. Great content love this channel. Cheers legends.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Awwww thank you 😊 Glad your enjoying our channel. Thanks for watching and commenting on our channel. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@SaltyVoodoo]

Awesome info as usual from the both of you. Your channel is a pleasure to watch. Answered quite a few questions for us. Safe travels & keep em coming we are all enjoying 😀 DNA 🇦🇺 10/10

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Awww thank you 😊 Glad your enjoying our content 😊 Nice to get positive feedback. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Tishola-g9u]

Great video and tips about how you manage your composting toilet. We also have an OGO in our van. We tried diluted Vinegar in the pee bottle and it didnt work as well as diluted Thetford Aqua Rinse. As you mentioned getting the Coir-peat not too dry or too wet is the key. We use the compost toilet cleaner/stimulator on the bowl when cleaning and preparing the bucket for next use.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes the hardest part is working out what way works best for you. Thanks for watching and commenting on our channel. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@cynthiakavanagh6972]

Hi guys. Good review. We have an OGO now and used a Natures Head in a previous van. We are always amazed that people change out their compost mix so frequently. We’ve travelled for 4 months and changed it once. Even in the last 7 months of travelling around mostly steamy northern Qld, we’ve just emptied ours out for the second time. We will use a public loo if available, but we do use it frequently. We use the starter spray inside the company section each change (we don’t wash out the bucket as you need a small amount of residual compost to start off the next lot). Like you, we run a drier mix rather than a wet mix, and I’ll add a spray of the starter every so often. For the urinal, I’ll empty it every night before bed so there will never be any nasty surprises in the middle of the night, and in the morning if we’re having a travel day. We add a small amount of vinegar and water into the urinal each empty, with a squirt of diluted water and vinegar after each week, and that’s it. We’ve never had a urine smell. We don’t put loo paper into our compost, either. We love our composting toilet and would never go back to a cassette loo. Just as a side note, I do most of the toilet maintenance, not my husband; it’s easy. Happy travels. 😊

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Even with a dry mix there is no way i can get that amount of time from our Ogo. We only use it. we don't use public toilet facilities except like you said just to empty the wee. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@JacksonBiggles]

Hi Dave I followed your install & we love the OGO never going back !

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Same here changed the way we travel now. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@billstanford1725]

Very informative guys 👍👍👍👍

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you 😊 And thanks for always commenting and supporting our channel. We really appreciate it. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@dianetrezise8171]

Best product review I have seen yet.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you 😊 First one we have done wasn't sure how to go about. Glad you found it to be great👍 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@beesncheese]

You both have done a great review thank you ! Jeanette

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you 😊 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@onlyleavingfootprints]

Great review guys. Definitely going to look into this more

[@daveniksadventures2255]

It frees you up for when and where you need to empty. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@bradhile5031]

Thanks so much made our minds up👍

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Hope you love it as much as we do. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

Great review and tips especially with regards to the mix. Our Lifestyle Reconn is almost finished and we have optioned the Ogo so thanks for the help.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

You won't be sorry we love it 😀 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@mikepearson2367]

We fitted an Oggo three months ago we watched your install. All we can say is we reckon it’s a great addition to any travel especially off grid. It takes a little adjustment but not hard to get it right. We will never go back to chemical. Say Hi to Bev and Graham for us tell em it’s Deb and Mike from Hitech here. Take care to you both and safe travels.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes just because a method works for you doesn't mean it will be right for the next person. We tried a few different ways before finding the best for us. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@ladysusanjane2682]

You pretty much answered all my questions. We use our van for weekends away and a couple of times a year for 1-2 weeks at a time. Knowing what you know, how would you see its success for our weekends away? You said it lasts for a couple of weeks possibly, so would we just be changing it after a weekend? I can’t see we could leave it between trips 😮no? Our chemical toilet only ever really lasts 3 adults 24hrs. And I don’t like the chemical smell. Thanks for this episode 😊

[@daveniksadventures2255]

We have had a few trips away when we first got the ogo and we didn't empty it apart from the wee bucket We just kept going into the van very 2nd day and pushed the button and it lasted for a couple of months. You just need to make sure you keep turning it over and the exhaust fan is on. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@ladysusanjane2682]

@ awesome thank you ☺️

[@cynthiakavanagh6972]

It’s great for weekends away as the compost part will just continue to compost. Just make sure you go into the van to stir your mix every couple of days if you’ve used the compost section. We always store it with a clean, empty urinal.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes we did the same when we were only camping on weekends just left it in there and mixed it every second day too. We did get 4 months out of it then when only using it on weekends. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Elizabeth-k5u2v]

Hi guys. I watched your episode on the OGO Origin toilet and we have installed one in our 2009 Traveller caravan. We have had the condensation also and have had the compost getting too damp because We have had a lot of heavy rain up here in Ipswich area and we find that it does get affected so I too have problems following the amount of water and coir peat that is suggested. We have cut the moisture down also but not as much as you have. Could you please tell me again… DAVE… *. How much coir do you use to each fill *. How much water would you say you use in the couple of pours that you do NIK… I use Sukin hand wash in my squirt bottle with water What is the pink tablet that you put in the wee catchment area ( not the wee bottle) Thanks for your comments. Liz

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Sometimes I don't even put water in the mix and I only put enoughpeat in the bucket to cover the top of the stainless steel paddles Sometimes I get enough mix to do up to 3-4 goes but it depends on the brick and how tight it was compacted. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Chance_It_Oz]

We use an Ogo and they are great. We use vinegar and water to spray on the urine bit and the cleaner spray on the number 2’s bit. The cleaner refill is pretty expensive for 5 litres when you include postage. Be careful with the dust from the coir as it’s really bad for your lungs! How did you do your clotheslines on the awning?

[@daveniksadventures2255]

I'll do a bit of a review on that in the next video we edit. Too hard to explain in txt. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@HelenSkinn]

We exchanged our cassette toilet for an ogo a year ago. Like you would never go back. Travelling on rough roads we found we needed a collar to help stop bucket bouncing. Our biggest worry is that these things are so great everyone will have an ogo and you wont be able to buy the coir bricks easily. 15lt brick geart value glad were found them.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Like everything if there is a demand they will keep making them. Just when you see them grab a few. Those bricks have been around for ages and have so many uses don't think they will become hrd to source. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@maggiemant3409]

We love our ogo too, usually get about three weeks out of it, I use the enviropro that comes with the ogo in the poo part once we’ve refilled it, just a couple of squirts as it is a starter for the enzymes , we also don’t put as much water in as they say to 😊 I clean the wee container with the enviropro and then squirt some into the container before we use it again, never get any smells at all, wonderful not having to worry about dump points isn’t it? Great video, thanks guys 😊

[@daveniksadventures2255]

@maggiemant3409 yes it is great no dump points. And like we said you need to work out what way suits you and how you use it. It has made our travels so much easier. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@julieross-g3c]

Hi Greg and julz here we love the show we caravan when we can but not like you guys hey Nik I think I might be related to you way back we look alike but your better looking lol

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Ok thanks are you a Hairdresser that talks loud and can't cook too ?😆😆😆 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@johnhollister361]

You almost had me sold except for the dunny paper, no way could I wipe and bag, sorry guys just the thought of writing this makes me gag,I travel with two cassettes for isolated locations and we don't flush we have the spray bottle too......love your show.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

And that's ok 👍 It's a personal preference for individuals. Nik felt the same too bit is converted to the ogo. That was the hardest part to convince her. But once she started her mind was changed. Thanks for watching and commenting on our channel. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@thethriftyniftyop-shopper9201]

Great review. I wondered how they performed in the hot weather.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Like anything the heat and the cold do impact on how things perform. It was heaps better than a chemical toilet in our experience. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@SimonEllis-t5n]

Great review guys thankyou we will retro fit one in ours if and when i can talk my head supervisor around not my 4 legged one lol she still abit juvious but thanks for your honest review

[@daveniksadventures2255]

All good 👍 Thanks first time doing a review so weren't sure how to tackle it. Good luck with the supervisor 😆🤣😂 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@SharonSalmon-kf6lt]

An interesting review guys. At the moment we are only weekend or max 2-3 weeks traveling at a time so are sticking to,our cassette toilet but are interested in the fact you only use vinegar in the wee compartment, we only use our toilet for number 1s and wonder if this would work for us, normally we use the blue chemical, not sure what it is called. Would definitely go the compost if we were traveling full time.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Not sure if it would but give it a go. See if it does. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Elizabeth-k5u2v]

Hi guys. Another question….. A. how do you find the convenience of the electric awning just for having a one day stay. Is it stable enough in light wind conditions. B. What brand do you have? Thanks guys

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Our awning is a carefree awning There are for's and against for them But if we build another van we would get an electric one again. This is the first electric awning we have had and we have had about 7 vans now. In light winds its ok 👍 But you can strap it down like you can see in our videos Easy to put out and put back its just a one person job You can just put it out a foot or all the way. And for that we love it. ❤️ Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@suzeey]

Try nappy bags for the toilet paper; cheaper and scented.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Ok will have a look Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@jazzycool2950]

I love your van colour scheme 😍 I’m not liking the wee going near trees…now I know why trees stink so much especially at rest stops…grose. Looking for a nice shady spot to get out of the heat remember to avoid trees.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

The urine is sterile and we dont just pull up and empty it on the first tree where everyone is. We will empty away from public and walk into the bush to do it. And once you add the vinegar to it it kills the smell. Thanks for commenting on our channel Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@brucejordan3339]

We have been using disinfectant in our pee pot for a while now it takes all the smell out of the pee you only need about the same amount as you used in vinegar. and we will try a week mix in a spray bottle after use like you.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes we have heard some use disinfectant instead of vinegar glad that works too. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@rodjenny]

Nice work guys we have a ogo toilet could you tell me what smelly ball you use and where to get them please.We usually get a month out of ours but have not been off grid enough so use the toilets around parks or drop toilets if available when we can cheers 🦐🐟🦈🎣👍

[@daveniksadventures2255]

We don't use any other toilets just ours. Unless i need a wee. 😆 Not sure where they are from Nik's mum gave them to us i think but don't quote me they are from an Asian shop or even ball. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@rodjenny]

@ we have to empty the wee every day as fluid tablets and beers seem to keep it going.How is Tassie going

[@daveniksadventures2255]

😆🤣😂 i thought Nik wee'd a lot 🤔 We get 3 ÷ days easy. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@GraemeHegney]

Thanks guys, great review. you say you get about 2 weeks without using any paper. do you think using paper would drastically reduce the time before needing to be emptied?

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Yes that's why we said we stopped doing it and it didn't break down or mix in enough for us. But even if we had to empty it every 5 days we still not go back to a chemical toilet. It is so much economical and easier to empty not needing a dump point. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Kicknback-BeaLaurie]

Great explanation. We're definitely going to change our toilet out for one of these. Nik, where did you get the Urine blocks from? Thanks for sharing. Enjoy Tassie! Hope it's warmer than Albany atm, 16oC.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

It's raining and the same temp here in Tassie too 😆🤣😂 Those blocks we got them from Nik's mum who got them from Bali. I know you can buy them on line from wholesale who sell them to pubs public toilets etc. We will look into it as well because at some point we will need more. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@richellenash-kennedy1602]

Thanks Nic that was my question too. Love our Ogo as well😍

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you 😊 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@davidharnett5640]

Great review and this seems to be the answer to a maiden’s prayer. Not wishing to be a party pooper (no pun intended). But being devils advocate just wondering when dumping these in bins will be banned. 🤨

[@daveniksadventures2255]

I can't answer that ! I don't know if they will or won't. But they still let you dump at a dump point. And they say to pick up your dog poo in a bag and put it in the bin. I can't see this being any different. If you are wanting to know more maybe contact ogo on the rules and future rules. These are questions I can't answer sorry. But I know we won't be swapping back. Thanks for watching and commenting on our channel. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@kiandra323]

We love our OGO and wouldn't go back to cassette or the bag type toilet that's on the market now. We also use a bin with nappy bags for the paper.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

We agree 👍 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@CarolinePalin]

Hi DNA, a question about your OGO if I can please 👍we are thinking of replacing our cassette toilet with the OGO however I’ve heard that composting toilets could get ‘insects’ occurring in the ‘poo’ cassette! Have you had any issues with this happening? 👍🌞

[@daveniksadventures2255]

No we haven't had that happen yet. But we do empty our at around 10 to 15 days We do have a mesh over our vent out side so they can't get in that way and Nik hates bugs so keeps the door closed all the time. But like we said there is no way we would ever go back to a chemical toilet. It isn't just swap out and it's a miracle you do need to work out the compost to suit your needs. What works for us mighten be right for you. But it is the best decision we have made getting rid of the chemical toilet and going Ogo. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@scottspitty8283]

I'm hot & humid climates this can happen.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Not sure we have been in Karratha for about 3 months and didn't experience it. I can only go on our experiences. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@TaylorsOnTour067]

@CarolinePalin Hi Caroline , we have had ogo now 12mths n no insects . I hang a moth ball tube on the back of the air hose just to be sure . I did have it on the inside near the back of bucket but found it too overpowering . Hope this helps !

[@letsgotravelaustralia]

Where did you get the urine balls from? What is the actual name of them. Thanks

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Nik's mum got them from Bali we haven't seen them here yet. But you can buy a bleach type toilet block from woollies or Coles. And I'm sure if you went to a chemical outlet that sell bulk toilet paper cleaners etc they should have them. I still see them being used in public toilets here so must be able to get them from somewhere. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@goeffburdon7351]

hi guy's we pickup our new caravan in 2 weeks and we ordered a ogo toilet 😊

[@daveniksadventures2255]

You won't be disappointed just work out what works for you and you won't look back. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@Nosaesoh]

🇦🇺👍🏽well done!

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Thank you 😊 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@bettyandfriends2024]

Good shit😂

[@daveniksadventures2255]

😆🤣😂 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@donr62]

After a few kids my missus says she couldn’t manage control over separation of number 1s and 2s so it’s a no from us unfortunately.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

There are 2 separate areas you don't need to hold your poo or wee you can do both at the same time. They just go into separate containers. But if its not for you that's ok. We are just trying to answer all the questions we get all the time in one video. It's not for everyone ! But it is for us. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@TaylorsOnTour067]

Not like you Dave to talk 💩! we love our ogo ! I also purchased a second urine bucket just in case of breakage n spare lid for bucket . Comes in handy to swap out if your worried about overflow !

[@daveniksadventures2255]

😆🤣😂 Yes it is 😃 We just empty the wee before travels each time not even sure where our lid is for the wee bucket. But have heard someone😉 forgot to take the lid off before using it 😆🤣😂 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@caravanstuff2827]

Yeah nah.. don't fancy bagging and tagging my 💩 thanks...once I've done the business and finished the paper work that's the last time I want to see it..have a cassette toilet with to tank's and a 22ltr plastic Jerry can to empty into in an emergency and I've never had a problem , when it comes to 💩 I've found it's best to keep it simple!!.🤣❤️🇦🇺

[@daveniksadventures2255]

And that's fine , if that works for you and you like it. you keep doing it. We use the ogo and have had a lot of questions about it so done a review. It works for us. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@paulhardie9450]

Do you think the height of the OGO is ok it looks a little low to me and getting down there is getting harder with age , a few inches higher never might be the go with the OGO

[@daveniksadventures2255]

The stand height of a toilet in a home in Australia is 400mm The ogo is 470mm in height. So depending on what your toilet is at home they are very close with the ogo being slightly higher. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@paulhardie9450]

@@daveniksadventures2255 thanks for the quick reply. Lovely nothing worse than trying to sit on a kindergarten Dunny 😳😳 especially in a confined space

[@daveniksadventures2255]

We don't find the height any different to a normal toilet. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@TaylorsOnTour067]

​@@paulhardie9450 hi there , something I considered was raising it with a thin platform as I have bad knees . But it it's fine . Something to consider . Cheers 😊

[@russellmartin6140]

A composting toilet…. they are far from being considered a compost toilet demonstrated by you emptying it weekly and tipping the untreated, uncomposted human excrement waste into a plastic bag and dumping this waste in a garbage bin. Interesting that OGO make no reference to their compliance with the Australian Standard for compost toilets AS 1546.4. as under that standard the time frames to achieve composting would far exceed the turn over time for these toilets.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Sorry lovelies, doesn’t look easy to us and still happy with a cartridge.

[@daveniksadventures2255]

And that's fine if its not for that's ok stick with what works for you. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@aaronhunter7062]

Don’t use vinegar you will get vinegar gnats

[@aaronhunter7062]

We learnt the hard way they reproduce at a huge rate

[@daveniksadventures2255]

Cos we empty it nearly every 2nd day we haven't had that problem. But thanks for the heads up I'll look into it a bit more. Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺

[@daveniksadventures2255]

@aaronhunter7062 we only use a splash just around 80mls And haven't had any issue been doing it this way for over 6 months now.

[@bradtottman1425]

What a crappy video that’s full of great info😂😂😂

[@daveniksadventures2255]

😆🤣😂 well put 👏 Cheers Dave and Nik 👍🍻🇦🇺