REPLACING OUR THETFORD C2 WITH A NEW OGO COMPOSTING TOILET! | DIY Caravan Repairs and Renovations

[@wwfgumby]

We did similar but went for the Natures Head rather than the Ogo. With no motor or internal wiring or control board there’s less to go wrong in a manual agitator model. Having said that, changing from a cassette to a composting loo is the best thing we’ve done. Last trip we went over 5 weeks of solid use before needing to empty the toilet. As some others have mentioned, we prefer to bag the paper and dispose of it in the bin or on the fire.

[@DebMcMurray-h5c]

Hi, A job well done. It is hard to change something when you don’t have a clue how it’s put together. We still have a chemical toilet and a spare, but we buy the brown paper lunch bags from coles to put the used paper in, into a bag, then into the bin. Works really well and helps my husband out when he cleans the cassette.

[@VykingBoy]

Love our OGO. Had it in van for 18months and no smell, no water needed and no dump points to visit! Easy and cheap to run.

[@HilltopFarmHomestead]

Well done. Watching Bianca silicone around those wires was so funny!

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

😜🤦‍♀️

[@joannebazeley648]

We have a 2010 bushtracker, and after a particularly icky trip out of Notch Point with a full cassette, we changed to an OGO, no more being chained to dump points! I went old school and cut up old t shirts into 2 squares size and use them for number ones, Pop the used ones into a screw top plastic container with water and a tiny bit of nappisan, when convenient rinse them out and dry then and reuse! For number 2s, use 3 sheets of paper, torn into single sheets, that stops them getting tangled in the mixing arms.

[@beercooler]

You’ll love it, compost toilets are great with no negatives. My misses puts wee paper in the bin and family of 4 all put poo paper in the toilet. We use a spray bottle with vinegar after wee to help push all liquid into the container. And the best thing is they don’t smell

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

With your Pete stuff if you go to Bunnings you can pick the same stuff up which is coconut and bark in a block which is roughly $6 you break what you need into fine powder and follow the rest of the procedure as normal even putting a little water in there to get it going and you can use some Yates insect repellent this will keep little tiny flies away as well

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Great tips thank you 😃👍

[@JonoPaynter-l2v]

I am a horticulturist in pip and stonefruit orchards drive trucks and an excervator. I am 58 and I hope to do the traveling caravan lifestyle sometime before it is too late. Sounds like fun. Thanks for your quick reply Jono P

[@suecollins8554]

We have a OGO I was very sceptical to use it. But love it now. When you make up the peat only use 3/4 of the dry brick saving the other 1/4 for the next mix. Every 3rd mix you get one free mix. You can buy peat bricks from bunnings and bigw. My husband being tall uses a broad brimmed bottle to wee in so he can still stand up. Then pours into ogo wee cannister. With the toilet paper we just put into ogo using 2 ply toilet paper. If it does get tangled use a stick to unclog it. Does not happen that often. We lasted 25 days and still had roughly 3-4 days left with the 2 ply paper being used. To use the ogo takes a little adjustment but then you will love it. No more looking for dump points

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks for the tips and the confirmation of a good decision 😁👍

[@joycethorn2313]

Baby nappy bags. Box of 400 for approx $5.00 at woolies, big w.

[@beesncheese]

Excellent video

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thank you very much!

[@rosemaryshepherdsmith5110]

Jolly great job , congratulations 😊

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thank you! 😃

[@douglaslamb8709]

Job well done ❤

[@WaltersWobblebox]

We put all paper in a bin next to loo and change the bag every day and yes you have to sit to pee😃not needing dump points is great

[@michellemanton434]

Great video guys. Hilarious watching the antics ❤

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Glad you enjoyed😁👍

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

That’s a great job. We have been watching stuff on the Ogo’s as we have optioned our new camper with one. Videos I have seen on newer van installations and have often seen them not spend the time like you and patch holes etc. Greta job guys.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Awesome! Thank you!🤩 🙏

[@gerrydempsey4443]

Well done yu two.doing the learning experience way sits well with knowing exactly what's involved. Once again well done.👍

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks mate😁👍

[@carrinholmes7039]

We use brown paper bags for our waste paper, placed in a separate bin. That way you can either dispose of in your normal rubbish or burn them on the campfire each night (if you are permitted one) rather than plastic bags. And no, you don’t notice any smells.

[@steeldragon5867]

Wiping your bum and putting it in a bin, no no no

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

With the pea bucket make sure you use a natural detergent do not use any other chemicals in the number two section as the microorganisms will not work properly. You can get a Yates spray for insects from Bunnings about 2 squirts to keep little pesky flies away that can come in through your air vent. When cleaning the number two section there is no chemicals to use just water and a brush. Go and get yourself a brush for cleaning a thermos which you will find it's easier and better to do. When it comes to ladies personals for the month discard of it as you would at home in a piece of paper and put in rubbish. As for doing number one sometimes the women have to wiggle and maybe slide forward a little bit for better aiming. Try not to over fill with number 1 liquids as this could spill in the van.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Wow more awesome tips thank you these are so helpful 😃

[@sharonavis6339]

The Coir Peat is available from Big W. For about $6. We have a natureshead toilet and we are so happy we went with it

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Awesome thanks for the tip

[@bradkark]

Years ago I built a few fibreglass kayaks. The resin we used gave off heat as is hardened. The heat builds up if is a big blob like in a container because the heat can’t get away as easily.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

It was odd! Never seen that before

[@treeman3663]

Guys you've done an awsum job

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thank you

[@annieowe]

Wow it looks so much nicer. Great job guys! We can’t justify the expense right now. We have a cassette toilet with a SOG and don’t use any chemicals. Maybe one day we’ll look into the composting toilet.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Sounds great!👍

[@Elizabeth-k5u2v]

We put an OGO Origin in our 15 year old Traveller Sensation and it has been a game changer. Yes, boys do have to sit down to pee. Yes, it is better to put the used paper in a bag. The OGO is great.

[@JohnRasmussen-d8o]

Hi guys love watching your videos. We bought an OGO about 2 yrs ago. Have had to remove it twice because of spillage, won't go into detail. I noticed you have glued yours in permanently? Mine is only screwed down with 4 screws, easy to remove and clean. But ours is a stand alone toilet not in the shower. You've made a great choice swapping to a composting toilet we love ours and recommend it to everyone we talk to, thank God no more dump stations. 😊

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Yeah I’ve heard of some spills 😳. We actually discussed that at length, and decided that as it’s in the shower, cleaning up spill may not be a huge issue. But time will tell. ☺️

[@JohnRasmussen-d8o]

@@Livin_Like_Kings_ no worries. The main problem is that the gray base isn't sealed and allows any liquid and number 2 to leak under it, in your case trapping it between the ogo base and the floor. Might smell after a while if not cleaned up. The only way to clean up is to remove the whole ogo? See how you go hopefully you won't ever have a problem. Keep up the good work. 😀

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Hopefully the silicone on the screws will keep any spills from going underneath 🤞. But time will tell 😀

[@warwickpeople5140]

Thanks guys very informative. Had to laugh at the original silicone that looked like 4 slices of toast 😂. Now with all this new room to the side of the Ogo if only they did a urinal for the gentlemen with its own built in container 🤔 Still amazing work for people who don’t build caravans 👍

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤣👍 did I mention I’ve never built caravans before!?

[@arm_luvr1002]

Great effort team

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks a ton😁👍

[@lifestooshortliveit5381]

Hi Guys we have put in the OGO 2 months ago also & it is working really well. My husband bought himself a pee bottle (the kind men use in hospitals) he stands to pee then empty’s it into the big bottle. No sitting.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

👍 good tip

[@garrychapple8463]

Great video and you asked for tips. We put in an OGO about 10 months ago and have been very happy with it until recently. The agitator stopped turning even though the motor could be heard running. Problem was the hole in black plastic cog at the base of the drum had become rounded and no longer driving the hexagonal shaft of the agitator. The supplier told us that this was a design feature to protect the motor. Clearly the load on this cog becomes too high if the bin is too full or has too much water or the agitator arms jam on the side of the bin. The bin tends to an oval shape when full exacerbating this issue. I recommend carrying a spare cog in case this happens to you.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Oh that’s interesting and helpful! Does the supplier stock spare cogs?

[@garrychapple8463]

Yes

[@Angelahappyat60]

Thank you so very much We have a combo bathroom as well Well done such a big help ❤

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

You are so welcome!

[@FarmersLifeUnscripted]

Great job guys! Another Brett tip for you (you're probably getting sick of us 😂) re: silicon... spray the silicon with kitchen spray, like spray and wipe type stuff, any brand, and then you can smooth it over with your finger. It won't get stuck on your fingers as much and it helps smooth out the silicon for a pro finish. We are also getting an Ogo and we watched a couple of good vids on how to use. If you haven't seen them, check out Aussie Destinations Unknown, they did a good one recently and also your mates from Roamin In a Ram also had some good tips. Hope it going well. Take care

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks for the handy tips😁👍 See you in the next one!

[@briananddianehardy8598]

Thanks for uploading the installation of the OGO, we would be interested in how your finding it compared to the cassette toilet. Our plan is to install one into our caravan.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks! We’ll keep you posted after a “trial period “! 😁👍

[@rickbailey1074]

Great job team king just goes to show how good bushtrackers are built the ogo looks like it belongs there from new will be interested to see how it performs

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks 👍 is too 🤞😬🤞

[@kiandra323]

We use nappy bags for all paper, men and women, and a lidded bin beside the toilet. Saves filling the toilet more quickly. We love our new OGO.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Good idea! Yes I think we’ll do the same 😁👍

[@ladysusanjane2682]

I don’t know..Facebook Marketplace….someone might want your loo with a few rolls of paper thrown in😂😂😂 I think you did a great job👍🏻

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤣👍 I think we’ll send it to the tip…. For the greater good!

[@williamkey678]

when using silicone with your fingers it pays to wet you're finger before you touch the silicone, and it stops the silicone sticking to your finger. I used to get silicone all over the place before I learnt that tip!

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

😁👍

[@treeman3663]

More room in there now as well

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Yeah it is a bit more spacious

[@Norlinda_Travels]

Such a neat job, well done guys, can’t wait to see if you end up liking the composting toilet better than then chemical one, if it smells 🤧

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Fingers crossed!😁👍

[@christinewinkelmann5215]

We have a ogo and we use a baby nappy bin for the toilet paper itt is perfect for it no smell and easy to use

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Great idea 😀

[@JonoPaynter-l2v]

Hi from New Zealand. Well done it looks like it is a drama. I have got 2 questions for you on different subjects. Have you been to New Zealand and what line of work and qualifications you both do. Looking forward to seeing your next traveling adventures in the near future. The caravan renovations look great. Keep up the great videos, thanks Jono P

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Hi Jono 😁👋 No, we haven’t been to NZ yet… it’s definitely on the list!😁👍 Bianca has many qualifications but to save time, she is a project manager with a Background in finance. I (Grant)….. never really know how to answer that. I’m a chef as my first trade(but not interested in cooking again) horticulturalist/landscaper by another trade. Done a heap of other work including farm work, truck driving and bush regeneration. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@MickBurns-ev1nn]

I’ll get in early as it has to be said. What a crappy job 😂😂😂. You do good work guys ❤😊

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤣🤣 sure is 😃

[@treeman3663]

Lol 😅

[@waynebain-iv4sd]

You should have put a macerator toilet and holding tank for a lot less money

[@shanebrowning1904]

Great job you guys. Looks like you used to build caravans. Is it true Grant you hurt your back wearing the blue overalls? Because we haven’t seen them for a long while.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤣 We haven’t seen the blue overalls because there’s no room for the ol meatballs!🤣👍….. sorry!

[@roasty8772]

How are you going to stop water from shower going through the door

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

The hatch to the outside?

[@treeman3663]

First how's grants back?

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Slowly getting better😁👍

[@davidmilledge221]

Paper goes in a bag and women learn to pee outside 😂

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤣👍

[@treeman3663]

It's a toilet for you pair only

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

😂 so was the last one!

[@treeman3663]

@Livin_Like_Kings_ so your used to sharing your waste and smells lol

[@michaelhay3621]

Totally disagree with making compost toilet compulsory with offroads areas. When you have very young children, not easily getting them urine in the correct sectio😮n. We never had problems with our toilet cartridge system as we carry a spare one for longer trips.

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Fair point! Wouldn’t have thought of that as we don’t have children 😁👍

[@mickemery4486]

Our 4 year grandson has worked out ours,didn't take long,we have the Cuddy, very similar but manually turn agitator and little red light is on the top so easier to see😊

[@williamsmith5514]

She is gassed up after putting on that blooming paint on!

[@TerryGaskett]

Your not testing ?😂😂😂

[@richardtimms6645]

Great work guys. FYI they arent environmentally friendly. Human waste takes 1-2 years to break down and be safe under ideal conditions. Emptying a compost toilet in a plastic bag and sending it to the tip means it doesnt break down. Cassette toilets get processed and water recycled. You wont see thise details mentioned on the composting toilet manafacturers pages.

[@davidmilledge221]

And china grows their vegetables in human waste oooo nasty

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

Thanks ☺️

[@williamsmith5514]

Don't open that acetone till you have a Respirator , not a face mask . It can cause very serious health problems , so many of us are using heart medication.

[@MickBurns-ev1nn]

Dad joke 🥸

[@scottspitty8283]

Oh no, now you have an unsealed bucket of crap in your van. As per the manufacturer, the full compost cycle takes 6 to 12 months, until then it's raw crap. Apart from that, great job 😅😅

[@Livin_Like_Kings_]

🤷‍♂️ compared to “raw crap” floating in chemical soup?! Cheers!😁👍

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

That’s a great job. We have been watching stuff on the Ogo’s as we have optioned our new camper with one. Videos I have seen on newer van installations and have often seen them not spend the time like you and patch holes etc. Greta job guys.