Tips For How To Empty Your Cassette Toilet WITHOUT SPILLING A DROP!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Hi guys. 1st of all… thanks for watching and for all the great comments and questions. Many of you have asked if we considered the Americanizer adapter along with a short sewer hose in the hose storage area. I thought I’d pin a comment so everyone can see where we’re coming from and why we chose not to travel with this pretty cool product. Yes we did consider it. It is an ingenious design… simple and works with a purpose. For an Ekko or bigger RV I’d say it would be worth the storage for us. It’s not just the size of the adapter… it is but not totally… it’s also about the hose you have to carry… and what you can’t store in the tube that the hose would have to be stored in… (where we store our propane bottles and Thermocell). We find that we empty the grey tank about 1/3 of the time that we empty the cassette toilet so washing out the hose with grey water after dumping would be an issue for us. And we rarely park at a site in a way that would allow us to empty the grey tank without having to spin the seats and move the van. All of these factors added together means it would not travel with us because it would not work for our way of traveling. We realize that everyone travels differently. And we always advise folks to travel several times with just the bare bones to find “their” style before investing in accessories or modifications. We use every square inch of the van’s storage and every item has to serve at least 1 good purpose, whether that’s keeping us or the van clean, keeping us fed, allowing us to film and edit, or taking care of the waste water.If we had more storage it would be something we’d consider as providing that one good purpose. I’d say if you have room you should try the Americanizer and a collapsible sewer hose. That’s why we don’t currently use that cool product. But… what do you guys think? -Owen

[@janeberlekanui3617]

Opppo Koi

[@The_Ballo]

Never heard "Bob's your uncle" without an English accent. What do you use for your flush liquid?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

@@The_Ballo depends. These days Therford packets.

[@bayareadoogie5372]

My favorite cassette moment was when my six year decided she wanted to use the van toilet instead of the house toilet, at the same time I had just taken it out for a proper cleaning and airing. Nice little gift awaited me a few days later when I went to put it back in!

[@cewaffles]

I chuckled more at this than I should have.

[@xjohnny04]

My newly wed wife laughed at every single one of your jokes while I intently listened to make sure I didn’t spill her crap all over this tightly cramped campground. Your video was so helpful I think I can put up with her crap for the rest of our marriage. Thanks so much!!

[@cggage]

Very clever and very well explained! Thanks. I never would have thought of doing the "dry run" of leaving the cap on, setting up the angle, and all that. Makes perfect sense! Thanks for the tip!

[@randomspirit]

I've been looking for this step by step video for almost two years. Thank you!!!

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Hi to you all. I also like the cassette toilet easy to dump anywhere. Also a funny story, our first dump at a RV park 4 years ago. I set the cap to close to the 4” pipe and while dumping it the cap rolled right down the 4” in drain. I didn’t have enough hands to stop it while dumping the tank 😂 So I recommend putting the cap in a safe place. Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I hate to ask but what did you do for a cap after that? Or do I want to know? 😂

[@philiptarnaski1667]

I put a plastic bag over the opening and used some electrical tape to hold it in place until we got the new one from Amazon 👍

[@Triskelliann]

I relied on your video to get me through my first ever "dump". I'm so proud of me! I'm a new and extremely green trailer owner but determined to learn what I need to know. Great video and thank you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That is so very, very awesome! I bet now you're a pro at it! Congrats!

[@anouarbeee]

Thank you very much, what a clever man

[@leeinwis]

💩💩😫😫💩💩

[@annej5699]

My first trailer was a 20-ft bunkhouse that I bought used from a dealership. The sensors in the black tank were always troublesome, so one day my husband took some sewer cleaning gear and a high pressure power washer and gave it a very thorough cleaning. Turns out the previous owner never gave it a thorough cleaning and a huge fungal mat had grown inside the tank. It took a couple hours but my husband got this broken up and cleaned out. Because of this when I decided to downsize to my tab trailer I bought used again, but I insisted on one with a cassette toilet. I never wanted to deal with an underbelly black tank again. I traded in my old trailer on the tab trailer this past October and had to winterize immediately, so I haven't had a chance to take it out yet. But I have played with the toilet cassette and I think this will work far better for me and my arthritis. Thank you for this very helpful video!

[@emetzgrr]

the thought of a fungal mat sounds awful! But glad you were all able to clean that out!

[@michelebez4392]

Best video I've seen on this! Thanks

[@conchscooter]

Excuse the second comment but I tried it today with a pvc drain and it works! I measured the angle with the lid on and then rolled the porta potty tank back just as you showed. Brilliant! Thank you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad it worked for you.

[@davehobbins5594]

Thank you. Great tip. Look forward to the grey water talk. Cheers from snowy northern Maine. DaveH

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are very welcome. Grey water tips will be on Tuesday 1/25.

[@robertsertic4276]

Excellent video! Concise to the point with relevant tips and no nonsense. This should be a masterclass in making videos.

[@travellingslim]

7:37 Gave me a much needed hearty chuckle. Thanks for that

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad we were able to make you chuckle. 🤣

[@SlackerWannaB]

If there were an RV video of the year, you should be nominated! ❤

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That would be cool if I won that for this "crappy" video. 😂

[@conchscooter]

I don’t mind emptying my porta potty tank at all but you really do have some clever tips. Fantastic.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Aaah. Thanks!

[@tedsamuels3203]

That makes it easier..Thanks for sharing

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are welcome. I hope it helps.

[@austinray6024]

the cassette cap has measurements in it like a measuring cup. i store my gloves and treatment right inside the door of the cassette so its always on hand 😊 great video!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We always tell everyone that we learn more from you guys than we ever teach. That’s a great tip. I’ll use that measuring tip next time. We feel like you have to use every square inch in the van to make the most of it.

[@flyshacker]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I’m a first timer, and your tips are gold! 👍

[@guidolyons4912]

Great tips on the cassette toilet. I prefer the cassette toilet in my 2019 Revel over the traditional RV black tank in my previous RV. The cassette is so much more convienent and easier to dump. Don't need that stinky slinky.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We totally agree with you on the cassette… so much better.

[@pameladrennan44]

This video is priceless…not just the advise which is great…but the crappy jokes as well! Thank you so much!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@stevewoods8116]

THANK YOU!!!!!! You made me not so afraid of a cassette toliet! Now what about smell inside your rig?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

No need to be afraid. We do use solution inside the toilet for the smell some work better than others I also put little car febreze air freshens inside the bathroom to also help. A lot people say to add a little water to the toilet after you use it to seal the trap and that will also help. We do notice the smell more when the cassette is more full.

[@anybody1955]

Thanks. Getting ready for the “first” dump. The sideways tip was particularly valuable. I’ll look for your other videos.

[@robertb2468]

I've installed one in my Transit build. You are the first one who showed how to turn the neck and tilt holding is on it's side. It looks like much better result.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’m glad it helped. I actually think Thetford wanted us to do it that way. If you look at the back of the cassette it’s rounded so it rolls into a horizontal pouring position naturally. Good luck with your build!

[@jcubed821]

Wow! Thank you VERY much!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so very, very much for the Super Thanks! I didn’t even know what that was until now! Not necessary but very much appreciated!

[@larryvincent2098]

Hey not bad !!! Crazy Eddy would be happy with this video !! Lo lo lo good chuckle . Thank you for sharing this video with me!!! (BS & BK )

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Crazy Eddy would just dump it out in the drain. haha

[@LandseerNorth]

Thanks for the tips! I've only dumped mine once with my new used pop up and I didn't have any problems. But I can see how your method prevents a lot of potential issues.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@DavidGraybeard]

So practical and helpful, as always. Thank you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@lisastgeorge1801]

Great tips! I’m new! Getting my rig soon! Thank you!

[@kimblatnik6035]

Thank you! I’m not so afraid now

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome.

[@robertparry3476]

Thanks for the video. Best one I have seen on how to empty the cassette

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad it helped! I was shooting for a video that was not too “crappy”. 😂

[@stevenjoseph8980]

We don't have a travel trailer yet but are in the final decision making process. We are considering a TAB 400 and a TAB 320 CS-S. Not having owned an RV before our only experience is with a Class C motor home that we rented for 2 weeks several years ago. I did the dumping of the black tank and it didn't seem that bad. One of my biggest concerns about the TAB 320 is the cassette toilet. But honestly after watching the several videos that you have done on the subject, I'm not concerned at all. And honestly with some planning, it seems like a better way to go. The trick you showed of setting the cassette down and then doing a dry run to line it up is brilliant and it took the aiming anxiety out of using this kind of system. Thanks for your channel. I just discovered it and I'm really enjoying it a lot. My wife and I hope to have our unit early next year so hope to see you on the road.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Good luck with your purchase. We both prefer the cassette toilet over a black tank but everyone is different. You do have to empty more often but places to empty are more available.

[@michalikde1]

Great and informative video!

[@JohnSeitz]

Great video. We have been so hesitant in buying a Thor Sanctuary, over a Roadtrek Zion SRT - for two reasons. The SRT is built slightly Bette and more “rich” but primarily due to a good old fashioned black tank. Last week we decided to say forget it let’s buy the Sanctuary as we prefer to have 4x4 and a nicer driving Sprinter. Then seeing this video now helps us in knowing we probably didn’t make the wrong crap shoot lol.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The Thor Sanctuary looks awesome. We didn’t know if we would like the cassette toilet when we first bought the revel but now I don’t think we would want to go back and look for places to dump all the time and since we use the van for a daily driver being able to dump at home has been great. Good luck with your Thor.

[@sandyisleib9532]

Great video and advice! Thank you!!

[@mentalmadness5402]

Thank you for your knowledge.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Every tip helps makes this job easier.

[@feonjun]

I love you for this my friend!!!!

[@richardcoyle2635]

Great hint video. You did a good job Owen.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CS-ym4lo]

Really good video, thank you.

[@howardjack1103]

I found with toilet or a pipe like shown if there is no hose that will reach to have a 10 or 20l bucket of water on hand. Also use this to give the tank a couple of good rinses.

[@kidsoffthepayroll5215]

Thanks. Great tips -- well done. We enjoy your KZbin posts. All the best on your current trip!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are welcome and thank you for watching.

[@wellnessotr]

BRILLIANT!! Thank you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for watching.

[@bentonzhang148]

that is so smart and thanks for the tip

[@jb171504]

I laughed the whole video. This was great.

[@lauraklein4161]

You put a little "glug" into it? Lol. I love that. I'm going to adopt that word! :)))

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You can use that word for a lot of things. 🤣. Will you put a glug of cream in my coffee? 😂

[@keyplayer5]

I could do that. Not as hard as I would have thought. Thanks for sharing.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Now that’s what we were hoping to show! We’re heading towards Tampa in a day or so if you want to come and take a turn, 😂.

[@sherriweber7105]

Thsnk you Owen for this tip on cleaning your toilet in the rebel. Looks easy enough. Gross but easy enough. Probably doesn’t hold a lot like a bigger rig. Thank you again Owen and Lynn for this video. Hope you have a great day and week.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are right it does not hold any where the amount that a larger RV would and you have to empty it a lot more. But it’s really nice when we use the van as a daily driver and we can empty the cassette at home instead of trying to find a dump station. We appreciate you watching.

[@krisztian3909]

Thank You for making this amazing video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching!

[@debraballmichianagirlcampe1773]

Thank you! My first time doing this was a success, thanks to your tips!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

That makes me smile! Thanks for taking the time to let us know the video was helpful. Happy travels!

[@gerlandkent6377]

thank, you for you're video. you know I've never heard of a cassette tank. I asume I'm going to have to buy something for my van. I'll watch you're video on this tank. Again thank, you for you're video. Happy, camping. Random vanners east coast virginia 2%

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

They are a lot easier than a lot of people think. Great for a van.

[@sandragilliam4120]

Thank you so much for this video. Showed the hubby and he will now be using your technique.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yurichannart1592]

Thank you for sharing. Love your clear and concise explanation on a crappy subject...lol

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome!

[@arlenroesner]

Great advice! We’re awaiting the delivery of our 2022 Revel at the end of April. Truly have enjoyed your videos and tipsters! Happy Tails to you Lynn and Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Happy Tails back at you Arlen! Bet you’re like a kid at Christmas counting down until April! Hope we get to see your Revel one day in person.

[@k9luv3]

Arlen...how do you like your Revel? I've had mine for about 3.5yrs now and love it. I travel all over the west with my dogs. I'm heading out again tomorrow for N.M. :)

[@mikeo.750]

We are also looking for your Grey water trick also. Your explanation of the cassette toilet was very informative. The more details on your experiences with the class B are very helpful. Thanks for your fun adventures. Happy Tails.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad it was a help guys. Next Tuesday Tip will be on how we handle grey water without a stinky slinky hose.

[@diddleydadburn]

Great tip!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bradpriester3297]

I'm glad you are happy with you cassette this video gets a thumbs 👍

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks again! You get a Thumbs Up Too!!

[@Chubbydippin]

Very helpful. Thankyou for the tips. I've heard of people digging a hole to dump the contents in while boondocking. Just didn't seem right nor ethical. Infact, I don't think that's even legal. You made this seem so much easier than I thought it could be.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I know if you are camping while hiking you would have to dig a hole so I would think emptying the cassette would be the same thing. We have never had the need to do that. It is easy.

[@RavynMancer]

Great information. Thanks. I will definitely use gloves anytime I do this. No way am I touching that barehanded.

[@Sweetearth1958]

Excellent video.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching.

[@chucka6224]

Yes sir, emptying the cassette toilet is always a crap shoot. Thanks for the tip.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Good one! 😂. The 90-degree tip helps even the odds a little.

[@JerseyStyle7]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽Great tip ty, i just ordered a new Thor Rize, it will be my first full blown RV 😬👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Congratulations! I hope you enjoy your RV. Safe travels.

[@TheGbortnick]

I have really enjoyed your travels. We use the cassette toilet and love it. Use the bag system for # 2. Thinking about the Travado and wanted to see how you haul your Rads. What do you do?Right now we travel in a cargo trailer conversion but we are 77 and want to stay on the road!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We have a Thule bike that we haul our bikes on. I would rather have a place inside because it’s so rough on them with the places we go.

[@galpalsal]

Good idea and demonstration. Liking seeing you on Tuesday!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You like seeing us on Tuesdays even when I talk crap? 😂

[@galpalsal]

Different day. Same sh!t??

[@pattyk8594]

Love it - thank you! We used to have a cassette toilet in our Rockwood high wall pop up camper. We had quite a few mishaps with it not catching on the toilet properly and my hubby put yellow all inside the cassette storage area. . . I should have made him clean that up :o) We definitely prefer having tanks now but glad you seem to enjoy it and have mastered it.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yeah… Lynn has learned that if she makes me clean up a mess I’ll try harder not to make it again. But that can be a stinky mess if you have a leak when you’re done taking a leak. 😂

[@billkozeal5829]

Thanks man!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@lelanixon3248]

🤣🤣🤣🤣Doing a hiya, hiya dance!

[@yourstruly7895]

You are awesome! thank you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you! You are awesome too!!!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Good demo! Good hints for care and treatments. I love your sense of humor! Y’all have a good week! See you Sunday! ❤️🙏🏻 Jane in SC

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Love you too sweet Jane in SC

[@mikemanjo2458]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle ❤️

[@jbjlock26]

Owen dumping his poop; the content we’re all here for! LOL! Nicely done Owen!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad my poop is so popular and interesting John! 😂 My grandfather used to call me “turd head”… guess he got that right!

[@seanhuang8894]

thanks for the nice trick!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Works every time... unless it doesn't 😂

[@nicholashart1666]

loved the video and lost it with the cousin Eddie reference "Sh*tters full!" thanks for the tips

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Glad you got the Christmas Vacation reference. It’s one of Owen’s favorites. Thanks for watching.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Great tip on your pouring technique Owen! Thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

My Dad always taught me that aim was really important when it came to toilets. Well, actually it was Mom how taught me with words like if you can’t do better than that then you need to be the one cleaning up in here. You learn fast. Hope you’re safe and warm.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle LOL that's good! You had smart parents :D

[@joellynjohnson1191]

Thanks. Great timing. You have been our favorite van lifers to follow since 2020. I just picked up my Winnebago PX 2 weeks ago. I’ll be using your cassette tips tomorrow. Live in Pcola and love how well you show the places you’ve been to. Jo

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So tomorrow means you have your new baby now, right? THAT IS AWESOME!!!! We love the PX models. Thanks for the kind words about our view of your state! It’s one of our “happy tail places” for sure.

[@dianejimenez8327]

Thanks.. for sharing these tips..you make it S0oo...simple and easy 👍😁😊

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Don’t always make it look easy… I just have the option to edit out the shots that don’t look so easy. We rarely mess up with the cassette now but there have been times when I was dancing like the dump station was full of spiders and snakes.

[@cindyhayslette306]

What’s a vault toilet? My fav part of this video is seeing how good you get up and down off the ground!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

A vault toilet is like a port-a-potty, so you don’t have to flush it.

[@GodsMan500]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyleIsn’t splashing an issue in this case?

[@charliejones5430]

I dump with the pipe at 😊45 degrees. That seems to work well for us.

[@joanngrundyson3265]

Good demo.....is it 40 # full? I like the idea of the cassette.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes. Around that. Kinda gross to think about carrying 40#’s of crap and pee around if you think about it.

[@kiwiace625]

Thanks can you tell me how you know when it's full?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

There is a gauge on the toilet, which is not always correct and sometimes it goes from green to red in one use. You can also look down the toilet when the trap door is open. We normally know that in 3 days it needs to be emptied. I hope this helps.

[@davejones3027]

Thx mate appreciate the help!! Never knew you had to push the blue button in lol!!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You’re very welcome. Just be careful when you push the button. It will stop the gurgling and make the flow very steady… but faster so be prepared.

[@susangerardibrown]

Great tips! Thanks so much.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You bet!

[@petefrost1787]

Thanks for this video. You make it look so easy. I have a thetford but I haven't used it yet.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for the kind words. Reach out if you have questions when you use it. Maybe think of filling it with water and practicing with “duds”.

[@marklucas2591]

Hi from Australia.I find that emptying my toilet cassette in a regular toilet you get a lot of splashback, did it in my mother's house once, the whole house smelled like crap.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We don’t get a lot of back splash and I don’t remember the house smelling when Owen empty’s the cassette at our house.

[@Nini51963]

I’m getting my van with cassette toilet this week I hope I can lift it how heavy do they get ? Thanks for sharing .

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It’s been a game changer for us… for the better.

[@marianobruno7491]

I'm building my own camper van and we installed the cassette toilet. I was worried on where to empty it, I'm not looking forward to get inside a Walmart walking with the cassette in front of everyone .. :D I think I will focus on use a rest area, or trails restrooms. Also, I designed and 3d printed an adapter for the Dometic cassette to sewer hose, so I can just use that to empty it on a dump site, with less spill, but didnt try it yet (there is a guy that sells the "Americanizer" but is for the therefor casette toilets)

[@briizcustoms9543]

Can this be hooked up to a sewer like you dump a regular tank?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes. Search Amazon for Americanizer from James at FitRV. It can be attached to cassette toilet allowing it to be connected to hose and dump station.

[@danm9290]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyleTrue, though only works with Thetford cassette toilets.

[@chipbrown433]

Nice demo. Apparently my wife was unfamiliar with Cousin Eddie so I found some video. I'm curious whether you've considered The Americanizer and a short hose. You made that look easy but then you were obviously shooting blanks, so to speak.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes we did. It is an ingenious design… simple and works with a purpose. For an Ekko or bigger RV I’d say it would be worth the storage for me. It’s not just the size the adapter… it’s more the hose you have to carry… and what you can’t store in the tube that the hose would have to be stored in… and we empty the grey tank about 1/3 of the time that we empty the cassette toilet so washing out the hose would be an issue for us… and we rarely park at a site in a way that would allow us to empty the grey tank without having to spin the seats and move the van… whew… all of these added together means it would not travel with us because it would not work for our way of traveling. We use every square inch of the van’s storage and every item has to serve at least 1 good purpose, whether that’s keeping us or the van clean, keeping us fed, allowing us to film and record or taking care of the tanks. But if we had more storage it would be something we’d consider as providing that one good purpose. I’d say if you have room you should try the Americanizer and a collapsible sewer hose. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Owen

[@TheTigerlili207]

This was my first video of yours that I've watched. I'm now going back to the beginning to watch from the start! Thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

ThAnk you! Glad you found us.

[@meritaraleigh5920]

Thanks for the tips Owen, that's what we have now .😉

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Awesome!!! Feel free to share some of your “oh crap” moments. 😂

[@BillSprague]

Nicely done, Owen. From an old sewage plant guy: Gloves? We don’t need no stinking gloves!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for having my back Bill. But many on here have expressed worry over me not using gloves. I’m too lazy, too careful or out of gloves… take your pick on which excuse works best. Best advice… wash your hands right afterwards and don’t chew your nails. 😂

[@BillSprague]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle 🤣 And old plumber gave me that advice.

[@conniehoyle2669]

What is the blade opener switch on top?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

It allows it to be opened and cleaned (more thoroughly)

[@josepinchero]

Our usual place to stay is at a state campground. There, we'll either have access to a 4" sewer hole...OR a campground toilet. Do you recommend that we avoid putting TP into the cassette? (sorta like how you do #2 in Mexico..you put TP in a wastepaper basket). was wondering about this if you get a "blocked pipe" when dumping it out.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

To be honest we don’t do #2 that often in the van, we try to find other places… but when we do we use TP and have never had a problem, but that maybe due to us not using that much TP.

[@dennisbuckley]

“… a little bleurg into there…” Bah! these old imperial measures! What’s that in metric? 😂 Thanks for some great tips, very useful for a total newb like me. I especially like the lining up the spout to the drain before removing the cap 👍 Thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You’re very welcome Dennis. Glad it helps. Here’s to days and days of non-brown shoes and socks while dumping.

[@AndreasEUR]

In metric it's 1 theford sachet every 4-5 days :)

[@g.3046]

It would help if the holding-tank opening was at least twice as large. This way your “aim” would not have to be as precise. Thanks for the video.

[@tomadrien1528]

OK bought a spare cassette in d Vance of our Ekko delivery. When I try your method the aiming is spot on. However when we push the vent button fluid comes out of the vent button. Are you waiting to vent until your sure the vent is going to be only air?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Yes, you have to wait until it empties below the blue button or "stuff" will escape there. Also, make sure the blue button is at the highest point not the lowest and that helps. We also try to not to fill up the cassette that full too... it helps with that issue and it is not as heavy to carry and empty. Good luck with it.

[@tomadrien1528]

thank you! luckily we were just testing with water. glad we practiced! @@VANTREKKINGlifestyle

[@briank5092]

Also sit on the ground right next to the dump hole to get as many germs on you as possible.

[@BillGreenAZ]

This answered all the questions I had about dumping a cassette toilet. I've decided that 5 gallons isn't enough for me as I am a "heavy crapper". Looks like I'll be having a 50 gallon tank installed in my school bus.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wish that was a HAHA 😂 button. Too funny. BTW this is Owen and I just replied while on the crapper. Small world. It works for us but there are compromises for sure. Good luck with your bud build. We've always wanted to do that.

[@bevbender3587]

Was thinking of adding the Americanizer that FitRV invented. Have you ever considered it or no need because you are used to the dumping process? Thought the idea of using the hose and then flushing the cassette out with the gray tank was a great idea.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We own one. Don't travel with it. We dump cassette about every 3-4 days and dump the grey only about every 2 weeks so it wouldn't work for us that way. But the product works well.

[@southhillfarm2795]

When you mentioned cousin Eddie, that was exactly what everyone is thinking with this video. shitters full!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

For Sure! And when I miss when I’m emptying I always yell out “It’s A Beaut’ Clark!” 😂

[@TheGbortnick]

Where are you homebased? We live in Knoxville Tennessee and have full hookups. Would love to meet up with you!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We live in the mountains of NC, so not far from you. We would love to meet up sometime.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

Now that was a crappy video! Great job Owen. Love the tips…

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You guys have a black tank in yours don’t you? BTW, miss you guys. Haven’t cooked the shrimp yet but any day now. Hope you’re doing well.

[@greygooseadventures5212]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle We do have a black tank. We are leaving for Koreshann SP on Monday. Will text you guys our plans!!