Why we will never have a cassette toilet again! We dive deep into the details of composting - 158

[@louiehollis4233]

Finally! Someone who is willing to show what you really have to do. Talking about and seeing for yourself, so different. Thank you 😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Louie, glad you enjoyed it! ☺️💩

[@timbroadbent5286]

@@BigOzExplorers just had to say SHIT show 😅🤣🤪 😁 no , was good info, ( just had to to say it as it was 😝) don’t know if my comments are in right place. Couldn’t find normal comment spot 🤷‍♂️. Cheers 😎👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@timbroadbent5286 all good Tim! It was definitely a sh*t show haha I’m surprised there weren’t more play on word comments to be honest! 😝😝

[@timbroadbent5286]

@@BigOzExplorers just glad I couldn’t smell it 😝😬 . But 😉 by the looks it didn’t smell like anything but “ soil “. 😝 You know what your mum says when she’s cuddling your baby 😏 “ I think he’s Soiled his nappy “ 🤧

[@BigOzExplorers]

@@timbroadbent5286 haha not that type of soil, more earthy than that lol 😂 it really doesn’t smell though it’s pretty crazy!

[@GregBurghart]

Your video just reminded me of all the things I ABSOLUTELY HATED about buying the Nature's Head for my Sprinter RV. Used it for 6 months before building my own (much better) composting toilet to replace it: 1) Dumping the solids container can't be done discretely or without creating a giant mess around the gasket & hinge. 2) Waste also gets stuck in the square corners and under the rim when dumping. 3) The upper liquids funnel section drips when unlatching to empty the liquids bottle daily. 4) The liquids bottle lacks any pour spout which means it dribbles down the sides and bottom when emptying 5) The solids container sliding lid gets soiled during use (especially when parked on slanted pavement) and smears solids in the unreachable recesses of the guide slot that can't be cleaned 6) The toilet lacks any molded-in lifting handles or straps to lift it out of the tight van interior when it is heavy with waste 7) The fan was underpowered and didn't adequately vent all smells 8) The rotating stir paddle is a joke and just becomes a sticky/muddy mess until it seizes. It isn't needed and prevents being able to use a liner bag for solids. I'm sure this isn't a complete list, but just a list of dislikes from the top of my memory! Our new custom composting toilet uses a 5-gallon bucket lined with a compactor bag for solids collection, a Separette liquids diverter seat that funnels liquids into a 5-gallon integral holding tank (twice the Nature's Head volume) with electric transfer pump to an external hose. A 1-way flap valve in the liquids drain prevents holding tank smells from entering the van. A high-power, ultra-quiet computer fan ventilates the toilet through the van floor. Emptying the solids takes just 60 seconds, as you need only to tie up the liner bag, dump, and replace the bag. No mess whatsoever. Just add a small scoop of coconut coir after each use. Liquids dumping is just a button touch to start the pump. No smell at all with the larger exhaust fan and no need for the sliding trap door that gets messy (much bigger "target' for solids). Nature's Head was a huge waste of money, except for the chance to research what we DIDN'T want in a composting toilet.

[@pattimiller966]

You are correct, Greg! Just about ANY other composting toilet is easier to empty, as there is no crank! For me the WORST part is an unlined container. EW! It's basically everything you said. Good job of explaining the down side!

[@lestariabadi]

Please post a KZbin video of yr creation. We all can benefit from it.

[@danielhall5364]

I'm disabled & live off grid by my self and have used the Nature's Head Toilet for 5 + years now. Can be a bit of a pain @ times and the exhaust fan does fail @ once every 6 to 8 months (the free replacements are great) and the gasket needs to be replaced @ once a year or year and a half or so. I use saw dust - from my chain saw instead of peat. After surgery my digestive system has been considerably shorted. The saw dust does a better job absorbing the extra liquid and there is very little issue w/ flys / bugs apposed to using peat. No odor issue as long as I empty every 3 weeks or so. TP goes in the bin and incinerated w/ my burnables. I clean with apple cider vinegar and a very low power psi cordless pressure washer when needed - when it gets bad due to my inability to dump due to disability. The unit is a bit costly @ $ 1100 when I bought mine but over all much cheaper than $ 80k+ septic system, and the urine helps to stop predators ( big cats , coyotes, wolf and bear) from hunting my free range chickens and ducks.. Just spray around the 2 acres I have them on. Scent marking just like the predators mark their territory. The critters will move through but won't hunt inside the marked area.. Just my 2 cents and experience.

[@ripbbl5053]

Yep, I'm in a similar situation... Had mine for 7+ years. Fan long gave up the ghost, but I've got separate ventilation anyway. Yep, saw dust, leaves, soil, coconut fibre, - all good Thanks for the idea with the bottle, though. I usually tip it in the same area or the compost pile, but duhhh, scent marking, yesss. Plenty of wild life here. Feel a bit stupid I never thought of that, ha ha ha

[@danielhall5364]

@@ripbbl5053 I use a 2 gallon pressure / hand pump sprayer to better simulate animal marking behavior. Believe it or not the animals can tell the difference between that and dumping. Spray on pores (sp) material, wood, granite etc.. As it rains or gets damp the scent will continue to be released. Good luck

[@ripbbl5053]

@@danielhall5364 Cheers, yeah, I can do that =)

[@desertedenblooms]

thanks for the great info. May ask , just how much saw dust do you use and how often? have you ever used a handful of organic hardwood charcoal or bio char?

[@desertedenblooms]

@@ripbbl5053 hi! May ask , just how much saw dust do you use and how often? have you ever used a handful of organic hardwood charcoal or bio char?

[@Mal-ug4zt]

If I'm emptying my compost toilet when I return home, I tip the contents into a crate and add red wriggler composting worms; they turn the contents into worm castings in a few weeks. If I had the room to travel with a worm farm I would. As composting toilets become more popular I would like to see camping grounds set up worm farms if possible. This has got to be better than having plastic bags full of poo & peat being put into the bins. Well done for creating this informative video.

[@gailkellum832]

Just curious, could you add worms to the toilet itself and have it work? Seriously, that would be great.

[@Mal-ug4zt]

@gailkellum832 I've been thinking of trying that while I'm at home where it wouldn't be quite as disastrous if they suddenly decided to abandon ship (note that I said "ship")

[@esthersteel5715]

@@gailkellum832 .. I thought the same thing.. but then I thought.. maybe the agitator might harm the worms. Would that be an issue ? I did like the comment someone made regarding having an internal poo bucket so you don't gave to remove the whole toilet. But maybe that doesn't work either ? The best design I've seen for using a composting toilet is having a large trap door behind/next to the toilet to be big enough to pass through to the out side. So when you unlock the toilet to empty.. you remove it directly from outside. Saves you carrying it through your dwelling. My friends have off grid cabins and they tried all of them. They ended up sticking to what worked best for them. They just use a big bucked under a wooden toilet frame and shovel from a sawdust bucket as needed after every visit to cover their business. They said it works a treat. ☺️👍

[@esthersteel5715]

@@Mal-ug4zt ..too funny if they did..🤭😆

[@CaitlinMercer]

Genius idea! Time to send National Parks an email with your idea!

[@pamelao9803]

As a nurse this isn’t something I haven’t seen. I think it is great that you did this video so a newcomer to this knows what to expect! Lots of campers have these but few say much about it - so thank you. You also did a good job explaining it without being gross - very “professional”.

[@bruceharkness4497]

My sailboat came with a homemade composting toilet, based on a 5 gallon bucket. He did a nice job of building this system into the existing toilet space. I use ground up coconut husks, but reconstitute them beforehand by adding water to get them in a scoop-able form. The boat has a built in locker for holding the reconstituted husk. Use it a bit like cat littler to cover after use. It has a pee collection funnel built in. I buy the heavy duty liners made specifically for a 5 gallon bucket toilet. It has a powered vent. I just close the bag up and remove from the bucket when full. No need to clean it, beyond the stuff above the bucket. Compared to a holding tank, it’s a no smell, no need to pump option. I would not be so thrilled if I had to do all the manual cleaning that the toilet in the video requires. I go through 2 containers worth in a summer of sailing, it’s dryish waste and has no odor. My girlfriend initially cringed when looking at the system, but she is now a believer.

[@westflerchinger]

I can’t believe that for the amount of money this costs that they haven’t come up with an inner bucket for the solids so that you don’t have to remove the entire toilet to empty it!

[@bob100079]

They have, it’s called an Ogo compost toilet.

[@lifetimestoriesphotography]

​@@bob100079so much better and has a proper motor to mix

[@dani_mack]

@@lifetimestoriesphotography Exactly. And takes up WAY less space.

[@lifetimestoriesphotography]

@@dani_mack yes

[@mjremy2605]

They have. It's called TRELINO in 3 height sizes. Easy. Cheaper.

[@bullymac68]

I’ve heard about these toilets for years, mostly from watching tiny house vids. I had no idea how they worked. Thanks for lifting the lid! I’d have no issue using one in a van. I think you’ve made a great choice.

[@lorip4051]

Not a popular topic, however I am so grateful that I found this video. I plan to put a composting toilet in an out building on a farm to save people from walking a few acres back to the house. Really appreciate the detailed information.

[@toddhenshall]

Thanks for sharing! We've been using our natures head for 18 months now and are very happy with it! We keep our change a little more simple though. We break up a 15 litre coir brick into a bucket adding splashes of water to a third of the mix at a time, only adding about 500ml in total, so our mix is only just damp and not wet. We put a compostable bag over the toilet and then flip it over to empty. That way there's very little chance of a spill and then we double bag. We've never rinsed it out though as you're just putting coir and poop straight back in and as you mentioned all the microbes are beneficial for breaking down the next batch. We never have any unpleasant smells when we empty, it just smells of compost/soil.

[@letsgotravelaustralia]

That is the best informative video I have seen on the subject. Well done guys, you guys aren’t afraid to tackle the real issues of living full time on the road. Keep it up ❤

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s the things people really need to know, someone has to talk about it ☺️☺️ cheers for watching!

[@lucybrenton149]

Thank you so much for being willing to actually help us by showing us the truth about what's involved in cleaning these out. We take sanitation too much for granted. This is the real deal about what's involved in dealing with our own waste. Much respect to you for revealing what actually goes on. I now have the confidence to be able to do this myself.

[@katelynch1963]

The most comprehensive review I have ever seen! Thanks for your efforts Sian. This will help lots of people with the decision making process, pat yourself on the back!!!

[@eberntson]

Thank you for having the strength to do an all-inclusive real video.

[@gsantini8518]

This has been the most informative video I've seen on compost toilets! I not only appreciated the pros and cons, I especially liked that you showed emptying the poop portion and explained it's ok to keep some bacteria. I always felt I had to wipe every corner each time. Waste of time & paper towels. Thank you young lady, great video.👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

No problem, thank you for watching! 😊

[@SojournistActual]

This is so helpful! Thank you. As a guy about to move into a van full time, I have zero experience with composting toilets. This demystified the the whole process. Grateful!

[@roseklinger2897]

Thanks! That was a bit graphic but I’m glad. I understand the process now. I don’t think I’d want to do this in a regular basis. For me a bag with pine pellets for poop and a diverter for wee is a lot more appealing.

[@deniserichards8759]

We were going to get a composting toilet for our new van and after watching your video I am totally convinced it is the right way to go. Great video and you covered everything we needed to know. Well done!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Denise, that’s awesome to hear! I’m so glad we’ve helped take some of the question marks out of your choice 😁😁😁

[@rachellane2836]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's been so helpful! The best and most informative video on the subject I've ever seen! Everyone pansies around the subject like it's shameful or embarrassing yet it's the second most important part of camping/van life after the kettle! Thank you, it is a great help to finally see how they work and understand what it entails and how to deal with it from start to finish! Thank you! 🙏😉

[@shanetinworth8881]

I agree, except I would say second most to sleep, then the kettle... hahaha

[@mikestirewalt5193]

I don't know how KZbin got the idea I was interested in composting toilets but since I do have a motorhome I plan to use someday and never have liked the idea of black tanks/hoses/dump stations/etc., I watched your video and feel I've received a pretty complete education on the subject. Very articulately presented and explained. Thank you for doing such a good job with such a yucky (& unavoidable) subject.

[@AshHughesPhotos]

Sensational. We leave for 12 months in a few days and have had a composting toilet just waiting for our bums! But never really felt fully in control of what’s to come with it/cleaning/everything until we start using it. KZbin is a wasteland for info on these, until now. I’ll buy you a drink if we see you on the road purely for this vid and Natures Head should be paying you a bunch for how informative it is.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thanks Ash, glad we helped you out! ☺️☺️

[@kenmcarthur2370]

One of the best and genuine reviews between cassette and composting toilets. Well done guys!

[@ellafields9424]

Best video on composting toilet I've seen. Been using a N H toilet 2.5 years now. I've found it easier for me to use coco coir bricks but mix in a pan first then place in the bin. Also found its easier for me to put a layer in the bottom of the bin & cover the metal stir paddles then after first use sprinkle a good amount over the poo but do not mix. After each use again sprinkle generous layer of cocoa coir using tiny shovel over poo. Do not stir. After a few days I use tiny garden tools / shovel & fork and remove the clumps as you would cleaning kitty litter box. Placing clumps in 5 gallon bucket lined with cocoa coir or straw. Then dump in compost bin ( I live in country & N H is in a cabin) or could dump in plastic bag. This is easier for me (@ 79 yrs young) than removing the entire unit. In warm weather I'll still do occasional total removal / rinse service. I live alone & am somewhat handicapped so this works best for me but with a family you have what works best for you. I do use mixed white vinegar in spray bottle after every use & wipe down. I need to use a dolly (hand truck) if I remove entire unit to service as I can not lift that much. I've never hooked the fan up as my NH is in a laundry room next to screened in porch & no need to. With spritz of vinegar its a fresh scent.

[@erichilliard9048]

I am astounded that this young lady would give me so much about a toilet that most just shut down about. The information was not just her about her but more important that most don't want to talk about, something most sites. I have spent many hours listening to to those that would sell snow to the antarctic. My situation is I have a block of land were we have a time in life to relax and the one thing we have just a shed on the block, this is the answer to running down the road every morning in the cold SA climate to relief ourselfs at 80 years oldies. This will be the best thing ever and we both thank you for the true details and what is important for us to get what we want. The things I have learnt from this ever the toilet paper cut in pieces, this information never given to anyone in all our 50 years of travelling. Good luck to you and your family for the future, please keep this up I am a fan.

[@talleysartstudio]

I will NEVER own one of these. Waaaaay to much work .. I have a 5 gallon cassette toilet on wheels. I dump it in the nearest public restroom usually county parks or the campground dump station. Two lids to unscrew. One for dumping contents and the other is for air into the tank. No bags.. The whole process takes me maybe 5mins including rinsing and sanitizing. Many areas in the United States it's against the law to put human waste in THAT amount in a public dumpster, composted or not!! Proper dump stations are always available at campgrounds and rest areas. . Its definitely against the law to dump the sewage on top of public or private grounds. Health regulations. Human waste needs to be buried , hence why we have sewage tanks buried on the properties. Find yourself in jail if you get caught. The United States have different laws in each state, so folks in the US, do your research.

[@pattimiller966]

I agree and I wouldn't either! I use a composting toilet and line the bucket with a bag, then cover my poo with a medium after every use. Time to empty the bucket? Lift up the lid and seat, tie the bag off, pull it out of the bucket, the throw it in the trash. i have NO idea why anyone would spend so much money to use a toilet that's such a pain in the a$$ to empty!

[@ziggypeace9933]

Thank you !, Im sold after 29 yrs. Of dumping a homemade system daily this will be a blessing and time effective since im alone.

[@malcolmsusanjennings3787]

We have never put paper in ours but you have given us the confidence to try it. Our Natureshead is the best upgrade we have added.

[@leealdous4609]

Great video. We made the decision to go compost when we purchased our Zone Base, wasn't standard. So glad we did. Your video was very comprehensive 👏 you really nailed it.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Best honest review. I’ve been trying to understand the composting system, just in case we end up with one, but I’ve got to say I’m still happy that we have a cassette. The emptying & cleaning process looks so cumbersome. No video so far has spoken about toilet paper, so I appreciate that you touched on that but I do wonder how much the average person uses for a number 2. We use the satchels for our cassette, not the blue liquid, which isn’t overly expensive and with only the 2 of us (with loo paper in a bag & seeing outside) we can last roughly 7 days. Each to their own and if the composting loo is the only option due to a new van, well you just have to get used to it. Thanks for the thorough content in this video, really appreciate it. Cheers Marg

[@toddwmac]

What I'm thinking? I'm impressed and appreciative. Thanks guys for talking about one of the few things that ever person on the planet needs to deal with and in a mature and helpful way. Good on ya!

[@placestosea]

thanks for posting a thorough video on the topic. after watching other videos on this, we opted to buy a handmade ( limited edition) ceramic urine diverter ( from serbia) to use with our composting toilet. For us, and shorter stay trips, a much better option. Also our unit covered the hole left in the wall from removing the usual cassette unit. We hope to do a video on it.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s awesome, what you’re doing is the same concept just a different setup. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@sharynhillton8193]

Thanks Sian and Chris for such a well presented and educational video. I, like a lot of people, had no idea on how the composting actually worked. Brilliant! Unfortunately It is not viable to change ours at this point. Maybe in the future with an upgrade we will convert 😄 Look forward to each and every video from you guys, Thank you. 💯❤ Hope to see you on the road this year!

[@Amanda-ei7oc]

Great video! Really informative. I also love seeing another Mum doing it. I’m a single mum so I’ve never had any other choice other than to empty the Thetford on my own anyway. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@geoffrees4750]

Excellent video, perhaps a couple of handles ( plastic or stainless) attached to either side of the main toilet module will assist in carrying and emptying the unit.

[@chrisd4454]

Thank you for showing the process.

[@libertybell144]

I appreciate the vinegar tip. For me, the pee side is worse that the poo side. I am leaving on a trip this weekend and I will take vinegar with me. Also picking up lemon eucalyptus and a spray bottle!

[@nancytinkham4720]

I applaud you for showing every detail from how it operates to the complete emptying process. I had no idea about any of this. Very helpful.

[@torhildparkinson3811]

Brilliant video, thanks guys. We are installing our new composting toilet this weekend 😊

[@OlafFichtner]

Thank you! I've tried to find information about composting toilets, but as you said in the intro, nobody likes to talk about them. This must be the most comprehensive info available. You answered all the questions I had, so thank you very much!

[@klarastrangis6308]

A great vlog guys. Sian answered many questions for us as we're getting a composting toilet in our new van. My initial thoughts were 'it's a lot of effort' however given it's only 2 of us I'm sure the benefits of longer off grid stays will outweigh this 👍

[@BigOzExplorers]

Hey Klara, honestly, you’re going to love it! It might seem like a bit of work, but with you and Gus only it won’t take you much time at all, it’s not as bad as it seems. We will never go back and I’m sure you will feel the same after you’ve emptied a couple times. It took us to own it to truely appreciate it 😁

[@klarastrangis6308]

@@BigOzExplorers thanks x

[@JamesRoutledge-1958]

Thank you for this most comprehensive and informative post on composting toilets - the best I have seen on line! Waiting for my compact 4WD motorhome to be built (with Separett Tiny Compost toilet) before doing the Big Lap in 24.

[@helenjasinski208]

Thank you for such a great, honest, comprehensive and helpful video. I've watched a few tutorials but yours has been the most helpful by far Sian. We pretty much had the poo part sorted...ratio of peat to water etc..but I was struggling with how to keep the wee canister clean. I made the mistake of washing out with Dettol once and it took ages to get rid of the smell. Will def be switching to vinegar and water now.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s great to hear that you were able to take something away from this, that’s all we wanted it to be was education for newbies, and those already using as there just isn’t enough information out there on the matter! A lot of people don’t want to openly ask others but they’re happy to watch on KZbin in the comfort of their home as I was in the beginning when learning too ☺️👍🏻

[@suegoulding2533]

I put my double bags in a basket first and that keeps them in one place...also once you have tipped it upside down into the bag if you turn the handle around any left o er compost will come out. We also changed our spindle from the hand spindle to the foot spindle, it's so much easier. We only clean the compost part out after every 3 empties as it's better for yr compost.

[@jacquiyoung8703]

We too have this in our Zone. It’s a clunky system for sure but we love it and find no “walk of shame” in something that’s more environmentally friendly. Well done Sian.

[@thommostravels9610]

🙃

[@jallegretta31]

Thanks for the information!! One question can you use normal toilet paper? That would be a big saving as well

[@laurenvarley7476]

Yes you can, just consider the quantity

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes of course! Any paper is fine, the thicker the ply the quicker it fills. We use 2ply and limit the sheets where we can. Obviously have enough so your finger doesn’t poke through though 😝💩

[@kingstonrose3431]

Hi guys just watched your video. I installed our compost toilet around 10 months ago and it’s the best thing we’ve done. No going back to cassette. 👍 We found it a lot easier to moisten/mix the peat brick in a seperate bucket before we install it

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s great to hear!! They really are good hey 😁🥰

[@cynthiakavanagh6972]

We prep the peat in a bucket as well. 😊

[@debbizill9835]

Thank you for sharing this information, I had no idea how to use one. Practice is the key to use it.

[@1000adstar]

Great vids guys. Done nicely. We have converted to compost toilet too and will never go back. So much better. No smell or dump points. Ours is a Separett Tiny. Goes in a compostable bag instead so just throw in the bin. No cleaning toilet like Natures Head ones. Also they are good for short weekend or long trips. Take care.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s sounds interesting and easy to do. Will definitely look them up! Thanks for the info :)

[@BigOzExplorers]

Just had a quick look, they look very much like a normal toilet on the outside! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@1000adstar]

Yes they are a nice looking unit. I think the main differences are you get a month use but we only get a week or two. You guys are full time so would benefit from that a lot. Other thing is we have urine diverting option. So no wee stored inside the van. It goes into a 60L tank under van instead. So that is emptied a lot less often as well. Wee goes through a little blue puck that treats liquid and stops crystallisation. They need to be replaced every so often. These toilets were only developed in 2021 I think. 😀

[@cynthiakavanagh6972]

I found a really nice looking unit online called an OGO. It’s a really compact little unit, and if something happens to our Natures Head, I’ll be having a good look at this one.

[@bwbrady8372]

I agree that this was very informative. But, after owning several types of RVs and living full time in one for two years, I still prefer a regular flushing toilet with a black tank. It’s the closest to a regular bathroom. Totally doable to install in the van build process. Thanks for an excellent video.

[@neilocoop]

I thought the cassettes were bad 😂 🙅‍♂️ good demo but I will stick with the cassette. Handles would be good on the sides.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Yes handles would definitely be helpful! Thanks for watching! 😁

[@clivenobbs2848]

What a refreshing intelligent lady who discusses natural functions and waste management extremely well.

[@AussyCC]

Great vid thx. Put a sprinkle of soil on the peat to inoculate and start the composting process. Keep up ya good work mate!

[@FanieVeldSkoen10142]

Well done guys, thanks for explaining the whole process so clearly. Great video. Safe travels

[@InJusticeAustralia]

WhT a great video! The good , the bad, and the ugly! 😂 Great commentary too! Me thinks you’ve had a lot of public speaking or teaching(?) experience as it shines through. I personally just couldn’t afford $1700 even if I wanted to. So my alternative is a bucket with peat moss… 😉 Thanks for sharing. Very educational. 😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you for the compliments! I have come to be a good speaker and don’t have nerves if I talk about something I’m passionate about. I used to do some part time extras work too 😉 Peat in a bucket, bag or thunder dummy is better than none at all. It all decomposes the same. ☺️☺️

[@rk3556]

The best review of composting toilet in caravan I have seen. Thanks. I have watched few of your different reviews they always very informative and honest.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Wow, thanks! 🥰

[@subject2change313]

Thanks for the video and the info. On a side note if you are outside doing your business try not to go wee on the tree because animals will be attracted to the salt content and do damage to the tree trying to get out the salt. You're better going on a rock. Anyway thanks again for the video

[@peta2206]

Appreciate you for showing it as it is , it cleared a lot of my confusion

[@Madcapp]

Thank you so much for showing this. I was really curious, and as you said, no one wants to get really detailed about it. It looks a bit heavy and awkward for me, so after watching this I think I may stick with a cassette toilet.

[@nickholt8104]

Fantastic demo, Ive been looking into changing from a cassette and had a lot of questions on these, youve answered all of them. Thankyou

[@bobnorris6110]

That's the best job of information I've ever heard,thank you very much.

[@BigOzExplorers]

You're very welcome

[@michaelnugara1]

Absolutely perfect video. Excellent demo that clearly pointed out the entire process and answered all my questions. We are looking to buy our first hybrid camper and are also buying a composting toilet. Perfect for our offgrid touring. Thanks for sharing.

[@DavidHogg-yh5il]

Thanks for the video. I work in the industry and ask so many people on their views who have this installed in their new vans. A common con is the constant need to empty the wee canister with a lot of people experiencing spillage in to the van. There doesn't seem to be a warning light when near full like the canister system. 35 empties in a month seems excessive to me. Don't get me wrong so many customers like you love it, but I'm not sure that's because they had no choice but to have it in their new build. For the caravan manufacturer its a cost saving to fit. Basically screw it to the floor and and give it a power supply and a vent pipe. For me I carry a spare canister (which to date I've never used) and am happy to visit a dump point and spent 5 to 10 minutes tops disposing of our waste, so easy compared to the process as in your video. The cost saving is not enough to worry about. Each to their own but thanks again for the video.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Don’t forget it’s not just a cost saving, it’s one less hole in the wall for possible dust ingress. Our cartridge door was the worst for it even with extra sponge to try help. Dust would come through under the toilet and I couldn’t clean it without removing the whole cartridge toilet which wasn’t practical. I love that this toilet is removable from a cleaning perspective. Even if there is a leak I can get to all of it. That wasn’t always possible with the cartridge toilet. But as you say each to their own, there is room for both in the market and no one is better than the other, just different ☺️👍🏻

[@steventhompson6268]

If you empty it on a Saturday do you get time and two turds?

[@BigOzExplorers]

😂😂

[@BigOzExplorers]

Normally overtime is sought after but that’s an extra payload I don’t want to earn 😂😂

[@peace2all]

Great video! Straight forward and tons of practical insights. We’ve only rented RVs but are looking to buy. And now composting will be on our must have list. Peace - John

[@pattycake5365]

Thank you so very much for the show and tell. I always wondered how the composting toliet worked and boy did you show us! It wasn't that bad, but I did close my eyes on segments of the show.🙊🙈.

[@IleneBarnes]

The poop just looks like soil, as you said, and all the soil that we walk on, grow food in and even buy is only worm poop.!! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@PeterMcDadeArtist]

I have Natures Head too. Lasts me 3 months as a sole traveler. Stays black. Had to remove a few drying lumps with plastic bags on my hands towards the end. I'm a plant based eater so that might help. Good tip about the vinegar.

[@melusine826]

I've got two kula cloths so that should reduce TP a bit. Only two questions I would have is how handling that time of the month, and pet poo (eg cat or dog )

[@BigOzExplorers]

You can definitely put cat or dog poo in there! It all breaks down the same as ours. With regards to time of the month, any blood or clotting will run straight into the wee container and can be poured out the same as the wee. If I go through excessive toilet paper in that time, I put it into the poo bit still broken into squares the same as you would for a number 2. No tampons or pads can be put in the poo bit though. Maybe TMI but I use a cup so no waste comes from it 😁

[@eugenegiesberts2924]

Thank you Thank you for your video. We were thinking of changing our toilet to a compost toilet You have change our minds to change The only change we would make is maybe try fit small wheels on the bottom to take it to the dump point for cleaning. Sick and tired of emptying the cassette Love all of your video

[@timtelemark907]

Hi Sian, Very informative video. It looks like there is very little composting going on in there. It is just a clever poo and wee collector. It is still great that it avoids the use of all those nasty cassette toilet chemicals. Tim

[@pritchardspilgrimage]

Hi guys thanks for this vid! We have recently started using our composting loo and this answered a few questions we had about it!! We loves ours and wouldn’t go back to a cassette either.

[@BigOzExplorers]

Oh that’s awesome. Hope some helpful tips will make it easier for you 😁 yay for composting! 😊

[@andykumar4103]

It's such a valuable information. Some day, I am going to adapt this method because it's environmental friendly and also we can use it off grid. I am totally sold out for that.

[@glenndavis5179]

Good video BUT if you are older and then try and carry out the toilet of the van then if you are at a fancy caravan park I couldn’t think nothing worse than cleaning out the toilet under the awning then doing the walk of shame to the dump point cleaning I think to much effort I will stick to the cassette type cheers 😊

[@BigOzExplorers]

In no way are we saying they are perfect for everyone, I get your point of view too! Each toilet type has its place in the caravan world. For us the composting is better but not everyone will have the same needs as us either 😊

[@davidcox8943]

Way too much messing about. Carry extra cassette for extended stays a quick empty and on with your day.

[@viljamonson1427]

Loved your video. You explained it all beautifully. Thank you 😍 (Saw sufficient poo 💩 🤣)

[@PcplayerZ]

Agree no way does this look fun hahaha way to much effort , heavy and time consuming. Cassette toilet all the way! Thanks for the video guys

[@martingould841]

Thanks very informative. But gave me the shits a bit😂. I’m sticking with the walk of shame. 👍

[@RedSonya.]

Best review ever! Keep being open and truthful ❤

[@BigOzExplorers]

Thank you so much!

[@kingsleyevans2948]

How much stuffing around is that system. A cassette is so easy. The compost toilet is to much B...S...

[@BigOzExplorers]

Depends on what type of caravanner you are, where you stay and the frequency you are near a town, caravan park or dump point. We have no ties to any of these things now we compost and we like that. For someone who frequents towns or caravan parks for sure it might be bulky. It you only do it once a month or less if you are just a couple though so it’s not often. 😊

[@bonnielofton3733]

Really appreciate this video. I have had mine leak around the bottom turn handle.

[@wanderingwoodiesofoz2333]

It looks very awkward and bulky

[@jorjimaco5331]

Sound like your sitting on a methane bomb. What if your kids smoke.. 💥 Why not just buy a second canister. Problem solved.

[@BigOzExplorers]

There are smaller versions on the market too, this is one of a few and I think the biggest. 😊

[@ravenstormchild6491]

Very detailed! Awesome! Thanks so much!❤

[@43bluedoors]

I watched this with my husband. When you opened it up the first time I looked over and he was plugging his nose. lol Great thorough walkthrough. Thank you.

[@j.hankinson7803]

Thanks for posting. Very ‘matter of fact’ presentation.

[@gavinhowie8189]

Great informative video. It helped me understand how the composting toilet actually worked. Not sure how you managed to get four-five days out of a cartridge toilet as a family of four but maybe I have more to learn there. While I like the concept and the time between empties the whole process just seems a bit much. The problem with age also is the challenge of mobility and trying to get that monster out of the van just wouldn’t work for me. But as I said excellent information and very helpful in helping us know which direction to go or not. Keep the vids coming.

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s it hey, it might not be for everyone but so many don’t even know how they work because others that have them don’t discuss it freely. So I’m glad we could help you see and understand how they work if nothing more. The cartridge was last resort and many bush wees were had (even for the girls) or use of toilet blocks etc when available. We were often off grid though so bush wees we’re normal lol 😂

[@aliebenberg6668]

Thanks for the facts and great presentation.., my gut was heaving and not sure I am there yet to go this way with the emptying process, but very helpful to understand more about this type of toilet!

[@BigOzExplorers]

Sorry for the heaving! Someone has to show it though. If nothing else I’m so glad we could help give you more info and education around them. Maybe one day you’ll join us. There are other setups on the market which are a little less ‘hands on’ ☺️😉

[@lordenoo6]

wonderful explanation on the in and outs of composting toilets.

[@benwhite6603]

Great video guys 👍👍👍👍 We have also struggled to find anything real about them since ordering our Zone so was nice to see they aren’t that daunting after all.

[@mayramarrero1218]

Congratulations 🎊 you're the o ly person did the video from all angles

[@nishatmueller8921]

Thank you, you explained it very well, I now have a good understanding of the pros and cons👍🏽

[@upshaw98]

Thanks for the graphic but real details of owning a composting toliet. It seemed a little ackward for lifting and dumping but you got the job done. Great information

[@laurenvarley7476]

Mix your peat (break it up) and water in a bucket before adding to the toilet. We don’t make it as moist more a crumble damp mix.We Don’t add vinegar to wee compartment but spray with vineg 18:49 ar from the top after we wee, cleans and freshens the bowl as well as stops smell. Love ours, no smell but not travelling full time so can leave it for a few days/weeks before we empty, just turn occasionally until we are ready to empty. My husband is poo phobic, 😂can’t stand the smell of dump point canister emptying so a composting toilet was a no brainer and he does it no worries. Great video for people considering options

[@BigOzExplorers]

We have since adopted a vinegar/water/essential oil spray after toileting and for cleaning and have really liked it. Sounds like your husband needs to make a video for the non believers who still think it smells worse! 😝💩 Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@sandrawithoutborders5631]

Your explanation plus the visual of your demonstration bits all the reviews that I’ve seen. You do it such that we can have a realistic understanding to make a decision.👏👏👏

[@chelma1974]

Good video. I was told to leave some poo in the container then add your peat core. Helps speed up composting. Best thing I’ve bought for the caravan. 4-6 weeks without emptying

[@kylieHeldt]

Thank you for a informative easy to understand video.

[@lstanley5780]

Thank you for showing me all there is to know about a composting toilet. I have been searching for the details and kept coming up empty. I needed this video to make up my mind. It’s not bad at all! I expected it to be gross and it’s not! Very informative video.

[@CarolynMuir-g8r]

Great video have been contemplating a composting loo for a while now and this makes it a very easy choice

[@scrappytea]

This is a must see for anyone considering a composting toilet.

[@adamcalabrese7071]

You did a great job of explaining how this system works. However I am a germ fanatic so I could never do that. The cleaning process scares me. But I understand how it works wonderful for people who live your life style. A fantastic presentation. Great job! I am a city type of guy.

[@ourtripsaroundoz]

Must be ok if Sian spends half the episode hugging it .. I’m sold

[@brucefurst5320]

I really apperciate the honest demonstration & review!

[@RescueResidence]

Adding this to our education series for our program participants. Thanks!

[@BigOzExplorers]

That’s awesome! We will have a part two shortly as there were a lot of repetitive questions that also need answering, keep watch for it in a couple weeks 😊

[@RescueResidence]

@@BigOzExplorers Will do. Out registering Ambo #1 after going to a big nonprofit event today. Small steps forward each day.

[@boblewis4529]

Great episode. The toilet can be moved when disassembled saving on lifting in one piece. Natures head have a pvc cover that goes over the poo section. When washing keep the water away from the 12volt fan, carry a spare fan. Also to save lifting put the double bag over the toilet then roll the toilet over. Break the core block into a bucket then add water before putting into toilet.

[@BigOzExplorers]

All helpful info, we usually don’t make such a big deal of moving everything but it’s hard to film in a tiny bathroom while emptying a toilet so front lawn it was lol 😝

[@bikerssupportingcountrytow6904]

I found your information very easy to follow very useful. I don't know how many times I pulled up on the roadside where you can park a caravan for overnight only to find someone got their cartridge or grey water and flushed it straight onto the ground. Even seeing where people have thrown their waste and it has wipes everywhere. If you are in a national park or Simpson Desert you are required to digger hole can what you have to do and burn the paper place that is done cover it. And your wipes put into a plastic bag and dispose properly.