Camper van Toilet Pros
Camper van Toilet Pros
Camper van Toilet Pros
Convenience
Having a toilet means you’ll never have to search for a local toliet, or go outside in the middle of the night.
Comfort
Sitting on a toilet in your van is more comfortable.
Privacy
If you’re camping with a group, having a toilet allows you to do your business without anyone else knowing what you’re up to.
Camper van Toilet Cons
Camper van Toilet Pros
Camper van Toilet Pros
Emptying the toilet
No matter what kind of toilet you have, there will be chores associated with dumping it. Some toilets are easier to deal with than others. Depending on which toilet you have, this process is not only NOT fun, but when your toilet is full, emptying it becomes your top priority over any adventure you might have planned for that day.
Smell
When cared for properly, your camper van toilet technically shouldn’t smell, but this isn’t always the case. You may get the occasional whiff, even if it’s its only deodorizer, in your very small space.
The space it consumes
Camper van toilets aren’t that big, but they still take up quite a bit of precious space when you are living in less than 100 square feet.
Cassette toilet
Composting toilet
Composting toilet
These toilets are very common and look like normal toilets, but have a 'cassette' where your waste is stored. When it’s full, you just remove it and empty it down a regular public toilet. Some models need to be plumbed in for flushing. Either way, you’ll need chemicals to keep them hygienic, break down the waste and prevent odours. They are easy to dispose of the waste but you’ll be emptying the cassette out frequently. The chemicals used to break down the waste help keep the unit hygienic but tend to have a strong odour, masked with perfume.
Composting toilet
Composting toilet
Composting toilet
These use little water and no chemicals, They are a great option if you are travelling out of easy reach of waste disposal stations. They work by diverting urine away from solid waste into a small tank or bottle. Solids go to a different tank, which is primed with natural materials such as coconut fibre. They're basically odourless – the only smell is a pleasant earthy one – and don't need to be cleaned out so often. And they don't need to be plumbed in.
Portable toilet
Composting toilet
Portable toilet
These operate in the same way as cassette toilets, and may even have rudimentary flushes.
At the bottom of the range, you have what are known as "bucket and chuck it" porta-potties.
Portable toilets are a handy option for smaller vehicles and can also be used in tents or even outdoors. They're a great back-up option in case the water or electricity supply to your main loo fails. They have no motor, they're very quiet. They don't need electricity, making them better for the environment and easy to use just about anywhere. However, they fill up quickly, so you'll either need to carry a spare cassette or empty them frequently.