The Big and Dirty Questions about Composting Toilets
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- If you’re interested in buying our same composting toilet, the best place to purchase is directly from Nature's Head. There is a discount code on our site here: www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-c...
We polled our friends, family and all our subscribers to get the biggest, most common and the dirtiest questions about the composting toilet. Granted they're not all dirty, but it's just fun to say! Here Nikki and I sit down with a cup o joe and hash out the details of our lives with the composting toilet inside our RV.
Most of these questions about the toilet all transfer for use in a Tiny House, Sailboat, Trailer, Off-Grid Cabin and power boats.
If you have more questions about our composting toilet please visit our website as we'll be updating the article as we continue to use the toilet in the RV: www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-c...
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To anyone considering this kind of lifestyle this is an amazing video. Tons of relevant information put forth in a professional and entertaining manner. Bloody well done.
This video made me a lot more comfortable with the idea of a composting toilet.
Yes. I agree. Very interesting indeed.
Ditto.
Best toilet video I have ever seen. I'm going to start saying, "I have to go take a solid."
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Made it through the whole thing and I don't even have a composting toilet. Any time a couple gets together to talk poo, I'm listening. Can't wait to see what you'll turn the crank on next. Thanks!
Dude, I was totally thinking that same thing, a couple taking about poo is worth the watch! :-)
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RVwithTito YEAH IT FEELS GOOD TALKING SHIT LOL
Chris Beeler YEAH YOU GIVE A SHIT THEN YOU TAKE A SHIT TO THE TRASH LOL
Good info. Thanks. But I just wondered the perspective of a women during her menstrual cycle?
thanks. I am slowly trying to introduce the idea of composting toilets in my local community. I am a structural engineer that works with several "green" contractors. They have done composting toilets, solar lights, solar swamp coolers, entire off-grid homes. the composting toilet offers one of the most useful infrastructure benefits as it reduces load to existing sewer treatment.
Thank you very much. This was the biggest problem i was facing with my tiny home and you have made me comfortable enough to go ahead with my project. Thank you again.
YES! It is a great solution and worked like a champ for us in the RV.
Thank you both so much! This was extremely helpful!
One of the best rv info videos on the web. Thank you two very much for taking the time to put this video together.
Hi Mr. & Mrs. "Wynns", just wanted to thank you for your great video about this "socially sensitive" subject. I was impressed by your honesty and by answering every issues/questions that I may have about composting toilets and then some. Your video productions are excellent and your credit/signs/written summary excellent for engineered-minds like mine that cannot help to take notes and data. Thank you again for the all the research, time, and effort you are sharing for the success of the RV community, Ciao, L (QC, CAN and ME, USA)
Most informative video on composting toilet I've seen! Thanks guys! Answered alot of my questions!!
Just wanted to thank you! I was looking all over for certain answers about the composting toilet, and you were the only ones so far that had helped answer every one of them. Happy New Years!
Chris Sigars Thank *you* for the feedback & keep it coming!
This was a extremely helpful video all the questions I had were answered so thank you
This was by far the most informative video I've ever seen on this subject!
"Composters" have truly improved since we installed one in our first camp in the woods. I thank you both for your video and the humor you shared to present the information. I am looking at a marine application now in my new home in the Republic of the Philippine Islands as I plan to cruse the many rivers. You folks have helped calm the nerves of my "first officer" who was not so sure about this technology.
I'm really glad that I found this video, as I have had many questions about composting toilets and the two of you answered every one. I am now sold :)
I’ve recently been watching videos of tiny houses and I genuinely was wondering how these toilets worked. You answered all the questions I had!
Thanks for this video, guys! I'm starting my "tiny home" journey, and research like this is sooooooo important! Good luck, best wishes, safe travels and I hope to see you on the road some day!
Thanks guys! Now, I have to figure out how I can adapt it to our little Casita trailer, out boat, and as guest bathroom in the lower floor of our house.
The composting toilet is a game changer. Your presentation is a great way to help people understand the workings and benefits of an often avoided but necessary subject (and equipment). I learned more from your presentation than from dozens of other sites that seem to skirt around the more awkward questions that everyone wants and needs to know.
Again, Many thanks
...you folks are delightful... you took an icky subject and made it informative, and entertaining... you've given a new meaning to "GO PROS"...
A few personal thoughts: COCOA COIR is expensive, and do you really want a bale of it in a vehicle? Buy it in a smaller bale, and it gets even more expensive. I’ve seen it cheaper at pet places than at plant places. PEAT MOSS Is expensive, and when you break it up or stir it, it covers everything with brown dust. Also, dry peat moss doesn’t absorb moisture very well. SAWDUST: Around here, bulk sawdust costs $13 per cubic yard (27 cubic feet). That is equal to 35 5-gallon buckets. Stop at a landscape materials place that sells it, and offer to pay “a buck a bucket” (which would be the equivalent of them selling the cubic yard for $35 rather than the usual $13-15. If any of these businesses are near camping areas, and they put out a sign saying they sell a 5-gal bucket of sawdust for a dollar, they might pick up some extra business. PETSMART or PETCO carry several types of suitable bagged stuff; check out their cat/rabbit/chinchilla/hamster bedding. COMPOSTING BAGS only decompose in hot commercial facilities, not in your backyard compost pile. Most towns have a solid waste facility - the place where people dispose of garbage and dirty diapers. Find a local one on your phone and go there. Some are free, some aren’t. BACTERIA: “All of the harmful bacteria is dead in 6 hrs” - that's not true. NO, YOU CAN’T DRINK URINE. Urine is a waste product - that’s why your body is getting rid of it! Diluted, it can be used as a
fertilizer, and you want to drink it full-strength? NO. It’s like drinking sea water: It has salts in it that make you even thirstier and more dehydrated, until you die. If you dispose of it near your campsite, your campsite will start to stink. If you pour it on the ground,
put it in an open area, NOT at the base of trees or shrubs (unless you’ve diluted it 1:10 with water -- grey water is okay).
Love your vid and way of making the idea attractive. Learned from that! We have been living in a yurt for years and my husband and son made a wooden composting toilet, and I wouldn't change it for a "normal"toilet for anything! And the humanure it produces is of great quality! Never managed to explain that to anyone, though....... Thx for showing!
Entertaining and fun. Well done, well made and well presented. Thank you. Please keep up the quality shows
Thank you for making this video. It was very informative.
Hi, I just want to thank you. You guys are funny, entertaining and informative. AWESOME video. Thank you.
Awesome channel! Very educational/informative! Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your adventures and mishaps!
+Richard Folgado Well, thanks for watching!!! -nikki
Where are you taking the urine. You talked about the poo but not the urine
I'm sold! My husband and I will be living in a Class A RV by the end of the year and you guys have us both totally convinced that this toilet is the way to go. It will definitely be one of our first upgrades! THANK YOU for your channel it has been immensely helpful in preparation!
I've been watching a lot of Tiny House vids and been hearing a lot about these toilets. I didn't really know what they were so I did a search and this video came up first. Thank you for the in depth info!
+Skyhijinx Thanks for letting us know! Be sure to head to the blog and check out the rest of the series.
The information shared and the presentation are so greatly appreciated. Can't imagine why, if cost and installation are not deal breakers, would anyone choose to continue the black tank hassles? Speaking as a couple preparing for fulltime RVing you guys have been a great resource! Thank you so very much for deciding to become advocates both living the life and assisting others in their planning and application. Highest blessings to you both and looking forward to sitting around a fire with you one day!
great job, you two! You have reignited my interest in composting toilets!
We’re looking into one of these for our new RV. This was incredibly helpful.
Wow guys thank you very much! You have answered all my questions. Super funny, but still very helpful video! Perfect!
Great information! I've been thinking about installing a composting toilet in my detached garage/workroom. This video answers a lot of questions I had about them. Many thanks.
One of your best vids. Long enough and better info than previous.
Thanks for answering the questions I may give it a try in my RV.
Thank you, I am looking at full time RVing within the next few months. Your informative videos and those of Technomadia have saved me a lot of potential grief and a lot of good ideas for what I will really need. They also have made my girlfriend more comfortable with the whole idea. Keep up the great work.
Hey Guys, thanks for a really professional informative video. The information is very useful.
Thank you for this. So informative and really flipped a switch about me making the choice to go compost :)
Lots of good info for someone interested in getting into an RV either as a rental or eventually as a purchase. Thanks!
Thank you for a awesome video, I was on the fence about getting a composting toilet now I’m 💯 YES 🌞
I Cannot tell you how much i appreciate your candor, honesty, and how thoroughly you guys explained this topic. I have to admit when you guys first started doing these videos, I thought you were very Salesmen-like ( not a good thing)
However you shown that you are willing to answer the less glamorous questions in an honest way.
I appreciate you very much, Keep up the integrity:)
Hi, just bought an Airhead composting toilet for my sailingyacht. It will be great to get rid of all hoses, tank, valves and so.
Very good video!👍
You two are awesome ! Thanks for the vid and all the great info !
I just bought mine, can't wait to install it!
Awesome video, very well done. I got no questions at all.
Great informative video. very well done. will be watching more and thinking that we might be able to be a little more adventurous and eco-friendly. thanks again.
Great information. I like the way you set it up in nature and drink coffee :)
Thanks so much for your video. We are planning on using a composting toilet over the summer. You've made me much more confident about the whole process.
+11 Acres Homestead Aw we love hearing that! A big part of why we do this is to share what we've learned and it makes us happy that it's helpful. Thanks for letting us know.
I've had one of these for about 7 years now. I saved alot of money by not installing a conventional septic system. These are selling on Amazon now for about $910 versus $4-5000 for a septic system. I have a separate compost bin for the toilet, then empty that on ornamentals.
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HAHA, totally.
I always go down and read gold comments :)
😆 lol
I didn't wade through al of the comments so I don't know if it was addressed, but it's a common misconception that urine is "sterile". That's part of the reason it's a last ditch option to drink it unprocessed.
I know that this is 4 years old, but it's been proven time and time again, urine IS sterile (unless you have a UTI). A simple google search will easily tell you this. However, sterile and non-toxic are NOT the same thing. You still shouldn't drink pee.
Great job on the video, there were lots of questions I had that you answered as well. I'd like to consider it for my little RV... off to watch your next video. Thanks !!
Delicately, well done Wynns!
This is one of the most comprehensive videos on composting toilets I’ve seen. I’m about to embark on full-time RV living. This was very helpful!!
Yay! We love this kind of feedback!
Just found you two. First, you guys are way to funny and easy to listen to. Second, you answered every question about composting toliets and sold me. I'm in the market for a retirement RV. Decided to retire early so I can play catchup with you two. Best of luck to you both and look forward to learning more from you.
"Nice Save Nikki" LMAO I am dying! ALso, this was very helpful! Thanks!
I am now potty trained. Informative and fun vid. Thanks.
LOLOL!
Thank you for sharing the joy.
Excellent vid review - thx for sharing what is actually a really useful piece of information
thank you guys. very informative, very clear information. loved the vid.
Very informative & thorough video. I'm now more excited about the idea of eventually living in a tiny house!
Thanks for the video. I am actually considering one of these because of your videos. Well thought out and answered a TON of questions for people. Thanks again!
If you get the chance swing over to our website, the toilet mfr has offered our viewers a discount at purchase, and we get a small percentage. Not much, but every little bit helps. www.gonewiththewynns.com/all-composting-toilet
I'm obviously bouncing around a bit viewing your vids....always have a great time but this one made my wife and I laugh out loud on several occasions. Especially throwing in a good ole' "That's what she said" joke, wuuuuuuuut!?!?!? lmao.....
As always, love everything you guys do...keep it up the great work; keep being you.
+ChiTownRaider75 Thanks for all the kind comments, we LOVE reading each one
Thank you guys for all this information, it has been VERY HELPFUL in deciding to purchase a natures head toilet today. And an extra thank you for the discount we received on our toilet on your behalf!😊
Yay! We love it when people send us this kind of feedback.
Great video guys!!!! Thanks for sharing this information.
I have been thinking about doing the compost toilet adventure for sometime, and now thanks to you two and the information and answered questions you have provided, I think I am ready to take the journey into compost pottying in my RV...I have enjoyed all of your videos and explanations on the do's and don'ts of RV'ing they have helped alot..Thank you for sharing them with us...
Its our pleasure to answer your questions, we are getting a lot of flack from people about being 'sell outs' but the reason we make these videos is to help, not to profit. Thank you for affirming we are indeed helping answer real questions.
Gone with the Wynns where are people giving you crap? on your website or on here? i wouldnt worry too much about the nay-sayers, but i was curious what their gripes are. keep at it!!
Hey, you guys are hella cute! I just wanted to let you know you both are doing a great social service by so delicately answering all these curious questions! Thank you for inspiring so many people.
you taught me more than i knew about composting toilets. i've decided it would be great to have one handy. i live in earthquake country and having a place to pee and poop when the sewerage system is inoperable for any given period of time, would be ideal.
great info video guys....love what you had to share.
Great information.... Not sure I'm ready to rip out the current RV Toilet but at least now I feel informed... One thing I have to say does appear attractive is using the black water tank as another grey... Seems we could avoid the campground hookups for a longer period.. Anyway, love your videos... Follow you often...
This is exactly the video I was looking for on this subject!!! Answered all of my questions!!! Yay! Thank you!!!
And that kind of feedback is what keeps us going! As long as they're useful we'll keep making 'em! 😻
A Wynn Wynn video. Very informative. Tactfully done. Thanks for posting!
Very educational video! Many thanks.
you two are a amazing duo!! you work really well together.
Great review guys, enjoyed your comments very much.
very informative. nice to see that you answer the questions from folks.
You guys keep me so entertained. This was very helpful, keep those vlogs coming. Yes what type of camera are you using?
hi guys... today is 10/10/14, and I wanted to say thanks for your videos. very helpful, very motivating. thank you.
You guys are amazing- in sharing the joy you are sharing such a better more sustainable way to "go" I am still working on my husband....some day....
Great, informative video. Thanks for posting. We just bought a new RV, and are thinking of making the switch.
more of these ...casual sorta videos,,,
great info... thanks
Great video! I have been looking for an answer to the toilet paper question. Years ago I had a converted bus that had a black water tank; but, in this build I don't want to go that route. This really helps. Thanks!
Very informative, thank you.
THANK YOU! This information really helps me solve a problem in a house with only one bathroom, on a slab. Whew! Off I go to look at toilets.
Great information. I will seriously consider this for my travel trailer.
They are fun to watch. Good fun and information.
Good job explaining. Thank you.
Thank you guys, i'm planning on living on a sailboat and i'm designing it as I'm writing this. This video helped me making a choice witch will be time, and cost efficient as well as I believe make my life easier on a regular basis in the futur. Thanks
+Capt Beautiful Thanks for letting us know. We love it when we hear that all this effort is worth it.
Great video!! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this awesome video. I'm excited about getting my composting toilet. Question...as a women, if the #2 compartment is open for a donation how bad is it if #1 gets in there? It's often hard to hold back one when the other is ready!
I know this is 2yrs old, but you can actually mix 1 and 2, you just need to add more composting medium to absorb the moisture.
Thank you for the information.....I've been thinking for awhile now about getting a compost toilet.....very helpful info ......from Eddie's wife in South Carolina❤
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It's been very informative! My question concerns 'that time of the month'. How do you deal with blood in the toilet? I can't help but assume it would end up with the liquids. How do you dispose of it?
I sometimes think of getting a composing toilet so I can get rid of my black water tank and standard toilet for my RV. Expensive though. But I guess in the end worth it! GREAT VID!
love your work guys. keep um coming. when emptying the toilet can the crank be removed to make emptying easier?
Great explanatory video. 👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks much 😀
aaaaaand right after I posted that I see that you brought it up. Well, thanks again for your great videos:)
Great info!! Thanks.
Thank for, very informative!
This answered nearly ALL of my questions! Wow!
So happy to hear you found it useful. Thanks for letting us know! 😻
Thank you so much for this.