Great toilet cabinet! Thank's for the inspiration! As for the Cuddy toilet, we are considering it over other models on the market. We have been trying to get actual owners' appreciation of the Cuddy, other than the comments on the company's website, but so far, no luck! Can you share your experience with the Cuddy? Merci!!
Its a great job and beautifully made. Probably the best tutorial ive seen on this subject and ive watched quite a few doing my van build. I was shocked by how much space was being lost in the configuration of the drawers both inside the drawer and underneath. As they can only have so much in them to not catch on the front supports the effective drawer depth must have been significantly reduced. I suppose it depends on how tight for space your van build is. As mine is a Transit custom SWB i couldn't waste an inch. Nice video though.
*Plans for this project:* shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/plans-and-diagrams/3d-files-project-templates/camper-van-toilet-cabinet-plans/ *Parts in this project:* amzn.to/3XY6OPT *Tools used in this project:* amzn.to/3SrdDZ7 *Toilet:* compocloset.com/?ref=EXPLORISTlife
Just a heads up on the LED strips, those type of snap or pinch connectors are only recommended for applications that are stationary, I believe it’s even the manufacture recommendation to solder the wire connections. The connectors you used are not meant to be jostled or moved about. It finally made me learn to solder wires once I read the instructions from the light manufacturer. Just fyi. Appreciate all your hard work and quality content.
That may be the most attractive RV potty I've seen. But...we've used an Air Head for 2 seasons now. It functions very well. There's no other RV toilet I'd choose over the Air Head.
what is the finished height of your cabinet? I am trying to figure out which window and cabinet to use at the front driver side location. A lot of people are using the CRL t-vent window, but the cabinet counter must be held way back from the window to operate the vents. It looks like you have the Arctic Tern window married with this cabinet (of unknow height) and they work together fine. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that I am planning on have the wall in the window wall recessed into the existing metal framing opening . to provide a bigger countertop.
Hi Nate, thanks for the video. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how the bottom of the toilet drawer can hold your weight when it is only glued in to the sides of the drawer…. Did you also screw it in to the side somehow as well? How did you make sure that the bottom won’t just fall off? Thanks again!
Great work as always Nate. Would love to see a video on the benefits of using your track system vs wood walls. My take on it is that the track system allows for changing modules and allowing the van to be dynamic as a result?
Do you have a link for the Anderson connectors you used? I didn't see them in your Amazon list. Thanks! I am SOOOOO grateful for all that you, Steph, and your team do!
Is that the Columbia forest products birch plywood that can be found at the local big box store? I think that’s what I am going to use because of the cost and scarcity of real Baltic birch right now.
It's birch ply, but not baltic birch since it's nearly impossible to get where we live. We don't have a big box store closer then 2hrs from us, so I can't speak to if it's the same brand. It was whatever birch ply the local lumber yard had. Was pretty poor quality wood for how much it cost, tbh, and we had to glue a few plys together in a few spots after we cut them.
I’ve been eying that composting toilet recently for an addition to our caravan. It will be either that or completely diy. Nice cabinet build but wondered if the weight of the toilet (and person when on it) is being supported by just the glued bottom and finishing nails?
Beautiful job as always. Seems too nice to poop into though! Curious why u chose paste wax for the sides and face as a finish as opposed to other options.
Great vid and awesome cabinet! Thank you for these videos. I'm learning lots. Oooo... did I catch a mistake at 12:34 or is it just my poor eyesight?... LAL!
I'd like to blame that mistake on my colorblindness but I can usually see the difference between black and red pretty clearly. 😂🤣 Must have been before coffee kicked in.
I have a toilet in my Sprinter Van. But only for emergencies or female guests. I use big size bike water bottles to pie. I have 4. Easy to empty at any public toilet. The number two I always do at McDonald, Starbucks etc. I really started hating carrying a 15 kilo toilet to empty it somewhere. And these places are a lot less easy to find in Europe then the US
I've made the 3d model available in the pinned comment and video description if you'd like to change any of the dimensions for your own setup. 👍😁 Thanks for tuning in!
You will probably find that you want a quicker way to remove the entire toilets unit for cleaning. We have this toilet and the simple act of turning the agitator, even slowly, will throw stuff around the inside of the unit.(Look at PatchWorxs TH-cam review) Also, liquids will sometimes find its way into the bottom of the unit no matter how careful you are, so make sure those screw holes don't leak.
Mask (and suction) when sanding please (regardless of dust collection system). It would be genuinely tragic to lose the maker of such truly excellent content to a respiratory disease later in life!
I did my toilet design like this and I did not work at all. You have no room for you legs to spread. Your right leg will be sitting on the drawer face, and the left leg will hit the cabinet face.
I built it just like this too, and it does not work. The side of the toilet crowds the legs together and with a natures head toilet, it's too tall. In the process of rebuilding our toilet to be a "seat" with footrests for "better performance".
I hope you found a solution that works for you. We are pretty happy with how ours turned out and functions. It's similar to our old sprinter that we lived in for nearly 4 years, so we've got some past experience on our side too. But yeah... if you have special needs or need more room, you may have to change things up for your own needs. Thanks for watching!
Want to say THANK YOU for all of your help on our van build! You were a huge life line & were so informative & helpful. If you are interested, here is the link to our (very amateur) conversion video. Blessings to you & Explorist Life! th-cam.com/video/c-Y-HZe1ZCM/w-d-xo.html
Remember... that's just your thoughts from watching the video and not your thoughts after sitting on the toilet like we actually have. Thanks for watching, though!
The Compo Closet is a great choice
CUT-STRIP-CRIMP…. and EXPLORE. Thank you all. Your instruction and inspiration are the best !
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoy it. Thanks, Brian!
Thank you so much... this is exactly what I will make for my van.
Nice work! Kinda brings new meaning to the phrase “Dropping your drawers”. 😀
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Man i found this video very enlightening on how to implement led light in a clear concise way. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great toilet cabinet! Thank's for the inspiration! As for the Cuddy toilet, we are considering it over other models on the market. We have been trying to get actual owners' appreciation of the Cuddy, other than the comments on the company's website, but so far, no luck! Can you share your experience with the Cuddy? Merci!!
Built one similar, but with 2 wheels under the front draw. Great job guys!
Very cool! Thanks! 👍
Nice job. The latches look like a nice alternative to the push button latches that have been about for years.
Very much so. We had the push button latches in our old sprinter. These are much more robust.
I really like your attention to detail.
Thank you very much!
Its a great job and beautifully made. Probably the best tutorial ive seen on this subject and ive watched quite a few doing my van build. I was shocked by how much space was being lost in the configuration of the drawers both inside the drawer and underneath. As they can only have so much in them to not catch on the front supports the effective drawer depth must have been significantly reduced. I suppose it depends on how tight for space your van build is. As mine is a Transit custom SWB i couldn't waste an inch. Nice video though.
*Plans for this project:* shop.explorist.life/shop/all-products/plans-and-diagrams/3d-files-project-templates/camper-van-toilet-cabinet-plans/
*Parts in this project:* amzn.to/3XY6OPT
*Tools used in this project:* amzn.to/3SrdDZ7
*Toilet:* compocloset.com/?ref=EXPLORISTlife
Thank-you
This is a really good tutorial. Checking out the rest of your videos.👌🏾
Super! I want to replicate that in my van
Great Video.
Thanks!
Just a heads up on the LED strips, those type of snap or pinch connectors are only recommended for applications that are stationary, I believe it’s even the manufacture recommendation to solder the wire connections. The connectors you used are not meant to be jostled or moved about. It finally made me learn to solder wires once I read the instructions from the light manufacturer. Just fyi. Appreciate all your hard work and quality content.
Yeah, if it doesn't hold up, that'll be a really simple repair with the way they are just connected with levernuts at the back.
You two are an awesome team
Thanks! 🙂🙌
Amazing video, thank you so much!
Excellent Job, really nice fit and looks great.
Thank you very much!
That may be the most attractive RV potty I've seen. But...we've used an Air Head for 2 seasons now. It functions very well. There's no other RV toilet I'd choose over the Air Head.
Nice! Glad that's working for you.
Thanks for this--wondering if you would have preferred lock in/lock out drawer slides for this?
Nope. When driving, push-to-lock drawers have a tendancy to 'push in' while turning corners and then open while driving.
Awesome job. Just wondering why the wagos. If you terminated the anderson inside the cabinet you would have one solid cable
Additional connections.
Where did you get that toilet ?
Where can get that toilet unit please
I third this response!
Plans, parts, and tools added to the video description and pinned comment. Thanks for tuning in!
@@EXPLORISTlife Thank you!
Anyway, sharing the plans? This is brilliant
For sure! The link to the plans is in the video description.
what is the finished height of your cabinet? I am trying to figure out which window and cabinet to use at the front driver side location. A lot of people are using the CRL t-vent window, but the cabinet counter must be held way back from the window to operate the vents. It looks like you have the Arctic Tern window married with this cabinet (of unknow height) and they work together fine. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that I am planning on have the wall in the window wall recessed into the existing metal framing opening . to provide a bigger countertop.
Hi Nate, thanks for the video. For the life of me, I can’t figure out how the bottom of the toilet drawer can hold your weight when it is only glued in to the sides of the drawer…. Did you also screw it in to the side somehow as well? How did you make sure that the bottom won’t just fall off? Thanks again!
A good solid glue connection is actually stronger than wood if everything is straight, square, and clamped properly.
Thanks Nate. I saw you standing on it so I believe it! I just can't get over it psychologically lol!
Pretty nice toilet video personally I don't have the space in my camper the bathroom is small but nice video great job
Nice! Thanks for watching.
Great work as always Nate. Would love to see a video on the benefits of using your track system vs wood walls. My take on it is that the track system allows for changing modules and allowing the van to be dynamic as a result?
Good idea! And you are on the right track with that (get it? 🤣👍)
What kind and make, model toilet is that please?
Plans, parts, and tools added to the video description and pinned comment.
Another well done video. Nice work, have you considered (or have a video) a lighting dimming driver?
Thanks! Here is our video on dimmers: th-cam.com/video/dn77-CbxR4g/w-d-xo.html
Very nice
Thanks! 🙂🙌
Do you have a link for the Anderson connectors you used? I didn't see them in your Amazon list. Thanks! I am SOOOOO grateful for all that you, Steph, and your team do!
Any link for the Anderson connectors and receptacle?
Is that the Columbia forest products birch plywood that can be found at the local big box store? I think that’s what I am going to use because of the cost and scarcity of real Baltic birch right now.
It's birch ply, but not baltic birch since it's nearly impossible to get where we live. We don't have a big box store closer then 2hrs from us, so I can't speak to if it's the same brand. It was whatever birch ply the local lumber yard had. Was pretty poor quality wood for how much it cost, tbh, and we had to glue a few plys together in a few spots after we cut them.
Good job
Hey Tim F, Thanks so much! Cheers!
I’ve been eying that composting toilet recently for an addition to our caravan. It will be either that or completely diy. Nice cabinet build but wondered if the weight of the toilet (and person when on it) is being supported by just the glued bottom and finishing nails?
The wood will break before the glued joint will break.
Beautiful job as always. Seems too nice to poop into though! Curious why u chose paste wax for the sides and face as a finish as opposed to other options.
Paste was has always been my go-to for keeping the wood 'natural' looking.
Great vid and awesome cabinet! Thank you for these videos. I'm learning lots. Oooo... did I catch a mistake at 12:34 or is it just my poor eyesight?... LAL!
I'd like to blame that mistake on my colorblindness but I can usually see the difference between black and red pretty clearly. 😂🤣 Must have been before coffee kicked in.
Where did you get your lighting? Also what software did you use for the design and cut list?
Plans, parts, and tools added to the video description and pinned comment. We used sketchup for the plans and cut list.
Is this for the regular length transit or extended?
Ours is the regular length, but since it's in front of the rear wheel wells, it's all the same.
Composting toilet is the Cuddy Compo Closet
Indeed! Plans, parts, and tools added to the video description and pinned comment.
Did I miss where you vented it? You mentioned connecting power for the toilet’s vent but never saw where it vents.
It 'vents' through an activated charcoal filter. So, it's more 'filtered' than it is 'vented'.
Are there good 3D poop models?
🤣😂
I have a toilet in my Sprinter Van. But only for emergencies or female guests. I use big size bike water bottles to pie. I have 4. Easy to empty at any public toilet. The number two I always do at McDonald, Starbucks etc. I really started hating carrying a 15 kilo toilet to empty it somewhere. And these places are a lot less easy to find in Europe then the US
Glad you found what works for you. 🙂👍
So you prepare food where you poop Really nice video, as always.
70sqft doesn't give many options there. 😂🤣 Thanks for watching!
Might want to consider making one t those drawers deep enough to hold rolls of Toilet Paper on end?
I've made the 3d model available in the pinned comment and video description if you'd like to change any of the dimensions for your own setup. 👍😁 Thanks for tuning in!
You will probably find that you want a quicker way to remove the entire toilets unit for cleaning. We have this toilet and the simple act of turning the agitator, even slowly, will throw stuff around the inside of the unit.(Look at PatchWorxs TH-cam review) Also, liquids will sometimes find its way into the bottom of the unit no matter how careful you are, so make sure those screw holes don't leak.
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Is the toilet fly proof, please?
Probably.
I have a 95 g20 hightop. Please help me. With at least a plan
Sure! We've been putting out weekly videos that I'm sure will help with that plan.
Mask (and suction) when sanding please (regardless of dust collection system). It would be genuinely tragic to lose the maker of such truly excellent content to a respiratory disease later in life!
Here you are, been awhile, it seems your bell was off. Hmm. You have done a lot over the past 9-10 months or more. Looks good.
Thanks! and welcome back!
Yep, like the other viewers, I would like to know the toilet manufacturer name and model!
Plans, parts, and tools added to the video description and pinned comment.
@@EXPLORISTlife Thank you!
I did my toilet design like this and I did not work at all. You have no room for you legs to spread. Your right leg will be sitting on the drawer face, and the left leg will hit the cabinet face.
I built it just like this too, and it does not work. The side of the toilet crowds the legs together and with a natures head toilet, it's too tall. In the process of rebuilding our toilet to be a "seat" with footrests for "better performance".
I hope you found a solution that works for you. We are pretty happy with how ours turned out and functions. It's similar to our old sprinter that we lived in for nearly 4 years, so we've got some past experience on our side too. But yeah... if you have special needs or need more room, you may have to change things up for your own needs. Thanks for watching!
LOL I do gymnastics to go for a ride on mine! Slide out also (Separett) … Thankfully I am flexible😂
Ahh spacers! Brilliant!
Want to say THANK YOU for all of your help on our van build! You were a huge life line & were so informative & helpful. If you are interested, here is the link to our (very amateur) conversion video. Blessings to you & Explorist Life!
th-cam.com/video/c-Y-HZe1ZCM/w-d-xo.html
Great design but i think the sharp upper right corner of the toilet section wil hurt your right leg and you will hate it.
Remember... that's just your thoughts from watching the video and not your thoughts after sitting on the toilet like we actually have. Thanks for watching, though!