Just about to order an RV and will be upgrading to this toilet thanks to you! So helpful, can’t say enough about how appreciated this information is! You made what is an awkward topic a lighthearted, informative and much needed conversation. Thank you.
Great, detailed how-to! I can attest to the peat-fly correlation. I had them occasionally (like fruit flies) when using peat and have none since switching to coconut coir. In addition to using a vinegar spritz after each use, I pour a bit of vinegar into the liquid tank after dumping. It helps to prevent the crystals from forming in the first place. I had a little giggle at the number of uses. It brought back the “wees and sticks” chart from the novel “Wifey” from… 30(?) years ago. 🤣
We used one of these living full time on a boat. We found that putting about 1 inch of vinegar into the urine bottle after we emptied it and before using it again almost eliminated the smell. It also helped keep the salts from building up into the bottle.
Excellent info! Thanks Brian. We’ve noticed a slow and steady buildup of salts in the urine bottles. Simply using very hot water did the trick early on but not so effective now.
@@LyfUninterrupted Ironic. I am watching your 1 year budget review at the same time you comment back. Thank you for keeping it real and GENUINE without annoying music and fancy BS intros.
Great content! I really appreciate you addressing the disposal of the used toilet paper. If you encounter problems with the smell consider a diaper genie for storing this material. Also consider plumbing the urine into your black/gray tank. Hope you've found a safe landing spot during this time.
We have used the natures head for years now. We fondly refer to the urine container as the Lemonade Jug. A picture frame with toilet use instructions is hung on the wall behind ours. If you want a level up from the tp burrito, just use doggy bags. They are cheap, usually opaque and has enough room to tie a knot in the end.
But using doggy bags will just create more none bio-degradable waste. Most toilet paper is bio-degradable, so putting it in a small lidded bin where you sprinkle a small amount of the the coconut composting mix over the paper will keep any smell at bay and when you empty your toilet solids you tip that small bin contents in with the solids. No plastics involved. The small bin can be cleansed with vinegar once emptied.
In 1966 me moved to the farm. No indoor plumbing except for a hand pump. We had a outhouse for the first two years. Once we got indoor plumbing the rule changed was the paper went into trash paper. If we were outdoors we used the outhouse. My mom didn’t want to fill the septic tank with paper. Simple.
Again, thank you both for your openness and "insider" information. (I am an amateur radio operator and may be the only one over the age of 60 who has not been to Quartzite for the "Hamcation Hamfest Hamakalooza" etc. When asked, I just say "I have too many radios and antennas now, why would I go "way out there" to avoid more of them?") Thanks again for your helpful videos.
I watched both videos and you guys were great and answered all my questions! Thinking about getting an RV and which toilet to go with was near the top of my list! Thank you!
You could go to the dollar tree and get some diaper disposal bags. They are cheap and small enough to throw your tp in and tie it up. Just an extra layer to guard for smells from the trash can
Thank you....you answered all the questions I had. Really enjoyed the way you presented what could be an uncomfortable topic with just common sense and sometimes humor. Great job!
You both are fantastic! Wanted to research composting toilets and found your channel. After watching the first and second part on composting toilets I subscribed. Think I will enjoy watching all your content. Great personalities. Seem like just good, down to earth people. Thanks!
Mu husband and I enjoy your videos as you are both relaxed and unscripted as well as informative. We are just beginning to pursue this dream...hope to see you one day!
Thank you! We feel it’s important to be authentic. So much manufactured drama out there these days. This said, it was a bit challenging for us to break out of the corporate presentation mode we were so accustom to. Feel free to ask us any questions about this lifestyle!
Thanks for the video. It answered a lot of questions about composting toilets in an RV application. I have a friend who has a composting toilet on his sailboat and loves it.
Excellent info, Thank you. I'm thinking of making the big move to this lifestyle, so being self contained and environmentally friendly is a big thing for me.
I can’t wait for this quarantine to be over so that we can meet up with y’all!!! You two are awesome!! I appreciate all the info you provide to the crew 🤗
I thank you for going over this again. BTW We order you V shape T-shirt and the long sleeve Sunrise design and are very happy. They are soft on the skin.
Thank you for your video we installed a C head toilet and it’s the best thing we’ve ever done in upgrading our vintage motor home. It makes Boondocking so much easier!
The C-Head looks like a very good unit. Can you give us some pros/cons of it? Did you install the vent fan option? Which medium do you use? Thanks for watching!
We do not use the venting option which might be changed once we get into more humid areas. We use peat moss as a medium and have no odor issues, but it is important that the one gallon urinal bottle portion is which is slightly smaller than other brands that emptying it on a daily basis is a must. I have always been a setter and not a pointer keeping the toilet area much cleaner so the transition to the composting toilet was not an issue for meThe toilet area is directly adjacent to our sleeping area and at no time have we noticed any odors the transition for my wife to a composting toilet took a little practice but at the end of the day she is very happy with the fact that we can remain in one location without needing to find a black tank dumping station.We combined the unused black tank with our gray tank more than doubling our gray tank capacity. Like I said it is our best notification to our Aero Cruiser. PS Currently we are in the middle of the Sonoran desert enjoying the beautiful scenery and whether
Thanks for this info! We did the same thing with our tanks. It’s a game changer when dry camping for sure. We are currently boondocking near Quartzsite AZ until the end of April.
I have a new 5th wheel camper , and wanted a compost toilet. This winter while in Florida , I built one for a 100 bucks . It's much easier to dump than that one and the urine goes into a 3 gallon gas can.
That's what I told my husband.....who would pay $1000 to sh*=+ in a bucket. We could build a box and accomplish the same results. Would love to see a pic of yours! (toilet that is) lol
@@monalisahall3315 just saw your comment on my home made compost toilet my email marshallkathy266@gmail.com if you want picture can't figure it out how to send
You two are so relatable. I would feel so at ease with you. My boyfriend Pete and I bought a '77 bluebird wanderlodge last august and are going to slowly work our way to full time. I'm hoping to retire by end of this summer.
Thanks so much for this information! I definitely find them less of a hassle than a black tank now, especially since I’ll only be cleaning up after my household.
Hi Arielle and Jayon! If you haven’t already, be sure to watch our first video on this toilet. You may glean a bit more info from it. Thanks for watching!
Nothing wrong with putting used tp and "women's things" in the bin. This is what happens in Corfu even though they have flushing toilets, their sewage system can't cope with tp etc. Thanks for the vids. xx
This was good video thank you both. It’s a great topic because some people do use those toilets in Rvs because they feel it works better from what I heard. I heard of people using these types of toilets in tents. But I’m not sure if they use it tent camping. It seems like it is easy to clean but could be messy. But so could cleaning a black tank. Thank you again fir this video. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Have a great week and weekend.
This has probably been suggested/asked before, but I'm wondering if equine pellets would work for the liquid side? It seems to work well as kitty litter alternative, plus biodegradable. It might help with any overflow and make it easier to transport -- less "sloshy". Just a thought. A big 40lb bag can be bought for $6.
Thank you for addressing all questions in regard to your toilet. Hard to believe you would get such grief about how you deal with TP! Adults don’t always behave like adults. Really appreciate your authenticity in general. Sorry we didn’t get the opportunity to meet in Tucson. Perhaps somewhere down the road. Wishing you good health.
Did you consider plumbing the urine tank directly to the black tank and eliminate the worst part of a composting toilet: having to dump sometimes daily with the urine container. The urine tank odor is much worse than the solids tank.
I really enjoyed your presentation, lol. You did a very thorough job. I have a suggestion for not wasting as much toilet paper. You could use a Litter Genie ordinarily used for depositing cat litter. What do you think about that? Only about $17. Thanks for this video!
Hi Brian and Shawnna, maybe I missed you talking about your selection of toilets. Did you look into any other brand of composting toilet, and what was it that won you over for the Natures Head toilet? Thank you, and Be Well!
If you had a composting toilet and a wood burner, could you save up your toilet paper and use it in your wood burner? Obviously it would be gone in seconds, but it would get rid of it relatively easily. If so, maybe you could just put it in the wood burner until you next use it. It could get messy/smelly if you don't use the wood burner often.
Note if you live in a trailer,rv,or camper van at a park urine needs to be separated. But if you live on own property I would let it mix together and dump at a compost pile to use for garden. Just note let it sit in compost pile for 1 full year before using as fertilizer. Urine turns into ammonia which is good for gardening and fertilizer but it needs to sit for 1 full year.
I can't find one single video talking about having an upset tummy. Diarrhoea? What happens then. I want a composting toilet but I'm wondering what happens when it doesn't go in the bucket all in a tidy poop. Haha please help let me know what to expect 🙏
We do talk about those issues in our video. We recommend using a separate container if you need to vomit. Diarrhea is OK, but you will need to change the compost material much sooner as a result. Hope this helps.
While watching about tiny houses one lady puts earth worms in the solids tank and they break down the waste so by the time it needs to be emptied its just soil. They reproduce in there and so when she is dumping it outside she will just keep a few in there with some of the soil. Literally looked just like soil and by then it is broken up so much that she just throws it in an outside composting bin. Not sure everyone is ok with earthworms in their toilet but you only see them when dumping. I found it very interesting
@@mikecoby7546 Its not for everyone but they break down the waste way faster. If you aren't ok with earthworms in your toliet that you never see unless dumping because they stay buried then don't put them in. But the word composting is in there and that is what earthworms do. They break down waste. Soooo. But up to you. Was just advising of something someone does that I found very interesting.
Great video! I'm still not ready to go buy one yet But It's got me thinking. I know with the one I have now when driving down the road with window down I get the smell right up front . So
Yes. The entire vault and top have to been cleaned. Luckily we’ve only had it happen once. Cleaned it with hot water and bleach solution. You can also put a few moth balls in the vault as they act as an insecticide.
Finally toilet paper question discussed, thanks for your insight. Question is this standard practice disposing toilet paper they way you do, or is it only small minority that tackle it in this manner?
Most RVers use a standard blank tank and flush the TP. Most of us who have composting toilets dispose of the TP in a separate bin, otherwise the toilet would fill up much more quickly requiring more frequent changing of the toilet.
Could you please get into the detail of how you use the coco coir? Do you rehydrate them first before putting them in the tank? Thank you for this video!!
Read the instructions on your disinfectant wipes. I always thought a quick wipe did the trick. Nope Gotta keep the surface you want to disinfect wet with the disinfectant for several minutes.
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We have cesspools and septic tanks where I live, so we never throw toilet paper into the toilet because we don’t want to worry about filling up our tanks. Pumping out a cesspool is very expensive and a hassle because they have to make a mess out of your lawn. We throw the toilet paper into a small, plastic bag lined, 4 gallon trash can (without a lid) next to our toilet...and we don’t make toilet paper burritos. It never ever smells at all. We empty that trash can about every other day. We have been doing this for over 30 years. It has never been a problem...and I am a neat freak germaphobe.
Thank you for the video. I got one in a sailboat I recently bought. What temperature works better in compost or emitting smell. Will it take too long to compost in low temp. I will use in the great lakes and the temp at 70 or below.
Hello! We find that temps below 50 or so seems to slow composting dramatically. Many people say that compost toilets don't compost. While this may be true that they don't completely compost waste, we can say that they do start the process. This is apparent as the waste is very warm nearly every time we change the toilet.
Question: What is the difference in disposal of your system... and people that have to take care of cat or dog waste🤔 Answer: Nothing. I have an aunt that has a good saying that will apply to the negative people; “Let it go!” Good topic... and well done. Stay safe and God bless😇
Hi Betsy. Most areas allow it to be placed in with regular household waste. Much like baby or adult diapers. Some areas allow it to be buried as well. Thanks for watching!
I don’t have an RV (yet), although I’m interested in composting toilets. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t connect the urinecollection directly to the gray water tank (maybe a bigger size). Combined with biodegradable/natural soaps, etc. It would be safe(r) for nature when dumped since it’s all diluted. The solids bin system should be able to be changed like a cassette style bin. To me this compost toilet can be streamlined a lot for ease of use. Especially if you can make it a built in unit combined with a urinal for men who only want to pee standing up.
Great question. I installed a combiner valve between the black & gray tanks. When the primary gray tank is full, I simply open the gray water valve, then the black water valve. This allows the gray water to flow into the old black tank which gives us about 100 gallons of gray water capacity. Check out this video to see how it's done:th-cam.com/video/T1dXcBchbuQ/w-d-xo.html
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It takes refinement to present such a topic with elegance and these guys have it! Watch their first video
Thank you Rivka!
Just about to order an RV and will be upgrading to this toilet thanks to you! So helpful, can’t say enough about how appreciated this information is! You made what is an awkward topic a lighthearted, informative and much needed conversation. Thank you.
Great, detailed how-to! I can attest to the peat-fly correlation. I had them occasionally (like fruit flies) when using peat and have none since switching to coconut coir.
In addition to using a vinegar spritz after each use, I pour a bit of vinegar into the liquid tank after dumping. It helps to prevent the crystals from forming in the first place.
I had a little giggle at the number of uses. It brought back the “wees and sticks” chart from the novel “Wifey” from… 30(?) years ago. 🤣
We used one of these living full time on a boat. We found that putting about 1 inch of vinegar into the urine bottle after we emptied it and before using it again almost eliminated the smell. It also helped keep the salts from building up into the bottle.
Excellent info! Thanks Brian. We’ve noticed a slow and steady buildup of salts in the urine bottles. Simply using very hot water did the trick early on but not so effective now.
You guys are a TRIP! Using the toilet as your coffee table! HILARIOUS!!!
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"Counting Uses" sounds like a perfect re-purpose of an old "ancient" Abacus!!!
👍 Can you even find one of those these days?
Part Duece...Call of Doody: Special Plops. I had to go there.
😂 Hilarious! Thanks for watching.
@@LyfUninterrupted Ironic. I am watching your 1 year budget review at the same time you comment back. Thank you for keeping it real and GENUINE without annoying music and fancy BS intros.
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Ha!!
Wagging your willie at the noisy neighbors, I'm still chuckling. Perfect, thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it😁
Great content! I really appreciate you addressing the disposal of the used toilet paper. If you encounter problems with the smell consider a diaper genie for storing this material. Also consider plumbing the urine into your black/gray tank. Hope you've found a safe landing spot during this time.
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful I'm going to install one soon into my tiny home.☺️
We have used the natures head for years now. We fondly refer to the urine container as the Lemonade Jug. A picture frame with toilet use instructions is hung on the wall behind ours. If you want a level up from the tp burrito, just use doggy bags. They are cheap, usually opaque and has enough room to tie a knot in the end.
The doggy poo bags are a great idea. Never thought of using those.
But using doggy bags will just create more none bio-degradable waste. Most toilet paper is bio-degradable, so putting it in a small lidded bin where you sprinkle a small amount of the the coconut composting mix over the paper will keep any smell at bay and when you empty your toilet solids you tip that small bin contents in with the solids. No plastics involved. The small bin can be cleansed with vinegar once emptied.
I use small (4”x4”) pieces of terry cloth and a portable bidet. Planning to put in a permanent bidet. It actually helps with decomposition.
Thank you so much for answering so very many pertinent, sometimes delicate, questions. You did so in a very "entertaining" fashion!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
In 1966 me moved to the farm. No indoor plumbing except for a hand pump. We had a outhouse for the first two years.
Once we got indoor plumbing the rule changed was the paper went into trash paper. If we were outdoors we used the outhouse. My mom didn’t want to fill the septic tank with paper. Simple.
Y'all make me laugh!! Thanks for all the great info. ~carol
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
Glad I watched both videos on this subject.cleared up alot of questions. I'm not scared or grossed out any more
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Thanks for a video that was well done. It's nice to see this subject addressed without all the "oh this is so embarrassing to talk about". Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Again, thank you both for your openness and "insider" information. (I am an amateur radio operator and may be the only one over the age of 60 who has not been to Quartzite for the "Hamcation Hamfest Hamakalooza" etc. When asked, I just say "I have too many radios and antennas now, why would I go "way out there" to avoid more of them?") Thanks again for your helpful videos.
Thanks for watching Donald!
I watched both videos and you guys were great and answered all my questions! Thinking about getting an RV and which toilet to go with was near the top of my list! Thank you!
I am laughing hysterically about your guests reaction about using that toilet 😂🤦🏼♀️😂
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Fantastic Reviews !! - We bought a Nature's Head!! - Thank you from your friends in Australia :)
Oh, and we've subscribed too ;) xx
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video - best information I've seen on using a composting toilet. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
You could go to the dollar tree and get some diaper disposal bags. They are cheap and small enough to throw your tp in and tie it up. Just an extra layer to guard for smells from the trash can
Thanks for the tip Kristy!
Excellent video! Thank you. San Antonio, TX
Thanks you Carolyn!
Thank you....you answered all the questions I had. Really enjoyed the way you presented what could be an uncomfortable topic with just common sense and sometimes humor. Great job!
Glad it was helpful!
You both are fantastic! Wanted to research composting toilets and found your channel. After watching the first and second part on composting toilets I subscribed. Think I will enjoy watching all your content. Great personalities. Seem like just good, down to earth people. Thanks!
Thank you! 👍 We appreciate your support!
You two!! Nice info and it's great to see a couple collaborate so well. Keeping guests out of the coach is reason enough to have the quirky toilet!
Absolutely!! Thanks for watching!
Best video on this subject yes
Thank you! We appreciate the compliment.
Mu husband and I enjoy your videos as you are both relaxed and unscripted as well as informative. We are just beginning to pursue this dream...hope to see you one day!
Thank you! We feel it’s important to be authentic. So much manufactured drama out there these days. This said, it was a bit challenging for us to break out of the corporate presentation mode we were so accustom to. Feel free to ask us any questions about this lifestyle!
I love your guys personality. You seem to be a great couple and seem like really fun people to get to know haha
Thank you!
Clear. Informative. Sensitive treatment of a delicate topic. Thank you.
Thank you! We're glad you found our video helpful. Stay safe and be well!
Thanks for the video. It answered a lot of questions about composting toilets in an RV application. I have a friend who has a composting toilet on his sailboat and loves it.
Great to hear!👍
Excellent info, Thank you. I'm thinking of making the big move to this lifestyle, so being self contained and environmentally friendly is a big thing for me.
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You are awesome, entertaining, funny and informative, Thank you and keep up the great work..
👍 Thank you!
Great info. Glad you mentioned when & where you were. Quartside has been one of my "check out" list places for winter travel.
Thanks for watching!
Good update. Like it.
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Pail ... diaper pail works great. Seals just fine for any situation in RVs.
Good to know, thanks.
Thank you guys for posting! Greatly helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I've heard good things about Aspen bedding.
We’ve tried that, but it didn’t work too well in the Natures Head.
I can’t wait for this quarantine to be over so that we can meet up with y’all!!! You two are awesome!! I appreciate all the info you provide to the crew 🤗
Us too! Thanks for the compliment. We appreciate having you on the crew!
Y’all are great and answered all my questions thank you so much 💕😜👍🏻
Glad we could help!
I thank you for going over this again. BTW We order you V shape T-shirt and the long sleeve Sunrise design and are very happy. They are soft on the skin.
Awesome! Thank you! We're glad you like the shirts. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your video we installed a C head toilet and it’s the best thing we’ve ever done in upgrading our vintage motor home. It makes Boondocking so much easier!
The C-Head looks like a very good unit. Can you give us some pros/cons of it? Did you install the vent fan option? Which medium do you use? Thanks for watching!
We do not use the venting option which might be changed once we get into more humid areas. We use peat moss as a medium and have no odor issues, but it is important that the one gallon urinal bottle portion is which is slightly smaller than other brands that emptying it on a daily basis is a must. I have always been a setter and not a pointer keeping the toilet area much cleaner so the transition to the composting toilet was not an issue for meThe toilet area is directly adjacent to our sleeping area and at no time have we noticed any odors the transition for my wife to a composting toilet took a little practice but at the end of the day she is very happy with the fact that we can remain in one location without needing to find a black tank dumping station.We combined the unused black tank with our gray tank more than doubling our gray tank capacity. Like I said it is our best notification to our Aero Cruiser. PS Currently we are in the middle of the Sonoran desert enjoying the beautiful scenery and whether
Thanks for this info! We did the same thing with our tanks. It’s a game changer when dry camping for sure. We are currently boondocking near Quartzsite AZ until the end of April.
I have a new 5th wheel camper , and wanted a compost toilet. This winter while in Florida , I built one for a 100 bucks . It's much easier to dump than that one and the urine goes into a 3 gallon gas can.
Awesome1. We're glad you found a solution that works for you. Thanks for watching!
That's what I told my husband.....who would pay $1000 to sh*=+ in a bucket. We could build a box and accomplish the same results. Would love to see a pic of yours! (toilet that is) lol
@@monalisahall3315 just saw your comment on my home made compost toilet my email marshallkathy266@gmail.com if you want picture can't figure it out how to send
@@garyking1277 could you email atenfootsloth@gmail.com so i can see what it looks like too ??
You two are so relatable. I would feel so at ease with you. My boyfriend Pete and I bought a '77 bluebird wanderlodge last august and are going to slowly work our way to full time. I'm hoping to retire by end of this summer.
What a nice compliment, Thank you!
Great information, thanks for sharing!
Don Richie Thanks Don! We appreciate you watching and commenting! Stay safe and be well!
Thanks so much for this information! I definitely find them less of a hassle than a black tank now, especially since I’ll only be cleaning up after my household.
Hi Arielle and Jayon! If you haven’t already, be sure to watch our first video on this toilet. You may glean a bit more info from it. Thanks for watching!
Again, thanks! Great info!!
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Very informative video. For now, still sticking to our regular toilets. 😉👍🏼
Yeah, they are not for everyone. Thanks for watching! Stay safe and be well.
Nothing wrong with putting used tp and "women's things" in the bin. This is what happens in Corfu even though they have flushing toilets, their sewage system can't cope with tp etc. Thanks for the vids. xx
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You two crack me up :-)
Thanks for watching, Lance!
Another excellent video - really useful, practical information. Thank you.
Thank you!
This was good video thank you both. It’s a great topic because some people do use those toilets in Rvs because they feel it works better from what I heard. I heard of people using these types of toilets in tents. But I’m not sure if they use it tent camping. It seems like it is easy to clean
but could be messy. But so could cleaning a black tank. Thank you again fir this video. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Have a great week and weekend.
Thank you, Sherri. It's difficult for some to get past the idea of a composting toilet, but the pros outweigh the cons for us.
This has probably been suggested/asked before, but I'm wondering if equine pellets would work for the liquid side? It seems to work well as kitty litter alternative, plus biodegradable. It might help with any overflow and make it easier to transport -- less "sloshy". Just a thought. A big 40lb bag can be bought for $6.
Interesting. Thanks for the info.
And apparently it doubles as a coffee table! Just kidding, great review. Wish Natures head was a bit cheaper... like $700
There is another brand, C-Head, that is much less expensive and it seems to be well built. Check that one out.
I always wondered about digging a hole and pouring it into the hole.
Like a 2ft deep hole or so...
Yes, that is a possibility depending on the location. Thanks for watching!
You guys are awesome to post this topic.
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Thank you for addressing all questions in regard to your toilet. Hard to believe you would get such grief about how you deal with TP! Adults don’t always behave like adults. Really appreciate your authenticity in general. Sorry we didn’t get the opportunity to meet in Tucson. Perhaps somewhere down the road. Wishing you good health.
👍 Thank you!
There are recommendations that you don't use disinfectants in the solids tank as it interferes with composting process.
We don't either. Just on the outer surfaces. Thanks for watching!
Did you consider plumbing the urine tank directly to the black tank and eliminate the worst part of a composting toilet: having to dump sometimes daily with the urine container. The urine tank odor is much worse than the solids tank.
Not really, it's just not that big of a deal for us. Plus, the pipe and tubing is just not aesthetically pleasing to us. Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed your presentation, lol. You did a very thorough job. I have a suggestion for not wasting as much toilet paper. You could use a Litter Genie ordinarily used for depositing cat litter. What do you think about that? Only about $17. Thanks for this video!
Interesting. Thanks for the info!
Y’all are so funny!
My question is did y’all convert your black tank to another grew water tank? Thanks for your fun and informative videos 😊
Yes, we added a valve at the existing dump valves that connects the two tanks together. Thanks for watching!
Lyf Uninterrupted clarification....when you combined tanks, did you put a "tee" at the discharge valves so you can still dump the gray tank.
Awesome video! You guys answered every question in my head. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you! We’re glad to hear that!
Hi Brian and Shawnna, maybe I missed you talking about your selection of toilets. Did you look into any other brand of composting toilet, and what was it that won you over for the Natures Head toilet? Thank you, and Be Well!
Hi Randy! We did, but the NH was the best fit at the time. We've heard good things about the C-Head Composting Toilet as well.
@@LyfUninterrupted Thank you! I have looked at C-head, and like his philosophy about the whole process.
Let us know if you decide to go with the C-head!
If you had a composting toilet and a wood burner, could you save up your toilet paper and use it in your wood burner? Obviously it would be gone in seconds, but it would get rid of it relatively easily. If so, maybe you could just put it in the wood burner until you next use it. It could get messy/smelly if you don't use the wood burner often.
Great idea!
Note if you live in a trailer,rv,or camper van at a park urine needs to be separated. But if you live on own property I would let it mix together and dump at a compost pile to use for garden. Just note let it sit in compost pile for 1 full year before using as fertilizer. Urine turns into ammonia which is good for gardening and fertilizer but it needs to sit for 1 full year.
Thanks for watching!
Who made up this "one full year" rule???
Great content, it's very much appreciated! Do you still have to go to the dump station to empty the grey tank?
Yes, but we usually wait until we at a campground with full hookups. Rarely have we had to use a typical dump station.
I’m trying so hard to talk hubby into it! Oh and I put my tp in a can just like you have! I have 3 trash cans all have lids.
How dare you be so uncivilized! LOL! 😂. Thanks for watching!
Lyf Uninterrupted if only that were the worst thing I’ve ever done!😳😂😂
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Those cups looks familiar 🙊
Another great video guys!!
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How much water do I use to start the process. I assume you use a plastic sac, put the block in; but how much water do I put into the plastic sack.
We use about 1 liter to start, then add more if needed.
I can't find one single video talking about having an upset tummy. Diarrhoea? What happens then. I want a composting toilet but I'm wondering what happens when it doesn't go in the bucket all in a tidy poop. Haha please help let me know what to expect 🙏
We do talk about those issues in our video. We recommend using a separate container if you need to vomit. Diarrhea is OK, but you will need to change the compost material much sooner as a result.
Hope this helps.
While watching about tiny houses one lady puts earth worms in the solids tank and they break down the waste so by the time it needs to be emptied its just soil. They reproduce in there and so when she is dumping it outside she will just keep a few in there with some of the soil. Literally looked just like soil and by then it is broken up so much that she just throws it in an outside composting bin. Not sure everyone is ok with earthworms in their toilet but you only see them when dumping. I found it very interesting
Wow this is like a whole other world. I can’t believe I just read that lol. Ppl putting worms in their little compost toilets. Amazing
@@mikecoby7546 Its not for everyone but they break down the waste way faster. If you aren't ok with earthworms in your toliet that you never see unless dumping because they stay buried then don't put them in. But the word composting is in there and that is what earthworms do. They break down waste. Soooo. But up to you. Was just advising of something someone does that I found very interesting.
@@servicedogchopper7613 totally doing this if I ever get one!
@@mikecoby7546 if you are interested, here is the video in which I learned about it th-cam.com/video/m6E2_zb0n_0/w-d-xo.html
Good info! Thanks for sharing.
Great video! I'm still not ready to go buy one yet But It's got me thinking. I know with the one I have now when driving down the road with window down I get the smell right up front . So
You should! Do you still have the traditional sewage system?
Can you place a bag in the tank so you can just lift bag and all out instead of dumping ?
Hi Mary. Unfortunately, the design doesn't allow you to place a bag in the vault unless the churn mechanism is removed. Thanks for watching!
You two are just to funny!
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Just change at least once a week and your good
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For the fruit fly infestation problem. By "change the toilet" do you mean empty the solids and thoroughly clean and disinfect the solids chamber?
Yes. The entire vault and top have to been cleaned. Luckily we’ve only had it happen once. Cleaned it with hot water and bleach solution. You can also put a few moth balls in the vault as they act as an insecticide.
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Very nice! I was wondering if one of those diaper genies would work for used TP? Edit: just saw someone else had the same suggestion.
Possibly!
Finally toilet paper question discussed, thanks for your insight. Question is this standard practice disposing toilet paper they way you do, or is it only small minority that tackle it in this manner?
Most RVers use a standard blank tank and flush the TP. Most of us who have composting toilets dispose of the TP in a separate bin, otherwise the toilet would fill up much more quickly requiring more frequent changing of the toilet.
I'd definitely empty inside, I have a bad back....40lbs is torture.
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Fantastic!! Could you please give me your opinion concerning a composting versus a cassette toilet?
Hi Barbara. we left the response for you on the first video.Thanks for watching!
Could you please get into the detail of how you use the coco coir? Do you rehydrate them first before putting them in the tank? Thank you for this video!!
Oh nevermind. Didn't watch long enough. You did go over that. Thank you!
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Read the instructions on your disinfectant wipes. I always thought a quick wipe did the trick. Nope
Gotta keep the surface you want to disinfect wet with the disinfectant for several minutes.
Thanks for the info, Jimmy.
Is there anyway to put a "liner" or bag in the tank so you can just lift it out?
Unfortunately, no. The churning mechanism prevent that. Thanks for watching!
My bf would never use one, but that's ok.. I don't mind camping alone!
Thanks for watching!
Can I drop some silica gel packets in the compost to absorb the moisture?
Not sure,but worth a try.
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We have cesspools and septic tanks where I live, so we never throw toilet paper into the toilet because we don’t want to worry about filling up our tanks. Pumping out a cesspool is very expensive and a hassle because they have to make a mess out of your lawn. We throw the toilet paper into a small, plastic bag lined, 4 gallon trash can (without a lid) next to our toilet...and we don’t make toilet paper burritos. It never ever smells at all. We empty that trash can about every other day. We have been doing this for over 30 years. It has never been a problem...and I am a neat freak germaphobe.
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Thank you for the video. I got one in a sailboat I recently bought. What temperature works better in compost or emitting smell. Will it take too long to compost in low temp. I will use in the great lakes and the temp at 70 or below.
Hello! We find that temps below 50 or so seems to slow composting dramatically. Many people say that compost toilets don't compost. While this may be true that they don't completely compost waste, we can say that they do start the process. This is apparent as the waste is very warm nearly every time we change the toilet.
@@LyfUninterrupted thanks your inputs, soon will use my one.☘️🙏
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Can we use the "3 shells" system with a composting toilet?
Go for it! Whatever works for you!
Question: What is the difference in disposal of your system... and people that have to take care of cat or dog waste🤔 Answer: Nothing. I have an aunt that has a good saying that will apply to the negative people; “Let it go!” Good topic... and well done. Stay safe and God bless😇
Hi John! Thanks for watching.
still maybe I missed it...........where do you put the poop?
It goes into the garbage. Thanks for watching.
That's what I don't understand.....putting it into the garbage.....compost means compost
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How do you wipe down the toilet now that clorox wipes cannot be had for love or money?
We use Odoban disinfectant from Walmart or Sams Club.
Where do you dispose of the solid waste ?
Hi Betsy. Most areas allow it to be placed in with regular household waste. Much like baby or adult diapers. Some areas allow it to be buried as well. Thanks for watching!
Can you line the bucket with the plastic bag or would the grinder rip it up
Bingo!
I don’t have an RV (yet), although I’m interested in composting toilets. I don’t understand why you wouldn’t connect the urinecollection directly to the gray water tank (maybe a bigger size). Combined with biodegradable/natural soaps, etc. It would be safe(r) for nature when dumped since it’s all diluted.
The solids bin system should be able to be changed like a cassette style bin. To me this compost toilet can be streamlined a lot for ease of use. Especially if you can make it a built in unit combined with a urinal for men who only want to pee standing up.
Thanks for watching!
A standing urinal seems like a logical and easy idea to implement, really should be a thing.
Where'd you get the cups?
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Too damn funny!! What man doesn't!!!
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what do you do with your black tank if you don't have a flush toilet?
Great question. I installed a combiner valve between the black & gray tanks. When the primary gray tank is full, I simply open the gray water valve, then the black water valve. This allows the gray water to flow into the old black tank which gives us about 100 gallons of gray water capacity. Check out this video to see how it's done:th-cam.com/video/T1dXcBchbuQ/w-d-xo.html
We connected our gray to the black tank doubling our gray tank capacity.
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How much does that cost n where can we find one?
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