I Found the Best Roadlife Toilet! | Trelino Composting Toilet Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ธ.ค. 2023
- Welcome, eco-warriors! 🌍 In this hilariously insightful review, we dive into the world of sustainability with the Trelino Composting Toilet. 🇩🇪 From German engineering excellence to its road-trip-friendly features, Trelino isn't just a toilet; it's a game-changer for eco-living on the go!
After over a year of road life, I can personally say that I would highly recommend this toilet for someone looking for composting toilet options or any roadlife adventure. I typically do not prefer to do reviews, but I had to share this toilet and experience because it has been a game changer. I was sent the toilet to review at no charge. All of my thoughts and comments about this product are mine and from my own personal experience. It truly is the best roadlife composting toilet opinion out there!
Note: Trelino would not recommend the pellets that I use as they are quite big and heavy. They prefer using small animal litter with this toilet instead.
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🚀 Segments:
1️⃣ German Engineering Marvel: Uncover the secrets behind Trelino's superior design, precision, and durability. It's not just a toilet; it's a Teutonic toilet triumph!
2️⃣ Road Life Convenience: Attention road warriors! Discover how Trelino transforms any spot into your personal restroom with a view. Lightweight, compact, and road-trip-ready, it's your ultimate travel companion.
🔍 Highlights:
🎨 Design and Build Quality: Sleek, compact, and as reliable as your grandma's cake recipe.
🌱 Sustainability Features: Keep waste out of nature while turning it into valuable compost for your garden.
🚗 Road Life Convenience: Perfect for camper vans and nomadic lifestyles.
😄 Humor: Because eco-living should be fun! Get ready for a flush of laughter!
🌈 Conclusion: Trelino - more than a toilet, it's a superhero of composting toilets, embracing German precision and making road life a breeze. Say goodbye to conventional toilets; Trelino is here to redefine eco-friendly living!
🎬 Watch Now: Hit that play button for a toilet review like you've never seen! Like, subscribe, and let's dive into the world of Trelino together. 🌿💚
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We have been living off-grid for 3 years and we compost. We have tried every medium available and prefer the horse bedding pellets by far over any other options! We use a large stock pot with a toilet seat sitting on top. It doesn't divert the urine but the pellets do a great job of soaking it up. The pellets work the best at eliminating any odors. Although the method we have been using works great...I am interested in this cool crapper Trelino! Chitting in style! 😜🤣♥️ Thanks for the great humor!
LMAO!!! And yes, I find the pellets work best, too! The coconut core and small animal litter is said to work best with this toilet, but I can't get away from the pellets. This toilet is a game changer for waste management on the road. I've heard nothing, but good things about your method either. Both are some of the most hygienic methods that you can use for this lifestyle.
@@tennesseewanderer Admittedly I was terrified of composting and have found that I have zero issues with it and prefer it! Crazy haha! 😜
I have only used the pellets with urine, but it works fantastic for absorption and odor control. Way better, and lighter, than cat litter.
If I was looking for a new toilet, this one is tempting! For now, though, my homemade separating potty works fine: auto funnel going into a jug in the front of the bucket, doubled plastic bags with coconut coir/cedar chips in back. No odor, easy to dump, cost $29 for a luggable loo (bucket and seat), $6 for the funnel, plus the trash bags and dry medium. I add some vinegar when I empty the jug to keep down odors.
Best pooper commercial I’ve ever seen. Better than Charming!😅😅😅
Keep that humor coming!
Happy Camping!!
Hahahaha! Thank you! 💛 It was a fun one to make!
Love your reviews on products … adding humor to them makes it more fun and interesting.
Thank you! I kinda feel like a used car sales lady! Haha! I'm not big on doing reviews... The ones I've done recently are all things I really wanted and needed. And turned out to be some really great game changing products!
Great review of a product….very funny!😂
Thank you so much! 💛 It really is a great product!
Love the campy humor of your reviews!! 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻
Lol! Thank you! I'm so cheesy! Just out here having a good time!
@@tennesseewanderer I thought it was hilarious and well done! You're a natural.
Thanks for the review!
Thanks for watching! 💛
Love this product and your creative demo! I want to eliminate the whole dumping process for my next rig. Thank you for sharing!
It has been the most hygienic and eco-friendly toilet I've been able to find for this lifestyle! I love it!
Love how much fun you were having while making this video! Also can you still put the lid on to the poop container when the bag is in it?
Lol! Thank you! I'm such a cheese ball with my crappy jokes! Haha! And yes, the lid will still go on with a bag in it. I'm sure that comes in handy in warmer temperatures.
That demo was great 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lol! Thank you! I laughed so much while making this video. It was a lot of fun!
Nice job just started looking Thank you
You are very welcome! Hope it helps give you a little more insight into real life experiences!
Thanks for the information 👍
Of course! It's a really great option for hygienic and sustainable waste management.
Great review
Thanks Tam! Hope you are well!!!
Someone is going mad in the desert :) Thanks for the review. Used a Nature's head in an old school bus I lived in but I can see this toilet taking over at the price point and lack of need for venting + electricity.
Thank you! It is a great little toilet!
Your video was very helpful! I've been looking for an alternative to our cassette toilet in our CT13. Have you found out what dry matter works best?
Trelino encourages the use of small animal litter or coconut coir. I have not tried either yet. I still have so many pine pellets to use until I need to try something new. They've worked great for me so far!
Holy 💩! It holds five or six days of waste…it sure can take a lot of crap.
LMAO!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
I love your humor ❤ and I swear your so adorable! Nice video again 👍
Thank you so much Randy! Hope you have an amazing holiday!
@@tennesseewanderer Thank you for you for me and hope you have a amazing holiday to sweetie 🙏
Still can't wait for flip flop season 😂
Great job on a scrappy topic
Better than a bucket. New subscriber!
Hi there!!! Thanks so much! It's definitely better than a bucket! 😂
Question? I'm wondering if it works as great as you are advertising it to be due to the perineum area? I've yet to use mine because I'm questioning it.
I think it works way better than a cassette toilet. I only used my cassette for #1... It was a bit of a challenge and kinda grimy to doggy bag my own waste. I find that the perineum area is easy to use just so long as you think about product placement. Lol! You may have to slide slightly forward to make sure you keep everything in the urine separator, but I haven't had any trouble hitting the back end. Everyone is slightly different with how it fits, but it works well for me. If you do have a little tinkle that doesn't make it into the urine separator, that's what the litter or pellets are there for. It will help dry it out and absorb it to keep it mostly odor free. I hope that helps answer your question!
I would buy this sheerly on the review alone.
Lol! Thank you! I thought it was a pretty crappy review. 😂
Good video! I am planning on getting a Trelino but I notice your boots that you have on and they look so comfortable, what brand of boots are those and where did you get them?
Hi there! Thank you! Those are Sorel boots. I absolutely LOVE them. Probably the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever owned. I got them at Bass Pro, but you can get them offline, too.
Great thanks!@@tennesseewanderer
@@tennesseewanderer I own a pair of Sorel and love them.
Honey that is cool I love it.❤
Thank you! I love it too!!! 💛
Does the t.p. also get thrown in the bowl, or do you put it in seperate bin?
It all goes into the bowl. I just put it on the side so that I can cover the rest in litter to help control odor when I'm done doing my business. You have to change it about every 5 days on average, so there shouldn't be a ton of paper buildup.
What a video. Omg
Great Job!!!!❤
Lol! Thank you! It's pretty crappy if you ask me! 🤣 Sorry I can't help myself when it comes to cheesy dad jokes!
Love the alliteration…
Lol! Thank you! I'm a dork, but a happy one. 😂
I like the Trelino design, but wow they are expensive
They are a little pricey... Less pricey than a traditional composting toilet, but more than a bucket with a liner in it. Lol! It works pretty great and I had no odor while I traveled with it. I have a $35 off code in the description if you are interested.
Yes, think an “AirHead” is only a few hundred more. I have two natures heads but thinking about going with the sail boat model in my class C fo slightly more room.
I've been looking at composting toilets for awhile now, but just never really liked them that much. This one looks very well thought out with a simple and efficient design. How come no affiliate link?
They sent me an affiliate link that I just added in the description. Thanks for calling that out. It has really been a game changer for small spaces and roadlife!
Do you have an affiliate link for Trelino? I have a backup method used by Doug & Stacy... a 5 gal bucket, cedar shavings and I always have horse pellets in the house for cat litter and now a Trelino toilet. I'm buying a house with only one bathroom and this is exactly what I am looking for as a backup method for waste disposal.
I just recently updated the discount code in my video description. My apologies, we just got it working again! It is a great little composting system.
Your affiliate link doesn’t seem to be working for a discount… is there a specific code we can use?
I'll reach out to Trelino and get back to you shortly!
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Hi there! I just heard back from Trelino and here is the updated discount code if you are interested! I'll update the description, too.
I think the price point is pretty ridiculous. That's my only beef.
The Trelino website sells liquid waste and solid waste canisters separately. I plan to make a box and add a toilet seat that fits flush with the top of the box. Great big funnel for liquid waste. I think I'm at about $50 for the whole thing, including extra lid and membrane closure for the liquid waste canister.
I'll probably go with horse bedding pellets for the litter.
I just don't see paying $500 for a molded plastic box. I can make a box. The main "innovation" is keeping liquid and solids separate, and that's easy enough to do, once you've seen a store-bought composting toilet.
We have a Nature's Head in our trailer but I'm not too satisfied with it. It's heavy and awkward to clean. I'm seriously considering this one. Not so cheap though, specially getting it in Canada. The horse bedding pellets are a good idea. They look exactly like the pellets for a wood stove. -Andre
I've heard mixed reviews on the Nature's Head. This one has passed most of the tests for me. Oh wow! Canada is gorgeous! I need to plan a route through there in the future. The pellets work great for me. The company recommends using cat litter or coconut core in lieu of the pellets with this toilet.
What size is the toilet small, medium or large and urine container quart, half gallon or gallon? New subscriber. Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
Hi there! The 3 sizes are the small (liquids 1.2 gallon/ solids 1.6 gallon), medium (liquids 1.3 gallon/ solids 2.1 gallon), and large (liquids 2.6 gallon/ solids 2.6 gallon). There's a chart available on their website that lays out all of the stats for the toilets available. I've had a great experience with mine so far. I've even had an overflow situation from liquids that was easy to clean because it's self contained in the container. I was very grateful for this design because it could have been a huge mess otherwise. I check the liquid canister more frequently as a result now. Lol 😬
@@tennesseewanderer Thank you for the information on each toilet model. Which one do you have? I appreciate it.
@gailjohnson6670 My pleasure! I have the medium size.
@@tennesseewanderer Thank you .
that was good on roadlife tollet
It's a really great roadlife toilet!!! Super hygienic for waste management.
Check out the Ogo Nomad, like the Trelino but only $199
Hey there! Thank you for the insight. I did check it out. It looks like it only comes in one size for the one that doesn't require electric. The other major difference I noticed was that there is no bucket for the bag of waste. If you are using composting bags, they could start to leak or breakdown after 3 days if you are unable to change them frequently. I like the idea of having a separate container to house the waste just in case there is some kind of unforeseen breakdown in compostable bags. That could lead to a big mess. Other than that, it looks like a great alternative! If you need something a little more budget friendly, it's a good option.
@@tennesseewanderer I have the nomad and bought a small trash can that fit the space perfectly. Just had to cut the can off to fit the height inside the Nomad
What are your thoughts on Trevino vs Boxio?
Sorry for the serious delay. They are both similar in concept. I think I like the Trelino because you can pick the size you want to maximize your spacial requirements. The Boxio is currently only in one size and one look. The Trelino gives you a few more options with the size and esthetics. I have not personally used a Boxio, so it's hard to speak to without testing it out. I'm sure it's very similar to the Trelino in design... I just like being able to have choices and opinions.
May I recommend "The Compost Toilet Handbook" by Joseph Jenkins?
Of course! Thank you for the recommendation! I'll have to look into it!
Too funny!
Lol! It's a pretty crappy video... 🤣 I joke!
I actually love your humor. You should try stand up.
Lol! Thank you! It's super cheesy, but I can't help myself sometimes. 🤣
I want nothing to do with a diverter or any restroom staying I want it out immediately. I seen a portable dry flush style toilet that was so cool by modiwell and within 3 months it’s unavailable going crazy looking for it.
It looks like they had it unavailable on Amazon in Canada, but I was able to look at it. It looks like a neat design. I wonder why it's not available anymore and what the price point would be? Until then, I'm happy with Trelino and its simplicity when dealing with waste on the road and in a small space. I get that it's not for everyone.
I like that it doesn't look like a toilet
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Ever tried a 5gal bucket w peat moss and a medium garbage bag ?
About $7.
I've definitely thought about it, but I really don't have a need for it now with this toilet. I like to keep the liquids and solids separate. It keeps the odor way down, but your method works great if this one is not feasible.
A assume this is the smaller one of the two they have?
Yes! There is the U-Haul VT-16 that has a bathroom with 3 extra feet in length. Most of the documents with actual facts and numbers were lost or not public, but in my extensive research, I've seen that there were only around 54-59 of those ever made. They are even more rare. I saw one go up for $8K shortly after I got this trailer. I wish I would have splurged at the time to get it.
Good morning, have a great day, gonna be cold tomorrow 22 possible snow, cloudy, 🌞
Aw man! I'm sitting in the 60s during the day right now. Stay warm!!!
@@tennesseewanderer you are blessed friend, 🌞
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It kinda looks like your new cooler......man....don't get them confused😮
LMAO! Both sleek and modern! Completely different from my normal style. Hahaha! Both are game changers for sure!
Just tried to order one and the code didnt work.... says "This discount code is no longer valid. The code has expired."
Thank you! I'm waiting to get a new code from the company. I'll let you know as soon as I do!
Wow these things are expensive!!
Looks great but... how does it handle diarrea? Hones question!!!
I'm sure it would be fine with enough litter to absorb the moisture. You may have to change the bag sooner rather than later. It's an easy system to clean and keep clean.
Listen to this if you cancel all of that out which I would do because I just found out 1 tsp of smelleze Makes even one gallon of urine into a solid mass of gel and all you have to do is throw it away with your trash.
Interesting... Thanks for sharing! I prefer the idea of keeping the solids and liquids separate. It seems to have less odor that way. Cool that it works for you, though!
*You forgot to mention the price.*
The model I got which is the medium size is currently running for $430 and I have a $35 discount code listed in the description for this video which brings it to $395. The prices vary for size and model. Being in such a small space, I can tell you this has been a game changer for waste management, so it is well worth it to me. Hope that answers your question. If you have more questions about pricing, you can check out the Trelino website that lists all the models and prices.
Ok buuuuuuut....
'Keeping your waste out of nature’, -and instead throwing it in the *landfill*, is definitely NOT sustainable or ‘green’. 🥴
Besides the saving water aspect, there’s really not a whole lot about these COMPOST toilets (they’re not **composting** toilets) which is sustainable, when you’re not using them as intended, i.e., dumping your waste in an actual compost pile, with the intention of composting it.
If you’re just throwing it in the landfill, then …. 😬 Yeah. Not great.
But at least you're using a compostable breath instead of a plastic one!! So thank you and kudos to you for that!
You are not wrong. There is a particular way that you have to compost human waste. I will keep using the compostable bags and pit toilets when available as much as I can. People don't even bother to bury their waste half the time. It's quite disgusting. There are so many ways to look at this concept. I'd rather people throw out their waste in a landfill than leave it for others to stumble upon in nature. Waste management is definitely difficult to do the exact right way in this lifestyle, but we can take small steps until we find the perfect solution. This is one of the best solutions I've found. I recycle and do what I can to counter my negative impact wherever I can. The good the bad and the ugly of waste management on the road.
girllll you make laugh a lot congratulation for your humor hahaha I'm a man in my 60's and I can never I mean never can't talk about poop in my life even with my friends hahaha imagine with a Woman hahahah I'm a musician and we travel together with the band sometimes for so many hours and I preferred to suffer that tell my friends that stop in a area rest to go to the bathroom hahahahaha the liquid is easy we can stop in the road and is ok we are all man but the other no wayyyy hahahah
God bless you girl ...congratulation : I'm in love with the u-houl camper sooooo beautiful perfect place for me and my drums to go anwere hahahaha to play music !!! wowww
Lol! Thank you so much! I'm very comfortable being awkward. Haha! It doesn't bother me to have crappy conversations. We all gotta do it! Haha. And thank you! I love this camper so much! It was absolutely perfect to travel the country with!
It's $400.00, you can do the same thing with a couple of plastic containers from the dollar store and cat littler, or just dig a hole, Y'all.
Yup you could. There's so many options. This is just an option if you want more than just a bucket with cat litter. I like the concept of keeping liquids and solids separate. There is less odor.
Plus, I don't have to leave the comfort and privacy of my camper to go dig a hole somewhere. Different strokes for different folks.
Toottonic?😂
🤣🤣🤣 I was really thinking Teutonic! Hahaha! Toottonic is so much better!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
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Potty talk for sure. With giggles. Nothing worse than having a composting bag start composting too soon!
Lol! I couldn't stop giggling while having a crappy/informative potty talk. 😂 The bags are pretty durable, but if you are exceeding the 4 day mark on changing it out if it's not full or smelly yet, that's when you run into issues and only a small amount of seepage, nothing major... It's just better to have the durable black bags if you are possibly exceeding that 4 day mark in changing them.
@@tennesseewanderer I refuse to even buy composting dog doodoo bags any more. I always put several folded bags in all of my jacket pockets. Three times now I have gone to use them to pick up doggy doo and have them fall apart on me as I was picking it up. Yucko! So they can start decomposing without ever having poo in them.
A bit pricey, isn't it? 😔
It is a lot less pricey than a traditional composting toilet. If this is a lifestyle for you and you are living in a primitive compact space, this is absolutely perfect! You just have to determine whether it suits your needs and if it would be worth the investment. I would never go back to a cassette toilet after using the Trelino. It all comes down to your personal preferences and situation whether this investment is right for you. Hope that helps!
Its a very expensive copy of Boxio.
I like the Boxio as well. The nice thing about the Trelino is that you have more options for the look and size that fits best in your space. Whereas the Boxio only has one size and esthetic.
@tennesseewanderer Yeah, don't think it's worth more than twice the price of Boxio though
I guess that's why there are so many options. Everyone has different preferences. I'm glad the Boxio works well for your needs.
YOUR TRELINO CODE IS NO GOOD ANYMORE (04/18/24) Just FYI
Thanks for letting me know! I'll reach out to Trelino to get a new one. 💛
Hate from colorado
Hate...? Sending you love right back! All the best!
Nice review, but too much time spent on trying to be a comedian. That and repeated try’s at witty lines. I found myself saying “come on already!” Once past all that, informative.
I guess it was a pretty crappy review then? 🤷🏼♀️ Lol ... I couldn't resist! Thanks for the feedback!
I thought it was hilarious. Keep being you and have fun making your videos.
So you thought it was corny? Well, I’m sure she was really moved by your reply… Maybe she’ll do you a solid, wipe the slate clean and do take #2. Just for shlts and giggles.
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I'm laughing so hard, I'm in tears 😂😂😂@@isJudgingYou