composting toilets

[Steve S]

I'm doing some research on composting toilets as I'm thinking about installing one in my trailer if its feasible.
Has anyone done this and have any complaints about it or has it all been good

[curlyfungirl]

Why would you want to? I have never used a stationary one that did not smell "fresh as a flower".

[hankaye]

Steve S, Howdy;

Why ??? It's only there for about a week.
Hardly enough time to get any 'action' going.

hank

[Steve S]

If I can't hook up to sewer where I'm permanently parked then this might be an option.

[geo]

Steve -

If you are considering installing a composting toilet inside your RV, take a close look at the size, weight, and processing time. I think you will find a "mobile composting toilet" solution rather prohibitive. Now, if you are thinking about a "composting toilet outhouse", well that might work. In the RV, there are weight and power issues, and then there is the "compost take-out" issue. Yes, there would no longer be the black tank "problems or need", but then you are talking about a larger area in the limited space of the RV bath to put in a toilet with the dimensions around 76cm high by 60cm deep by 50cm wide. That is a fair-sized throne! Plus a possible 90kg weight in one concentrated spot. And venting. And need 97cm forward space to "pull out the drawer". Is this for one person? If not, those dimensions increase!

How about just contacting a porta-pottie company and check on one of the black tanks that are placed beneath construction trailers? Have them come out once a week and pump the waste out and be done with it?


Ron

[rschad]

There is also the issue of staring down on a pile of poop and toilet paper whenever you go to use the toilet. That is something my wife wouldn't like regardless of odours.
I am betting if your trailer ever gets really warm while you are away you might return and think your entire trailer was a composting toilet.

Have you considered the type that incinerate the waste?

[hankpage]

Originally Posted by rschad

There is also the issue of staring down on a pile of poop and toilet paper whenever you go to use the toilet. That is something my wife wouldn't like regardless of odours.
I am betting if your trailer ever gets really warm while you are away you might return and think your entire trailer was a composting toilet.

Have you considered the type that incinerate the waste?

Electric toilets are expensive But I think they are much more applicable to rvs than composting. They run around $1700 US and most use 15amps 110v ac . The waste never touches the bowl since a paper liner is used and flushed with the waste and reduced to ash. Very efficient but expensive $$$$$. Especially with kids.

[Ken / Claudia]

I used to electric style sometimes, the state has some placed about for workers only in remote areas. They seened to work good, they vent to outside and stink up the area nearby as they burn and they burn everytime used.

[ROLIN JOSEPH]

Steve,
Maybe Chris Hadfield can get you a used one for a nominal fee.

[hankpage]

Originally Posted by ROLIN JOSEPH

Steve,
Maybe Chris Hadfield can get you a used one for a nominal fee.

Why did that make me think of Jiminy Cricket????? ♪ ♫

When you wish upon a star

[Steve S]

Originally Posted by ROLIN JOSEPH

Steve,
Maybe Chris Hadfield can get you a used one for a nominal fee.

Hey I take offense to that oh hold on, who the hell is Chris Hadfield
I was looking at one from Sweden, runs around $1700.00 and it has no smell.
I can't remember the name..... chemo brain.......will post a link if I can remember the link.

[ROLIN JOSEPH]

We are glad you have a sense of humor Steve

[Steve S]

Originally Posted by ROLIN JOSEPH

We are glad you have a sense of humor Steve

A sense of humor goes a long ways and it keeps people smiling
I've been living in and out of hosp battling cancer for a few years and my surgeon says it's my attitude and ability to laugh that gets me through everything

[Steve S]

So does anyone recommend a good composting toilet?

[Festus2]

Steve -

I have no experience with composting toilets but after a quick search on Google, I came up with 3 possibilities to consider:
1) Sun-Mar Mobile Composting Toilet. USCG certified. 110v or 12v options. $1825 cdn
2) Envirolet 110v or 12v $2300
3) Nature's Head

You might try checking each one of these out. Not cheap by any means and it seems that both cost and space are 2 of the major issues to consider.

[Steve S]

Thanks I'm really thinking about the natures head as I'm pretty sure I have the space.
It requires 18 x 22 so there should be lots of room.
After inquiring about the bylaws about sewage at city hall and the cost it's more cost effective to go with a composting set up.

[pjinthedaks]

We have a Nature's Head at our cabin. Like it a lot. Good service from the company as well. Should work fine in an rv application.

[Steve S]

Good to hear I'm going to order one this afternoon

[Steve S]

Well the crapper is at UPS and I'm picking up up in the morning

[Festus2]

Steve -

Do we really need a progress report on a "crapper"?