Do you need a toilet in your campervan?
There are several approaches to resolving the toilet issue on the road, and each person takes a different one. One of the most important elements to consider when selecting on a vanlife toilet choice is comfort. If you are traveling alone, for example, I would prioritize the bathroom. Nobody likes to be concerned about a toilet emergency in the middle of the night when they are alone. However, if you have a limited amount of space, you may not want to waste it on an unneeded portable toilet.
When you think about whether or not to put a toilet in your campervan, you should think about why you want or need one. In your case, a toilet may or may not be necessary. This is based on your needs and the different places where you will be going.
Having your own bathroom is a big deal when it comes to vanlife. There’s nothing else like it. Toilet use will be more pleasant and you won’t be stressed when the time comes. It also looks cleaner. If you have to live in the wild during your journey you don’t have to worry about digging a hole for your waste, and you will also have a place to keep their waste until they can get rid of it the right way.
Another important thing to think about is safety. If you are going on a trip by yourself, you need to think about whether you will be comfortable going in the wild to poop at night. When you have your own toilet, you may feel safe inside your van.
One of the major cons is that you will have to clean it and that it might smell. You also might need a place to dump your toilet and pay the fee for it. In order for it to be environmentally friendly, you must always add kitty litter or chips to it. Otherwise, it will become smelly. Not to mention that you already have to think about where to put the toilet because you’re already in a small space.
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Where is the best place to put a toilet in a campervan?
The fact that I don’t have a toilet in my campervan is mostly because there isn’t enough room. It doesn’t matter which toilet you choose, you’ll have to figure out how to fit it in your van. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways to do this. As a result, I suggest that you decide whether or not you want to put a toilet in your van before you start building it. When you build a toilet into your van, you need to hide it and make your space look cleaner and cozier.
Even though there isn’t a lot of space in your campervan, I’ve seen some clever ways to hide your portable toilet. To have a toilet in your camper, you don’t have to show it off.
Between the two front seats. A toilet can fit between the Sprinter’s two front seats. If there is enough space in your front cab for you to build a box around the toilet, then it will be great since it will look like an extra seat.
In your shower room. You should put a toilet and shower in the same place if you are going to put one in your van. A shelf is a good place to put things like this.
A bench with a hidden compartment. Many people who live in a van hide their toilets behind their seats. Especially if you’re building a composting toilet, you’ll want to put it in your van. You can put cushions on top of the seats, you wouldn’t even know there was a toilet inside when the lid is closed.
The addition of a water system to your campervan will be a big step up in quality. The ease of having water, a shower, and a toilet makes a big difference. You can wash and relieve yourself without going out in the wild. This will allow you to be more independent from other amenities, like having to be in a service area or camping, because you don’t have to be in a certain place.
What type of chemical toilets are there for campervans?
Essentially, it consists of a plastic toilet or a toilet that has been treated with a chemical that neutralizes the feces, preventing them from emitting a bad smell. They are also referred to as Potty. They are equipped with a fill sensor that determines when it is time to empty the tank. They can be classified into two categories:
Fixed Chemical Toilets: Fixed chemical toilets are those that are permanently installed in vehicles such as caravans and campers. There is a 20-liter volume standard for this container. They have access to the sewage tank and the water cistern from the outside, through a hatch.
Portable Chemical Toilets: Portable chemical toilets have a lesser capacity than fixed chemical toilets, with a capacity of around 15 liters. They have the benefit of being able to be installed in a variety of locations.
What parts does a chemical toilet have?
Toilet seat. It’s the same as a normal toilet seat. As for chemical toilets, the gap between them and the ground is bigger than it is for the toilets used in the house. When we don’t need it, we should always keep it closed.
Cistern Tank: When the chain is pulled, the cistern tank serves as a discharge for water. In order to clean the toilet, you can add a pink liquid to the water.
Black Water Tank: It is the container into which the depositions are placed. The blue liquid that neutralizes the stench and decomposes the waste is kept in this chamber for the time being. When the sensor or indicator is completely filled, it will alert us so that we can proceed with the emptying and adjusting of the sensor or indication.
Hatch: The hatch separates the area where the sewage is put in order to cut down on the strong smell of chemicals.
Sensor or capacity indicator: When it is approaching its filing limit, it will alert with a light. It might possibly be a piece indicating that we must empty it in order to continue using this toilet.
What are the different types of liquids that can be used?
Many of us may wonder if the smells that come from these kinds of toilets are bad. It’s not a big deal if we use the toilet in the right way and use the important chemicals in the right way.
There are two types of liquids that can be used.
Pink liquid
The water tank of the cistern is filled with it. As a bonus, the cup’s surface is left with a slippery film to prevent dirt from clinging to it after it has been disinfected and deodorized. Although it is not mandatory in all instances, it is strongly recommended. Other products (such as bleach or other cleaners) should not be used in place of this product since they may react with the other liquid, which is blue.
Blue liquid
It is disposed of at the sewage treatment plant. Its primary function is to break down garbage. The amount of the product that has to be diluted is specified on the label. It is critical to add the exact amount required. It is extremely necessary if you want to have a fully functioning WC system.
Showers.
While packing for a lengthy (or fulltime) excursion in your converted camper van, one of the most interesting aspects of the process is forcing yourself to develop a list of the things that are absolutely necessary for your new living space. Showering facilities are a must-have for many Van Lifers, and for many, it is the most important feature.
Fortunately, there are a plethora of innovative shower alternatives available on the market, regardless of whether you want to construct a plumbing system in your van.
Outdoor shower
If you have a small camper van, or if you don’t want to give up space inside your vehicle, an outdoor shower is the best choice.
During the winter, the only downside is that you might get a little cold when you shower outside.
It’s best to use solar portable outdoor showers and 12v showers in this case.
Portable solar shower: A flexible water tank that is generally black in color to assist the water within it heat up. Simply fill the water tank and hang or set it in a location where the sun shines before showering. After some time has passed and the water is warm, hang the shower or place it in a high position so that when you open the spigot, the waterfalls by gravity.
12v Outdoor Shower: This is the most practical alternative if you have a portable clean water tank in your vehicle; it is a portable shower with a 12v pump. Simply connect the 12V socket. Insert the pump inside the tank into your cigarette lighter socket and turn on the water faucet. Simple and functional. Of course, the water will flow out at the temperature that is inside the tank, so if you can set the tank in the sun, that is preferable.
Indoor shower
If you have a lot of space in your van and want to install an indoor shower, the first thing you should know is that any of the options above can be made to fit your van’s bathroom and have a shower installed.
A few things need to be thought about. First, the area where the shower will be must be properly insulated and waterproofed in order to avoid water leaks.
Having an indoor shower, on the other hand, means we have to build a gray water tank to store the water that doesn’t go down the drain. This is a complex situation.
If you’re one of the lucky ones who has enough space and wants to put in an indoor shower, the first thing you need to know is that any of the options above could work in your van’s bathroom and make it possible for you to have a shower.
A few things need to be thought about. First, the area where the shower will be must be properly insulated and waterproofed in order to avoid water leaks.
Having an indoor shower, on the other hand, means we have to build a gray water tank to store the water that doesn’t go down the drain. This is a bad enough situation.
You should remember to keep the tanks in the bottom areas of the van so that they don’t tip the vehicle over and make driving risky.
Bathroom curtains, shower curtains, and other campervan accessories.
You can purchase curtains, tents, and other items for your camper van so that you may shower as you would at home while on the road.
Camper shower curtain: You may attach it to the exterior of your camper van to provide privacy while showering. Remember to put it away when it’s entirely dry.
WolfWise Tent: If you want something more practical and straightforward, this is the tent for you. It installs on its own and provides an ideal area to shower discreetly easily. Remember to store it after it’s completely dry.
Having a camper van with a bathroom is definitely something we all want to be able to feel at home in. That is why having the proper equipment is critical.
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