Best Tiny Van Toilet Options While on the ROAD!
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Күн бұрынIn this video, I discuss some of my van toilet solutions for a small space while on the road. I share my best tips and tricks that are sure to help anyone starting vanlife. Link to SUV RVing episode (This $20 Ultra-Compact Camp Toilet Is the Best I've Used): • This $20 Ultra-Compact...
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0:00 Intro
2:06 Option #1
3:00 Option #2
4:17 Option #3
5:17 Option #4
6:16 Option #5
7:54 Option #6
9:08 Option #7: My Solution
13:06 Outro
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@betsykemper1332 3 жыл бұрын
Two tips for bucket toilets. Put it in a milk crate to avoid tipping disaster. A urine hat like the ones placed on a toilet in the hospital to measure pee output to make an inexpensive urine diverter. It has a built in spout and I use a fabric softener bottle to collect for later disposal. I’ll check out the horse pellets. I have a Promaster so don’t have such a space issue. Good info and no nonsense presentation. I’ll suscribe.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips! And welcome to the channel! ☺️
@livingitup9647 2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I've watched dozens of videos on creating a DIY toilet option, over several years, and NEVER run across the horse bedding pellets option!!! Brilliant! Thanks for that valuable tip! Thx, too, for showing the multiple containers you tried. Very helpful info. 👍 ☮
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Glad it was useful.♥️🐞♥️
@bessieoriotis5104 3 жыл бұрын
I realize it's for Nomads, but for many people traveling with loved ones have had to use forms of these for health issues.!!! This has given me even more ammunition to deal with the problem.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful☺️
@nancykelsey5054 3 жыл бұрын
I tried many of these and found the most comfortable and convenient is a well-made bedpan. Can actually place it on any surface or seat and sit normally on it. I line it with a plastic bag and place a puppy pad or bed pan absorbent liner in that with a little cat litter. The edges of the bag come up and over the actual bedpan seat which makes it perfect for closing up if you are not going to dispose of it right away. If you use deeper kitty litter you can scoop clean it out in between changes. Some bedpans come with a small lid that you can place over the opening as well.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good idea! I’m for whatever works🤗
@siscasisca3464 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@Burning_Dwarf 3 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine uses an 18th century chamberpot, same principle as the bedpan
@DearestDawn 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!!
@000one 2 жыл бұрын
A good bedpan will work very well. Some people use those if sewage problems arise. Just add a plastic bag and sawdust.
@abbeyjane1306 3 жыл бұрын
Go in an Amazon box and leave it on the front seat with the window down. It will be gone in no time.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no🤭 I hope that didn’t happen to you!
@abbeyjane1306 3 жыл бұрын
@@LadyBugout Slight attempt at humor. Thanks for another excellent video.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha I kinda knew you were kidding but didn’t want to make light of it if you had something bad happen😬😅
@janetkoball1181 3 жыл бұрын
Love this comment and I also believe it's the easiest way to get rid of it...lol
@turquoise2833 3 жыл бұрын
😂
@estherstephens1858 3 жыл бұрын
This is so funny that I’ve gone through (planning stages) some of those options you mention here. The 5 gal bucket, the commode toilet seat and of course the shovel. Thank you for the toilet talk....🤣🤣🤣
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Oh man...I know. I think that is one of the first things besides sleeping that we have to figure out😜
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
@Bill Sbac good question. It really is not a struggle for me. It might be for others, but I find it very convenient and the best solution for my needs. I also don’t have the kind of space necessary for that. Even if I had a bigger van, I am not sure I would want to use space for a big toilet and lug around a bigger tank that I’d have to empty. This is easy, compact, light. Just an option that I find works. Everyone has to do what feels like the best option for them of course. Thanks for the great question. Hope this clarifies😊
@susanshaver912 3 жыл бұрын
@Bill Sbac Are you the one that cleans the toilet? I hope so. If you do not mind the yucky work, go for it!
@miniskooliewanda 3 жыл бұрын
I've watched a gazillion videos since I got laid off last April and HONESTLY this is the best one on this topic! I had never heard of the horse pellets but for sure will follow your advice once I embark on my tiny-home-on-wheels life. Thank you so much for sharing!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elizabeth! Yay, happy adventures!!!
@miniskooliewanda 3 жыл бұрын
@@LadyBugout 🤗💚
@bevuntethered 3 жыл бұрын
@@LadyBugout I've used this for compost friendly cat litter for years but I never made the connection. My house never has the cat litter smell because they are wonderful! My daughter also made the switch and it's so much less expensive as well!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
@@bevuntethered It really does make a difference!
@janchapman3746 3 жыл бұрын
Hi lady b. Thank you for the toilet video. Pleade do more. Thank you. Im new to your channel bless you. May god bless.
@suzie_lovescats 3 жыл бұрын
The luggable loo would be my choice because you can turn it into an extra seat when not using it 😉
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it is a good option. I’d have it if it fit under my bench!!!
@iamthatiam9936 Жыл бұрын
Yuck
@danikeebler1662 2 жыл бұрын
During covid, toileting was.such a nightmare. Traveling was not such an issue, it was that all the major restaurants closed the dining room.and toilets. I also do photography miles from a toilet and as I get.older......the struggle is real. Thanks for the video.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed! The struggle is real. Glad you found it helpful☺️🐞🚗
@maitildamcintyre9344 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve used those horse pellets for years. Great stuff. Very informative video, with so many options. 👏🏼👏🏼
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Maitilda! Thanks for tuning in! Those pellets are a game changer😛
@jackiewren74 3 жыл бұрын
Cat pellets are cheaper than horse pellets in the uk x
@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489 3 жыл бұрын
Jackie Wren your van i love i would love to have one like you have or a Caravan. Mini Van i am Saving will take about maybe a year and half..For Traveling at 61 year's young living in Wildwood New Jersey in New Jersey State housing and i love my apartment. So i will be Camping and travels. Thank you learning alot from you and other. Take care Be Safe God Bless Happy Traveling. Gloria Thee Traveling Nomad in Waiting....Happy Traveling....
@alexcarter8807 3 жыл бұрын
You can pick up fine leaf litter under certain kinds of trees. If there's a layer of dead leaves, you dig down and further down they'll have decomposed into small pieces. Work as well as dirt and a lot lighter.
@brtecson 3 жыл бұрын
Yep yep.. I've been using that as "brown compost" to balance out my food scraps in my compost bin, didn't realize I could use that in a portable pooper
@distractedactivist7750 3 жыл бұрын
I've found that a brand of cat litter called 'Worlds Best Cat Litter' works perfectly. It's all natural, made from corn, and a bit on the pricey side for cat litter ($15 a bag), but is well worth it. No smells at all and no need to separate. I used it for myself and cat. There was never any evidence of a feline (or me :) living in the camper.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thank you🤗
@chelseagirl278 3 жыл бұрын
Try wood pellets. It is cheaper $6.99 for a 40lb bag all natural and no smell 😊
@EKA201-j7f 2 жыл бұрын
That really is good. My daughter switched to it and no cat smells with 2 cats.
@missrandomdear 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is the most informative I’ve heard on toilets. You’re awesome! 😎
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!☺️
@botanicalventures 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My friend has lived in small buses for 50 years he uses peat moss and powdered lime stone in a five gallon bucket. It keeps smell down for days , then he adds it to compost or spreads in in the forest or garden. He used to bring his 5 galling bucket to work everyday too. He often said “ humans shouldn’t poop in their water.” Nice selection on options in your great Vlogs. Thanks again
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing that. Yes, I often wonder why nobody questions where all of their ‘waste’ goes when they flush it but have so many issues with other more sustainable methods 🙂
@LocdnessMomster Жыл бұрын
Is the powdered lime stone for pee? And peat moss for poop?
@mamamacgyver 2 жыл бұрын
I watched this video months ago and decided to try it. I just decided to popped back over to comment on the fact that we’ve been using this method for many months now and it is the best way to use a toilet in a van or camper. My husband was skeptical so we tested it in our house bathroom for a week and knew we would always use this method. The size or the pot/bucket is all a personal preference for your space and size, but the pellets are a game changer. Thx for sharing.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m so glad it was helpful. It’s crazy how the simplest solutions are often the best!😃
@raquelcadinha3571 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, can you tel me witch pellets you use? 😃
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
@@raquelcadinha3571 The are called horse bedding pellets. You can buy them at tractor supply co. Hope that helps!
@norsefalconer 3 жыл бұрын
Great selection of options. Appreciate the info. Also, thanks for the SUV RVing shout out. Tristan produces excellent, informative content and seems like a genuinely good guy.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I agree with your assessment on Tristan at SUV RVing☺️
@ItsJuleen 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a comprehensive recommendation ☺️ The toilet situation has always been one of my top concerns for going into van life
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!☺️
@KevinNordstrom Жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I have to say Ive tried many solutions but the best one for cars and suvs I've found is a good bedpan with a lid and with a compost bag and puppy liner with pellets. Very minimalist and efficient. I've found In a car or suv there's little to no room for the others without using an outside pop up tent.
@LadyBugout Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! I’ve met many who do just that!!!🤗
@beeveedee9355 3 жыл бұрын
"It is an option, it's a very doo-doo-able option..." 😄😉
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@MelindaMc 3 жыл бұрын
I laughed at that too!
@Merbella 3 жыл бұрын
We have the same humor as I said that out loud during her video 🤣
@dvfreelancer 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the most practical videos on this subject. The horse bedding pellet tip is absolute gold.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you saying that. Glad it was useful information☺️
@tartanrambo 3 жыл бұрын
I've just found your channel and it's GREAT. I'm a new subscriber. I own a Citroen Berlingo Micro Camper. Self-built naturally! I designed it to work in any weather, barring deep snow. Scotland is notorious for our poor weather. It sleeps my wife and I perfectly and we can even sit at a table and have a meal or play backgammon/dominoes while the wind batters us outside. We have a FIAMMA Bi-Pot 30 built into our seat closest to the rear door (it's only 30cm high). We have a 15L 12v fridge/freezer, single burner gas stove, tap + basin with running water, 110AH battery, TV and Internet and cupboards (one of which is designated as a cocktail bar). We can also enter/exit through both the side and back doors as the seats are in an L shape. It's a mighty package in a tiny space, but we love it. I should mention, when we have our blackout screens on the windows we can park anywhere. It's our cloak of invisibility. Yay, for micro campers...
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. Sounds really nice. I would love to see it. Thank you for watching and welcome to the channel.
@GreenlifeFin 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great. I would like to see a tour too!
@julianolan2860 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your clear and responsible attention to this issue. It has concerned me that some van lifers have unsustainable and unsanitary options. If we are out on the road and enjoying this beautiful world we need to be diligent about our waste. As the saying goes here in Australia, Take only photos, Leave only footprints. Best wishes Julia
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
I like that! Safe travels Julia🐞🚗💃🏻
@metroteacher 3 жыл бұрын
I use the horse pine pellets in my four cat litter boxes and it’s cheap and easy. feces odor is detectable but I never smell the urine, which is what I detest. I just scoop the poop, then dump the pine dust from the urine either under bushes or even in biodegradable bags. Many of us older folks can’t sit on those very short products as it’s way too hard to get up!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Definitely not for everyone😜 I use a separate container for urine and dump it daily.
@lindadavies9290 3 жыл бұрын
I've been going crazy trying to figure this out. I am so grateful. I'm hooked on your videos. Thank you so much.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Thank you Linda! So glad it is helpful to you☺️
@Jinjerbread317 3 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@mariekastler5391 3 жыл бұрын
The tiny compost bin RULES! Love your willingness to "go there"😉
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 Thanks Marie!
@cathys949 3 жыл бұрын
I've wondered about horse pellets or cedar shavings. Thanks for sharing your personal experience! You have to be a little graphic to cover the gory details, but that's what people need!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cathy! I appreciate it.😊
@VanLifeRocks 3 жыл бұрын
Potty Talk with so many great options for the toilet issue 😁 thank you for sharing my friend- Ray
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Ray! Thanks for watching😊
@cherylsmith-bell6509 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks for doing this. I use the pine pellets, dampened, mixed with unsented clumping cat litter, from Tractor Supply for my cats' littler box, and they work great. They do tend to get dusty, tho. I could see getting the more perfumed cat litter to mix as an option, also. I'm to the age where I have to get up several times a night, so this is very important for me to have this option! Thanks again!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!☺️
@mmclaughlin9715 3 жыл бұрын
I agree about the wood pellets... they work great as kitty litter too, so much so that I would use it if I travelled with my cat in a camper or van.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
That’s good to know!☺️
@chelseagirl278 3 жыл бұрын
As a crazy 😜 cat 🐈 lady 👩. Wood pellets are the best cat litter!
@decolonizeEverywhere 3 жыл бұрын
I actually do exactly that. I'm in a Ford E350 with a sifting litter box for my kitty and a luggable loo with a bag that it gets emptied into. I then use that for #2 with a canning funnel and laundry detergent jug for a urine diverter with a bathtub plug in the funnel to seal it. There is no smell and I get the added economy of using the pellets for kitty and myself. The bag of pellets get dumped into one of those cat food containers on wheels which I use in my van as a table.
@KatWoman_ 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas and well-presented. I have a foldable toilet that has a comfortable sitting lid and cover. It folds down to about 2 inches in height then 12x12. It can be used as a hassock or small seat. I double bag any toilet bags from experience. I am going to try the horse pellets. Thank you. More recently I have begun to use a female urinal with a jug for urine.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent choices! ☺️
@Sir_Chuckmyster 3 жыл бұрын
😁 We all go every day, thank you so much for this video, when you're not at home 😁
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah yep...thanks for watching😜
@kirstencasperson2240 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Needed it big time. About to move into my SUV and yeah, space is quite limited, but I need a toilet, so this was very helpful.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it was helpful, Kirsten🤗
@Swimdeep 3 жыл бұрын
Important to mention TOILET PAPER and CAT HOLES. You must pack out you used tp 🧻 when utilizing the cat hole system. I use the biodegradable dog poop bags to store the used tp until able to dispose of it properly. DO NOT LEAVE TP AT CAT HOLE SITE! 🌿
@returningtoearthtv8836 3 жыл бұрын
So true, Hope Springs a Turtle. And no burning of the TP as well. SHeesh. And of course there is always the option of using sticks, rocks, leaves or snow for the initial wipings and then moving on to smaller TP amounts for the finish. No need to make massive white mits for this process. Save a tree.
@Swimdeep 3 жыл бұрын
@@returningtoearthtv8836 I’ve actually stated using a portable bidet for number two. Much cleaner, no packing out of poopy tp. Highly recommend. I still use tp for peeing.
@juliebraden4865 3 жыл бұрын
@@returningtoearthtv8836 Sticks & rocks? 😖 Seriously? Call me a pansy if u want, but no sticks OR rocks on this booty! No 'butts' about it! 🤓
@susanshaver912 3 жыл бұрын
I have had some horrifying results with biodegradable bags not making it long enough to be helpful.
@Swimdeep 3 жыл бұрын
@@returningtoearthtv8836 Wait, SNOW!? I am not using snow to wipe my bum. 🥶
@torymiller8861 3 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for you to mention the kitty litter and horse pellets! I'm so glad you did, because if I went put in a van like you have, that would indeed be my first choice. Thank you for this great informative video.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Tory!
@tinabeane 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I've not heard of those horse pellets. It's amazing how many different potties we all go through to find the perfect one. And at almost 27K views it is a popular topic. Thanks I'll share this video I'm sure it can help other traveling ladies.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
I know...right?!? Thanks for watching.
@sarahloy830 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see that exploring options is a normal part of finding the right fit for you. Definitely not one size fits all🤗
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I watch a lot of videos as well😜😝🤗
@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 3 жыл бұрын
I'm loving the thumbnail. You've got a little star there💫Great evaluation of the different options.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
🥰she’s our little miracle!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats by the way. I missed the live, but was there in spirit. And you’re already at 17K🤩 woohoo🍾🎉🥳
@gloriouslifeonwheels3621 3 жыл бұрын
@@LadyBugout 💜💙💚
@valerieunderhill6188 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, best video! I've been reviewing camper trailers, and on and on. I don't want to sell my equinox. I don't want a gas hog motor home. All I want is a nice small camper trailer that does not cost $20,000 AND a good way to go potty if a potty is not available. Best video about potty time.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Valerie! ☺️
@dorethathomas1232 3 жыл бұрын
Go to Dollar tree and get a rubber noodle for the commode toilet seat, it's comfortable. Good idea for space saver. It comes in all colors.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
😲awesome idea!!! Oh my goodness. I think I’ll try that. Great suggestion!
@timshel011 3 жыл бұрын
Is that the type made for swimming ?
@jmorgan5870 3 жыл бұрын
@@timshel011 yes
@JonTanOsb 3 жыл бұрын
@@timshel011 Yes, a swimming noodle works well on a bucket type toilet. When my pipes froze a couple of winters ago, I had to use a bucket with pipe insulation on the top. It wasn't as cushioned as using a swimming noodle, but did the job. Jon in rural BC, Canada
@shariris 3 жыл бұрын
You can also check out the smaller black pipe insulation at a home improvement store. There is already a slit in the side and it is less bulky (and bright) 😁
@leigharnold5443 2 жыл бұрын
I have a method I have never seen mentioned. I use a tall plastic cereal container, with a lid, and line it. I sandwich it between two storage cubes I have. When done, put the lid on the cereal container and dispose when appropriate. I have never, LOL, missed. Works for me.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
That is very interesting 🤔 I might have to try that one😝☺️
@deastover898 3 жыл бұрын
best info ever!! thank you for making this, it is so hard to make choices and you laid them all out for us!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
You are so very welcome!
@KB-caK8 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos! This is the first I've heard of horse pellets. Although I haven't tried it out yet, the TRIPTIPS Portable Folding Toilet Travel Toilet was a recent purchase. Folds up incredibly small (12.2"x2.4") to store and travel but sturdy and small-bucket sized when set up. (Maximum weight is 400 lbs). Also "Poo Powder" by CleanWaste will "gel" liquids. I'd recommend using sturdier bags.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for the tip!
@magen2271 2 жыл бұрын
The horse pellets were such a great find when I rescued a litter of kittens. Now if I ever need to use litter I use the same pellets. Such a money saver! They sell the same stuff for cats in much smaller bags at much higher price points. What a brilliant way to repurpose them for our use.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!
@rj6332 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this open and useful information. I'm in a house but recently experienced our plumbing backing up due to flooding. I'm going to look into options for a backup toileting system for plumbing emergencies.
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful🤗
@tinaspears6769 3 жыл бұрын
Much needed discussion! It is a task that must be done. Very good options! Thanks so much for sharing! ✌🏻❤️🙏🏻
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for watching, Tina!
@caroleolson6736 3 жыл бұрын
Great help! Specially with the horse pellet bedding idea. And that little container from IKEA. Just the right size!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Carole ☺️
@turquoisewitch.wild-owl 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I saw that foldable seat cut for a toilet on SUV RVing.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! He does a great job!
@mariavictoriarazonstinchco7137 2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber from Florida and gearing up in living van life in three weeks and my husband and myself were retired military couple. Decided to sell our 5 acre traditional home in Arlington Washington, gorgeous super private place but decided to sell and moved to San Antonio Texas for a year and in Orlando for year and a half finally decided last month it is time to do van life. Thank You so much , I stumbled upon your channel watched then decided to follow your vlog.🙏🏻
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Welcome to the channel☺️☺️☺️
@mep4488 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing honestly. As a woman, I camp out of my SUV and I have tried most of what you shared without success because there is just not enough room! I have discovered that if you use a larger BEDPAN placed on the car seat with a plastic bag covering the bedpan and a cut up puppy pad/pads inside you will have an excellent camp toilet! The only drawback is that it can’t handle more than 2-3 times. (I also put a puppy pad over the car seat and under the bedpan.)
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Those are awesome hacks!!! I always learn something new😊
@johnettew3957 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had known of the bed pan idea (I actually have a vintage one) before I went car camping. Urinating during the night, in a urinal, urban boondocking, requires athletic abilities I forgot I had.
@Swimdeep 3 жыл бұрын
Remove your backseats-lots more headroom and storage space.
@lagunn327 3 жыл бұрын
I binged and watched all your videos yesterday and this morning. Very good content. Subscribed today💖
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much and welcome to the channel☺️
@decolonizeEverywhere 3 жыл бұрын
I use horse bedding pellets in my cat's litter box for years now. It works great in a sifting litter box and I dump everything into a bag in my luggable loo. Inside my luggable loo I also have a canning funnel in a laundry detergent jug for a urine diverter and use the bag with the betting pellets for #2. I do this in my standard size Ford E350 cargo van. You can't smell anything but the scent of fresh pine.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it gets the job done! 🤗😎
@keepsmiling1484 Жыл бұрын
Great video and very well presented 👍 I landed up here as I’m researching ideas for mini campers and the loo is obviously an important topic. You really did cover this so well, and really appreciated all the various options you shared - well done and thanks for sharing 👍👍
@LadyBugout Жыл бұрын
You are welcome! Glad it was helpful☺️
@martykong3592 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks MUCH! You certainly have tried a LOT off solutions and the horse pellets are new approach that seems to work well. All the BEST to you and your adventures! Cheers ! :)
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Marty! Cheers to you too☺️
@davidleigh443 3 жыл бұрын
great discussion Dee. I believe the toilet issue is the most important problem for nomads. Basically, when you gotta go, you gotta go. I have struggled finding a Lugabaloo style toilet that is 6 to 12 inches lower. Is the 3 gallon buck shorter than the 5 gallon bucket. I am 6'1 so a 5 gallon does not give me enough ceiling clearance in some campers or vans.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes. The 3 gallon is shorter. I am not sure by how many inches, maybe by about 6 inches. I know it was just barely unable to fit under my bench which is 8 inches high.
@lisabailon1010 3 жыл бұрын
I use a 3 gallon bucket and put foam for water pipes to not freeze on the rim. Put the bag over the foam. Use biogradeable cat litter. Never had a problem. The bucket fits under my camping cot in my minivan. I clean out my potty daily.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
That’s great!
@Debrajoy 2 жыл бұрын
In my camper van I started out with that five gallon bucket , it was just too tall, even though I had a lot of headroom. I went down to the three gallon bucket, It worked just fine. I also use a black outside bag, the hefty steel, three and a half quart . No one can see in your bag! The bags are located, not where the garbage bags are, but where the trash cans are. The ones you step on! Of course I get these from Walmart 💜
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good set up🐞
@susansg2419 3 жыл бұрын
I was introduced to wood pellets for cat litter from the shelter when I adopted my cat. Between horse pellets and wood pellets there are plenty of supply options. I keep her box (open, no cover) in my bedroom and do not notice any smell.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
It’s such a game-changer!!! 🤗
@runecscapeman 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using a toddler toilet in my suv for 4yrs now. It’s always cleaner than a gas station!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Good idea🤗
@macwacha8415 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! If someone asked me where my toilet was I’d say “outside”! 😂
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
😂yep!!!
@lourdesgonzalez230 3 жыл бұрын
My first potty experience was in a cardboard box in my car. Now a use 3.5 bucket with a seat. Thank you for such valuable info.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Nice. Thanks for watching☺️
@nana_ginny 3 жыл бұрын
I love the horse pellets idea, very much more environmentally answer versus clay cat litter. Thank you.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
🤗and not as heavy
@MonyExercise 3 жыл бұрын
Uh oh, you put that shovel on top of your cutting board! 😳😲.....oh and now your little IKEA tub toilet!!!! 😃😂😂🤣😁...seriously now, thank you for your ideas! I’m going to try the horse bedding.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@brownbunny2513 3 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful, thank you for this well needed information. In my skoolie I use the lugable lu, with a 5 gallon bucket, peed moss, & coffee. I will look for and try the horse pellets. Thank you again!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My pleasure!
@ManuelHefti 3 жыл бұрын
I used this kind of horse pellets for the cat toilet and they are fantastic! Cat accepted the different feel of the pellets quite quickly and no smell at all for up to a week, even when they get wet from pee. Could simply sieve the dirty sawdust off and the remaining pellets were totally fine for further use.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@jhrhiggi 3 жыл бұрын
The horse bedding pellets or the wood kitty litter pellets work the same (I use them for my cats at home, you’re right! There’s no smell!). Brilliant ideas thank you!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ☺️
@beverleydryland1146 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers for ideas,I'm just preparing to be a part timer nomad in Bunbury western Australia x x
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! You will have a blast 🤗
@jillrichards8260 3 жыл бұрын
I've seen a pool noodle cut length wise on one side and pushed onto the top of a bucket. That may work on your smaller commode bucket. Thanks for the tip on that by the way
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Thanks ☺️
@herlindahuskey 3 жыл бұрын
I have the option 4 version but mine is smaller and from Germany. My boss gifted it to me.... So many of us are still learning about nomad life. TY for sharing...
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Yes, we are all still learning☺️ I am always listening and looking for new ideas🤗
@miry87itzu 3 жыл бұрын
I use the same system, with cat litter but it's wood just like the horse bedding you show, no one can ever tell I have a toilet in my van and sometimes I can't empty it for a few days. Brilliant idea the one to have some wet ready so you can cover number two's!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
👍🏻🤗
@dmmwrites 3 жыл бұрын
Horse pellets! Thank you so much for all of these options and tips. Great vid!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@feelute8352 3 жыл бұрын
Great Potty Talk. Amazing this subject is such a hit on KZfaq. I just spoke to a potential nomad and this subject came up. Your video was very informative for new nomads and to seasoned nomads who want to upgrade their current system. The horse beding pellets work very well too. A+ video.,
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fe☺️
@missjones8123 3 жыл бұрын
This was great info the toilet situation is what scares me about van life so having this info helped alot
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful, Miss Jones☺️
@phriendlypherals4552 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas! The down side to using the horse pellets is the size of the 40 lb bag. If you have limited storage it's pretty big.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes! There was a group of us that split the bag🤗 so all I have is a couple gallon ziplock bags that fit under my front seat😎
@Greg-tj8rg 3 жыл бұрын
You can use some pipe insulation or a pool noodle to make the rim of a bucket or bin more comfortable.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! 😊
@happylifegoodlife4all 2 жыл бұрын
You are so witty going through this video 😆. It's a topic that many people just don't talk about and it is important so thank you. Pam
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Pam! Glad you liked it😜
@SuperClare 3 жыл бұрын
Love the different options that you explored. Very informative!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Clare☺️
@flowerchild777 2 жыл бұрын
During this entire video, the "Let's all poop in a bucket" song was playing in my head😏 I loved it. So many options, thank you. I've personally used folgers (or different big plastic coffee) containers and the pine pellets. Tops fit well, usually
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I used a coffee container in Bolivia. They are awesome 🤩
@juliadawnyel3648 2 жыл бұрын
That's what I use since homeless living out of car after house fire before Christmas lost everything
@Bikerbint69 2 жыл бұрын
A Bivvy loo, which I bought on Amazon UK, is my toilet of choice . They collapse down for storage and come with a sturdy canvas storage bag. Then its biodegradable bags and pet bedding sawdust. I have tried all the different cat litter but sawdust beats it hands down! I am going to try the horse pellet bedding though as I would imagine its more absorbent ? Great Video , very comprehensive, Thank you... Bev xxx
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Oh those are great! I see a lot of people with those. Yes, the horse pellets absorb-they are for horse bedding so imagine😂 I think that’s why they work so well.🐞🚗♥️
@zslis4348 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most real out of al the videos I have watched about this type things thank you
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate it!☺️
@shadesworks5369 3 жыл бұрын
Necessity is the mother of invention! Our young grand found ice cream maker container & sat upon it (diaper barrier). Those looks you get, you know.... someone's ready for potty training. TY for all these ideas: pros & cons.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
😂 yep!!! Thanks for watching.
@MattSaundersreferee 3 жыл бұрын
Loving these videos Dee, so informative with realistic options
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad they are helpful Matt! 😊
@lissaestes7017 3 жыл бұрын
Great topic! Great video! We were traveling recently in our minivan, which, of course, has a bucket system that is always ready. We stopped for lunch at a fast food restaurant that only had the drive through open, no rest rooms available. When we finished we wanted to use a toilet before getting back on the interstate as we were in a very busy location. We simply pulled the van curtains and used our own facilities. Emptied later when we found an appropriate dump station. Sooo, you don't have to be a nomad to have an emergency plan. Such peace of mind to always prepared.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!!! That’s awesome that you have your system worked out🤗
@autoboto 3 жыл бұрын
Very well presented and one of the best videos on this topic. Like to avoid the black tank and dump station inconvenience. Looking into retrofit my current facilities with some of these ideas in my tiny teardrop camper.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@johnettew3957 3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your trial and trial and another trial to find the perfect fit. Thank you for sharing.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Johnette! 🤗
@lynneeie5226 3 жыл бұрын
VERY interesting video... I had a cat once upon a time, and I could often find those pine pellets in the kitty litter aisle. Sometimes. My cat hated them, but I loved them. So I mixed them with the non scented clay stuff and we compromised. 😂 But a 40lb bag at that price is EVEN cheaper! 👍🏻 I am going to have to see what we have over here where I am living now. We are out in the country, so the options are more limited. I love how you got smaller and smaller, so funny, but very practical too. Really, we do not need a lot, do we?
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
🤗 i feel like I’m always downsizing. You are absolutely right...we don’t need as much as we may think!!!
@julieteton7381 3 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your input. You make it seem alot more simple !
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Julie! Sometimes the simpler the better🤗
@Uberone14 3 жыл бұрын
This was great! Really the most informative I’ve seen and I’ve watched A LOT! BIG THANKS!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Linda! That really means a lot to me 😌
@BlackDogDesigns 2 жыл бұрын
I use the bedding pellets in my tumbling composer’s for my garden and they work so good!
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
That is an awesome idea! I love how they break down too☺️
@jennyclark2950 3 жыл бұрын
TO ME , THE HORSE PELLETS ARE THE BEST .
@marcarvermeulen 3 жыл бұрын
You are my new favorite KZfaq Person. Thank you!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mary! Very kind of you to say that. 😌
@shirenen8807 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for "the talk". The horse pellets sound like a great idea, even for a Nature's Head composting toilet.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Heheheheh. Thanks Shirene! ☺️
@brendag2891 3 жыл бұрын
I happen to have a Nature's Head, and was looking for an alternative to the coco core. I'm going to look for horse pellets at Fleet Farm. I don't see why this wouldn't work! Great tip!
@melanielecheminant1507 Жыл бұрын
I lived in a Promaster 2019 and half of 2020. I had great space and the luggable loo worked well. I was quite anxious about using it the first time and tried really hard not to 😂. I finally HAD to use the loo and it worked out fine. By the end of my vanlife time I found I was so much more relaxed about having to be flexible with how all that business was handled. I wish however I had known about the horse bedding pellets. Sounds like a great addition!! I tried wood shavings and cat litter and wasn’t particularly impressed. I figured out a set up quick enough of one sturdy bag in the 5 gal bucket with the loo seat on top to hold the liner bag in place. I’d add a “single use” bag when needed. After each use I’d tie it up and drop it to the bottom of the bucket inside the bigger bag. I had a Rubbermaid bottle and the blue auto funnel to divert urine which I placed in the bucket but on the outside of the sturdier bag I used to line the bucket with. It worked out really well. I miss vanlife a bunch. Am thinking about trying a mini van set up just for road trip comforts (naps, potty time). Happy travels!
@LadyBugout Жыл бұрын
You GO girl…Lol (literally) 😂 Sounds like you got it down! It is interesting how stressed most people are about the subject before they actually have to do it-then, once you have to try it, you wonder why you were so stressed out about it!!!
@gaypreator8547 3 жыл бұрын
Stop apologizing, you do what you gotta do. I drove over the road for years. Facilities are not always convenient and you gotta go. Funnel and a jug 👍 many lug a loos all sizes and shapes.. cat litter very good.. Will have to look into the horse angle.🙂
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
🤗yep!
@PinkGapple16 2 жыл бұрын
Walmart has an amazing Ozark trail fold out toilet it's easy to store and folds out high enough for it to be comfortable to sit on properly
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion😊
@PinkGapple16 2 жыл бұрын
@@LadyBugout yeah no problem been using it for a while and I love it, I buy these small trash bags from Walmart that are lavender scented and they clip in perfectly
@tamsolo1584 3 жыл бұрын
I use these pellets for my cat boxes and had wondered if they would work for a composting potty. Thank you for heading the way!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yep!!! They work great ☺️
@jerseygirl1871 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your candid information I did not know the luggable lue would fit on a 3 gallon and a 5 gallon it could be a game changer for me. I have been using the plumbing installation tube to line the bucket but then the lid won't fit.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad the info was helpful☺️
@carmie5881 3 жыл бұрын
Very thorough review of options. Thank you.
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Carmie!☺️
@chakaula8642 3 жыл бұрын
P.S... I forgot to mention that compost toilets for a $1,000 are not suitable for Van or even RV living! They don't compost in the short amount of time you use them, they're labor intensive AND... THEY SMELL no matter what other people say! Your method is better for ease and simplicity. Aloha
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I’ve been hearing that also. I agree about the simpler the better🤗
@SomeYouTubeGuy 3 жыл бұрын
Natures Head called and would like to disagree with you. Very popular system used by many van lifers.
@stephendickinson4647 3 жыл бұрын
Check out the new Cuddy composting toilet now being sold...small as a portable liquid toilet and a filter equipped vent for no smells
@GreenlifeFin 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, because they need a pipe out with a fan.
@thetruepatriot7733 2 жыл бұрын
You people are a lot braver than me! I don't live in a van, I have no desire to live in a van or camper without indoor plumbing. I hope that I'm never forced to live in a van but with today's high cost of living nobody is safe, it could happen to anyone. Although I enjoy my large shower and flushing toliet... I admire you folks for being innovative!
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I enjoy life (indoor plumbing and running water or not) 🥰
@RuthDerrow 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all the details, I am going to tractor supply for horse bedding pellets tomorrow!
@LadyBugout 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ruth! Glad it was helpful info☺️
@sistakia33 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like your ideas are good for not just van life but when/if the plumbing goes down! While I have a sturdy bedside commode for medical reasons, I started to wonder what else I could do if a true life, shelter in place emergency happened and I am amazed by all the options you presented in your video! I'm definitely watching this again!
@LadyBugout 2 жыл бұрын
I think so too! Many of the VanLife methods are transferable to such cases.☺️
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