Composting toilet - pros and cons
Considering changing to a composting toilet (we boondock about 70% of the time). I would like to hear the pros and cons from those that either have one or have done some research.
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From my research, the biggest down side is making sure to keep the urine and feces separated. The urine will smell very quickly. Much quicker than the feces.
Urine needs to be emptied often (daily ?) While feces covered with a dry compost can go several days, maybe a week.
If possible, the unit should be stored in a semi-sealed compartment. A small fan blowing up through a pipe and out the roof helps a lot with smell.
Chemical camp/cassette toilets are another alternative. They require some water and need to be emptied more often the true compost toilets. These can be emptied into a standard toilet.
I will never own another RV with a black water tank.
Urine needs to be emptied often (daily ?) While feces covered with a dry compost can go several days, maybe a week.
If possible, the unit should be stored in a semi-sealed compartment. A small fan blowing up through a pipe and out the roof helps a lot with smell.
Chemical camp/cassette toilets are another alternative. They require some water and need to be emptied more often the true compost toilets. These can be emptied into a standard toilet.
I will never own another RV with a black water tank.
