Replace Toilet with Composting for FT use

[rv_sailor_man]

Hey, I am 28 years old and my buddy is 26 and we are in the process of looking for an RV right now. That being said I am extremely interested in long term boon docking and sustainability. So this makes the switch seem quite attractive. Anyone have experience with this? Do you recommend in general for FT? Or against?

[buta4]

Now ask us about kerosene lamps, carburators, carrier pigeons, etc. and we'll be full of practical advice. 😉

Please tell me more about carrier pigeons.

They're Extinct!

[EsoxLucius]

halfwright wrote:
If you are going to long term boondock, I do not think composting toilets would be the best choice due to electricity consumption.

The Nature's Head composting toilet's fan draws 1.8 amps; that's less than 44 amp hours per day. Inconsequential with my solar charging system.

[rv_sailor_man]

holstein13 wrote:
Sailor man, if you are 28 years old, go for it. You aren't supposed to put this much thought into anything at your age. We need pioneers like you to try these things out so that us older, more thoughtful folks can take advantage of your experiences.

Now ask us about kerosene lamps, carburators, carrier pigeons, etc. and we'll be full of practical advice. 😉

Please tell me more about carrier pigeons.

[holstein13]

Sailor man, if you are 28 years old, go for it. You aren't supposed to put this much thought into anything at your age. We need pioneers like you to try these things out so that us older, more thoughtful folks can take advantage of your experiences.

Now ask us about kerosene lamps, carburators, carrier pigeons, etc. and we'll be full of practical advice. 😉

[rv_sailor_man]

buta4 wrote:
From what I've seen on ads, comments, etc., composting toilets tend to not work well in cooler weather, like winter?

Maybe they've improved upon this lately.

IMHO

I hate cold weather and prefer things to be about 80 degrees so I will be mostly south, so I don't see it as an issue for me. Good to know.

[buta4]

From what I've seen on ads, comments, etc., composting toilets tend to not work well in cooler weather, like winter?

Maybe they've improved upon this lately.

IMHO

[rv_sailor_man]

halfwright wrote:
If you are going to long term boondock, I do not think composting toilets would be the best choice due to electricity consumption.

Good point. I am hoping to add solar at some point but right out the gate probably not. Hmm... Will need to think about this aspect further.

[halfwright]

If you are going to long term boondock, I do not think composting toilets would be the best choice due to electricity consumption.

[rv_sailor_man]

I saw those but I was hoping for more "non media" information. All makes sense and they liked them but to hear from someone completely different who isn't making money on their youtube you know?

[mbutts]

Search YouTube for "Gone with the Wynns" They are fans of composting and have a few videos on how they work.

[rv_sailor_man]

Changing the standard toilet to composting toilet. Sorry wasn't clear.