Are composting toilets "good enough" ?

[theoldwizard1]

That is are they good enough to be accepted by all members of the family ? Can they handle a family of 6 ?

I would imagine that TT manufacturers and owners would love to get rid of the black water tank. Even though composting toilets are beoming more popular on recreational boats, I don't hear much about them in TT.

[buta4]

Watch the fine print on "composting".

Those toilets slow down and actually stop composting in colder weather. P**P in the woods in "cold" weather and re-visit the site in a month or two. You'll be able to see the spot easy as the P**P is still there!

My gardening compost pile went to sleep in the winter months as I'm sure others may have noticed that also if they compost in colder climates.

[minnow]

They are on a boat now and sold the RV.

[mgirardo]

Sometimes it is really hard to tell if the Wynns are serious or not. It certainly seems like they are being sarcastic, but who knows. I didn't see any rolly eye emojis, so who knows.

-Michael

[westend]

Well, you'll know the Wynns have been there before you when you see a bag of composting waste in the campground leaf and litter pile.
Some folks just promote "stupid".

[B_O__Plenty]

Why do you want to try a squeeze a family of 6 into a TT in the first place? I have never seen a composting toilet in a trailer. Not sure if it would even fit.

B.O.

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

mgirardo wrote:


This definitely seems easier than just pulling a handle. :R

Thank you for that link, I had wondered about these. I was mortified by the suggestion that one could simply dump a bucket of human urine on the ground like it was graywater - I can only imagine the smell after that bakes in a hot sun for a few hours (gack!)

We don't have a bathroom in our pop-up TC, so I use a Luggable Loo with a WAG bag and some kitty litter. MUCH simpler to set up and dispose.

[Jebby14]

Does a bear $*!+ in the woods?

[Mortimer_Brewst]

Give me a good, old-fashioned two-story outhouse anytime.

[Bumpyroad]

I'd rather use an incinerating one if it wouldn't burn down the RV.
bumpy

[mgirardo]

theoldwizard1 wrote:
I would imagine that TT manufacturers and owners would love to get rid of the black water tank.

Heck no! I like being able to pull a handle and watch it go down the hose and into the sewer. I have no desire to have to deal with the "compost" created by a composting toilet. Composting toilets don't make the waste magically go away, you still have to get rid of the composted waste.

This definitely seems easier than just pulling a handle. :R

With a family of 6, you'll probably be dumping the liquid part of the tank on a daily basis, or more.

-Michael

[westend]

Have you priced one lately? They are significantly more than a plastic Thetford and a holding tank.