What is the best portable toilet for a camper?
There are four possible solutions for going to the toilet on the go
Travelling around with an RV is the absolute best. Granted, it’s not the fastest way to travel, but it certainly is the most adventurous. The moment you leave your driveway, your holiday begins. You might be the type of person to follow the itinerary you designed weeks in advance or you might prefer to just check the weather forecast on the day itself and drive towards the sunshine. In any case, don’t forget: with great freedom comes great responsibility. Wait, is that how that quote goes? Doesn’t matter, our point is: make sure you have the right toilet for the road. So what are your options?
- Cassette toilet: the gold standard
Most campers have a built-in toilet where you can remove the cassette from the outside. The obvious advantages are that you have minimal contact with what is in the cassette, the toilet is neatly concealed in your camper and you can easily empty it at a waste station. The size of the cassette mainly determines how often you have to empty it. Use Solbio to break down waste and toilet paper and prevent limescale. It also freshens the air and your toilet. For extra comfort, you can install a SOG system on your cassette to ensure that absolutely no odours enter your camper. Furthermore, with Solbio you can empty the cassette anywhere.
- Composting toilet: little to no water needed
In recent years, environmentally conscious travelers have increasingly moved away from chemical products, something we can only encourage. A composting toilet is a dry toilet that uses organic materials such as sawdust, coconut fibers or peat to create air pockets. Over time, these break down the waste into compost. What remains can be easily thrown away or used as fertilizer. The advantage of a composting toilet is that you need little to no water. The disadvantage is that it does not mask odors as well as other toilets.
- Portable Toilet: A Solid Backup
If you’re planning on visiting campsites that have their own facilities but want to be prepared for unexpected changes or if the worst-case scenario happens, a portable toilet might be what you need. It’s a freestanding unit that usually consists of a lightweight plastic toilet bowl and a removable waste bin. You can place the toilet inside your campervan or out in the wild. It’s ideal if you want a reliable alternative on board, in case the facilities at the campsite or along the motorway leave something to be desired. Yes, France, we’re talking about you.
- Toilet bucket: a last resort
Listen, it exists, so we’re including it in our list, but this is definitely a stopgap solution. It’s the cheapest toilet out there and is basically a reinforced plastic bucket and a seat. Empty it immediately after each use. And pray you don’t need it.
Whatever you choose, Solbio is your perfect companion on the go. Our 100% biodegradable toilet fluid is powerful, fresh, affordable and completely organic. Choose the toilet that suits you best, but make sure you take the green route!