Chemical Toilet usage

Mr Brian Hughes replied on 21/03/2018 13:57

Posted on 21/03/2018 13:57

When we first began with a touring Caravan we had to buy a Chemical Toilet. It was either in the instructions for it or we just made up our own minds that we would not use it for "solid" waste.

Now we have a motorhome we have continued with this, but it is difficult if we go to a site with no toilet facilities. Is there any reason why we should continue with our policy or can we safely use the Chemical Toilet for all waste.

 

Brian & Heather Hughes

MichaelT replied on 21/03/2018 14:24

Posted on 21/03/2018 14:24

It was designed to be used.  Many people use bio washing tabs instead of blue liquid to break down waste.

Line bowl with paper first to prevent marks!!!!

replied on 21/03/2018 14:30

Posted on 21/03/2018 14:30

Having used a 'chemical toilet' to varying degrees for over 35 years I can confirm its usage for all normal defalcation. 

Takethedogalong replied on 21/03/2018 14:50

Posted on 21/03/2018 14:50

Of course you can, it's what they are designed for, and used as instructed, you won't have any problems. 

Only you will know what is/was preventing you from using a chemical toilet designed for a touring holiday. It's your choice, but by only using if in half the manner it was intended, you are going to be very restricted in your choice of sites, and this will be reflected in the cost of the places you choose to stay. 

Read up carefully on how to properly use the loo, which I am guessing will be of the cassette type. Make sure you use the chemical fluid recommended, at the correct dose, at first, and leave experimenting with alternatives until you are more comfy with the procedure. Using the right sort and amount of loo paper, in the correct manner, for solids, will help. Most users swear by the X over the drop zone, and use a rinse aid that adds slippage if you get my drift! All that should be in your waste tank should be liquid, and emptying once a day, rather than every couple of days is usually better.

No more having to book expensive sites with full toilet facilities, no more scuttling off to the toilet block dazed, half dressed, and coping with wind, rain and snow in the middle of the night. 

It is only posh camping that most of us do anyway, so make the most of all that expensive equipment in your tourer! Person up, Good luck and go for it! laughing

Swifty2018 replied on 21/03/2018 15:11

Posted on 21/03/2018 15:11

My main tip would be to open the slide before use and don't bother with lining the bowl.

Less mess, less smell

commeyras replied on 21/03/2018 15:18

Posted on 21/03/2018 15:18

No need to empty every day or second day.  You probably have an indicator on your  toilet letting you know when to empty.  Ensure other person knows that you are emptying the cassette and they must not use the toilet!!  Yes agree open slide first.

MichaelT replied on 21/03/2018 15:25

Posted on 21/03/2018 15:11 by Swifty2018

My main tip would be to open the slide before use and don't bother with lining the bowl.

Less mess, less smell

Posted on 21/03/2018 15:25

If you line the bowl there is much less (if not any) mess and we always do this before opening the slide to avoid seeing whats gone before if you get my driftwink

ABM replied on 21/03/2018 15:40

Posted on 21/03/2018 15:40

Some  'vans  have  a  specific tank  for  flush  water  where  you  can  add  Pink  chemical  to  help  keep  clean  the  bowl  &  nullify  noxious  niffs.  My  van  takes  the  water  direct  from  the  main  tank  so,  like  many  others  I  use  a  common  or  garden   spray  bottle  which  can  be  used  with  any  diluted  pink,  or  pink  substitute  like  Zoflora  etc,  to  keep  every body  happy.

The  modern  toilets  have  come  a  very  very  long  way  from  the  old  "Bucket  &  Chuck  it"  of  my  youth  club  camping  days  believe  me   !!

KENNYG replied on 21/03/2018 16:19

Posted on 21/03/2018 16:19

If you line the toilet first when it passes through the hole in the cassette the solids wraps itself up into a little or large parcel. I use home bargains pink bio liquid tabs nicer perfume than the other makes on the market and as said breaks down into a liquid . Happy parcel  wrapping. 

Justus2 replied on 21/03/2018 16:22

Posted on 21/03/2018 16:22

My top tip would be .... Rinse ( flush ) the bowl just before use.. It makes it slippy wink 

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